“This plan addresses those concerns by targeting the systemic barriers to housing production and focusing on actionable solutions," said Secretary Goddard.
Statement from the Housing Network of Rhode Island on the Release of Governor McKee’s Housing 2030 Draft Plan
The Housing Network of Rhode Island congratulates Governor McKee and the Department of Housing on their release of the draft Housing 2030 Plan, a first for the State in nearly two decades. We applaud their recognition that addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis requires a bold, coordinated and longer-term strategy and the establishment of clearly defined and measurable goals to evaluate progress.
The Governor’s announcement today is an important step toward tackling our shared vision for increasing the supply of affordable, accessible and diverse housing options across all communities in Rhode Island. While the commitment to permitting 15,000 new homes by 2030 is ambitious, it is also necessary to appropriately respond to our State’s housing crisis. We look forward to reviewing and better understanding the full scope of strategies outlined within the Plan to achieve this goal.
As the statewide association of nonprofit community housing developers, the Housing Network represents many of the partners who will be instrumental in making this vision a reality. Our members have long been on the front lines of housing development, preservation, and service provision—and know firsthand what’s needed to ensure this plan delivers real, tangible results for Rhode Islanders.
Execution of this Plan will require support and participation across a multitude of key stakeholders—ranging from everyday Rhode Islanders to industry leaders, municipal partners to elected officials—and we urge every Rhode Islander to participate in shaping a final housing strategy that reflects the diverse voices and needs of our residents Together, we have the opportunity to build a Rhode Island that is inclusive, resilient, and affordable.
I am trying not to be negative, but not sure there is a real plan here, at least not an action plan. It is disappointing at best, and definitely not a "powerful document ".
Statement from the Housing Network of Rhode Island on the Release of Governor McKee’s Housing 2030 Draft Plan
The Housing Network of Rhode Island congratulates Governor McKee and the Department of Housing on their release of the draft Housing 2030 Plan, a first for the State in nearly two decades. We applaud their recognition that addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis requires a bold, coordinated and longer-term strategy and the establishment of clearly defined and measurable goals to evaluate progress.
The Governor’s announcement today is an important step toward tackling our shared vision for increasing the supply of affordable, accessible and diverse housing options across all communities in Rhode Island. While the commitment to permitting 15,000 new homes by 2030 is ambitious, it is also necessary to appropriately respond to our State’s housing crisis. We look forward to reviewing and better understanding the full scope of strategies outlined within the Plan to achieve this goal.
As the statewide association of nonprofit community housing developers, the Housing Network represents many of the partners who will be instrumental in making this vision a reality. Our members have long been on the front lines of housing development, preservation, and service provision—and know firsthand what’s needed to ensure this plan delivers real, tangible results for Rhode Islanders.
Execution of this Plan will require support and participation across a multitude of key stakeholders—ranging from everyday Rhode Islanders to industry leaders, municipal partners to elected officials—and we urge every Rhode Islander to participate in shaping a final housing strategy that reflects the diverse voices and needs of our residents Together, we have the opportunity to build a Rhode Island that is inclusive, resilient, and affordable.
I am trying not to be negative, but not sure there is a real plan here, at least not an action plan. It is disappointing at best, and definitely not a "powerful document ".