Case Studies

These case studies highlight how Rhode Island municipalities have approached local housing needs and offer practical examples of strategies, tools, and solutions that communities can consider. Three of the case studies also feature video interviews with the municipal officials and planners who helped lead this work.

Additional written case studies to use as references will be made available in the coming weeks.

East Providence — Residences at Riverside

A 16-unit affordable rental development redeveloped a long-vacant and once contaminated site near the East Bay Bike Path, including three apartments reserved for young adults transitioning out of foster care. 

Exeter — Pine View

A 40-unit, 100% affordable rental development was Exeter’s first LMIH project, approved through the comprehensive permit process. 

Lincoln—Lonsdale Memorial Lofts

The adaptive reuse of the former Lincoln Memorial School created 26 income-restricted apartments for households earning up to 80% of area median income.