TODAY, March 3, at the Rise, a $120m Housing Bond Hearing will be held in Senate Finance Rm 211

We were thrilled to join Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and other housing champions yesterday for the release of the Speaker's 2026 housing package. This is the Speaker's sixth suite of housing legislation since 2021.

Proud to see members of the NWRI community advocating for more housing in Warren! John Mesinger, Warren resident, cites a report by Weston and Sampson in describing an all too familiar story:

We advocate for housing of all types, including market rate, subsidized affordable, and public housing. Each type has a role to play in addressing the housing crisis.

Cranston residents, please come out to the City Planning Commission Meeting on 2/3! The proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations create onerous regulations that slow down housing development and target developments that could potentially create housing for families.

The Policy Kickoff was a success! Topics of discussion included minimum lot size reform, parking reform, and updating the historic tax credit. Thank you to our incredible speakers Mayor Bob DaSilva, Sen. Jake Bissaillon, and Rep. June Speakman, among others. We're starting 2026 off strong!

What is Rhode Island doing right to combat the housing shortage? Turns out, a lot. Read Neighbors Welcome! RI President Claudia Wack’s encouraging op-ed in the Boston Globe. @globeopinion.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/20/m...

Will you join our Policy Kickoff at the State House on 1/20? We’re showcasing what Rhode Island is doing right to address the housing shortage and previewing exciting new pro-homes measures for the state to take up in 2026. actionnetwork.org/events/polic...

We’re proud to support @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social in advocating for practical solutions to the housing crisis that is impacting our neighbors. It's encouraging to hear that statewide ADU permits have increased by approx 1500% since 2021. Let's continue pushing for bold reforms!

It's working! Policies making it easier to build new homes in Rhode Island are starting to get results. After the state expanded residents’ right to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the number of permits issued statewide jumped from 11 in 2021 to 163 in 2024.

Join us on 1/20 for the Kickoff of the legislative season! We’ll review what’s working to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage and outline an exciting new series of pro-homes measures. RSVP Here: actionnetwork.org/events/polic...

What will Rhode Island look like in 2050? "My optimistic vision is I think Rhode Island will actually do a good job, eventually over the next 25 years, of getting back to our roots and really allowing more housing and more vibrant walkable neighborhoods in village centers and

This is why I think a key project for 2026 needs to be giving as big a megaphone as we can to the state & local Dems who can credibly promise meaningful action on lowering the cost of housing. No offense to Congress (or, some offense, IDK) but state & local candidates can *actually* do shit here.

Bravo @pvdstreets.bsky.social! We had a fabulous time tabling at your recent event, LIFE AFTER CARS with co-authors Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, and journalist @billbartholomew.bsky.social.

Congrats to @rwulaw.bsky.social on their successful presentations. It was a treat working with these bright and talented students on parking reform.

"Mayor Mutter deserves credit for his recent decision to ask the Cumberland Town Council to amend the town’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with state law." Read more in @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social: www.valleybreeze.com/opinion/lett...

We need affordable multifamily homes so desperately and yet it’s a feat of perservence that these projects even break ground. Thanks for the great session on financing: Brett Pelletier, CRE, FRICS, Adelaide Grady, Michael Coyne, Matt D’Amico #SNEAPA2025

Scenes from SNEAPA!

Thank you AARP RI for hosting this workshop that underscored the need to deliver housing options for the long-term care sector.

Thank you to author Marc Dunkelman for going more in-depth on how you envision making government work again. Thanks to our panelists, @sueanderbois.bsky.social, @holyspokes.bsky.social, and Michael DiBiase for your valuable insights and inspiring ideas!

I am excited to be on this panel after reading Marc’s book this summer - ‘Why Nothing Works - Who Killed Progress and How to Get It Back’ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

Proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Housing Fact Book from HousingWorks RI! At the release this morning, we learned more about the important insights compiled that will contribute to the policies we’ll take a look at in RI to make it easier to build more homes for all Rhode Islanders.

It was great to attend the Block by Block film series this evening, organized by @growsmartri.bsky.social, @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @strongtowns.org Greater Providence, and the Better Cities Film Festival. I thank them for putting on such an impactful film screening. (1/2)

Inspiring night at the Block by Block Film Series watching shorts from the Better Cities Film Festival. Great to see folks discussing housing, safer streets, & equitable development. Kudos to the organizers: @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @growsmartri.bsky.social, & @strongtowns.org Greater PVD

Our first film night, courtesy of Better Cities Film Festival curation was inspirational! After several entertaining, thought-provoking, and insightful short films, we were treated to a rousing panel discussion and Q+A.

