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2025
These RI towns had the most homes sold to out-of-state buyers. See how yours stacks up – The Providence Journal | ||||||||||||||||
Out-of-state buyers are purchasing more RI homes. Is that a good thing or bad thing? – The Providence Journal | ||||||||||||||||
Encampment walk-through spotlights people, not problems – The Valley Breeze | ||||||||||||||||
House votes to make all cities hit 10% affordable housing goal; triple-decker bill advances – The Providence Journal | ||||||||||||||||
Ruling to block Providence building threatens projects across city – all because of one word – The Providence Journal | ||||||||||||||||
Small Woonsocket project could solve nationwide problem – The Valley Breeze | ||||||||||||||||
Burrillville awarded $351K for NeighborWorks Foster Street Revitalization project – NRI Now News | ||||||||||||||||
A short conversation with Sojourner House CEO Vanessa Volz about the V.I.C.T.I.M. Act – Steve Alhquist
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Wealthy Rhode Island Beach Town Fights Back Against Proposed Tax Increase on All Homes Sold for More Than $900K – Realtor.com
Housing Crisis: Providence mayor’s legislative priorities and why some disagree – WPRI 12
Once the site of a 1950s diner, this vacant R.I. land is slated to become affordable housing – The Boston Globe
Attorney General Neronha announces $213,000 settlement with national real estate management corporation (Press release)
Rhode Island family challenges eminent domain and the right to build – Pacific Legal Foundation
Housing plans revealed for Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket – WPRI 12
TD Charitable Foundation Grants $7.2 Million to 36 Nonprofits Supporting Housing Affordability and Stability (Press release)
Amid budget shortfalls and rising homelessness, Housing Secretary Goddard meets with advocates – Steve Ahlquist
Which issue seems to be uniting the political right and left in RI? Public housing. – The Providence Journal |
Plans promising more housing are adding up in Tiverton. Why residents are fighting back – The Providence Journal |
‘Just procedural’: Johnston is trying to seize land eyed for affordable housing. Here’s where things stand. – The Boston Globe |
Providence will ban fines for homeless encampments on public property – The Boston Globe |
Foster considers controlling its own destiny on affordable housing – The Valley Breeze |
Attorney challenges eminent domain move – Johnston Sunrise |
Beauchamp: Woonsocket considering new homeless shelter site – The Valley Breeze |
Johnston votes again to take developer’s land proposed for affordable housing. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal |
One way to address R.I.’s housing shortage is by offering more home choices – The Boston Globe |
WARM Center, Wood River Health team up to fight homelessness – The Westerly Sun |
Accessory dwellings become reality under new law – Warwick Beacon |
Collaboration is key to easing Rhode Island’s housing crisis – The Boston Globe |
The Providence Revolving Fund is helping to rebuild RI. Here’s how it’s done – The Providence Journal |
Report finds 53% of very low-income RIers don’t have affordable housing. What to know. – The Providence Journal
Report shows drastic drop in affordable rentals in Rhode Island – Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Is Still Falling Short in Providing Affordable Homes for Low-Income Renters – Steve Ahlquist
‘Just cause’ for evictions? How a bill would make it harder to raise rents, evict tenants – The Providence Journal
Poll: Majority of RI voters support more housing, even if it takes power from towns – WPRI
Survey shows housing woes are top of mind for Rhode Islanders – The Public’s Radio
‘Like someone had punched me in my gut’: In Johnston, R.I., property owners fight back against eminent domain – The Boston Globe
Affordable housing developer wastes no time suing town of Johnston over land seizure – Rhode Island Current
Johnston sued over its plan to stop affordable housing complex – The Public’s Radio
Homes at Mulligan’s Island? City begins plan review – The Cranston Herald
R.I. House approves Shekarchi’s bill to cut red tape for future pallet shelters – Rhode Island Current
Senate committee gives initial approval for Goddard to permanently lead R.I. Department of Housing – Rhode Island Current
The Department of Housing’s new Homelessness Data Dashboard is inaccurate and dangerous – Steve Ahlquist
Johnston mayor dodges an affordable housing complex with a silver bullet – News from the States
Johnston is trying to take their land to stop an affordable housing project. Now they’re suing. – The Providence Journal
Providence once again is ranked among the hottest housing markets in the country. What to know. – The Providence Journal
A lifeline for survivors of domestic violence is at risk amid federal funding cuts – The Boston Globe
Former nursing center becomes Rhode Island’s first homeless shelter for adults over 55 – The Brown Daily Herald
Homes on commercial streets, more multi-family zoning: How Shekarchi wants to boost homebuilding – The Providence Journal
R.I. speaker, House leadership unveil 2025 housing policy priorities – The Boston Globe
Speaker Shekarchi announces 2025 slate of housing bills – Steve Ahlquist
Foster youth advocate Lisa Guillette named RI Woman of the Year – The Brown Daily Herald
Just-cause eviction protections do what they are intended to do without negative impacts – Steve Ahlquist
Outside Providence police headquarters, advocates protest alleged harassment of homeless people – Rhode Island Current
Why are hundreds of people living outside in Rhode Island? – The Boston Globe
WARM Center Executive Director Russ Partridge to retire after 17 years at the helm – The Westerly Sun
Redfin ranks Providence as the least affordable metro area for renters. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal
New Providence homeless shelter at capacity, ECHO Village expected to be full soon – Christopher Boardman
‘Fiercely concerned’: Homeless services brace for federal and state cuts to funds – The Providence Journal
‘We’re making progress’: Governor McKee defends homeless shelter plans despite criticism – The Boston Globe
New dashboard shows availability of shelter beds in RI – WPRI 12
Legislators tour West House II: New affordable housing for seniors in Middletown – What’s Up Newp
Homeless shelter for older adults opens in former Charlesgate nursing home in Providence – Rhode Island Current
Scituate residents speak out against proposed condo complex – WPRI 12
Despite unpaid taxes, deterioration, Pawtucket’s former Memorial Hospital to open as homeless shelter again, McKee says – The Boston Globe
Newsmakers 2/14/2025: Secretary Goddard; Gov. McKee – WPRI 12
Johnston mayor talks about Rhode Island’s approach to affordable housing – NBC 10
‘It’s a lot harder.’ Unhoused people, advocates respond to West Warwick’s ban on camping – The Public’s Radio
‘We need to do better’: After delays, Rhode Island opens ECHO Village pallet shelters in Providence – The Boston Globe
At long last, Providence pallet shelters are finally ready to open – Rhode Island Current
Memorial Hospital to be converted for use as temporary shelter – NBC 10
Long-awaited ECHO Village shelter set to open this week in Providence – The Public’s Radio
First RI temporary pallet shelter opens doors, following months-long delays – The Brown Daily Herald
R.I. launches map of lead drinking water pipes as state moves through overhaul – The Boston Globe
Legislators to tour new affordable housing for seniors in Middletown – What’s Up Newp
Warwick Motel 6 has been a homeless shelter for years. The manager isn’t sure it’s working – The Providence Journal
The median asking rent in Providence shot up 12.6% in a year – Boston.com
Johnston elected officials hide behind fire codes and police to prevent access to a public meeting – Steve Ahlquist
Habitat for Humanity homes in Hopkinton ready for their new owners – The Westerly Sun
South County Habitat for Humanity sets new record building four homes in 10 months – NBC 10
Johnston Town Council OKs mayor’s plan to seize affordable housing property – WPRI 12
Johnston Town Council votes ‘yes’ to mayor’s proposal to take land – ABC 6
R.I. mayor aims to seize affordable housing site for public safety complex – and pay for it by canceling new high school – The Boston Globe
Johnston mayor blocks housing project in favor of new public safety complex – WPRI 12
Johnston mayor to use eminent domain for public safety complex land – ABC 6
Behind the Point-In-Time count: Measuring homelessness in Rhode Island – The Public’s Radio
“If Not for This, I’d Be Freezing to Death” – The Nation
R.I. House speaker aims to cut red tape hindering emergency shelter construction – Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Department of Housing seeks new name, department consolidation – The Brown Daily Herald
Providence pallet shelter village expected to open by end of February – Rhode Island Current
The Echo Village Pallet shelters are still in limbo. Now, Shekarchi wants to change the law. – The Providence Journal
Press Release: Speaker Shekarchi announces SAVE Unit legislation for emergency housing options
Joint Senate Committees on Oversight and Housing almost hold the Department of Housing accountable – Steve Ahlquist
Homelessness doesn’t take a holiday. But warming shelters do. – Rhode Island Current
Homelessness to take center stage at R.I. State House hearing: ‘How can we help?’ – The Boston Globe
RI Legal Services just received millions from HUD. Here’s how it will be used. – The Providence Journal
The People’s State of the State calls for an unhoused state of emergency and a tax on the one percent – Steve Ahlquist
Blocked from State House Rotunda, ‘People’s State of the State’ moves one story down – Rhode Island Current
As winter drags on, Providence’s unhoused people want to see long-term solutions – The Public’s Radio
Homelessness in Rhode Island has doubled in five years, HUD report confirms – The Boston Globe
Politicians, advocates call on governor to treat homelessness as a public health emergency – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island housing secretary wants state to sell Charlesgate – NBC 10
‘Nuclear option’: Why 2 Providence councilors turned City Council chamber into a warming center – The Providence Journal
Smiley: Right way to combat homelessness to ‘work within the system’ – ABC 6
ONE Neighborhood Builders names Chapman new CEO, president– PBN
RI Senate leaders push McKee to declare state of emergency over homelessness. What they said. – The Providence Journal
In a surprise move, Providence City Hall becomes a makeshift homeless shelter – The Boston Globe
“I followed the laws that allowed me to do this,” said the Landlord, “But someone had died…” – Steve Ahlquist
Officials say transportation costs for homeless students staying at Zambarano will lead to cuts in school staffing – NRI News Now
McKee declines to declare homelessness an emergency in R.I. – The Boston Globe
Politicians, advocates call on governor to treat homelessness as a public health emergency – The Providence Journal
Providence City Councilors open Council Chamber for overnight warmth during Polar Vortex – Steve Ahlquist
RI advocates call for homelessness emergency declaration as cold snap hits – WPRI
2 City Council Members Open Prov. City Hall as Warming Center, Smiley Blasts Move – GoLocal
Increased demand on Rhode Island shelter entry system prompts longer wait times – NBC 10
Providence City Council opens makeshift warming center in council chambers – The Public’s Radio
Faith leaders urge R.I. officials to remember those out in the cold – The Boston Globe
In a surprise move, Providence City Hall becomes a makeshift homeless shelter – The Boston Globe
McKee activates emergency winter shelters ahead of polar vortex – Rhode Island Current
The homeless system is at capacity, and freezing temperatures make the need for a Public Health Emergency necessary – Steve Alquist (Press Release)
Rhode Island State Council of Churches urges Governor McKee to declare homelessness a public health crisis – Steve Ahlquist
Kimberly Simmons: RI Homelessness is a Public Health Crisis- The Governor has Misspoken – Steve Ahlquist (Commentary)
This morning Governor McKee misled and lied to the public about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
New year, new potential name for R.I.’s housing department – Rhode Island Current
‘She led by doing’: Community mourns loss of outspoken RI homelessness advocate – The Providence Journal
RI’s Housing Dept. wants to become the Executive Office of Housing. What that would mean. – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island has second highest percentage of chronic homelessness in country – NBC 10
NeighborWorks signs agreement to purchase Steere Farm lot for 60 unit affordable housing development – NRI Now
2024
Housing Network of RI’s Melina Lodge on the housing crisis and how to move forward – The Public’s Radio
How Four Rhode Islanders Are Navigating Homelessness – Rhode Island Monthly
Three years in, is RI’s Department of Housing making a difference? Here’s where it stands. – The Providence Journal
No room at the inn: As Rhode Island celebrates the holidays, people suffer and die – Steve Ahlquist
R.I.’s housing crisis continues — yet fully built pallet shelters sit empty – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
Special Legislative Commission on Housing takes up ECHO Village – Steve Ahlquist
Podcast: Crossroads CEO says permanent housing is ‘the only real solution’ to homelessness in R.I. – The Boston Globe & RI PBS
Efficient and affordable: Students, volunteers build Habitat for Humanity houses – The Providence Journal
‘Do the math’: Historic $120 million bond not enough to solve Rhode Island’s housing crisis – Ocean State Stories
As noisy, negligent, and noncompliant landlords complain about decades-old laws, children continue to be poisoned – Steve Ahlquist
Rhode Island Could Create a ‘Public Developer’ to Address Housing Crisis – Governing.com
Journal Exclusive: Sitting down with the woman tasked with fixing RI’s housing crisis – The Providence Journal
