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Enews Archives March 15, 2005 Tony Maione, United Way president and CEO and HousingWorks RI co-chair, led a panel discussion which focused on the dramatic increase in housing costs over the past five years and the economic repercussions of the state's shortage of affordable homes. Panelist William Hatfield, president of Bank of America - Rhode Island and a HousingWorks RI member, confirmed that businesses feel the impact of the crisis through increased labor costs and decreased productivity and that the private sector must join the effort in calling for solutions. Other panelists included Office of Housing and Community Development chief Noreen Shawcross and HousingWorks RI acting director Ari Matusiak. Rhode Island Kids Count to unveil annual Factbook April 3 "This year's findings emphasize again how important a quality, affordable home is to the health, well-being and development of Rhode Island children," said Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Rhode Island Kids Count executive director. "The shortage of affordable housing affects families across the state. Children who move frequently are more likely to repeat a grade in school, and children who live in crowded, substandard housing are at increased risk for health problems which affect their ability to learn. We need to work together to address this critical children's issue." For more information, please call Rhode Island KIDS COUNT at (401) 351-9400. Widget news Enter your income, and up pops the list of towns where you could afford to rent the average two-bedroom apartment or buy the median home. Or you can get the affordability power of more than 50 occupations in Rhode Island - from school bus drivers, fitness trainers and librarians to mail carriers, nurses and travel agents. For example, administrative assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $37,440 per year, which would afford the average apartment in just one community: Central Falls. On the air  |
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