Big Rhode Island energy at @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social earlier this month! NWRI co-founder Seth Zeren was in attendance with Housing Sec. Goddard and Rep Speakman. Other NWRI friends on site included Jessica David with @localreturn.bsky.social, @unionstudioarch.com, Annette Bourne and Phil Hervey.

Why do Rhode Islanders need more homes? 'Who can help when an aging mother needs groceries or a father can no longer drive. Who raises children near their cousins and grandparents. Who gets to say, decades later, "I grew up here," and still mean here.’ Read in full here: buff.ly/EXPMUyD?

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.

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

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

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

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.

Representative Seth Magaziner@magaziner.house.gov · 4w ago

Every Rhode Islander deserves a fair shot at getting ahead. It was great to join the Economic Progress Institute at their annual policy conference to discuss how we can support the middle class and help more working people join it.

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

How Growth Supports Strong Towns

Strong Towns and the Finance Decoder

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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

Main Street Together 2026

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See you tonight, friends! Last minute RSVPS can be made here: buff.ly/sYjcE0i

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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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

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

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

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.

actionnetwork.org

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.

This workshop was invaluable. I enjoyed attending and meeting all of the fine folks here.

Neighbors Welcome! RI@neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · last mo.

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...

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...

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!

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

It's not too late to sign up.

Neighbors Welcome! RI@neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

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

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

A good learning opportunity here! Space is limited, so sign up now.

Neighbors Welcome! RI@neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

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...

See you this evening, July 21st!

Andy Nosal@2feet2bucks.com · 3mo ago

Hot Club is that bar where sooner or later you meet just about anyone who is anybody in Rhode Island. If you go more than once you are a regular! Go there tomorrow Tuesday July 21, 6pm. Check out the brand new 2 Feet 2 Bucks maps and posters - and buy some to benefit @pvdstreets.org !

Come celebrate with us in Providence tomorrow evening!! 🤓

Neighbors Welcome! RI@neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

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.

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!

🏡 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.

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.

Neighbors Welcome! RI@neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

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