Polisena vows to fight 250-plus unit housing development – Johnston Sunrise
Experts explain the impact of policing and courts on people experiencing homelessness and facing eviction – Steve Ahlquist
State sues property management company over rental application fees. What to know. – The Providence Journal
Rhode Islanders more pessimistic about cost of living and housing affordability, survey shows – The Boston Globe
Life Index survey finds it’s getting harder to live in RI. Here’s why – The Providence Journal
Gaps in regulations for fire suppression systems prolonged ECHO Village opening – Rhode Island Current
Providence pallet shelters won’t open until next year – WPRI 12
Providence housing advocates speak about recent developments in anti-homeless litigation – Brown Daily Herald
How to house Rhode Islanders? Cut the red tape already. – Rhode Island Current
Johnston officials prepare for legal battle as affordable housing faces community pushback – NBC 10
Johnston mayor threatens to challenge RI affordable housing law over project. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal
A state-run revolving fund could redefine public housing in Rhode Island – Rhode Island Current
Officials mark latest phase of affordable housing project – The Independent
Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange offers free winter coats amid state housing crisis – Rhode Island Current
Homeless advocacy groups send letter to Cranston City Council urging rejection of Mayor’s latest attempt at criminalization – Steve Ahlquist
Cranston mayor seeks to make encampment ordinance permanent – WPRI 12
More developments approved for housing, mixed-use in Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
Beating the Drum to end unsheltered homelessness in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
Shuttered Providence hospital will go up for sale, possibly for much-needed housing – The Boston Globe
The Invisible Man – Esquire
Legislative Insight: Chipping Away at The Housing Crisis in RI (Capitol TV)
Shuttered Providence hospital will go up for sale, possibly for much-needed housing – The Boston Globe
A state-run revolving fund could redefine public housing in Rhode Island – Rhode Island Current
McKee taps Massachusetts housing veteran as next R.I. housing secretary – Rhode Island Current
Providence councilor seeks to ban camping fines for homeless – WPRI 12
Updates on Housing, Renter’s Rights, and Homelessness in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
R.I. appoints longtime consultant as its next housing secretary – The Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s homeless have a story to tell. Low wages, high rents, few shelters add to suffering. – Rhode Island Current
Homelessness increased by 35% in Rhode Island last year, according to a new report – The Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS
Construction tour highlights emerging housing in Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
Noting a 34.9% increase in Rhode Island, the 2024 State of Homelessness is stark – Steve Ahlquist
Homelessness increased in Rhode Island by 35% last year, according to report – ABC 6
State leaders break ground on affordable senior housing in North Kingstown – WPRI 12
Rhode Island leaders break ground on new affordable units in North Kingstown – NBC 10
Commentary: Housing is a fundamental right. One Neighborhood Builders makes a difference – The Providence Journal
RI Housing to celebrate the groundbreaking of new housing units in Portsmouth – NBC 10
Construction tour highlights emerging housing in Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
One Neighborhood Builders is expanding affordable housing in RI. How they’re doing it – The Providence Journal
Residents, leaders discuss affordable housing solutions at policy breakfast – PBN
In Central Falls, a sneak peek at what appealing affordable apartments can look like – Rhode Island Current
Lawmakers join Housing Network of RI and Pawtucket Central Falls Development 44 Central Street tour (Video) – Steve Ahlquist
12 News tours affordable housing complex under construction in Central Falls – WPRI 12
Speaker Shekarchi on housing, local election wins, and Providence’s finances – Steve Ahlquest
‘It’s time to listen’: Protesters demand action on homelessness as pallet shelters sit empty – WPRI 12
Advocates call for emergency declaration to house the homeless during winter – NBC 10
Alison Bologna Creates a Space for All with New Shri Location – Rhode Island Monthly
What will RI’s new $120M housing bond will actually do? Here’s what we know. – The Providence Journal
Portsmouth breaks ground on affordable 55+ housing and senior center – WPRI 12
Support Sojourner House at a Party inside an Enchanted Forest – Rhode Island Monthly
Encampment evictions are trauma: “They threw everything out. They threw my clothes out.” – Steve Ahlquist
Mayor Smiley meets with unhoused people and advocates at Mathewson St. Church for a second time – Steve Ahlquist
After less than a year on the job, R.I.’s deputy housing secretary resigns in latest shakeup of new agency – The Boston Globe
Deputy housing secretary leaving for nonprofit job in Vermont – Rhode Island Current
Woonsocket task force releases action plan on homelessness – The Valley Breeze
RI’s single-family home sales up 9% year-over-year – Sarah Guernelli
Rhode Island voters approve all four bond questions totaling over $343 million – Rhode Island Current
New HousingWorks RI fact book details challenges faced by homeowners, renters in the state – The Brown Daily Herald
Are short-term rentals fueling the housing crisis in Rhode Island? – WPRI 12
R.I. has fallen behind in use of manufactured homes – Providence Business News
Rhode Island’s seaside communities grapple with short-term rental effect on housing, economy – WPRI 12
Newport’s Housing Paradox: Highest affordable stock; among least affordable homes – What’s Up Newp
Home prices up 50% in 10 RI communities since 2018 – WPRI 12
Fewer Rhode Island Communities Reaching Affordable Housing Minimums, New Report Finds – ecoRI News
Public housing is getting a reboot across the country. Could RI be next? – The Providence Journal
It’s getting harder to afford a home in Rhode Island, new data shows – The Public’s Radio
Jonnycake Center for Hope celebrating 50 years of volunteers – The Independent
Housing advocates kick off ‘Yes on 3’ campaign – WPRI 12
Homelessness and housing: 5 questions with Crossroads RI’s new CEO, Michelle Wilcox – The Providence Journal
Pushed to the Margins: The Human Costs of a Growing Housing Crisis – Brown University School of Public Health
Two South Kingstown schools served students for years. Could they become affordable housing? – The Providence Journal
Getting Serious About Providence’s Housing Crisis – The Providence Eye
Providence woman works 350 hours to build first home – WPRI 12
West Warwick Town Council delays decision on potential ban of homeless encampments – NBC 10
RI landlords need to register apartments by Tuesday. Here’s what happens if they don’t. – The Providence Journal
In D.C., Speaker Shekarchi says Rhode Island can be an incubator for housing policy – The Public’s Radio
Homes RI launches campaign to register and mobilize low-income renters and housing advocates to vote – Steve Ahlquist
Whitehouse Introduces New Legislation to Spur Development of Affordable Housing and Help Quell Housing Crisis (Press Release)
What’s going there? Inside this 176-unit Providence apartment building by Crossroads. – The Providence Journal
Advocates warn the number of unhoused people in Rhode Island is rising – WJAR 10
McKee administration attempts to address homelessness before cold weather arrives – NBC 10
Building legacy: Jennifer Hawkins leaves One Neighborhood Builders after 7 years as CEO – The Providence Journal
Jennifer Hawkins of ONE Neighborhood Builders on Rhode Island’s housing crisis, Hasbro’s possible move and what’s next – The Public’s Radio
Providence continues to invest in affordable housing projects amid housing crisis – The Brown Daily Herald
West Warwick realizes that criminalizing homelessness is not simply immoral – it’s impractical – Steve Ahlquist
New 59-unit mixed-income complex Solara unveiled in Tiverton – Providence Business News
Applications open for $2.5 million in grants to prevent homelessness – WPRI 12
Providence residents testify for changes to updated Comprehensive Plan draft at public hearing – The Brown Daily Herald
R.I. housing department to acquire shuttered Charlesgate nursing home for $6.85m – The Boston Globe
Mayor Smiley meets with unhoused community members at Mathewson St. Church – Steve Ahlquist
A RI town manager on how the state should, and shouldn’t, spur more housing – The Public’s Radio
Live/work: How the housing shortage threatens Providence’s identity as the ‘creative capital’ – The Public’s Radio
Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state – Rhode Island Current
The reality of homelessness in Newport County – The Newport Daily News
Amid housing shortage, Providence residents weigh development and preservation – The Brown Daily Herald
Pushing for compliance with lead laws, R.I. launches online landlord registry – The Boston Globe
Woonsocket residents to benefit from tax sale protections once again – The Public’s Radio
Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell Returns to Crossroads RI as COO – PBN
Key Pawtucket project gets its final puzzle piece – The Valley Breeze
Middletown considers tax break for affordable housing – What’s Up Newp
Speaker Shekarchi (and others) on the future of housing in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
As state lawmakers look to boost housing, zoning remains a pitched political battle in Rhode Island – The Public’s Radio
McKee ceremonially signs bills to tackle housing crisis – WPRI 12
How racist restrictions in housing deeds helped shape where Rhode Islanders live today – The Public’s Radio
Developer: Affordable component on Dexter Street project important to us – The Valley Breeze
Governor McKee Signs Housing Legislative Package into Law (Press Release)
Citizens launches initiative to expand digital access and education within affordable housing projects (Press Release)
Fed interest rate cuts could draw out-of-state homebuyers to Rhode Island, increasing home prices – The Boston Globe
How large-lot zoning contributes to Rhode Island’s big housing shortfall – The Public’s Radio
HousingWorks RI’s Brenda Clement on addressing zoning challenges at the local level – The Public’s Radio
New executive order gives Cranston police power to break up homeless encampments – WPRI-12
Cranston Mayor Hopkins issues executive order allowing police to crack down on encampments – Steve Ahlquist
Returning students put emphasis on housing needs in Rhode Island – ABC 6
New ‘turnkey’ pilot program will invest $1M to boost affordable housing in RI. How it works – The Providence Journal
Tapping the private sector: Could R.I. businesses provide more affordable housing help? – Providence Business News
‘We need more production’: 1,000+ housing units planned for Warwick in coming years – WPRI-12
Official: Accessory dwelling law a ‘game-changer’ for Pawtucket – The Valley Breeze
RI Housing will loan these housing projects $185M. Here’s where it’s going – The Providence Journal
‘Not part of the solution’: In Cranston, R.I., mayor’s proposal to ban encampments meets pushback – The Boston Globe
Providence retools review process in attempt to speed up housing development – WPRI-12
How housing and this Cranston neighborhood became a political minefield – The Providence Journal
Massachusetts and Rhode Island legalize ADUs amid housing crisis – NBC-10
Local town officials say ‘no all-in-one’ fix to housing crisis – The Independent
This village was meant to provide quick shelter. Months later, it’s still empty. – The Providence Journal
What do you know about affordable housing in Rhode Island? Tell us. – The Public’s Radio
‘This ordinance is brutal’: Will RI follow California in clearing out the homeless? – The Providence Journal
What’s the cause of the recent increase in homelessness in Rhode Island, and what can be done about it? – The Providence Journal
RI’s median home price soars to nearly $500K – WPRI-12
With granny flats now legal, Providence looks to pass restrictions. Here’s what the city wants. – The Providence Journal
ACLU calls on Narragansett to repeal local laws limiting housing for unrelated tenants – WPRI-12
Cranston Mayor Hopkin’s homeless criminalization bill garners public outrage – Steve Ahlquist
R.I.’s housing department faces internal struggles, scrutiny over contracts, incomplete projects – The Boston Globe
NBC 10 I-Team: Providence sees surge of illegal apartments amid housing crisis – NBC-10
RI’s new interim housing chief will be former Senate Majority Leader Dan Connors – The Providence Journal
Gov. McKee names interim housing secretary – Rhode Island Current
R.I.’s next housing secretary job is not yet posted but here are two potential applicants – Rhode Island Current
McKee taps administration staffer to temporarily replace outgoing housing secretary – The Boston Globe
Developers to appeal rejection of affordable housing plan in Westerly – Providence Business News
Providence’s crackdown on homeless encampments complicates efforts to prevent overdoses – The Public’s Radio
RI has $3.8M to build more income-restricted housing – but will towns play ball? – The Providence Journal
Joe is in the thick of it – Warwick Beacon
Making minimum wage? In New England, you can only afford to live in these ZIP codes. – The Boston Globe
Report: Affordable housing remains out of reach for many Rhode Islanders – What’s Up Newp
Years in making, 45-pallet-home village begins to take shape – Warwick Beacon
R.I. to receive federal funds to change public’s perception of affordable housing – The Boston Globe
Report says RIers pay more in bills than the national average. Here’s how we stack up. – The Providence Journal
ONE Neighborhood Builders Announces Departure Of President & CEO (Press release)
One of Rhode Island’s housing heroes is stepping down – The Boston Globe
