Tag: affordable housing
Higher insurance premiums hindering new affordable housing
As Rhode Island faces a housing crisis, particularly with affordable units, the Wickford Village development in North Kingstown affords some relief to renters, providing...
Washington Trust donates $122K to 7 R.I. housing organizations
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded a total of $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs providing...
Shekarchi housing package prioritizes ‘production, production, production’
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday joined state officials and housing advocates at the Statehouse to unveil a 15-bill housing package,...
What should government do about soaring rent?
As Rhode Island rents continue to surge, affordable housing advocates are calling for investments that go beyond measures proposed in Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s...
Providence creates new Housing and Human Services Office
PROVIDENCE – As the city is grappling with rapidly rising rent prices a new office focused on boosting affordable housing and health is coming...
Union Studio wins Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing
DON POWERS is the founding partner of Providence-based architectural firm Union Studio Architecture & Community Design Inc., which recently received the 2023 Gindroz Award...
What should be state lawmakers’ top budget priority this year?
State lawmakers opened the 2024 legislative session on Jan. 2 with warnings any budget surplus at the end of the year will be much...
Vacant land eyed for apartments on Federal Hill sells for $1.28M
PROVIDENCE – A 0.35-acre lot on Federal Hill recently sold for $1.28 million, as the new owners move ahead with plans to construct 41...
Party’s over in GA; will state lawmakers adjust?
State lawmakers started the last two General Assembly sessions with massive projected state budget surpluses and $1.1 billion in federal pandemic aid to hand...
R.I. lawmakers and advocates working to address soaring housing costs
BOSTON (AP) – A push to develop affordable housing on publicly owned land and a requirement that renters receive a four-month notice of planned...
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