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Grassroots support for abundant housing in Rhode Island. linktr.ee/rhodyneighbors

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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
What if the next place you call home used to be a mall, a church, or a bank? At a screening of Secret Mall Apartment, we heard directly from artist Michael Townsend, who shared the story behind his secret apartment inside Providence Place mall. @growsmartri.bsky.social.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Throw back to our 1st ever Learners Welcome! Workshop. On November 7th, we’ll host John Reuter from @strongtowns.org at Newman Congregational Church. In this session, he will show how the way we build our communities shapes their financial future. Sign up today! buff.ly/5EahzdE
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yesterday, NWRI joined the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Fall Forum to talk housing solutions! Folks wrote postcards urging local leaders to Stand Up for More Homes. Get future advocacy updates in your inbox: buff.ly/reMDeVz
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Focusing on the high cost of affordable housing risks overlooking a more important reality: the biggest challenge is not affordable housing itself, it is the layers of state and municipal regulation that get in the way of building the homes all Rhode Islanders need. buff.ly/3KEt38W
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congrats to our colleagues at @epi-ri.bsky.social on their important work tracking how the rising costs of living are affecting RIers. Great to see @magaziner.house.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov @reed.senate.gov @gabeamo.bsky.social engaged in this important data.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This November 7th with @strongtowns.org ! What happens when communities make room for growth? Join us November 7 for a workshop on how thoughtful growth can strengthen local economies, expand opportunity, and help build strong, lasting communities. Registration here: buff.ly/f8vA3ND
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How Growth Supports Strong Towns
Strong Towns and the Finance Decoder
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Calling all Community Leaders and others committed to building better Main Streets to join us at the Main Street Together Conference hosted by @GrowSmartRI + @MainStreetRI on Sat. October 17th! Connect, share ideas and learn best practices. REGISTER: buff.ly/7PYZAGM
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Main Street Together 2026
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
See you tonight, friends! Last minute RSVPS can be made here: buff.ly/sYjcE0i
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Friends of NWRI Virtual Meeting
Our Friends of NWRI meetings offer a space to connect with fellow housing advocates, share your thoughts, and an opportunity to learn how you can get more involved.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
RSVP today! We want to hear what you thought about your local primaries, go over key opportunities to advocate for more housing options in our cities and towns, and offer space to connect with fellow housing advocates. See you on Wednesday! buff.ly/sYjcE0i
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
SEPT 25th! This workshop with @strongtowns.org will give you a practical way to understand your town’s finances, recognize the tradeoffs behind local decisions, and identify small, achievable steps that can help your community become stronger over time. RSVP here: buff.ly/MyaR0d3
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us Wednesday, Sept 16 @ 7 PM for a virtual Friends of NWRI meeting! Together, we’ll process the recent primary election results and discuss key opportunities to advocate for more housing options in our local cities and towns. RSVP for the meeting link: actionnetwork.org/events/frien... 1/2
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Friends of NWRI Virtual Meeting
Our Friends of NWRI meetings offer a space to connect with fellow housing advocates, share your thoughts, and an opportunity to learn how you can get more involved.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Housing work is deeply local, but we’re not in it alone. At the WNNORI gathering, we had the chance to listen to people from across the country, from different backgrounds and perspectives, who are all working toward the same fundamental goal. A safe, stable home for our all of our neighbors.
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Jimmy Pimentel @jimpimentel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This workshop was invaluable. I enjoyed attending and meeting all of the fine folks here.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Some insights from our workshop with Ivy Vann — we are getting so excited for our next one with @strongtowns.org! More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-your-t...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This morning, we dug into the economics of building more homes with the inimitable Ivy Vann. The math can be complicated, but understanding what gets built, what it costs, and why is essential to solving RI’s housing shortage. Full recap coming soon!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Want to understand why some housing projects get built while others never leave the drawing board? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Ivy Vann exploring development economics, zoning, and the real-world math behind creating more homes for more neighbors. buff.ly/ayfAYEE
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's not too late to sign up.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Hey all, great news! AICP members can now earn 3 (CM) credits for our upcoming workshop: The Economics of Home Building with Ivy Vann. Please share widely within your networks, especially with your friends in planning and public service. Register today: buff.ly/wgANFKR
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Ever wonder why one neighborhood has apartments, another has only single-family homes, or why a corner store can't open on your street? The answer is often zoning. Moving beyond the basics? Check out our new educational series: buff.ly/wgANFKR
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A good learning opportunity here! Space is limited, so sign up now.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Understanding the economics behind housing is essential to creating communities where more people can thrive. We're partnering with @localreturn.bsky.social to bring Part 1 of our training series to you! Lunch included! Registration is here: www.eventbrite.com/e/learners-w...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
See you this evening, July 21st!
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Come celebrate with us in Providence tomorrow evening!! 🤓
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Great people, great conversations, and a shared commitment to solving Rhode Island's housing shortage. Thanks to Track 15 for hosting our End of Session Celebration, and congratulations to Joe Shekarchi, Thom Deller, Annette Bourne & Scott Wolf on their well-deserved recognition.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Our South County Happy Hour was a blast! Great to connect with folks on the progress we've made on housing — with more work still ahead. Thanks to our co-hosts & everyone who came out! Keep the celebration going tonight at 5:30pm @ Track 15. Want to host Happy Hour? DM us!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🏡 Reminder: Our South County Happy Hour is TODAY! Join us 5:30-7pm at Pancho O'Malley's, 140 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. Free, family-friendly, and a great excuse to meet your neighbors! See you there.
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sethzeren.bsky.social @sethzeren.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
It's been a huge honor to help start Neighbors Welcome! RI. I hope you'll join us in making RI more affordable for all.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Week 3: Strong organizations are built by people who bring their time, talents, and perspectives to a shared mission. Seth Zeren is a recovering city planner turned neighborhood developer and co-founder of NWRI. buff.ly/bcop1ys
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Join our friends at @pvdstreets.org on Tuesday, July 21st, 6pm @ The Hot Club for their Summer Boost Fundraiser! Celebrate what they've accomplished, and hear what's next for PVD Streets & the Save RIPTA campaign. RSVP: partiful.com/e/njyNMoXDrM... Donate: secure.everyaction.com/ojBkTWTHC0yj...
Promotional flyer for the Providence Streets Coalition Summer Fundraiser.

