HousingWorks RI at RWU

Clearinghouse of information about housing in Rhode Island. Original account (hwri) is suspended. As we try to work through it, will be utilizing this handle.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: Pennrose celebrates grand opening of Tandem, completing transformation of PVD’s 195 District Parcel 9. Tandem's opening delivers the final phase of a 127-unit mixed-income, mixed-use community in PVD’s Fox Point neighborhood. To learn more: https://t.co/MpKblICrJy

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: The +1RI ADU Competition portal is OPEN with an optional Zoom Q+A happening TOMORROW (09/09). To register for the Q+A, visit https://t.co/GHtcW8rzoE and find the registration link under the timeline tab. Submissions are due by 10/23.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 Housing Fact Book release is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026 from 9:30-11:00am. Registration will open in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars and #staytuned. #FactBookFriday

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: @HousingNetwrkRI will be hosting their 2nd annual Summer on Session event to celebrate this year's housing wins, and look ahead to what's next, on Sept. 14th! To learn more and RSVP today: https://t.co/b9W1yYDHRP

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: New dashboard highlights 155 housing developments and more than 8,300 homes since 2021, including more than 7,000 affordable units. To view the dashboard: https://t.co/xYn6Agwfs9.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: @LISC_HQ has released The State of Affordable Housing: Saving Affordable Housing Assets, a comprehensive report outlining financial gaps that are further driving the ongoing national housing crisis. To learn more and access the report, visit: https://t.co/xpGFtdyvKQ

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to the @HousingNetwrkRI on co-hosting last week's Community Opportunity Alliance Summit in PVD! It was a great multi-day conference, with HWRI's own ED, Brenda Clement, participating on a panel regarding developing future leaders.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: The @projo & @liveunitedri have partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Will Richmond did a great feature on HWRI, detailing the accomplishments, challenges, and overall work of the organization. Be sure to check it out: https://t.co/9IOvr6SU9I

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: The +1RI ADU Competition portal is OPEN with a submission deadline of 10/23. Interested in learning more about eligibility criteria, competition goals, awards, etc.? Visit: https://t.co/GHtcW8r1z6

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

REMINDER: the deadline to submit public comment related to the 2027 Qualified Allocation Plan for Housing Tax Credits (QAP), which is designed to establish criteria for the allocation of federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in RI, is 5pm, EST, TODAY (08/31).

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to @ProvBusNews on their 40th anniversary! Proud to be recognized as one of 40 driving forces (incl. partners Michelle - @CrossroadsRI & Cortney - @liveunitedri; David from @RIFoundation also recognized). A great event! Also pictured: @HousingNetwrkRI.

[RI Executive Office of Housing @RIEOHousing]

🚨 Less than 1 week until the +1RI ADU Design Competition application portal opens!

Want to learn more? The Competition Manual is now available & includes everything you need to prepare your submission!

📖 More details here: https://t.co/0bALWtmLkX

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to @RIKidsCount and the RIght from the Start campaign on their forum for the gubernatorial candidates. Lots of connections between early childhood and housing, with all candidates mentioning housing.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to Lisa and the Foster Forward team on this morning’s ribbon- cutting for ADUs related to youth aging out of care in Pawtucket 🎉

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

ICYMI: The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank is soliciting proposals for the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program - Site-Related Infrastructure for Affordable Housing Development. Apps will be accepted beginning 08/20. For more information: https://t.co/qpvszvgR7b

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Celebrated Annette’s retirement tonight. #ThankYou Annette: we appreciate all that you’ve done and accomplished. Cheers to a great career!

[RI Executive Office of Housing @RIEOHousing]

Yesterday, EOH officially launched +1RI, an ADU Design Competition made possible by a $25k grant from @AARPLivable & @AARP! 🎉

Read about the event: https://t.co/iqmqJ0m8N4

Watch the event: https://t.co/Kun8e9a61G

Learn about +1RI: https://t.co/0bALWtmLkX

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to @GrowSmartRI on another great Power of Place Summit! HWRI participated in two workshops this morning, and attended the gubernatorial forum and reception honoring Scott Wolf for all his achievements later in the day. #ThankYouScott #Congrats

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

Congratulations to the Executive Office of Housing, AARP, and partners for the kickoff of the ADU Design Competition. HWRI Executive Director, Brenda Clement, is serving on the committee.

[HousingWorks RI at RWU @housingworksri]

#ThankYou @SenJackReed and @SenWhitehouse for your support!

[ACTION Campaign @HousingACTION]

The Senate just overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, 85-5! It has the Community Investment & Prosperity Act to lift the Public Welfare Investment cap, which would spur more #LIHTC investment. #AffordableHousing