Grow Smart RI
@growsmartri.bsky.social
Grow Smart RI leads and engages Rhode Islanders in advancing neighborhood revitalization, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity for all.
Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf moderating a discussion about ‘Creative Local Solutions’ to delivering housing that’s affordable with Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera & Linda Weisinger, ED of Pawtucket Central Falls Development.
@AARPRI @SmartGrowthUSA Housing for the Care Economy
@AARPRI @SmartGrowthUSA Housing for the Care Economy
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf moderating a discussion about ‘Creative Local Solutions’ to delivering housing that’s affordable with Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera & Linda Weisinger, ED of Pawtucket Central Falls Development.
@AARPRI @SmartGrowthUSA Housing for the Care Economy
@AARPRI @SmartGrowthUSA Housing for the Care Economy
ProJo: In explaining why he would vote against the plan, Wolf said that "although there are some excellent projects, looking at this as a whole ... we think this [plan] is mostly a status quo roadmap." tinyurl.com/4vshrnjr
'Status quo roadmap': Critics say new RI transportation plan fails climate, transit goals
The State Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026-2025 lays out $11.5 billion worth of spending on roads, bridges, buses and ferries.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ProJo: In explaining why he would vote against the plan, Wolf said that "although there are some excellent projects, looking at this as a whole ... we think this [plan] is mostly a status quo roadmap." tinyurl.com/4vshrnjr
The State Transit Improvement Program was approved by the council 19-1, with Scott Wolf being the sole dissent. “We need to move in a more transit and bike and ped-friendly direction,” Wolf said. tinyurl.com/mpb4a99n
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September 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The State Transit Improvement Program was approved by the council 19-1, with Scott Wolf being the sole dissent. “We need to move in a more transit and bike and ped-friendly direction,” Wolf said. tinyurl.com/mpb4a99n
@RICurrent
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After years of underfunding @ripta.com, it will take political leadership and a forward-looking funding model to strengthen the system, write @growsmartri.bsky.social’s executive director and RI Hospitality Association’s president
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R.I. needs to move in the right direction by investing in better public transit - The Boston Globe
After years of underfunding RIPTA, it will take political leadership and a forward-looking funding model to strengthen the system, write Grow Smart RI’s executive director and RI Hospitality Associati...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
After years of underfunding @ripta.com, it will take political leadership and a forward-looking funding model to strengthen the system, write @growsmartri.bsky.social’s executive director and RI Hospitality Association’s president
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/20/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/20/m...
Worth a watch on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social: Experts talk about the dire situation with our RI Transit System, and what the options might be as deep service cuts at @ripta.com are threatened tinyurl.com/4x35za4x
Trump vs Brown University + RIPTA Collapse in Rhode Island | Expert Talk
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August 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Worth a watch on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social: Experts talk about the dire situation with our RI Transit System, and what the options might be as deep service cuts at @ripta.com are threatened tinyurl.com/4x35za4x
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As a holder of an MSc in Transport Planning and Management, I just read the Governor’s letter. This is my blunt and personal response (not an official @ripta.com statement): this is outrageous.
August 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
As a holder of an MSc in Transport Planning and Management, I just read the Governor’s letter. This is my blunt and personal response (not an official @ripta.com statement): this is outrageous.
"We need the business leaders to speak up, and we need them to speak up now!" Wise words from Patrick Crowley, @ripta.com board secretary, regarding proposed budget cuts. tinyurl.com/2vyhjk3j
Be heard on bus funding before it’s too late
Too busy running or managing your own business to pay attention to the public debate over $10 million in proposed budget cuts to the R.I. Public Transit Authority? While understandable, Patrick Crowle...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"We need the business leaders to speak up, and we need them to speak up now!" Wise words from Patrick Crowley, @ripta.com board secretary, regarding proposed budget cuts. tinyurl.com/2vyhjk3j
Are you a local changemaker who dreams of better Transit? If so, join us at our Active Transportation Workshop on 8/25 where you'll gain an understanding for how transportation planning works in RI and how you can influence better outcomes for residents in your community. tinyurl.com/2xsbjx7k
August 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Are you a local changemaker who dreams of better Transit? If so, join us at our Active Transportation Workshop on 8/25 where you'll gain an understanding for how transportation planning works in RI and how you can influence better outcomes for residents in your community. tinyurl.com/2xsbjx7k
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Did you hear the big #MainStreetRI news? The RI General Assembly approved legislation allocating $125K to our Main Street Coordinating Program! Read all about it and all we plan to do with you here in RI to transform our Main Streets into great streets in this PBN story: tinyurl.com/3enp6aec
A new attempt to breathe life into R.I.’s main streets
The colloquial “Main Streets” are vital for community cohesion and small-business growth. Yet, these areas don’t develop naturally, and many local commercial corridors struggle to reach their full pot...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Did you hear the big #MainStreetRI news? The RI General Assembly approved legislation allocating $125K to our Main Street Coordinating Program! Read all about it and all we plan to do with you here in RI to transform our Main Streets into great streets in this PBN story: tinyurl.com/3enp6aec
Concerned about Climate Resilience in #RI on your Main Street? If so, come learn from the experts. On 6/26 our next #MainStreetRI Roundtable features Katie Trautz, ED of Montpelier Alive, who led volunteers in the clean-up efforts in downtown Montpelier VT after the 2023 floods.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Concerned about Climate Resilience in #RI on your Main Street? If so, come learn from the experts. On 6/26 our next #MainStreetRI Roundtable features Katie Trautz, ED of Montpelier Alive, who led volunteers in the clean-up efforts in downtown Montpelier VT after the 2023 floods.