RI’s Affordable Housing Strategy Needs More Innovation, Including Modular Homes – Commentary
Washington Trust awards $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. – New England Real Estate Journal
Stefan Pryor to step down as RI housing secretary next month – WPRI-12
RI’s top housing official is leaving for a new job. Here’s what that means. – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island officials welcome federal housing grant – The Public’s Radio
Latest census reveals 35% increase in unhoused people in Rhode Island – Rhode Island Current
RI Coalition to End Homelessness releases results of the 2024 Point in Time Count – Steve Ahquist
Middletown to host a meeting on affordable housing on July 15 – What’s Up Newp
Shifting burdens in Rhode Island’s property tax system – RIPEC
Uneven rise in home prices shows housing inequities – Providence Business News
Crossroads R.I. appoints Michelle Wilcox as CEO – Providence Business News
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters – NPR
Winsor Elementary to be converted to senior housing – The Valley Breeze
Residents concerned about affordable units proposed on Old Louisquisset Pike – The Valley Breeze
Rhode Island leaders to celebrate affordable housing project in Providence – NBC 10
Officials to break ground on affordable housing development on Atwells in Providence – ABC 6
Mayor Smiley on Supreme Court ruling: Our encampment policy has not changed – Steve Ahlquist
Pawtucket residents fulfill their dream of homeownership – The Valley Breeze
Home prices hit a new high in May in RI. Can you afford to buy? – The Providence Journal
Affordability, environment loom large in consideration of Winnapaug development – The Westerly Sun
Rhode Island can’t solve this housing crisis without everyone’s help – The Boston Globe
Providence’s zoning could get a major overhaul. Here’s what might change. – The Providence Journal
House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on state spending, housing and his future plans – The Public’s Radio
Rhode Island General Assembly passes bill that would count mobile homes as affordable housing – What’s Up Newp
Dispersed encampments and a new street drug are killing people in Providence – Steve Ahlquist
Neighborhood complaints result in short-term rental ordinance in Lincoln – The Valley Breeze
“Home Ownership Month” and and Upcoming Housing Resource Fair – Bartholomewtown Podcast
RI housing crisis: What housing bills will and won’t pass the General Assembly this year – The Providence Journal
Accessory dwelling units offer flexible housing, independence and dignity for older adults – Rhode Island Current
Women’s Development Corporation champions efforts to maintain affordable housing in R.I. – The Boston Globe
Five Questions With: Jeffrey Swanson – Providence Business News
West Elmwood Housing Development receives $20K from Washington Trust – Providence Business News
Housing advocates weigh in on housing bills heading to Gov. McKee’s desk – ABC 6
New budget tackles rising costs by investing in families, children and seniors | Opinion – The Providence Journal
ADUs advance: R.I. lawmakers look ready to make big moves on tiny house legislation – Rhode Island Current
Local developers receive portion of $102 million – The Valley Breeze
Advocates to demand action surrounding homelessness in Providence – ABC 6
Letter To The Editor: Demand to make the Middletown Town Center affordable – What’s Up Newp
RI Counties With Most Affordable Home Prices: New Data – Patch
A new condo for $169,900? In East Providence, it’s going by lottery. Here’s who can apply. – The Providence Journal
Central Falls welcomes two families into their first homes – NBC-10
No single solution to housing crisis. It will take a pile of building blocks. – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
House OKs bill to enable construction of ‘missing middle’ of Rhode Island’s housing market – Press Release
One of the top priorities for RI environment advocates may be on hold this session. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal
Legislation would allow smaller apartment buildings under residential codes – What’s Up Newp
What to know about R.I.’s $14b state budget – The Boston Globe
Community Reinvestment Act: Back to the Movement – The Providence Eye
Newsmakers 5/31/2024: Mayor Smiley – WPRI-12
Settled lawsuits may have impact on house sales – PBN
Crossroads RI holds tour of new apartment complex for homeless – WPRI-12
Developers across state receive $102M for various housing, community construction projects – PBN
R.I. has millions to spend on housing. Should this stealth committee decide where the money goes? – RI Current
Letter: Westerly needs to act swiftly on housing – The Westerly Sun
Another inspection? Realtors say homebuyers will suffer if electrical check is separate. – The Providence Journal
Lincoln zoning members: Are we still relevant? – The Valley Breeze
Greater Boston housing rates could impact housing supply, costs for Rhode Islanders – NBC-10
Lawmakers are focused on building more housing. What about protections for renters? – The Providence Journal
Why homelessness advocates in RI are watching a U.S. Supreme Court case – The Public’s Radio
Providence rent control debate intensifies with skyrocketing costs – WPRI-12
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera on housing progress, what’s next for schools, and why more Latinos are voting Republican – The Public’s Radio
Harshest critics of ADU bill have softened their stance. What changed? – Rhode Island Current
Old monastery will have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees – The Boston Globe
Newport focuses on workforce/middle class housing – What’s Up Newp
Razing encampments satisfies the public, hurts the homeless | Opinion – Ther Providence Journal
Charts: R.I. has second slowest rate of housing growth in the US – The Boston Globe
TD Bank gives big grants to two local housing nonprofits. Here’s how it will help. – The Providence Journal
State doles out millions in funding for subsidized housing units. See where they are. – The Providence Journal
Middle class still struggling to find housing, despite focus at RI State House – WPRI-12
Affordable housing or land preservation is a false choice. Rhode Island must address these critical needs together. – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
RI lawmakers roll up sleeves to build affordable housing: Take a look – The Providence Journal
Valley Affordable Housing CEO Swanson: Housing progress will take time – The Valley Breeze
More than 60 housing units coming to Pawtucket, Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
Patriots players help former foster kids move into first apartments – ABC 6
Child homelessness up, chronic absenteeism down, latest KIDS COUNT Factbook finds – Rhode Island Current
We need to think outside the box to find housing solutions for Rhode Islanders – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
Providence Police plan to clear two of the city’s largest encampments of homeless people – The Public’s Radio
Advocates, outreach workers pressure Mayor Smiley to delay plans to clear homeless encampments – ThePublic’s Radio
Providence police will force two homeless encampments out. Where will they go? – The Providence Journal
Providence homeless encampments dismantled – WPRI-12
Last year, ‘pallet shelters’ looked like a quick way to provide cheap roofs. Where are they? – The Providence Journal
Policastro, team tackling Pawtucket’s tough homeless issues one person at a time – The Valley Breeze
One Neighborhood Builders CEO talks housing crisis causes, realities of building housing – The Providence Journal
RI lawmakers consider bills addressing housing crisis – WPRI-12
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new affordable housing in East Providence – NBC 10
‘From years to months’: New court calendar seeks to quickly resolve RI land disputes – WPRI-12
Providence asking rents had highest hike in the nation over last year, report says. – The Providence Journal
Permitting issues delay opening of ‘pallet housing’ village in Providence – NBC 10
Downtown homelessness a re-emerging issue in Pawtucket – The Valley Breeze
Central Falls to break ground on new affordable housing development – ABC 6
RI Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor on local pushback, how long progress will take, and whether it should move faster – The Public’s Radio
McKee proposes budget fix to cover gaps in providing homelessness services – Rhode Island Current
‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight – East Bay RI
DARE rallies in support of Rent Stabilization – Steve Ahlquist
Woonsocket officials coming up with new ways to clean up encampments – The Valley Breeze
Central Falls launches first transitional housing program for women, children – The Valley Breeze
A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington – East Bay RI
What does Rhode Island’s housing market look like? ‘It’s a madhouse.’ – The Providence Journal
Housing secretary says Rhode Island housing production rate is too low – NBC 10
Will tenants unions make a difference in Rhode Island’s housing crisis? – The Boston Globe
United Way’s Cortney Nicolato on what it takes to make progress on housing, racial equity and more – The Public’s Radio
Opening of Providence pallet shelter community delayed – Rhode Island Current
HousingWorks RI releases manufactured homes report – The Brown Daily Herald
Homeless advocates: RI homelessness up 600 percent since 2019 – ABC 6
‘Town character:’ Narragansett looks to ban duplexes as they might get easier to build – The Providence Journal
Providence panel OKs 178-unit affordable housing proposal – PBN
Why a Central Falls pediatrician decided to invest in affordable housing – The Public’s Radio
Central Falls collaborates with local nonprofits to create 30-unit affordable housing facility – PBN
Former Pines Restaurant planned for 62 affordable housing units – The Valley Breeze
RI housing advocates fear funding ‘cliff’ could force cuts to shelter beds – The Public’s Radio
RI House approves compromise to ease concerns about too much affordable housing – The Providence Journal
Beach Prep, Whales, and Affordable Housing – ecoRI News
Data on affordable housing in Westerly to become part of new strategy – The Westerly Sun
Developer hopes to build 62-unit affordable housing complex on former Pines Restaurant property – NRI News Now
Bill could reverse Narragansett housing restriction – WPRI-12
East Providence council rejects tax break for 144-unit affordable housing project – WPRI-12
Providence’s ‘Superman’ building could need more public funding, R.I. housing secretary says – The Boston Globe
Local officials tour new affordable housing complex in Burrillville – The Call & Times
Central Falls affordable housing project moving forward after filling funding gap. – The Providence Journal
RI has a Homeless Bill of Rights. Why advocates say it needs an expansion. – The Providence Journal
Developer proposed 114 apartments at Cumberland mill – The Valley Breeze
‘We need to build up’: Leader of Roger Williams real estate school says R.I. could build smarter to balance environmental and housing needs – The Boston Globe
Revival of Defunct Board Could Debunk Notion That Affordable Housing, Land Preservation Don’t Mix – ecoRI News
Defend the suburbs: Why towns and planners are pushing back against Shekarchi’s housing reforms – The Providence Journal
Central Falls affordable housing project moving forward after filling funding gap. – The Providence Journal
Inside Charlesgate shelter, Mark Patinkin meets families who have found a new life – The Providence Journal
Narragansett Town Council holds off on affordable housing vote after heated exchanges at Monday night’s meeting – The Public’s Radio
RI has enough apartments for only half of its lowest-income residents, report warns – The Providence Journal
Affordable success: Housing advocates & local officials showcase Burrillville development – NRI Now
Higher insurance premiums hindering new affordable housing – PBN
Landlords and tenants line up to testify at State House hearing – Rhode Island Current
RI unions throw support behind new public housing. Could a ‘house flipper’ tax also be coming? – The Providence Journal
Stairway to affordability or shortcut to danger? New housing proposal sparks fiery debate – The Providence Journal
Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tour Lucy’s Hearth – What’s Up Newp
What Providence’s proposed zoning changes would mean for your neighborhood – The Public’s Radio
PRESS RELEASE: Staggering shortage of affordable homes for low-income renters in RI
In Westerly, a choice: golf resort or housing development – PBN
R.I. need not choose between open space and housing, poll suggests – The Boston Globe
What would a Tenant Bill of Rights look like? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing – The Providence Journal
A ‘loophole’ or a ‘tremendous tool’? R.I. lawmakers mull changes to affordable housing tax breaks – The Providence Journal
REPORT: Mobile Home Parks: An Opportunity for Healthy, Affordable Housing
What are the most affordable states to a buy a home? – YahooNews
Middletown considers changes to Zoning Code to increase affordable housing – What’s Up Newp
Central Falls built 2 houses. Now they’re selling them below cost via a lottery. – The Providence Journal
Providence is making room for families, businesses. Here’s how | Opinion – The Providence Journal
Washington Trust Charitable Foundation donates $122,000 to housing organizations in Rhode Island – NEREJ
Report: Only 51 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income households in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
New executive director named at RI Coalition to End Homelessness. What we know. – The Providence Journal
RI’s first pallet shelters are going up in Providence. Here’s what they’re like. – The Providence Journal
The inaccurate public narrative surrounding homelessness – The Valley Breeze
From the Ivy League to a Woonsocket rooming house: One man’s unlikely journey – The Providence Journal
Could a proposed savings plan help first-time home buyers make down payments? What to know. – The Providence Journal
