RhodeMap RI

RhodeMap RI is a coordinated and forward-looking effort by the state to make Rhode Island a better place to live and work by mobilizing state and community assets in a whole new way. 

Over the next year all Rhode Islanders will have a chance to contribute to the effort by talking about how they are able succeed in their community, what challenges they face every day, and their vision for the future of the State.

RhodeMap RI is funded with a Sustainable Communities Initiative Grant.  The grant is one of several offered through the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities, a collaboration of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Events (Final Round)
Documents

Study Proposal - LWVUS Planning

Dear fellow League leaders --

Attached below is our three Leagues' proposal for a new national study called
"Alternatives to Partisan Primaries" or APP, which we hope you will consider and mention in your upcoming Program Planning feedback to LWVUS.  We are the three Leagues in greater Cleveland, OH:  LWV Cuyahoga Area, LWV Cleveland Area and LWV Shaker Heights.  We are hoping many other local and state Leagues, including our own LWV Ohio, will soon join us.

Full letter
Proposal

Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program

The Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program prepares and maintains plans for the physical, economic, and social development of the state; encourages their implementation; and coordinates the actions of state, local and federal agencies and private individuals within the framework of the state's development goals and policies. The basic charge is established by Sections 42-11-10 and 12 of the General Laws. The Statewide Planning Program consists of the State Planning Council and staff who specialize in land use, comprehensive planning, GIS, transportation and other related topics.

To read more: http://www.planning.ri.gov/

Conveners/Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 14 at 10 a.m. at the home of Maureen Romans.
All members welcome to help plan the direction of the League for the year.

For more information, call Liz Head 351-2269 or Joan Retsinas 272-0422.

Snow Closings

AAA and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association maintain an automated Cancellation/Delay reporting system for Rhode Island and nearby states (MA and CT). They report on Schools, Day Care, Community Groups, Churches, Businesses, Health Services, and Parking Bans.

http://www.ribroadcasters.com/news_and_events/closings_delays/

Yard Debris and Christmas Trees

The City yard debris collection for the year ended December 13 and will not begin again until April.

The City will begin free, curbside pick up of Christmas trees on Monday, January 6, continuing until Friday, January 17.

For more information

Public Hearings - RI State Rail Plan

The Rhode Island State Planning Council will conduct two public hearings to accept comments on the draft Rhode Island State Rail Plan.

The Rhode Island State Rail Plan draft is under consideration by the Rhode Island State Planning Council. The Rhode Island State Rail Plan contains goals, objectives, policies, implementation actions, and potential projects for the State’s passenger and freight rail transportation system over the next twenty years.

Comments on the Rhode Island State Rail Plan will be accepted at the following two public hearings:

Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Department of Administration
William E. Powers Building
Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Department of Administration
William E. Powers Building
Conference Room A, 2nd Floor
One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI

The Rhode Island State Rail Plan draft
Public Hearing notice