This Thursday, September 25th, we're Iintroducing BLOCK BY BLOCK: A Rhode Island Film Series for Better, Healthier Cities–curated by Better Cities Film Festival! Join us here: bit.ly/4nirlMc

Plenary: Everything is Bigger in Texas: Crafting Coalitions for Transformative Housing Reform at @yimbytown.bsky.social

I shared my thoughts on East Providence's new ADU ordinance in a letter to the editor. It's a step in the right direction, but we need to do more to make ADUs a viable option for our residents. You can read it here: reportertoday.com/eastproviden...

Another full room for Claudia Wack’s panel on Building Statewide Pro-Homes Power!

Also standing room only: RI rep June Speakman’s panel on How to Understand and Reform the Process for Permitting Housing

@thejeremylevine.bsky.social on Substack

Full house for Neighbors Welcome co-founder, Seth Zeren's, talk: If You Legalize It, Will They Build It? Real Estate Development 101. @yimbytown.bsky.social

"I'm a big advocate for 'land-value' tax" - Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. The opening keynote at @yimbytown.bsky.social

Convening for the WNN Gathering!

Another critical meeting with the Cranston Plan Commission TONIGHT, Septmeber 2nd, at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers (3rd floor) City Hall.

SPECIAL MEETING 6:30PM, today TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025: workshop to discuss the Cranston Comp Plan. Join virtually or come to Cranston City Hall, 3rd floor, Council Chamber.

Officially signed into law! What a treat to have my townhomes bill (shoutout to @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social ) and my land bank bill (shoutout to ReclaimRI) signed into law today. It takes a village, truly. And we won’t stop until every Rhode Islander has a safe and affordable place to call home❣️

40 units of affordable housing proposed in Portsmouth! - 40 condos, with a mix of 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s - all units are from 50% AMI to 120% AMI - future sellers must sell at the same % AMI they originally bought at - 63 parking spaces - sewer and stormwater handled on site What do you think?

Beautiful evening w/ @parkingreform.org! We learned a lot about what is possible when the high costs of excess parking are considered. Parking reform is not only an important piece of the housing puzzle– taking a closer look can improve climate outcomes, and support transportation initiatives.

From concerned resident, John Mensinger, on who supports the Settlers Green proposal: "Do you have a niece or daughter that wants to remain in the town that she grew up in, and open a small business here? Or are your parents ready to downsize, but can’t find a suitable place?

@sueanderbois.bsky.social thanks for coming, we had a great time!

Check out today’s East Providence Post cover! An interview with EPiC’s Mélodie Pimentel and Jimmy Dufurrena, a GenZ couple with deep roots in East Providence and a simple, but sadly unattainable, dream of buying their first home in East Providence. 🏡🩵 Link below Or pick up a paper copy.

With our second legislative session now behind us, we have a lot to celebrate. Join us at Moniker Brewery on Friday, July 18th from 5-7 PM for pizza, drinks, + thank-yous to everyone who helped contribute to our growth and success this year. Hope to see you there! actionnetwork.org/events/neigh...

Join us for a virtual friends meeting where we'll debrief the legislative session and answer any questions you have about the bills that passed this year. We would also love to hear from YOU about the latest housing news in your city or town! bit.ly/4nEsbUi

We have an exciting update: as of this morning, all five of our bills that were passed by the General Assembly have now been signed into law by @govdanmckee.bsky.social! Thank you to all of the sponsors who worked so hard to get this done.

This is today! Hope to see you there.

We had such a fun time with Cranston Forward last week, and we're ready for another Housing Happy Hour THIS FRIDAY, June 27th. This time, River Falls hosts, and we'll be joined by Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative and Rebuild Woonsocket. RSVP is here: actionnetwork.org/events/happy...

Today we are celebrating! After a long night at the Statehouse, the Senate passed 5 of our bills! Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on these, and thank you ALL for your support.

"Rhode Islanders searching for a home in today’s housing market experience a cruel game of musical chairs. With too few homes available to rent or buy, wealthier families who can win a bidding war or pay rising rental prices get better access to limited opportunities.