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A PREVIOUS PLAN to redevelop the Memorial Hospital site in Pawtucket proposed by Lockwood Development Partners failed to materialize. Above is a rendering of that proposal. New developers say they are basing their plans on Lockwood's work. / COURTESY CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Report: Mixed-use development eyed for former hospital in Pawtucket

Economic Activity 03/14/2023

PROVIDENCE – A mixed-use development has been proposed at the former Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, WPRI-TV CBS 12 has reported. Rhode Island-based Memorial Real Estate...

The ethics of homeownership in an age of inequality

Commentary 03/03/2023

For many Americans today, homeownership is an unattainable dream. In 2022, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to 7% for the first time in...

Shekarchi unveils 14-piece housing legislation package

Economic Activity 03/02/2023

PROVIDENCE – Streamlined permitting processes, incentives for developers to offer affordable housing units, a transit-oriented development pilot program and the elimination of rental application...

Pryor right choice to lead housing

Editorial and Op-Ed 02/17/2023

Gov. Daniel J. McKee took an important step in developing a coordinated statewide plan for affordable housing by naming the highly qualified Stefan Pryor...

Is Stefan Pryor the right choice to lead Rhode Island’s efforts...

Government 02/10/2023

Gov. Daniel J. McKee last month chose Stefan Pryor to serve as the state’s new housing secretary, replacing the embattled Josh Saal, who resigned...

Blame shared on housing dysfunction

Editorial and Op-Ed 01/20/2023

Throwing gobs of cash at a problem without a vetted plan and leadership to carry it out ensures both wasted time and money. That’s where...

One Neighborhood Builders applies for funding to construct, preserve 282 homes

Housing 01/18/2023

PROVIDENCE – One Neighborhood Builders, the nonprofit dedicated to developing affordable housing in Rhode Island, recently submitted plans to the state’s housing financing agency...

HEATING UP? What will Gov. Daniel J. McKee and state lawmakers do about the rising costs for heat and electricity? The issue could kick off a host of contentious debates in the new legislative session.  PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

Will GA step in to help ease rising energy costs?

Editorial and Op-Ed 01/06/2023

State lawmakers are back with another massive state revenue surplus, now projected at $610 million, likely at their disposal. But having lots of money...