At the top, a row of colorful icons represents various modes of transportation: a person pushing a stroller, roller skating, riding a scooter, walking, biking, using a cane, and a public transit bus.

Large text on a yellow paint-stroke background reads: "CELEBRATE WINS FOR SAFE STREETS & BETTER TRANSIT." Below it, text on a teal paint-stroke reads: "Summer Fundraiser - July 21st, 6:00pm." A yellow arrow points down from the text toward the venue.

The background is an evening photo of a marina filled with boats, featuring a brick building with a prominent, glowing red neon sign that reads "HOT CLUB."

In the bottom left corner is a circular teal logo that reads: "PROVIDENCE STREETS COALITION."
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Week two: as we introduce our board members, we hope you'll get to know the individuals whose leadership, experience, and commitment help move this work forward! Greg Miller is a founding member of NWRI, and serves as treasurer for the organization. buff.ly/bcop1ys
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🏡 5 days to go! Our South County Happy Hour is Tuesday, July 14th, 5:30-7pm @ Pancho O'Malley's in Narragansett. Free & family-friendly — come meet your neighbors and talk housing over a drink. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/south...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This is Ruarri Miller, a small business owner and housing advocate in East Providence. We've connected over local policies to make it easier to build more homes. Send us a dm so we can help you find your neighbors!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
A movement is more than policies and campaigns. It's a network of people who care deeply about their communities.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
⏰ Reminder: Our virtual Friends of NWRI meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday July 8th at 7pm! We'll wrap up where our housing bills ended up this session, talk through the upcoming elections, and share how to join our members' Discord server. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Finally, we'd like to give a huge thank you to Scott Wolf, who's stepping down as GrowSmartRI's Executive Director after 27 years of leadership. Thank you, Scott, for all you've done to advance smart growth principles in our state.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
We also joined Christine West of KITE Architects for an interactive workshop on community engagement and project approvals. We're grateful for all the great conversations with policy experts, advocates, and neighbors working toward the same goal.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Just over a week ago, we joined @growsmartri.bsky.social's Power of Place Summit — and we're still reflecting on it! We hosted a panel on Designing Communities for Housing Options, talking about zoning reforms and how communities can support more housing options.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Join us Wednesday, July 8th at 7pm for a virtual Friends of NWRI meeting. We'll wrap up where our housing bills ended up, talk upcoming elections, and share how to join our members' Discord server. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
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Friends of NWRI Virtual Meeting
We will discuss Neighbors Welcome's 2026 platform, answer questions, and brainstorm legislative advocacy strategies.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Meet your South County neighbors! Free, family-friendly happy hour at Pancho O'Malley's in Narragansett on July 14, 5:30–7pm. This is a casual way to learn more about what kind of laws will help make it easier to build homes of all shapes and sizes. RSVP below 👇
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South County Happy Hour
This free, family friendly event is a chance to meet your neighbors in South County! Find people near you who want to see more homes built in the area, and are advocating for changes to zoning laws…
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Leadership is strongest when it's rooted in community. Claudia Wack, our volunteer board president, is an affordable housing lawyer by trade. She has worked on RI housing reform issues since 2018, authoring multiple bills that have been signed into law. buff.ly/bcop1ys
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
When we take the time to learn each other's stories and celebrate the people behind the work, we create deeper connections, stronger partnerships, and a more powerful foundation for change. Want us to help you find your community? Send us a dm!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
RSVP Here: actionnetwork.org/events/celeb...
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Celebrate With Us! It's the End of Session
It's officially summer, and we've got another year on the books! Join us as we celebrate the end of session at Track 15 in Providence. Together, we'll recognize the pro-housing impact of Speaker She...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It's officially the end of session, and we're celebrating the best way we know how: good people, great conversation, and delicious offerings from Track 15. Join us as we honor Joe Shekarchi, Thom Deller, Annette Bourne, and Scott Wolf for their impact on housing in Rhode Island.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Yesterday, we joined a panel hosted by Rhody Civics Club to talk about housing! We demystified zoning/planning processes, discussed local challenges, & shared how you can take action for affordability — from writing letters to speaking at meetings. DM us to get involved today!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards—2026 Update
States have a clear mandate to address housing affordability, so we are assigning grades based on how they are doing now and how well they are addressing the future, by building affordable homes. Data...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
That doesn’t mean that they can’t improve, but the gaps these states have to cover will require several years of consistent improvement to register.”
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
“States (at the bottom) face structural challenges such as high prices, constrained land, restrictive zoning, and building costs that far outpace what middle-income buyers can afford. A single year of data is unlikely to alter any of these in a meaningful way.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The results are in from Realtor.com's Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card–and it isn't looking good for RI, coming in at 49th.
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A proposal for parking reform from Woonsocket's Councilwoman Contreras Fox will be heard on Monday, June 15th. Live in Woonsocket AND believe in parking reform? Write to your council members ahead of time or speak at the hearing! Agenda is here: woonsocketri.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...
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City of Woonsocket - Meeting Information
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
thanks @bikenewportri.bsky.social for the invite, we loved hearing from your neighbors about how we can help in the effort for more homes 🏡
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