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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Regulating Short Term Rentals (Airbnb) - Neighborhood Meeting 6/25
From Councilman Sam Zurier's 6-17-18-Ward-Letter
In recent months, Councilwoman LaFortune and I have received requests from constituents to consider regulation of short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb. We asked the City Council staff to research current regulations in place in other communities. We now would like to share that research with you and receive your thoughts and ideas about what type of regulation would make sense in Providence. With that in mind, we have scheduled a neighborhood meeting to take place at the Rochambeau Branch Library Conference Room on Monday, June 25 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please mark this on your calendar and consider coming if you wish to learn more about this issue and offer your feedback.
In recent months, Councilwoman LaFortune and I have received requests from constituents to consider regulation of short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb. We asked the City Council staff to research current regulations in place in other communities. We now would like to share that research with you and receive your thoughts and ideas about what type of regulation would make sense in Providence. With that in mind, we have scheduled a neighborhood meeting to take place at the Rochambeau Branch Library Conference Room on Monday, June 25 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please mark this on your calendar and consider coming if you wish to learn more about this issue and offer your feedback.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Next Stop: Making Transit-Oriented Development Work for RI
GrowSmartRI Forum
Cities and towns across our region and the nation are seizing on the public-private partnership opportunities to build stronger, more vibrant and sustainable communities through transit-oriented development.
With major transit projects currently in the works, increased demand for housing in walkable urban neighborhoods and job sites with convenient access to transit, Rhode Island is poised to take advantage of these trends to grow smart with transit.
For more information and reservations
Cities and towns across our region and the nation are seizing on the public-private partnership opportunities to build stronger, more vibrant and sustainable communities through transit-oriented development.
With major transit projects currently in the works, increased demand for housing in walkable urban neighborhoods and job sites with convenient access to transit, Rhode Island is poised to take advantage of these trends to grow smart with transit.
For more information and reservations
Monday, May 14, 2018
Is there enough affordable housing in your town?
By PBN Staff -
May 6, 2018 12:15 am
The 2017 Housing Fact Book from HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University notes that households earning the state’s median income of $56,852 in 2016 could afford the median-priced single-family home in only four of Rhode Island’s municipalities. For affordable housing advocates, that is not enough to meet the needs of the state’s families. They argue that more affordable housing needs to be built across the state, in every community. What do you think about the state of housing where you live?
PBN Survey
May 6, 2018 12:15 am
The 2017 Housing Fact Book from HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University notes that households earning the state’s median income of $56,852 in 2016 could afford the median-priced single-family home in only four of Rhode Island’s municipalities. For affordable housing advocates, that is not enough to meet the needs of the state’s families. They argue that more affordable housing needs to be built across the state, in every community. What do you think about the state of housing where you live?
PBN Survey
Life or Death for Fane Tower?
PROVIDENCE CITY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018, 4:45 PM Joseph Doorley Municipal Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room 444 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
6. Referral 3429 – Rezoning of a portion of AP 20 Lot 397 Petitioner: Fane Organization, Jason Fane and I-195 Commission The petitioner is proposing to create a new height subdistrict – D-1-600 – in the D-1 zone, and rezone AP 20 Lot 397 from D-1-100 to D-1- 600. The additional height is intended to allow for construction of a high rise residential building on the site. The petitioner is also proposing to change the zoning ordinance so that the Downtown Design Review Committee may waive regulations relating to building height, massing and required transition lines – for action (AP 20 Lot 397, Downtown)
Full Agenda
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018, 4:45 PM Joseph Doorley Municipal Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room 444 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
6. Referral 3429 – Rezoning of a portion of AP 20 Lot 397 Petitioner: Fane Organization, Jason Fane and I-195 Commission The petitioner is proposing to create a new height subdistrict – D-1-600 – in the D-1 zone, and rezone AP 20 Lot 397 from D-1-100 to D-1- 600. The additional height is intended to allow for construction of a high rise residential building on the site. The petitioner is also proposing to change the zoning ordinance so that the Downtown Design Review Committee may waive regulations relating to building height, massing and required transition lines – for action (AP 20 Lot 397, Downtown)
Full Agenda
Monday, October 24, 2016
State Referendum Question 7: HOUSING OPPORTUNITY BONDS – $50,000,000
For affordable housing, urban revitalization, and blight remediation, to be allocated as follows:
(a) Affordable Housing Development $40,000,000
(b) Urban Revitalization and Blight Remediation $10,000,000
In Support:
Vote Yes On 7!
