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2024

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

Letter To The Editor: Middletown’s vision for a more affordable future—where only those of us who had the foresight to buy early benefit—is truly inspiring – What’s Up Newp

“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

Fed up with pests, erratic heat, and burst pipes, these Cranston renters are launching a tenants union

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

FHLBank Boston awards BankNewport $850K grant to support construction of 54 affordable apartments in R.I. – PBN

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

Governor McKee, RIHousing announce over 1,300 Rhode Islanders received support from Statewide Down Payment Assistance Program – Newport Buzz

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

Attorney General Neronha, Mayor Maria Rivera, state legislators, and advocates host lead safety celebration day

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

‘It’s just not feasible’: North Providence residents given eviction notices after town condemns condos – WPRI-12

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

After opening yoga studio, she has stretched for more – PBN

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

Governor McKee and EOHHS Announce $400K in Grant Funding to Support Service Delivery to Rhode Island’s Homeless and Housing Insecure Populations (Press Release)

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

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes on Junk Fees in Rental Housing to Lower Costs for Renters

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

McKee Administration Launches Municipal Technical Assistance Program to Increase Affordable Housing Production Statewide

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

Jonnycake Center launches family housing program – WPRI

‘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

McKee Administration Gives Preliminary Approval for Amos House to Operate Cranston Street Armory Warming Station | State of RI

Judge sides with McKee in lawsuit over homeless protest | WPRI 12

Cranston Street Armory will open Friday night as 24/7 warming center for homeless Rhode Islanders | Boston Globe

R.I. judge could hear from witnesses in legal challenges to McKee’s orders to clear homeless encampment outside State House | Boston Globe

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. attorney general declines to represent McKee in challenges to order to clear homeless encampment from State House | Boston Globe

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

ACLU, Center for Justice file lawsuit challenging R.I. order to evict homeless people in encampment at State House | Boston Globe

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 of Rhode Island calls on McKee to rescind order for homeless individuals to leave State House grounds | Boston Globe

ACLU calls on Governor to rescind eviction order; threatens legal action | Uprise RI

Frustrations mount over plan to use Cranston Street Armory to help homeless Rhode Islanders this winter | Boston Globe

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

McKee staff notify homeless encampment at R.I. State House to leave or face fines, arrest | Boston Globe

Cranston Street Armory faces hurdles to opening 24/7 warming station for R.I.’s homeless population | Boston Globe

Affordable’ apartment complex proposed for parking lot on Washington St. in Federal Hill | Providence Journal

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

Providence proposal could ban more than 3 college students living together. Critics say it could worsen the city’s housing crisis | Boston Globe

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

‘Struggling to survive’: Poor People’s Campaign urges low-income Rhode Islanders to vote | Providence Journal

Rhode Island Foundation announce nonprofits can apply for $20M in grants to address housing, hunger and behavioral health | Press Release

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

Rhode Island received $50 million in pandemic aid for low-income homeowners, but many were shut out | Public’s Radio

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

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

Central Falls steps up housing code enforcement to prevent lead poisoning | Sofie Rudin | Public’s Radio

As Rhode Island tries to address its housing crisis, millions meant to improve the situation remain unspent | Ian Donnis | Public’s Radio

Warwick woman credits homeless diversion program for keeping her off the streets | Shiina LoSciuto | WPRI 12

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

McKee appoints ‘housing czar’ to address crisis of home affordability in RI | Katherine Gregg | Providence Journal

‘We’re losing IQ points’: the lead poisoning crisis unfolding among US children | Erin McCormick (RI) and Eric Lutz | NPR

‘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

As Newport home prices rise, undocumented families struggle to find secure housing | Antonia Ayres-Brown & Pearl Marvell | Public’s Radio

City Council Wants Providence and State to Get Serious About Homelessness Crisis | Caitlin Faulds | Eco RI News

Some non-profits say COVID-19 federal relief money can help now as funds remain untapped | Brian Crandall | NBC 10 News

Opinion/Santilli: The future of homelessness will be decided this winter | Karen Santilli | Providence Journal

R.I. approves nearly $31m for affordable housing, creating and preserving more than 600 units | Alexa Gagosz | Boston Globe 

Providence removes West End encampment days earlier than planned | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe

Advocates: McKee’s affordable housing request not enough to fix problem | Kim Jarrett | The Center Square

They aged out of the R.I. foster care system, and are struggling to find stable housing | Alexa Gagosz | Boston Globe

Housing Hurdles (video series) | Gina Marini and Courtney Carter| WPRI 

Providence residents protest eviction alongside community group DARE | Sameer Sinha | Brown Daily Herald

Rhode Island’s attorney general is taking landlords who fail to fix lead hazards to court | Sofie Rudin | Public’s Radio

With winter closing in, R.I. homelessness crisis keeps getting worse | Brian Amaral | Boston Globe

‘There’s nothing’: Warwick mom on the brink of homelessness struggles to find affordable housing |Sarah Doiron & Chelsea Jones | WPRI

She took her daughter and ran from an abusive relationship. Now they’re homeless | Alexa Gagosz | Boston Globe

Lack of affordable rentals in Newport County could lead to prolonged labor issues | Bethany Brunelle | Newport Daily News

Opinion|ARPA funds can help to solve RI’s housing crisis| Sen. Meghan Kallman and Rep. June Speakman| Providence Journal

Here’s what’s in Governor Dan McKee’s proposal for American Rescue Plan Act funds | Andy Boardman | UpriseRI

New HUD rule aimed at preventing public housing evictions | Ashraf Khalil | AP News

Opinion | Why Democrats Would Be Fools to Slash Biden’s Housing Plan | Paul Willians & Ceaa Weaver | Politico

McKee: $50M approved in rental, housing assistance | Alexandra Leslie | WPRI

White House confronts grueling choices as it debates major cuts to Biden economic plan | Jeff Stein | Washington Post

Together, we can work to ensure all Rhode Islanders live in safe, healthy, affordable homes.