The system finding shelter for unhoused Rhode Islanders gets more calls than it can handle, report says – The Public’s Radio
Ready or not, here come 15 bills seeking to spur housing production in Rhode Island – Rhode Island Current
See the Echo Village pallet shelter site take shape – The Providence Journal
Report finds URI is contributing to Narragansett’s housing crisis – The Public’s Radio
McKee pitches a $100-million housing bond. Does it go far enough? – The Providence Journal
The fight over ADUs: Seniors see ‘granny flats’ as one solution to housing crisis – WPRI 12
Housing Crisis: Experts answer your questions – WPRI 12
About South County: WARM Center a good solution to a far-from-temporary problem – The Independent RI
WPRI’s special housing crisis coverage
Housing coalition pushes for more housing spending – The Call & Times
PRESS RELEASE: Homes RI coalition advocates for $150 million state housing bond
Rooming houses were once plentiful and cheap housing. Now, in RI, they’re a dying breed. – The Providence Journal
Providence city councilman wants to re-zone hundreds of properties. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal
State awards $650K to 10 nonprofits offering home stabilization services – Providence Business News
Five ways the RI House speaker’s package of bills could change the way housing is built – The Providence Journal
‘We still have a great deal of work left’: R.I. speaker’s 2024 housing bills aimed to spur, streamline new construction – The Boston Globe
Shekarchi’s new housing package aims for ‘production, production, production’ – WPRI 12
Housing Crisis: In RI, worsening shortage of homes sends prices soaring – WPRI 12
‘From bad, to worse, to disaster’: RI again ranks last for new housing permits – WPRI 12
‘Staggering’: Why it’s now unaffordable to buy a home in any RI city or town – WPRI 12
Roundtable: Accessory dwelling units, revitalized historic buildings could boost R.I. housing – PBN
Several affordable projects moving in Burrillville – The Valley Breeze
‘I’m just trying to survive’: RI renters struggle as cost of typical apartment nears $2,000 – WPRI 12
Providence mulls ban of short-term rentals, like Airbnbs, in some areas of the city – The Boston Globe
21 apartments in Providence’s Reservoir neighborhood win initial OK. Here’s where they’d be – The Providence Journal
After nearly being killed, Warren’s Penny Lane affordable housing project back on track. – The Providence Journal
When will housing affordability improve? Spoiler alert: It will take some time – Rhode Island Current
RI’s triple-deckers were efficient housing for generations. Why did we stop building them? – The Providence Journal
RI bill would stop affordable housing tax breaks given for market-rate apartments – The Boston Globe
Newport’s housing woes put strain on municipal workers – The Public’s Radio
What should government do about soaring rent? – PBN
Renters at risk of lead poisoning, links between housing and public health, and more – The Public’s Radio
Housing Department’s late submission led to outdated numbers on affordable housing – Rhode Island Current
The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules to allow more housing – NPR
RI landlords are required to ensure their units are safe from lead paint. But who checks? – The Public’s Radio
Six months pregnant with nowhere to go – an unhoused woman’s plight on RI’s streets – The Providence Journal
To prevent lead poisoning, Central Falls is turning up the heat on landlords – The Public’s Radio
Rhode Island Housing Affordability Commission to discuss statewide housing market and affordable housing needs – What’s Up Newp
Emergency shelter for unhoused families to open at URI – The Boston Globe
AG Neronha hits Governor McKee on his changes to the rental registry – Steve Ahlquist
Blue Cross gives $648K in 2024 community grants to address housing-related health inequities – PBN
Rhode Island’s housing crisis is at a breaking point. How did we get here? – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island needs to pick up the pace to tackle affordable housing crisis – Michael DiBiase
These RI affordable housing projects are getting $500k for energy efficiency – The Providence Journal
What can other towns learn from Burrillville’s affordable housing success story? – The Public’s Radio
The solution to Rhode Island’s housing crisis: Welcome more neighbors – The Boston Globe
AG Neronha hits Governor McKee on his changes to the rental registry – Steve Ahlquist
The courage to speak the truth about domestic violence – Convergence RI
R.I. Coalition to End Homelessness conducts 2024 Point in Time count – The Brown Daily Herald
Karen Santilli steps down as CEO of Crossroads to lead YMCA of Greater Providence – The Boston Globe
Goal is to develop plan for affordable housing in Foster – The Valley Breeze
Multiple children were poisoned by lead in a Providence apartment. Now, the AG is suing. – The Providence Journal
What could ‘granny flats’ look like? These RISD students have an idea. – The Providence Journal
Commentary: State leaders need to take holistic look at housing, transit (Homes RI/HNRI and Providence Streets Coalition)
House legislators unite around a working families agenda – Steve Ahlquist
Press release: McKee Administration Receives 75 Applications for Latest Round of Housing Production and Preservation Funding
Press release: Reed Announces $15.7 Million to Help End Homelessness in RI
Rhode Island advocates launch ‘Point in Time Count’ to assess homelessness – NBC 10
ADU Design at the State House – AARP
Resounding support surrounds housing project – Jamestown Press
For RI’s housing market, it’s 2022 all over again – high prices, low inventory, big competition – The Providence Journal
Smithfield to possibly increase affordable housing minimum for new development – The Valley Breeze
Looking Upwards to celebrate housing project – Jamestown Press
State Properties Committee approves plan for pallet shelter housing community – NBC 10
In Warren, R.I., officials tried downsizing an affordable housing project. Now the town might have to backpedal. – The Boston Globe
Warren shot down an income-restricted housing proposal. Why it’s trying to do a 180. – The Providence Journal
Looking Upwards, Officials kick off construction of 2 Hammett Court, an affordable housing development in Jamestown – What’s Up Newp
ADUs at RI State House: See RISD designs of Accessory Dwelling Units. Hearing to follow. – RI News Today
Press Release: Speakman reintroduces bill to boost ADU development
Rhode Island used to have rent control. What would it take to bring it back? – The Providence Journal
Tax rebates for landlords keeping rent affordable? One proposal to stem the housing crisis. – The Providence Journal
Seismic changes to RI’s land use laws: what you need to know – RI Bar Journal
These researchers will look at how RI could create a state housing developer – The Providence Journal
Smiley unveils Providence’s legislative wishlist: Here’s what’s on it – The Providence Journal
Affordable housing project with 58 units OK’d in Central Falls, R.I. – The Boston Globe
Old police station conversion in Central Falls breaks ground this summer – The Valley Breeze
Press Release: Attorney General Neronha issues guidance to Rhode Island landlords about new lead poisoning prevention laws
Putting families and children first – Convergence RI
R.I. plans to place small shelters for homeless individuals behind Foxy Lady strip club in Providence – The Boston Globe
Echo Village, a community of little houses to shelter the unhoused, planned for Providence – Steve Ahlquist
Providence predicted one of the hottest housing markets in 2024, according to Zillow – The Boston Globe
Press Release: HUD Awards More than $350,000 to Help Families and Youth at Risk of Homelessness
Rhode Island receives federal housing vouchers for families, youth aging out of foster care – The Boston Globe
A brighter future for Rhode Island’s at-risk youth – ABC 6
RI’s Family Unification Program gets $354K federal boost – WPRI 12
Despite efforts, homeless shelters aren’t enough, observers say – PBN
Interfaith coalition urges R.I. officials to address poverty – The Boston Globe
Renters see new protections in 2024 – The Cranston Herald
Vacant land eyed for apartments on Federal Hill sells for $1.28M – PBN
Middletown Council discusses Development Plan Review process, Affordable Housing – What’s Up Newp
Hundreds of millions in federal pandemic money is still unspent in RI. What comes next? – The Providence Journal
These Woonsocket mill buildings will see new life as apartments. Here’s what rents will be – The Providence Journal
State, city officials break ground on affordable housing project in Woonsocket – NBC 10
Watch as the Millrace mill redevelopment in Woonsocket breaks ground – The Providence Journal
2023
Press release: Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Housing Accomplishments
Tenants threatened with eviction after they spoke to R.I. housing rights group, lawsuit claims – The Boston Globe
These tenants are suing their landlord over retaliation. Here’s what they allege. – The Providence Journal
New RI housing laws go into effect January 1. Will they help fix the affordable housing crisis? – The Public’s Radio
Under pressure to meet Jan. 1 deadline, town planners had a very stressful 2023 – News from the States
One old house in Providence will bring 12 families off the streets. Here’s how it happened – The Providence Journal
In Rhode Island, ‘pent-up demand’ fuels home price hikes – Boston.com
RI housing market stunted by low inventory, high interest rates – WPRI 12
‘A perfect storm’: RI homelessness soared 70% over past four years, federal data shows – WPRI 12
House of Hope awarded $20K to help residents this winter – Warwick Beacon
Northern Rhode Island communities win CDBG grants – The Valley Breeze
Want to live with 3 other people in Narragansett? The Town Council wants to make it harder. – The Providence Journal
Little Compton will reconsider in-law apartment vote Thursday – Easy Bay RI
Neighborworks to break ground on major Millrace project – The Valley Breeze
Housing, police accountability top of mind for R.I. House speaker as new session approaches – The Boston Globe
It’s Speaker Shekarchi’s world. We’re all just living in it. – The Boston Globe (Rhode Map)
What are R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi’s plans for 2024? – The Boston Globe
Emmanuel House opens new diocesan emergency homeless shelter for women – Rhode Island Catholic
Providence City Council updates zoning rules to streamline housing development – PBN
Lower-income housing could be coming to Foster – The Valley Breeze
Letter: Get involved to help solve housing crisis – The Westerly Sun
Woonsocket’s Dignity Bus set to open – The Valley Breeze
Benefits of Rhode Island’s Housing Legislation Go Beyond Housing – DarrowEverett
Apartment renting has become Impossible Dream – Cranston Herald
How you can help Crossroads Rhode Island make an impact this season – WPRI 12
Advocates gather in Providence protesting evictions, demanding rent freeze – ABC 6
After hearing concerns, council approves legislation aimed at easing housing development – Warwick Beacon
Glocester among many RI towns in scramble to address state-mandated overhaul to local zoning laws – NRI Now
Lucy’s Hearth receives $20,000 to help residents stay housed this winter – What’s Up Newp
Press release: Governor McKee, Department of Housing Announce $5.9 Million in Housing And Community Development Grants
Pilot program launched to combat homelessness in R.I. – PBN
BankNewport awards $115,000 in grants to 31 Rhode Island charities – What’s Up Newp
Report: End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE): History, Successes, and Highlights
New HUD Report Shows Rise in Homelessness as COVID-19 Relief Expires Amid Skyrocketing Rents
R.I. Foundation to support homeless prevention efforts with $160k in grants – The Boston Globe
RI Speaker Shekarchi on housing, healthcare, the bridge closing & more – The Public’s Radio
Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates working to address soaring housing costs – The Associated Press
Shekarchi plans more housing legislation in 2024 – PBN
Narragansett moves to circumvent new R.I. laws to address housing development – The Boston Globe
Amid housing crisis, R.I. must adapt existing structures to meet the moment – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
New women’s homeless shelter opens in Providence – NBC 10
North Providence leaders seek to address growing homeless encampment – The Valley Breeze
Disabled, sick with cancer, and being evicted while unhoused – Steve Ahlquist
Mayor Smiley Designates Additional $5.4M to Affordable Housing Developments
Johnson & Wales juniors to live on campus. How will it impact housing in the city? – The Providence Journal
Narragansett moves to circumvent new R.I. laws to address housing development – The Boston Globe
With decades of experience, Deborah Flannery named R.I.’s deputy secretary of housing – The Boston Globe
A $5-million grant helped end RI family homelessness in 2018. It’s not a panacea this time – The Boston Globe
Newsmakers 12/1/2023: Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor – WPRI
New street medicine program brings health care to Rhode Island’s homeless – Rhode Island Current
Cumberland board approves two affordable projects – The Valley Breeze
Two Middletown affordable housing projects proceed. Why it’s just a ‘drop in the bucket’ – Special to the Newport Daily News
New Woonsocket facility welcomes homeless female veterans – The Valley Breeze
Pine Swamp homes one of several projects on Cumberland Planning Board docket – The Valley Breeze
Final approval on Ann & Hope project expected early next year – The Valley Breeze
Winsor Elementary goes back to market – The Valley Breeze
Think about tax breaks for real estate developers like an introductory rate for a streaming subscription – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey – The Boston Globe
Rhode Islanders perceive steep challenges in cost of living and access to housing, health care, food – News at Brown