For Homes. For Jobs. For Rhode Island.
Editorial: Vote yes on Question 7
Providence Journal
Posted Nov 1, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Updated Nov 1, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Opposed: RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity
REJECT QUESTIONS #4-7 over Debt Concerns
Related Story:
R.I. Housing projects don’t come cheap
TOM WARD
The Valley Breeze
(a) Affordable Housing Development $40,000,000
(b) Urban Revitalization and Blight Remediation $10,000,000
In Support:
Vote Yes On 7!
For Homes. For Jobs. For Rhode Island.
Editorial: Vote yes on Question 7
Providence Journal
Posted Nov 1, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Updated Nov 1, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Opposed: RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity
REJECT QUESTIONS #4-7 over Debt Concerns
Related Story:
R.I. Housing projects don’t come cheap
TOM WARD
The Valley Breeze
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Question 3: VETERANS HOME BONDS – $27,000,000
For the construction of a new Veterans Home and renovations of existing facilities.
Stories concerning the Veterans Home Bonds
Question 3 seeks $27 million for RI Veterans Home
by MATT REED, NBC 10 NEWS|
Friday, October 14th 2016
The Herald News, Fall River, MA
R.I. Question 3 seeks funds to complete veterans home
By G. Wayne Miller The Providence Journal
Posted Oct 3, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Updated Oct 3, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Stories concerning the Veterans Home Bonds
Question 3 seeks $27 million for RI Veterans Home
by MATT REED, NBC 10 NEWS|
Friday, October 14th 2016
The Herald News, Fall River, MA
R.I. Question 3 seeks funds to complete veterans home
By G. Wayne Miller The Providence Journal
Posted Oct 3, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Updated Oct 3, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Friday, October 21, 2016
RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity: REJECT QUESTIONS #4-7 over Debt Concerns
RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity recommends that voters "reject" bond Questions #4-7.
The 2016 Ballot Question Voter Guide, released today by the Center, documents how the state's 'interest on debt' burden has already increased by 90% since 2005, almost four-times as much as the national average and double any other known state.
Q1 NO POSITION on the "Tiverton Casino"
Q2 APPROVE Ethics Commission "Constitutional Amendment"
Q3 NO POSITION on "Veterans Home" Bonds
Q4 REJECT Wasteful "Innovation Campus & Higher Ed" bonds
Q5 REJECT Corporate Cronyism "Infrastructure" bonds
Q6 REJECT RhodeMapRI & Property Takeover "Green Economy" bonds
Q7 REJECT RhodeMapRI "Affordable Housing" bonds
The 2016 Ballot Question Voter Guide, released today by the Center, documents how the state's 'interest on debt' burden has already increased by 90% since 2005, almost four-times as much as the national average and double any other known state.
Q1 NO POSITION on the "Tiverton Casino"
Q2 APPROVE Ethics Commission "Constitutional Amendment"
Q3 NO POSITION on "Veterans Home" Bonds
Q4 REJECT Wasteful "Innovation Campus & Higher Ed" bonds
Q5 REJECT Corporate Cronyism "Infrastructure" bonds
Q6 REJECT RhodeMapRI & Property Takeover "Green Economy" bonds
Q7 REJECT RhodeMapRI "Affordable Housing" bonds
Saturday, May 28, 2016
NBC 10 I-Team: Affordable housing 'out of reach'
By EMILY VOLZ, NBC 10 NEWS |Monday, May 16th 2016
The "Out of Reach" report released... by the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlights just how many local families are struggling to pay rent.
Rhode Island boasts some of the highest housing costs in the country, and in Massachusetts it's even worse.
The average Rhode Islander, making minimum wage, would need to work 79 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment. That's two full-time jobs.
Full Story
The "Out of Reach" report released... by the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlights just how many local families are struggling to pay rent.
Rhode Island boasts some of the highest housing costs in the country, and in Massachusetts it's even worse.
The average Rhode Islander, making minimum wage, would need to work 79 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment. That's two full-time jobs.
