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December 7, 2005

Providence Journal readers respond to HousingWorks RI Fact Book
As part of its coverage on the HousingWorks RI Fact Book, the Providence Journal surveyed the impact of Rhode Island’s housing market on online readers. More than 145 people responded – one of the largest responses ever to a Providence Journal web survey.

An overwhelming number of respondents echoed the findings of the HousingWorks RI Fact Book and shared personal stories about how they and people they know are grappling with high housing costs. To read some of the responses, click here and scroll down a few inches to the survey link in the “Related” box.

HousingWorks RI members working with Burrillville to increase affordable housing

HousingWorks RI member Grow Smart RI was in the news recently, praising Burrillville’s efforts to implement its affordable housing plan. Burrillville’s Village Planned Development ordinance, passed last year, encourages responsible development that preserves open space and takes advantage of existing infrastructure in the town’s villages.

An important part of Burrillville’s progress is the redevelopment of the Stillwater Mill clock tower building in Harrisville. HousingWorks RI member Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corporation is overseeing that project. To read the Woonsocket Call article, click here.

Rhode Island Housing accepting nominations for housing awards
Do you know someone in housing who deserves to be honored at a State House awards ceremony? HousingWorks RI member Rhode Island Housing is seeking nominations for its 2005 Partners-in-Housing Awards.

The awards honor companies, people, nonprofits, lawmakers, municipalities and others who have made outstanding contributions to affordable housing. The categories are Nonprofit, Private Sector, Municipal and Public Service. Past recipients include Advent House, Coldwell Banker Residential, the town of Middletown, and House Majority Leader Gordon Fox.

Nominating someone is as easy as writing a letter extolling the virtues of your favorite nonprofit, corporation, municipality, or public servant. Email it to cbarnett@rihousing.com or have the postman deliver it to Chris Barnett at 44 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903-1721. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 16.