Boston Globe: Allowing more housing options is an overlooked tool for the financial health of R.I. communities

Evidence shows that a diversity of housing options supports the needs of residents through their lifespans and stabilizes local finances, write the leaders of two R.I. housing advocacy groups

By Brenda Clement and Kris Brown Updated June 5, 2026, 5:55 a.m.

Local housing debates often focus on traffic, school enrollment, or neighborhood change. But one of the most important facts about new housing is frequently overlooked: When communities allow more homes to be built, they strengthen municipal finances and help spread the cost of public services across more taxpayers.

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