Roundtables
In October 2026, the Executive Office of Housing hosted roundtable discussions to provide partners with an opportunity to dig deeper into topics raised in Housing Forward, including how to update comprehensive plans to align with Housing 2030 and how tools such as parking reform, ADUs, form-based codes, financing, development partnerships, and more can help address community housing needs. Participants also had an opportunity to share experiences and learn from what other communities are doing.
Roundtables were offered regionally – South County, Central RI, and the East Bay – to encourage local connections and peer learning, but partners were welcomed to attend any and all sessions.
What Happened at the Roundtables
In addition to having open discussions, the Executive Office of Housing explored three key topics with participants: