Awards to be presented at the Providence Public Library on Thursday, May 8th
Providence, RI (April 14, 2025) Grow Smart RI has announced the winners of its 13th Annual Smart Growth Awards. The Awards honor those helping to shape strong, sustainable and just communities across Rhode Island through innovative leadership, community revitalization and policy initiatives.
Local Winner is:
Residences at Riverside Square
The Residences at Riverside Square by One Neighborhood Builders has transformed a contaminated industrial site in East Providence into 16 units of affordable housing for extremely-low- to moderate-income households, with three units specially designated for youth aging out of foster care. Its thoughtful design transitions smoothly between commercial and residential areas while maintaining appropriate neighborhood scale through traditional forms combined with modern details. Located near businesses and bus stops, the building maintains the street edge with parking in the rear and offers privacy through a landscape buffer. Completed in 2024, the townhouses feature covered stoops and fenced yards, while walk-ups share front and rear entries among six neighbors, achieving density without overwhelming the neighborhood character.
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