2023 RI Life Index shows Rhode Islanders still perceive steep challenges in housing, cost of living and access to healthcare and nutritious food – What’s Up Newp
PRESS RELEASE: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-housing-announce-over-90-million-funding-available-affordable-housing
How RI’s state housing agency plans to build more housing in 2024 – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island to invest $90 million in funding for affordable housing – NBC 10
RIHousing, McKee announce more than $90M in funding for affordable housing – ABC 6
Rhode Island’s new housing secretary turns to Commerce playbook to stimulate housing production – Rhode Island Current
Produce and gardening space available to residents at Galego Court – The Valley Breeze
How the global chip shortage is delaying an affordable housing project in East Providence – The Providence Journal
Speaking The Hard Truths About Housing – ConvergenceRI
Wolters Kluwer names winner of its 2023 Community Impact Award – Yahoo News
Providence sees highest rent increase nationwide, outpacing major U.S. cities – NBC 10
Johnson & Wales University changes residency requirement for new students effective Fall 2024 – Rhode Island Current
Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey – The Boston Globe
State Gives 410-Unit Division Rd. Plan Go-Ahead – East Greenwich News
Mom Terrified of Eviction After Landlord Plans to Sell Multifamily Home – Newsweek
Developer says he will look into to downsizing historic school housing project – EastBayRI
Open Doors homeless residents embrace the holidays together – The Valley Breeze
State looks to open new shelter for 12 homeless families in Washington County – Rhode Island Current
Old, unsafe housing across R.I. has a solution: an all hands on deck approach – Lenny Cioe
The 2023 State of Homelessness in Rhode Island – Steve Ahlquist
Rhode Island shelters assess winter readiness, reflect on state plan to combat homelessness – The Brown Daily Herald
Rhode Island home prices rose in October – Boston.com
Changes to Charlestown dwellings ordinance almost ready for public – The Westerly Sun
SureStay to remain homeless shelter through winter – The Valley Breeze
Providence landlords filed 18% more evictions than in an average pre-pandemic October – Steve Ahlquist
Housing experts weigh in on Housing Works RI 2023 fact book – The Brown Daily Herald
Ambitious Habitat plan calls for 22 new houses in Westerly – The Westerly Sun
Judge upholds decision to allow Carr Lane affordable housing – Jamestown Press
‘I just want to go back’ – Canterbury resident living eviction nightmare – The Valley Breeze
Sluggish housing production hammers Greater Boston – Rhode Island Current
Bigger homes, but not necessarily more expected in Cumberland – The Valley Breeze
As temperatures drop, demand for emergency shelters skyrocket – What’s Up Newp
Bartholomewtown Podcast Series Explores Rhode Island Housing Crisis – What’s Up Newp
Seismic Changes to RI’s Land Use Laws: What You Need to Know – Rhode Island Bar Journal
PCF Development acquires Woodlawn Credit Union properties for affordable units in Pawtucket – The Valley Breeze
The state’s first-time homebuyer grant has run out. What other help is there to buy a house in RI? – The Providence Journal
RI buys former Providence nursing center for $6.95M – WPRI 12
Rhode Island Department of Housing to purchase Charlesgate for $6.95 million – NBC 10
Food banks, pantries across R.I. report surging need – PBN
City of Providence wants to hear your ideas for a new comprehensive plan – The Public’s Radio
North Providence placing liens on Canterbury Village – The Valley Breeze
Observer towns becoming less affordable – The Valley Breeze
Smiley administration proposes reallocation of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds – The Brown Daily Herald
Washington Trust enters agreement over redlining allegations. Here’s what it will do. – The Providence Journal
Central Falls celebrates triumphs during lead safety day – The Valley Breeze
Pawtucket council unhappy with planned homeless shelter at Narragansett Park Plaza – The Valley Breeze
Housing Works RI talk more housing while touring Pawtucket-Central Falls train station – NBC 10
Crossroads Rhode Island kicks off construction of new permanent supportive housing development – The Brown Daily Herald
Lincoln races to update zoning ordinances in response to state – The Valley Breeze
Housing Secretary Pryor talks homelessness, affordable housing on ’10 News Conference’ – NBC 10 –
Department of Housing approved to purchase Charlesgate facility to house homeless families – NBC 10
New family shelter is up and running in Burrillville – NBC 10
Housing for the homeless is critical. But it is only part of the solution. | Opinion – The Providence Journal
WATCH: RI celebrates strides taken to end childhood lead poisoning – WPRI 12
This apartment complex may be going up on Parade Street in Providence. Take a look. – The Providence Journal
WATCH: Advocates protest Providence’s lack of shelter beds at city hall – The Providence Journal
Tents set up in front of City Hall: Protesters demand Providence do more to help homeless – The Providence Journal
How did things get so bad at Canterbury Village in North Providence? – The Boston Globe
RI single-family home prices hit record – again – in September. Here are the takeaways – The Providence Journal
Cumberland planning director retiring; succession plan in place – The Valley Breeze
In Warren, a vacant 1847-era school could be preserved and redeveloped. But neighbors are fighting the project’s plans. – The Boston Globe
Developers seek to turn historic Warren school into condos – WPRI 12
Five years in at United Way, Nicolato sees hope for homeless issue – The Valley Breeze
Construction begins on Frenchtown Road Apartments in East Greenwich – PBN
‘Why do it in secret?’: Woonsocket councilors surprised by mayor’s $1.1M land deal – WPRI 12
Advocates for the unhoused protest Providence’s encampment policy – NBC 10
Domestic violence awareness month forum focuses on policymaking – NBC 10
Demonstrators gather for change to Providence’s homeless encampment removal policy – ABC 6
Ten things to know about Governor Healey’s $4 billion housing bond bill – The Boston Globe
Desmarais: It takes a community approach to help homeless people – The Valley Breeze
MAPS: Where it’s (un)affordable to rent and buy homes in Rhode Island – WPRI 12
How unaffordable is housing in Rhode Island? This report lays it out. – The Providence Journal
2023 Housing Fact Book, Rhode Island Zoning Atlas detail various housing trends – The Brown Daily Herald
HousingWorks Fact Book: Housing affordability in R.I. still out of reach – PBN
PCF Development leading the affordable charge as sobering numbers arrive – The Valley Breeze
HousingWorks RI releases two publications on the state of housing in Rhode Island – NBC 10
Fact Book: Affordable housing becoming more difficult to find in Rhode Island – NBC 10
Households Earning Less Than $100K Can Afford Home in Only One R.I. Community – ecoRI News
Housing affordability becoming more elusive in Rhode Island – What’s Up Newp
Sobering new stats on the cost of housing in Rhode Island – The Boston Globe
Cost of housing in North Providence keeps climbing – The Valley Breeze
Cumberland more affordable to buy, Lincoln to rent – The Valley Breeze
Where is the most expensive place to buy a house in RI? Here’s the list. – The Providence Journal
About 80 North Providence residents given 24 hours to vacate their condos amid ‘deplorable’ and ‘unsafe conditions’ – The Boston Globe
North Providence resident worried his building could also be condemned due to unlivable conditions – WPRI-12
They were given 24 hours to leave their condo building. Now they’re sleeping in cars. – The Providence Journal
Woonsocket residents blast mayor for comments; Dignity Bus exempted – The Valley Breeze
Needs and priorities of aging Rhode Islanders must remain paramount – Maureen Maigret – RI News Today
Rhode Island leaders to attend groundbreaking for affordable housing project in East Greenwich – NBC 10
SK Council set to explore affordable housing at South Road school site – The Independent
‘A housing win’: RI breaks ground on new affordable apartments – WPRI-12
R.I. housing department announces additional funding, plans to address homelessness – The Boston Globe
Here’s how RI plans to help the homeless this winter and increase beds by 30% – The Providence Journal
Governor McKee and Secretary Pryor outline Rhode Island’s strategy for addressing homelessness this winter – What’s Up Newp
Rhode Island rolls out its winter strategy for the unhoused – NBC 10
RI leaders discuss plan to combat homelessness this winter – WPRI-12
With a federal grant, a domestic violence nonprofit wants to help undocumented victims – The Providence Journal
Sojourner House to launch legal services program – Brown Daily Herald
‘You are the advocates’: Cicilline urges seniors to fight for elder care funding – Rhode Island Current
Two social work majors are helping their Latino community – Rhode Island College
What’s the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 7 real estate transactions – The Providence Journal
Crossroads is RI is building 3 low-income housing projects. Here’s what it needs to finish. – The Providence Journal
Crossroads RI hosts groundbreaking for new housing development – WPRI-12
Crossroads Rhode Island breaks ground on development for those experiencing homelessness – ABC-6
Crossroads RI breaks ground on new apartment project – WJAR-10
Protesters demand action, shelter options for Providence’s homeless population – WPRI-12
RI to boost its homeless shelter options as winter approaches. Here’s where it will start – The Providence Journal
Advocates rally at Providence City Hall for more compassion towards homeless – ABC-6
Washington Trust denies allegations of red-lining – Cranston Herald
(Video) Community Focus: Stefan Pryor – WPRI-12
Mayor Smiley’s policy of raiding homeless encampments protested at City Hall – Steve Ahlquist
Report: We need to find solutions for 712 unsheltered persons this winter – Steve Ahlquist
Governor McKee breaks silence on Woonsocket encampment visits – Steve Ahlquist
Exclusive: CCA President on Woonsocket Mayor’s encampment raid – Steve Ahlquist
CCA board members defend their work in Woonsocket – The Valley Breeze
R.I. housing department eyes family shelter expansion this winter – The Boston Globe
Woonsocket mayor after site visits: Time for new direction on homelessness – The Valley Breeze
‘Small moments of hope’: Student organization tackles housing insecurity through outreach, advocacy – The Brown Daily Herald
After years of sleeping outside, he’s ready for a room. Will there be one available? – The Providence Journal
Advocates plan to protest Providence’s policy on clearing out homeless encampments – NBC10
Protesters Target Mayor Smiley Over Police Raids on Homeless Encampments – GoLocalProv
What does poverty look like in Rhode Island? Advocates share their vision for improvements. – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island eviction prevention assistance program ends – The Brown Daily Herald
Exclusive: Woonsocket City Council President talks about the encampment visit and the arrests made – Steve Ahlquist
Innovative agency moves young people from foster care to promising futures – Ocean State Stories at the Pell Center
Forget RI’s mansions, take a look at RI’s least-expensive home for sale with Mark Patinkin – The Providence Journal
R.I. Coalition for the Homeless executive director stepping down – PBN
Providence homeless encampment cleared, relocation details remain unclear – NBC10
‘Mini-Forest’ Plants Seeds of Change for Neighborhood Youth – ecoRI News
Woonsocket Mayor leads encampment raid with Governor McKee in tow – Steve Ahlquist
Michael Nugent, unhoused, is being evicted – again – Steve Ahlquist
These Providence residents were asked how best to spend $1M in their neighborhood – PBN
Residents in other states are protected from all summer utility shutoffs. Should RI do the same? – The Providence Journal
RI announces $10 million in funding for housing crisis as colder months approach – WPRI12
R.I. Department of Housing awards $10M to bolster winter homeless services, shelters – PBN
Rhode Island Department of Housing awards $10M to combat homelessness – ABC6
‘Out of the box’ thinking to address R.I.’s housing crisis: Adaptive reuse – The Brown Daily Herald
Washington Trust settles over accusations it discriminated against Black, Hispanic borrowers – The Providence Journal
Washington Trust to pay $9M to resolve redlining claims in RI – WPRI-12
Providence, Rhode Island, Leads Nation in Annual Multifamily Rent Growth – Costar Insight
Calculated housing shortfalls – Convergence RI
Cortney Nicolato of United Way is a problem-solving leader with a bright future in Rhode Island – The Boston Globe
Providence City Council head proposes rental housing registry and inspection program. – The Providence Journal
West Warwick Rejects Homeless Housing Project – News Radio 920 AM/104.7 FM
Town officials want help to ‘Envision Lincoln’ – The Valley Breeze
Restrictions on self-storage facilities up for vote in Pawtucket – The Valley Breeze
Providence council president wants landlords to register apartments with the city – The Boston Globe
How high will they go? Median price of a single-family home in RI hits record high – again – The Providence Journal
RI has a bigger budget surplus than anticipated. These are the agencies that underspent. – The Providence Journal
Home sale prices in Rhode Island jump by double digits as supply remains critically low – The Boston Globe
Where are affordable condos, multi-family homes in RI? These communities have the lowest prices. – The Providence Journal
The state owns dozens of vacant properties. Could they be used for housing? – The Providence Journal
College Housing PVD – Motif Magazine
City takes Comprehensive Plan outreach to Providence’s wards – The Brown Daily Herald
Short-Term Rental Commission To Begin Work Wednesday – Newport Buzz
Tidewater Landing moving forward & converting offices to housing – by Donald Grebien – New England Real Estate Journal
Activists won’t abandon payday lending fight – PBN
