RECENT NEWS & Press RELEASES

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