Full Story
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Study: RI facing a major shortage of housing
By Ted Nesi
WPRI
Published: April 6, 2016, 12:01 am | Updated: April 6, 2016, 12:01 am
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island would need to add as many as 40,000 new housing units over the next decade to keep up with the state’s changing demographics, but the state is currently on course to fall far short of that amount, according to a new study released Wednesday.
The study, conducted by Roger Williams University’s HousingWorks RI, said projected growth in the number of Rhode Islanders in two groups – Millennials and seniors – will drive demand, particularly for multifamily homes. But Rhode Island has seen a sharp drop in residents ages 45 to 64 since the Great Recession.
Full story
WPRI
Published: April 6, 2016, 12:01 am | Updated: April 6, 2016, 12:01 am
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island would need to add as many as 40,000 new housing units over the next decade to keep up with the state’s changing demographics, but the state is currently on course to fall far short of that amount, according to a new study released Wednesday.
The study, conducted by Roger Williams University’s HousingWorks RI, said projected growth in the number of Rhode Islanders in two groups – Millennials and seniors – will drive demand, particularly for multifamily homes. But Rhode Island has seen a sharp drop in residents ages 45 to 64 since the Great Recession.
Full story
Monday, January 4, 2016
Healthcare/Housing
Overcoming the chronic disease of hardening of the categories
By Peter Simon
Posted 1/4/16
PROVIDENCE – One bad joke amongst epidemiologists working in public agencies in the U.S. is that what kills most bureaucrats is a disease called “hardening of the categories.”
Congress loves categorical funding. There are literally more categorical programs authorized and funded by Congress than there are districts and representatives. This challenges those of us who work at the state and local level to create ways to at least coordinate our programs so that investments leverage other programs and funding.
Full Story @CONVERGENCERI.COM
By Peter Simon
Posted 1/4/16
PROVIDENCE – One bad joke amongst epidemiologists working in public agencies in the U.S. is that what kills most bureaucrats is a disease called “hardening of the categories.”
Congress loves categorical funding. There are literally more categorical programs authorized and funded by Congress than there are districts and representatives. This challenges those of us who work at the state and local level to create ways to at least coordinate our programs so that investments leverage other programs and funding.
Full Story @CONVERGENCERI.COM
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Providence Transition Committee Reports
These reports contain valuable input and insight into the needs and priorities of residents and stakeholders throughout Providence. There were 10 subcommittees: City Services; Economic Development; Education; Ethics, Transparency + Open Government; Arts, Culture + Cuisine; Housing + Neighborhood Development; Public Safety; Sports, Recreation + Youth Programming; Strategic Opportunities; and Sustainability.
Transition Committee Report
Also available at: Open Data Portal
Transition Committee Report
Also available at: Open Data Portal
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Providence Community Development
YOU ARE INVITED TO DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Providence, Department of Planning and Development invites you to a series of conversations about your priorities for housing and community development needs throughout the city.
The Community Development Division will be gathering the input from these meetings and using it to shape future spending and project priorities and to update the City's Consolidated Plan - which guides the city's spending on housing and community development.
Some of the topics covered will be: affordable housing; homelessness; senior services; parks and recreation; services for families, adults, and children; accessibility and mobility; persons with HIV/AIDS; lead paint and other unhealthy or unsafe housing issues; economic development; and public safety.
Schedule of Meetings
To RSVP, please contact Donna Miele at dmiele@providenceri.com.
Please complete our Community Needs Survey: http://tinyurl.com/ProvidenceCDBGSurvey.
The City of Providence, Department of Planning and Development invites you to a series of conversations about your priorities for housing and community development needs throughout the city.
The Community Development Division will be gathering the input from these meetings and using it to shape future spending and project priorities and to update the City's Consolidated Plan - which guides the city's spending on housing and community development.
Some of the topics covered will be: affordable housing; homelessness; senior services; parks and recreation; services for families, adults, and children; accessibility and mobility; persons with HIV/AIDS; lead paint and other unhealthy or unsafe housing issues; economic development; and public safety.
Schedule of Meetings
To RSVP, please contact Donna Miele at dmiele@providenceri.com.
Please complete our Community Needs Survey: http://tinyurl.com/ProvidenceCDBGSurvey.
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