PUC Hears Dire Predictions Over Proposed Electric Rate Hike – ecoRI News
Housing challenges remain despite progress, according to Housing Secretary – Brown Daily Herald
Housing Department hires consulting firm to create statewide housing plans – Rhode Island Current
Plans for Beechwood Avenue go to zoning board for green light – The Valley Breeze
They nearly drowned in their apartments. Now, residents of Dean Estates wonder where they’ll go. – The Providence Journal
Only on 10: Providence homeless encampment sparks debate on homelessness and housing crisis – NBC 10
40-unit affordable complex puts Exeter above state’s 10% affordable threshold – The Providence Journal
Plan for affordable housing on Beechwood in Pawtucket moves forward – The Valley Breeze
Winsor Elementary School up for sale for $2.3 million – The Valley Breeze
Work to build 176-unit affordable apartment complex in Providence starts with remediation – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island house prices stopped climbing in July. Is this the new normal? – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island food bank receives $500,000 grant to support disproportionately impacted communities – NBC 10
Tweaked St. Pius housing plans back before town, with more units – The Westerly Sun
Documents reveal negotiations between Providence, state to take over Armory. What they say. – The Providence Journal
Providence wants $45 million from state to take over Cranston Street Armory, emails show – The Boston Globe
Providence eyes takeover of Cranston Armory, seeks state funding for improvements – NBC-10
Smiley asked McKee for $45M to take over Cranston Street Armory – WPRI-12
Rhode Island must invest in solutions that will make housing more attainable for all – The Boston Globe (Commentary)
Shri Yoga opening celebrates passion, purpose, presence in Pawtucket – The Valley Breeze
Could RI act as a housing developer? The state is commissioning a study to look into it – The Providence Journal
Providence Metro sees lowest rate of home construction in country in 2022 – Rhode Island Current
State leaders hold ribbon cutting ceremony for affordable housing community in Exeter – NBC-10
Plan for affordable housing on Beechwood in Pawtucket moves forward – The Valley Breeze
Shuttered R.I. church expected to be converted into affordable housing – The Boston Globe
Former church in Cumberland officially acquired by One Neighborhood Builders for housing – PBN
Frenchtown Road Apartments To Add 63 Affordable Units – East Greenwich News
City will add more benches with center armrests; homeless residents speak out – The Valley Breeze
Pawtucket home seeker comes up empty, despite new state resource – The Valley Breeze
Where are all the affordable homes? 12 most economical towns to buy a home in RI – The Providence Journal
How to support homeless communities, adapting to warming waters, and more – The Public’s Radio
Could tiny house villages be the answer to solving Rhode Island’s homelessness crisis? – RI Current
Out-of-state buyers contributing to depletion of RI housing supply – WPRI
‘He was not stopping’: Advocates decry use of forest mulcher on Charles Street encampment – The Providence Journal
Providence neighbors push back on proposed development, defend ‘quaint and historic’ Fox Point – The Boston Globe
Affordable Housing Flatlining in Portsmouth – ecoRI News
McKee says sanctioned encampments for homeless potentially ‘expand the problem’ – NBC 10
Homeless advocates push for alternatives following latest encampment eviction – NBC-10
Woonsocket added armrests to park benches. Why they’re being called ‘hostile architecture.’ – The Providence Journal
Woonsocket installs anti-homeless architecture in Social Park – Steve Ahlquist
First-time buyer celebrates new home – The Valley Breeze
DOT contractors imperiled unhoused pregnant resident at Charles Street Tent Encampment – Steve Ahlquist
Making Summer a Little Brighter: Creating Joy for Kids in Homeless Shelters – Crossroads Blog
Eviction of the Providence Charles Street Homeless Encampment: The Outrage of Professor Eric Hirsch – The Coalition Radio (video)
Narragansett Planning Board to revise several ordinances following state bills – The Independent
Organizing to Abolish Rental Application Fees in Rhode Island – NPQ
R.I. housing crisis is impacting businesses. Some companies are trying to solve the problem themselves. – The Boston Globe
Councilor Roias Opposes City’s Eviction of Charles Street Encampment (Press Release)
Oped: Following a script, the Charles Street Tent Encampment was raided today – Steve Ahlquist
After eviction notice, Charles Street homeless encampment cleared – Rhode Island Current
R.I. advocates push for ‘sanctioned’ homeless encampments – The Boston Globe
Providence clearing out homeless camp near highway – WPRI
Homeless encampment in Providence cleared amid protest – ABC6
Berman awarded for community development leadership – PBN
Johnston missing from Gov. McKee’s RI affordable housing list – Johnston Sunrise
Inside Pawtucket’s 24/7 cooling center and homeless shelter – The Providence Journal
Pawtucket has RI’s only municipally-owned homeless shelter. Now, they want to expand it. – The Providence Journal
Political Roundtable: Santilli on housing, homelessness – and where things go from here – The Public’s Radio
Gonzalez: Dignity Bus a step toward changing system – The Valley Breeze
At Providence homeless encampment, Mark Patinkin finds stories of pain, hope and ‘family’ – The Providence Journal
RI Housing Department expanding to address homelessness, affordability – WPRI
Providence police order residents out of their homes for an impromptu “head count” – Steve Ahlquist via Substack
‘Let’s house people, not things’: Providence bans new self-storage facilities. Here’s why. – The Providence Journal
Providence bans development of new self-storage facilities – WJAR-10
R.I. launches affordable housing database – PBN
Housing Network RI Reflects on New Housing Laws – The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)
Homes RI and Housing Network react to key housing initiatives passed in ‘23 session – Warwick Beacon
The city wants to clear a tent encampment. Advocates say that’s the deceptively easy route – The Providence Journal
Biden’s White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees, and food prices – AP via The Boston Globe
R.I. launches website to centralize search for affordable housing – The Boston Globe
‘Dignity Bus’ that can house 20 homeless people arrives in Woonsocket – WPRI
Charles Street Tent Encampment pushes back against possible eviction – Steve Ahlquist
‘Moral injury’: As homeless encampments are dismantled with little notice, those living in them have nowhere else to go – The Boston Globe
Priced out of Newport, Jeffrey Marcus calls his SUV his home – The Public’s Radio
Rental market cooling nationally – but not in Providence – WPRI
Pawtucket now home to 24-hour cooling center – WPRI
Protest held at Charles Street homeless encampment – ABC6
Council authorizing affordable housing application – The Valley Breeze
Housing Advocates On Why More Development Is Needed – EG News
Advocates demand plans in place before clearing homeless encampments – WJAR
The Refugee Dream Center and Creating Community in the face of the Housing Crisis – The Swearer Center
Dorcas International- Finding Homes Amidst the Affordable Housing Shortage – The Swearer Center
Cumberland seeking grant funds toward Steeple and Stone – The Valley Breeze
Conversion of former Uncle Ronnie’s to affordable units delayed – The Valley Breeze
RI Coalition to End Homelessness Statement Condemning Raids on Encampments – Uprise RI
Cranston issues warning to homeless encampments: Clear out, no exceptions – Steven Ahlquist via Substack
Community Care Alliance offers a safe haven for homeless with mental illness – The Valley Breeze
These states are America’s most expensive to live in for 2023 – CNBC
The Source prepares third Dignity Bus for journey to Rhode Island – Vero News
Tenants’ rights group brings their message to City Hall – Steven Ahlquist via Substack
Fresh off General Assembly wins, Pryor looks to tackle state housing crisis – Rhode Island Current
School’s out, housing in – Warwick Beacon
Homeless welcome Motel 6, few incidents reported – Warwick Beacon
Thirteen housing laws will go into effect Jan. 1 2024. Here’s what they do. – The Providence Journal
State officials celebrate Shekarchi housing package in Warwick – Rhode Island Current
Advocates celebrate McKee’s signing of housing legislation – PBN
McKee to sign new affordable housing legislation – WJAR
Gov. McKee signs statewide housing development package – ABC 6
For decades they pushed to revive Cranston Street Armory. All they have is an empty shell. – The Providence Journal
West Broadway Neighborhood Association continues fight for the Cranston Street Armory – The Providence Journal
State, local governments in Mass. take on homelessness. Why can’t RI? | Opinion – The Providence Journal
Housing advocates pleased with legislative strides, but are they enough? – PBN
You can still buy a house, or condo, for $300K in RI. Here’s what the market looks like. – The Providence Journal
Johnston residents displaced by Simmons Village fire feared second round of homelessness – Cranston Herald
Housing Crisis Threatens Local Economy – Newport This Week
No room for Fido – Cranston Herald
Pine Street complex new home to Shri Yoga, affordable housing – The Valley Breeze
Speaker Shekarchi touts ambitious yet prudent spending at close of legislative session – Warwick Beacon
Providence grapples with possible self-storage complex ban as alternative is raised – The Providence Journal
Rhode Island’s housing process package – Market Urbanism
Median home prices in Rhode Island remain near record levels – Providence Business First
URI grad fought for affordable housing in Middletown. Now he’s priced out, too – The Public’s Radio
Amid housing shortage, access to care wavers – PBN
Assembly passes Shekarchi’s housing package – The Valley Breeze
Assembly OKs Shekarchi Housing Package – Warwick Post
Housing court calendar aimed at cutting red tape for developers – Warwick Beacon
House OKs commission to study short-term rental issues – What’s Up Newp
RI’s newly passed state budget is a big step forward. Here’s why. | Opinion – The Providence Journal
RI has new laws to protect kids from lead poisoning – WPRI
General Assembly passes bill that seals eviction records – ABC 6
R.I. lawmakers pass bill requiring replacement of lead pipes – The Boston Globe
Rhode Island law makes mediation upon request a permanent mandate – National Mortgage News
R.I. Assembly approves $14b state budget, iGaming bill in end-of-session marathon – The Boston Globe
Providence’s housing market is ‘cutthroat.’ Even city councilors are caught in the middle. – The Providence Journal
On Your Dime: Crackdown coming to high earners living in public housing – WJAR
Woonsocket Dignity Bus officially will maintain dignity, say officials – The Valley Breeze
PCF Development makes affordable housing a reality in Pawtucket/Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
In Rhode Island, homelessness is in everyone’s backyard – The Boston Globe (Opinion)
Evictions are roaring back as landlords raise rent and affordable housing supply stalls – AP
R.I. program helps train people in homeless shelters, low-income residents to become CNAs – The Boston Globe
Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon partners with Crossroads to support homeless families – WPRI
Minimum wage earners can’t afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment anywhere in the country – The Boston Globe
Rhode Island House and Senate pass historic childhood lead mitigation legislation – Uprise RI
How RI’s public housing authorities provide affordable housing and fight stigma – The Providence Journal
‘You can’t put a price tag in that’: Little Compton addresses lack of affordable housing – Brown Daily Herald
State reports some progress in clearing people from encampment in Providence – NBC 10
Newsmakers 6/9/2023: Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor – WPRI
Woonsocket getting bus to house 20 homeless people – WPRI
Rhode Island city gets bus to help house its homeless population – The Hill
Burrillville residents speak out on proposed homeless ‘cottage’ housing plans – ABC6
12 NEWS NOW: Tenants laud RI lawsuit against large-scale landlord – WPRI
The unsheltered homeless population in RI is up by 370% since before the pandemic – The Public’s Radio
Number of Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness during annual winter count up 15 percent over last year – The Boston Globe
Report finds 15% increase in RIers experiencing homelessness. Here are the numbers. – The Providence Journal
Desolate, hopeless, distressing, painful, unpredictable, heartbreaking, inadequate – Uprise RI
The numbers are in and it’s official: Homelessness is rising – fast – Uprise RI
In R.I. House budget package, what to know about housing and development – The Boston Globe
Attorney General Neronha sues RI landlord over health and safety violations – The Public’s Radio
‘No slumlord is above the law’: Tenants laud RI lawsuit against large-scale landlord – WPRI
With tenants facing deplorable conditions, AG’s office sues Pioneer Investments and its landlord – The Providence Journal
Attorney General files lawsuit against notorious Rhode Island slumlord – Uprise RI
In R.I. House budget package, what to know about housing and development – The Boston Globe
House passes Chairman Abney’s bill to increase affordable housing units – Warwick Beacon
“It’s a relentless pursuit”: How one organization has secured housing for hundreds of homeless Rhode Islanders – The Public’s Radio
Urgent Call to Action: RI Senator Tiara Mack’s Rallying Cry for Housing Justice – Uprise RI
Rhode Island faces a long haul to tame its housing crisis – The Public’s Radio
What parents can learn from Rhode Island Kids Count’s Factbook – NBC10
Affordable housing initiatives get green light in Central Falls – The Valley Breeze
Where did the $250M in ARPA money for housing go? These projects will get a piece. – The Providence Journal
