Across the nation, both nonprofits and local governments are grappling with how to meet their communities housing needs with fewer or decreased resources. Recognizing this shared endeavor, Habitat for Humanity International commissioned the Urban Institute to examine what tools are necessary to "build strong, sustainable collaborations to meet communities' post-recession challenges."

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On Monday, June 10th from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Grow Smart Rhode Island will celebrate the 2nd Annual RI Smart Growth Awards Reception at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.

This event promotes the many benefits of smart growth by profiling successful local individuals, projects and plans that play to Rhode Island’s strengths, generate sustainable economic benefits and improve communities and neighborhoods in the process.

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The Urban Land Institute Terwilliger Center for Housing recently hosted Housing Opportunity 2013, their 5th annual housing conference.

Nearly 300 real estate and community development professionals from across the globe gathered in Seattle for the event, which explored a range of housing issues.

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On Monday, March 11th at 11 a.m., Omni Development Corporation, WinnDevelopment and their community partners welcome U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Governor Lincoln Chafee to a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony for Phoenix Apartments in Providence.

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Cottages on Greene, located in East Greenwich, RI, was recently recognized on HUD.GOV as an innovative approach to infill development. Completed in November 2010, the 15-unit development includes five well-integrated, long-term affordable homes.

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The United States Green Building Council, with generous support from Bank of America, is offering the Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program

The program is designed to recognize developers of affordable housing who are committed to building sustainable communities. Grants will be awarded and educational resources provided to affordable housing developers and related public agencies who choose to pursue LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development certification.

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Rhode Island organizations, outstanding plans, and innovative individuals promoting the creation of long-term affordable housing were recognized last week at two important awards ceremonies.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and James DeRentis, Chairman of Rhode Island Housing's Board of Commissioners, co-hosted the 2012 Partners in Housing Awards. Recipients recognized for their collective contribution to addressing the housing needs of our state were:

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New evidence shows positive social and economic return on investment from the creation of long-term affordable housing.

Burrillville, Rhode Island's Clocktower Apartments, developed by NeighborWorks ® Blackstone River Valley, was the featured case study for the 2011 Advisory Council Annual Report from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank). The report offers an in-depth look at the Bank's Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and its impact on local economies.

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HousingWorks RI extends a warm congratulations to our Board member David Caldwell, Jr. for being honored with a "40 Under 40" award from the United Chambers of Southern Rhode Island, a federation of five southern Rhode Island chambers of commerce.

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On Friday, May 11 beginning at 8 a.m., Grow Smart RI will host their 4th biennial Power of Place Summit - Beyond Austerity: Leveraging the Power of Place for a Stronger State Economy.

The Summit brings together nearly 500 business and civic leaders, state and local officials, developers, architects, community activists, real estate professionals, planners and more.

Attendees will hear about compelling trends driving the demand for smart growth; learn how developers, builders and municipalities are responding; participate in workshops; and celebrate the first-ever Smart Growth Award recipients.

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