Tackling the Housing Crisis: Secretary Stefan Pryor Unveils Current State and Planned Actions – Uprise RI
Unions, public housing agencies want to see state build affordable units – The Providence Journal
RI home prices near all-time high in April but sales are down. Here’s how the numbers compare. – The Providence Journal
Recommendations to Address Newport’s Housing Crisis – Newport This Week
Dead by 53: The high health cost of being homeless – The Providence Journal
TD Bank grants $175K to Pawtucket Central Falls Development Corp. – PBN
‘Affordable housing:’ New 2-bedroom condos with amenities go on the market in Pawtucket – The Providence Journal
How Rhode Island’s ‘Dignity Bus’ homeless shelter deal fell apart – The Boston Globe
Just Build the Homes – Slate
‘Granny flat’ bill passes the House as GOP ramps up attacks on housing agenda – The Providence Journal
HUD rolls out Sen. Reed’s multi-family green retrofit program – Providence Business First
Are plans for veterans housing and a homeless shelter back on track at Memorial Hospital? – The Providence Journal
Crossroad Rhode Island’s Pine Street development proposal closer to reality – ABC6
Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go – Uprise RI
90% of RI state lawmakers own a home. Does that change the push for tenants rights? – The Providence Journal
Commission OKs Crossroads R.I.’s proposed apartment complex for medically vulnerable homeless adults – PBN
RI to open more than 100 new shelter beds — here’s where they are – The Providence Journal
State help sought for 160-unit development in East Providence – The Public’s Radio
Nonprofits ask state to fund 160-unit affordable housing project in East Providence – The Providence Journal
City meets and on a mission to exceed 10% affordable housing goal – Mayor Roberto DaSilva via New England Real Estate Journal
Winter is over, but the needs of the homeless go on | Opinion – The Providence Journal
Proposed affordable housing campus could transform part of East Providence. A collaborative of nonprofits is seeking $28m to do it. – The Boston Globe
R.I. to move people from homeless shelter at Armory to Motel 6 in Warwick – The Boston Globe
McKee proposes tax credit program to spur production of affordable housing in Rhode Island – The Boston Globe
McKee proposes new funding to address the housing crisis. Here’s what it would do. – Patrick Anderson
McKee announces housing opportunity budget package – ABC6
Rhode Island launches first Youth Point in Time Count in five years – Brown Daily Herald
Housing As a Human Right – Teaching the Issue: An Interview with Dr. Eric Hirsch – Brown Political Review
Protesters and housing advocates confronted mayor’s staff at City Hall. Here’s what they wanted. – The Providence Journal
RI’s housing shortage is at a crisis point. The time to act is now. | Opinion – The Providence Journal
McKee proposes tax credit program to spur production of affordable housing in Rhode Island – The Providence Journal
Advocates Urge Relief for Low-Income Households Struggling with Utility Bills – ecoRI News
ONE Neighborhood Builders starts construction on East Providence development – PBN
‘Half the Population in the State is Struggling All the Time’: How Housing Costs Impact Women in Rhode Island – ecoRI News
Newport Spring Park moves closer to reality – Newport Daily News
Making Room In the Middle: R.I. struggles to create workforce housing, and it’s hurting business – PBN
Finding safe, warm housing — in the emergency room – The Boston Globe
Jonnycake Center for Hope set to announce $5 million plan to help local families – The Independent
Portsmouth voters approved plans for senior housing in 2021. Where the project stands. – Newport Daily News
Providence Revolving Fund receives $1.8M in federal funds to address affordable rental housing – PBN
RI housing crisis: Grant will help tenants navigate housing issues in court – The Providence Journal
RI is trying to make it easier to transform schools, churches or malls into housing – The Providence Journal
Will Rhode Island get tough on landlords? Here’s what lawmakers want to see – The Providence Journal
A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction – Uprise RI
McKee administration announces expanded eviction prevention program – The Newport Buzz
R.I. House passes housing bill amid GOP objections – The Boston Globe
Will a new $1 million report on RI’s lack of housing lead to change? – The Providence Journal
What happens to those seeking shelter when Cranston Street Armory closes? What we know – The Providence Journal
‘Something is going to break’: Eight things to know about a startling new report detailing the housing crisis in Rhode Island – The Boston Globe
Bill aims to create $50 million revolving housing fund in Rhode Island – The Brown Daily Herald
RI House passes first of speaker’s 14-bill agenda on housing affordability – The Providence Journal
Rental application fee ban clears R.I. House of Representatives – Rhode Island Current
Crossroads RI planning apartment units for homeless residents with medical concerns – ABC6
Crossroads R.I. proposes apartment complex for medically vulnerable homeless adults – PBN
Self-storage is growing in Providence. Some City Council members want a moratorium. – The Providence Journal
Housing as a Human Right – Legislating the Issue: An Interview with Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi – Brown Political Review
Accessory dwelling units to be allowed in all Smithfield homes – The Valley Breeze
Victim services group looks to expand its fundamental help: Housing – The Providence Journal
ONE Neighborhood Builders buys 3 acres in East Providence, plans mixed-income development – PBN
ONENeighborhood Builders breaks ground on latest East Providence project – EastBayRI
Central Falls wants to turn a former Dunkin’ and a courthouse into affordable housing – The Providence Journal
High mortality rate of homeless highlighted in new report – Rhode Island Current
A look at three affordable housing projects planned in Newport County – Newport Daily News
No lead water lines in RI in 10 years? Bill would require cataloging, replacement – The Providence Journal
Bill promotes housing development close to public transit hubs – Rhode Island Current
Progressive Reforms: Speaker Shekarchi Addresses Reproductive Rights and Innovative Housing Solutions – Uprise RI
How is this RI foster care innovator transforming young lives and gaining national praise? – The Providence Journal
TurnTo10: Housing Nonprofit Releases Vision For Neighborhoods In Central Providence Roadmap – NBC10
Getting all the lead out – Warwick Beacon
Homeless in R.I.: ‘Oh, it can happen to you. It can absolutely happen to anybody’ – The Boston Globe
High prices, interest rates sidelined home buyers. Free money is bringing them back – The Providence Journal
Sobering housing report outlines challenges for R.I. renters with extremely low incomes – Rhode Island Current (New!)
Bill would create $50-million revolving fund to develop public housing – The Providence Journal
Does more affordable housing threaten local control? RI House speaker defends his plan – The Providence Journal
Stone and Steeple: How a nonprofit plans to turn St. Patrick’s Church into affordable housing – The Providence Journal
Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis – Uprise RI
RI’s new housing secretary faces a series of old problems – The Boston Globe
14-bill package designed to address R.I. housing crisis introduced in state House – Brown Daily Herald
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on family’s home – NBC 10
Report: Affordable housing shortage has worsened in RI for renters with extremely low incomes – Uprise RI
More than half of R.I. renters spend over 50% of their income on housing, new report finds – The Boston Globe
Opinion [Speaker Shekarchi]: Meaningful progress on housing, but much more to do – The Providence Journal
Why did a member of Middletown’s affordable housing committee resign? Affordability a factor – The Newport Daily News
Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing – Uprise RI
Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again – The Boston Globe
Little Compton Has a Housing Problem -ecoRI News
Housing incentives & keeping local control – Johnston Sunrise
R.I. program works to prevent evictions among those with hoarding disabilities – The Boston Globe
Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates – Uprise RI
7 things R.I. renters should know about newly proposed housing legislation – The Boston Globe
Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters – Uprise RI
‘It’s hard out there’: R.I. lacks shelter space as Cranston Street Armory could close in 2 months – The Boston Globe
Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island – Uprise RI
SWAP calls for more government action amid the housing crisis – NBC 10
RI gets $26M boost for public housing projects – WPRI
Fewer new homes but more units – Warwick Beacon
New R.I. housing director vows more affordable developments – Providence Business News
Political Roundtable: Hawkins on Rhode Island’s housing crisis and where things go from here – The Public’s Radio
Newport City Council approves resolutions to help address affordable housing crisis – The Public’s Radio
Rivera laser-focused on development of housing, community center in 2023 – The Valley Breeze
Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends – Uprise RI
RI leaders outline affordable housing efforts – WPRI
State awards consulting contract to former Housing Secretary Josh Saal – NBC 10
Governor and new Housing Secretary hold press event on housing and homelessness in RI – Uprise RI
Problematic landlord called out for retaliation against unionization efforts – Uprise RI
Pioneer tenants organized against their landlord. Now they say they’re being pushed out – The Providence Journal
‘We are always scrambling’: Weekend cold snap strains R.I. shelter system – The Boston Globe
The heat in Rhode Island’s largest unhoused warming center failed last night – Uprise RI
Council meets with DiMario and Spears on legislative priorities – The Block Island Times
Gaber ’23: Homelessness is a troubling result of the housing crisis, not a public nuisance – The Brown Daily Herald
Affordable units planned at Lincoln Memorial School – The Valley Breeze
First wave of Central Providence Opportunities Loans awarded – PBN
Homeless Rhode Islanders facing frigid cold and shortage of shelter beds – The Public’s Radio
Increasing Latino Homelessness—What’s Happening, Why, and What to Do About It – National Alliance to End Homelessness
The Geography of Renter Financial Distress and Housing Insecurity During the Pandemic – JCHS at Harvard University
Advancing Housing Justice in the 118th Congress – National Low Income Housing Coalition
RI Kids Count report: Mothers and children of color at risk – The Public’s Radio
The uphill battle to solve R.I.’s housing crisis – The Boston Globe
R.I. legislators call for using Medicaid funds to house people who are chronically homeless – The Boston Globe
Special Report: RI’s Housing Crisis Part 1 – Advocate Roundtable & additional episodes – The Bartholomewtown Podcast
Radon is a big risk in Rhode Island, but renters are left to face the danger on their own – The Providence Journal
Affordable Housing Stock Shrinks in Some R.I. Towns – ecoRI News
RI Senate president says replacing 35,000 lead water pipes is a top priority – WPRI
Blue Cross awards $740K to organizations addressing housing issues – PBN
Stefan Pryor will lead state housing agency after Josh Saal leaves – The Providence Journal
United Way: translating data into action – RI News Today
One of Rhode Island’s top ‘slumlords’ receives a Sunday morning wake up call – Uprise RI
One Neighborhood Builders applies for funding to construct, preserve 282 homes – PBN
Lack of safe, affordable, community-based housing contributes to homelessness, addiction in RI – The Public’s Radio
Rental application fees add up fast in a tight market. But limiting them is tough – NPR
Big changes considered to RI affordable housing law. Here’s what might be coming – The Providence Journal
More cities and states make homeless encampments a crime, leaving low-income people with few options – USA Today
‘What am I doing wrong?’: Rhode Island families crippled by housing crisis – ABC6
New program will help lower income homeowners get solar panels – The Providence Journal
McKee administration announced expanded shelter capacity at 662 Hartford Avenue – via Crossroads Rhode Island
‘What are we doing?’: RI lawmakers to scrutinize if housing spending is on track – WPRI
Woonsocket City officials called out on ‘cruel’ homeless encampment eviction – Uprise RI
Warwick and Woonsocket homeless encampments destroyed: ‘It creates a crisis,’ advocates say – The Providence Journal
Rents expected to stabilize in 2023, yet remain unaffordable for many – Providence Business News
RI seeks assistance creating statewide housing plan – WPRI
Faith leaders call for R.I. officials to act on housing, hunger, and mental health care – The Boston Globe
Housing Secretary Josh Saal resigns – what we know – The Providence Journal
R.I. housing secretary’s report may not be compliant with state law – The Boston Globe
Days after deadline, R.I. housing secretary submits critical report – The Boston Globe
R.I. housing secretary fails to submit key report expected to shed light on state’s housing crisis – The Boston Globe
2022
Chasing the Fix: When sobriety is not enough | RI Public’s Radio
RI Coalition to End Homelessness responds to McKee Administration letter | Uprise RI
Affordable housing developments receive a boost from Providence Housing Authority | Boston Globe
Biden releases plan to reduce homelessness as numbers match pre-pandemic | NBC
How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness | Boston Globe
State House plaza homeless encampment cleared by Governor McKee | Uprise RI
Crews removing homeless tents from RI State House | WPRI 12
Judge sides with McKee in lawsuit over homeless protest | WPRI 12
RI Housing Secretary Saal letter fails to grasp the reality of homeless encampments | Uprise RI
Senator Mendes: Protesting on State House grounds allowed if you’re not homeless? | Uprise RI
R.I. National Guard members to staff Cranston Street Armory as 24/7 warming center | Boston Globe
State House eviction hearing delayed as Judge reviews “mountain of paperwork” | Uprise RI
ACLU & Center For Justice file complaint to prevent State House encampment eviction | Uprise RI
What will RI House leaders focus on in the upcoming session? Here’s a preview. | Providence Journal
Community Focus: RI Housing Secretary Josh Saal | WPRI 12
Governor McKee claims those opposed to State House eviction want to keep people homeless | Uprise RI
As freezing temps take hold, hundreds remain homeless in Rhode Island | Uprise RI
Can Governor McKee really evict homeless people sleeping on State House grounds? | Boston Globe
McKee’s homeless eviction order temporarily blocked as protesters gather at State House | Uprise RI
RI judge says homeless tent encampment at State House can stay — for now | Providence Journal
Judge temporarily halts removal of State House homeless camp | WPRI 12
Governor McKee disputes the reality of homelessness in RI; Here are the facts | Uprise RI
Judge blocks McKee order to evict homeless Rhode Islanders camping at State House | Boston Globe
Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order | Uprise RI
Injunction filed to stop removal of homeless from State House grounds | WPRI 12
ACLU calls on Governor to rescind eviction order; threatens legal action | Uprise RI
Governor McKee grilled on State House encampment eviction | Uprise RI
Caitlin Frumerie: We simply don’t have enough housing | Uprise RI
Homeless people evicted from RI State House grounds | WPRI 12
State House homeless encampment served 48-hour eviction notice | Uprise RI
R.I. plans to open 24/7 warming station for homeless people in Cranston Street Armory | Boston Globe
Nonprofits receive $8.3 million for housing, hunger and behavioral health | Rhode Island Foundation
THE 2022 RHODE ISLAND STANDARD OF NEED | The Economic Progress Institute
‘I’m at my wit’s end’: Welcome to the underbelly of the region’s housing crisis | Boston Globe
2022 State of homelesness | Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
As temperatures drop, advocates call for state to build ‘pallet shelters | Providence Journal
Tab ContentCranston committee votes to oppose homeless ‘pallet’ villages | WPRI 12
Rhode Island commits $9.5 million to support people experiencing housing insecurity | ABC 6
Plan to limit students to 3 per apartment throughout Providence divides locals | Providence Journal
DC Wins Largest-Ever Civil Penalty in US Housing Discrimination Suit | Bloomberg
Council panel approves millions in tax breaks for Superman building | WPRI 12
How are electricity rates determined? | Uprise RI
Cost of living is the No. 1 issue in Rhode Island, Globe/Suffolk poll finds | Boston Globe
State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition by National Alliance to End Homelessness
Sexism, racism…home-ism? D.C. bans discrimination for homeless | Context News
Providence announces new program to acquire vacant land to build affordable housing | Boston Globe
Zoning In: How Inclusionary Zoning Increases Affordable Housing for Communities of Color To Build Wealth | Prosperity Now
Fannie Mae Launches Platform Allowing Renters To Build Credit Score Through Their Payments | Essence
Centering Racial Justice in the Fight for Housing Justice | SSIR
In Narragansett, short-term rental debate weighs owners’ rights, community concerns | Boston Globe
The Housing Revolution Is Coming | Atlantic
Homelessness in R.I. could reach an all-time high this winter, advocates say | Boston Globe
R.I. to spend $3.5m on additional shelter beds before winter | Boston Globe
Could an Olmstead plan solve part of R.I.’s homeless problem? | Boston Globe
Report: Rhode Islanders need to earn double the minimum wage to afford two-bedroom apartment | ABC 6
Barrington family forced from their home amidst rising Rhode Island rent | ABC 6
Housing has become less affordable in much of New England, new report finds | Boston Globe
Housing Underproduction™ in the U.S. 2022 | Up For Growth
Rhode Island business news: June 2022 | Boston Globe
Foster Forward named Champion in Action for innovation and transformation | NBC 10
Congress must ease inflation by making housing more affordable | The Hill
Report: Average one-bedroom rent in R.I. up 32% since June 2020 | PBN
Meta promises changes to prevent housing discrimination | WPRI 12
‘Nowhere to go’: Section 8 recipients struggling to find homes | WPRI12
Report: Providence area has nation’s 3rd-lowest homebuilding rate | PBN
This year at the General Assembly | GA Press Release
What People Are Saying About the Signing of the Historic FY2023 State Budget | Press Release
Governor McKee signs ‘Let RI Vote Act’ | WUP
Ten of thousands on waitlist for housing vouchers in Rhode Island | ABC 6
The ultimate solution to homelessness in R.I.: Safe and affordable housing | Boston Globe
Rhode Island should use its budget surplus to reinvest in neglected programs | Boston Globe
Speaker Shekarchi and advocates call for investments in housing using APRA funds | Uprise RI
12 News/RWU Poll: Housing costs worry 91% of RI primary voters | NBC 10
More investment needed to solve housing crisis in Rhode Island | Boston Globe
Bill promotes housing development close to public transit hubs – Rhode Island Current
Progressive Reforms: Speaker Shekarchi Addresses Reproductive Rights and Innovative Housing Solutions – Uprise RI
How is this RI foster care innovator transforming young lives and gaining national praise? – The Providence Journal
TurnTo10: Housing Nonprofit Releases Vision For Neighborhoods In Central Providence Roadmap – NBC10
Getting all the lead out – Warwick Beacon
Homeless in R.I.: ‘Oh, it can happen to you. It can absolutely happen to anybody’ – The Boston Globe
High prices, interest rates sidelined home buyers. Free money is bringing them back – The Providence Journal
Sobering housing report outlines challenges for R.I. renters with extremely low incomes – Rhode Island Current (New!)
Bill would create $50-million revolving fund to develop public housing – The Providence Journal
Does more affordable housing threaten local control? RI House speaker defends his plan – The Providence Journal
Stone and Steeple: How a nonprofit plans to turn St. Patrick’s Church into affordable housing – The Providence Journal
Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis – Uprise RI
RI’s new housing secretary faces a series of old problems – The Boston Globe
14-bill package designed to address R.I. housing crisis introduced in state House – Brown Daily Herald
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on family’s home – NBC 10
Report: Affordable housing shortage has worsened in RI for renters with extremely low incomes – Uprise RI
More than half of R.I. renters spend over 50% of their income on housing, new report finds – The Boston Globe
Opinion [Speaker Shekarchi]: Meaningful progress on housing, but much more to do – The Providence Journal
Why did a member of Middletown’s affordable housing committee resign? Affordability a factor – The Newport Daily News
Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing – Uprise RI
Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again – The Boston Globe
Little Compton Has a Housing Problem -ecoRI News
Housing incentives & keeping local control – Johnston Sunrise
R.I. program works to prevent evictions among those with hoarding disabilities – The Boston Globe
Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates – Uprise RI
7 things R.I. renters should know about newly proposed housing legislation – The Boston Globe
Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters – Uprise RI
‘It’s hard out there’: R.I. lacks shelter space as Cranston Street Armory could close in 2 months – The Boston Globe
Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island – Uprise RI
SWAP calls for more government action amid the housing crisis – NBC 10
RI gets $26M boost for public housing projects – WPRI
Fewer new homes but more units – Warwick Beacon
New R.I. housing director vows more affordable developments – Providence Business News
Political Roundtable: Hawkins on Rhode Island’s housing crisis and where things go from here – The Public’s Radio
Newport City Council approves resolutions to help address affordable housing crisis – The Public’s Radio
Rivera laser-focused on development of housing, community center in 2023 – The Valley Breeze
Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends – Uprise RI
RI leaders outline affordable housing efforts – WPRI
State awards consulting contract to former Housing Secretary Josh Saal – NBC 10
Governor and new Housing Secretary hold press event on housing and homelessness in RI – Uprise RI
Problematic landlord called out for retaliation against unionization efforts – Uprise RI
Pioneer tenants organized against their landlord. Now they say they’re being pushed out – The Providence Journal
‘We are always scrambling’: Weekend cold snap strains R.I. shelter system – The Boston Globe
The heat in Rhode Island’s largest unhoused warming center failed last night – Uprise RI
Council meets with DiMario and Spears on legislative priorities – The Block Island Times
Gaber ’23: Homelessness is a troubling result of the housing crisis, not a public nuisance – The Brown Daily Herald
Affordable units planned at Lincoln Memorial School – The Valley Breeze
First wave of Central Providence Opportunities Loans awarded – PBN
Homeless Rhode Islanders facing frigid cold and shortage of shelter beds – The Public’s Radio
Increasing Latino Homelessness—What’s Happening, Why, and What to Do About It – National Alliance to End Homelessness
The Geography of Renter Financial Distress and Housing Insecurity During the Pandemic – JCHS at Harvard University
Advancing Housing Justice in the 118th Congress – National Low Income Housing Coalition
RI Kids Count report: Mothers and children of color at risk – The Public’s Radio
The uphill battle to solve R.I.’s housing crisis – The Boston Globe
R.I. legislators call for using Medicaid funds to house people who are chronically homeless – The Boston Globe
Special Report: RI’s Housing Crisis Part 1 – Advocate Roundtable & additional episodes – The Bartholomewtown Podcast
Radon is a big risk in Rhode Island, but renters are left to face the danger on their own – The Providence Journal
Affordable Housing Stock Shrinks in Some R.I. Towns – ecoRI News
RI Senate president says replacing 35,000 lead water pipes is a top priority – WPRI
Blue Cross awards $740K to organizations addressing housing issues – PBN
Stefan Pryor will lead state housing agency after Josh Saal leaves – The Providence Journal
United Way: translating data into action – RI News Today
One of Rhode Island’s top ‘slumlords’ receives a Sunday morning wake up call – Uprise RI
One Neighborhood Builders applies for funding to construct, preserve 282 homes – PBN
Lack of safe, affordable, community-based housing contributes to homelessness, addiction in RI – The Public’s Radio
Rental application fees add up fast in a tight market. But limiting them is tough – NPR
Big changes considered to RI affordable housing law. Here’s what might be coming – The Providence Journal
More cities and states make homeless encampments a crime, leaving low-income people with few options – USA Today
‘What am I doing wrong?’: Rhode Island families crippled by housing crisis – ABC6
New program will help lower income homeowners get solar panels – The Providence Journal
McKee administration announced expanded shelter capacity at 662 Hartford Avenue – via Crossroads Rhode Island
‘What are we doing?’: RI lawmakers to scrutinize if housing spending is on track – WPRI
Woonsocket City officials called out on ‘cruel’ homeless encampment eviction – Uprise RI
Warwick and Woonsocket homeless encampments destroyed: ‘It creates a crisis,’ advocates say – The Providence Journal
Rents expected to stabilize in 2023, yet remain unaffordable for many – Providence Business News
RI seeks assistance creating statewide housing plan – WPRI
Faith leaders call for R.I. officials to act on housing, hunger, and mental health care – The Boston Globe
Housing Secretary Josh Saal resigns – what we know – The Providence Journal
R.I. housing secretary’s report may not be compliant with state law – The Boston Globe
Days after deadline, R.I. housing secretary submits critical report – The Boston Globe
R.I. housing secretary fails to submit key report expected to shed light on state’s housing crisis – The Boston Globe
2021
Former Memorial Hospital to harbor homeless as RI expands emergency shelter capacity | Alexandra Leslie and Shaun Towne | WPRI12
Activists are sleeping in tents at the RI State House. Why they want action on homelessness | Katherine Gregg | Providence Journal
Providence Allocates $500K to Addresses Homelessness | Associated Press
Five Questions with Michelle Wilcox |Marc Larocque | PBN
‘We’re sinking’: R.I. human services agencies face workforce crisis | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe
McKee, top lawmakers unveil deal to start spending federal ARPA funds | Melanie DaSilva | WPRI 12
Providence removes West End encampment days earlier than planned | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe
Housing Hurdles (video series) | Gina Marini and Courtney Carter| WPRI
With winter closing in, R.I. homelessness crisis keeps getting worse | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe
New HUD rule aimed at preventing public housing evictions | Ashraf Khalil | AP News
McKee: $50M approved in rental, housing assistance | Alexandra Leslie | WPRI
Advocates Call on R.I. to Use $500m of Federal Dollars on Housing | Alexa Gagosz | Boston Globe
“Where Did All the Homes Go? RI Faces a Crisis in Housing” | Patrick Anderson | ProJo
McKee Says Time Has Come to Start Spending $1.1B COVID Aid | Patrick Anderson | ProJo
Providence Destroys Homeless Encampment – and People’s Lives | Steve Ahlquist | UpriseRI
Narragansett Bans More Than 3 College Students from Living in One Home | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe
Opportunities to Increase Housing Production and Preservation |Pam Blumenthal & Regina Gray | HUD