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We're here at #CNU33 with Scott Wolf moderating the day's Open House event. We'll be here every day learning, sharing and connecting. Come find us! www.cnunewengland.org
June 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We're here at #CNU33 with Scott Wolf moderating the day's Open House event. We'll be here every day learning, sharing and connecting. Come find us! www.cnunewengland.org
Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf in @projo: "If we had adequate supply, the fact we've got a lot of affluent out-of-state home buyers might not have much of an impact on the cost trends in our market - It just underscores the importance of encouraging more housing production." tinyurl.com/yzz3rb3m
Out-of-state buyers are purchasing more RI homes. Is that a good thing or bad thing?
Fewer homes are changing hands, and a larger share of them are being sold to people outside Rhode Island. That could be a boon to the state's economy.
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May 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf in @projo: "If we had adequate supply, the fact we've got a lot of affluent out-of-state home buyers might not have much of an impact on the cost trends in our market - It just underscores the importance of encouraging more housing production." tinyurl.com/yzz3rb3m
Here's a chance to make real progress building out RI's planned network for safe active mobility. Lawmakers to consider $25M voter ref. that could earn up to $125M more in fed matching funds. Take 5 mins to voice your support - sample letter and how-to here - rb.gy/4me8ea. Or join us 5/21 onsite!
May 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Here's a chance to make real progress building out RI's planned network for safe active mobility. Lawmakers to consider $25M voter ref. that could earn up to $125M more in fed matching funds. Take 5 mins to voice your support - sample letter and how-to here - rb.gy/4me8ea. Or join us 5/21 onsite!
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Next up for our #MainStreetRI Roundtables: @billbartholomew.bsky.social discusses Social Connection on Main Street. Next Thursday May 22nd @12pm #zoom #free! Register today!
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May 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Next up for our #MainStreetRI Roundtables: @billbartholomew.bsky.social discusses Social Connection on Main Street. Next Thursday May 22nd @12pm #zoom #free! Register today!
growsmartri.org/main-street-...
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In celebration of the sold-out home opener at The Centreville Bank Stadium this weekend, Saturday, May 3, we're thrilled to feature our #rhodiesintransit with the City of Pawtucket and The Pawtucket Foundation.
May 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In celebration of the sold-out home opener at The Centreville Bank Stadium this weekend, Saturday, May 3, we're thrilled to feature our #rhodiesintransit with the City of Pawtucket and The Pawtucket Foundation.
Are you one of the many people whom have been touched by Barbara Sokoloff's super powers in building our communities? If so, join us in honoring her great work on May 8th -- register for the awards today! And please share!
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May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Are you one of the many people whom have been touched by Barbara Sokoloff's super powers in building our communities? If so, join us in honoring her great work on May 8th -- register for the awards today! And please share!
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Three cheers to Barrington for their Walker Farm project! Join us in celebrating this great project at our Smart Growth Awards on May 8th. Final days to register! growsmartri.org/2025-smart-g...
April 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Three cheers to Barrington for their Walker Farm project! Join us in celebrating this great project at our Smart Growth Awards on May 8th. Final days to register! growsmartri.org/2025-smart-g...
Early Bird pricing on the 2025 Smart Growth Awards
ends today! Get your tickets now to enjoy a fun evening of celebration, connections and inspiration!
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ends today! Get your tickets now to enjoy a fun evening of celebration, connections and inspiration!
tinyurl.com/RIawards
April 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Early Bird pricing on the 2025 Smart Growth Awards
ends today! Get your tickets now to enjoy a fun evening of celebration, connections and inspiration!
tinyurl.com/RIawards
ends today! Get your tickets now to enjoy a fun evening of celebration, connections and inspiration!
tinyurl.com/RIawards
Have you seen our lineup for our 2025 Smart Growth Award Winners?! Join us on May 8th to celebrate these exemplary people and projects & hear Keynote Speaker @BillBartholomew speak to how our built environment can be reimagined to foster social connection. REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ub5zewwp
April 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Have you seen our lineup for our 2025 Smart Growth Award Winners?! Join us on May 8th to celebrate these exemplary people and projects & hear Keynote Speaker @BillBartholomew speak to how our built environment can be reimagined to foster social connection. REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ub5zewwp
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Join us 4/24 @12pm on zoom for our next #MainStreetRI Roundtable: Day in the Life of a Main Street Manager with the Connecticut Main Street Center. Learn more and Register: growsmartri.org/main-street-...
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Join us 4/24 @12pm on zoom for our next #MainStreetRI Roundtable: Day in the Life of a Main Street Manager with the Connecticut Main Street Center. Learn more and Register: growsmartri.org/main-street-...
Nashville, Tennessee was one of 46 cities across the U.S. in 2024 that successfully passed a ballot initiative to improve public transit. Let's do this Rhode Island!
@pvdstreets.bsky.social @ripta.com
@pvdstreets.bsky.social @ripta.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Nashville, Tennessee was one of 46 cities across the U.S. in 2024 that successfully passed a ballot initiative to improve public transit. Let's do this Rhode Island!
@pvdstreets.bsky.social @ripta.com
@pvdstreets.bsky.social @ripta.com
Excited for our #rhodiesintransit forum today!
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Excited for our #rhodiesintransit forum today!
Some #rhodiesintransit selects 🔥 lookin good @ripta.com!
April 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some #rhodiesintransit selects 🔥 lookin good @ripta.com!
Throwing it back to a snowy February day where we took the Rhode Island Department of Health on Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a site visit to One Neighborhood Builders to hear about the One Central Providence initiative. Read more about our trip on our blog:
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April 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Throwing it back to a snowy February day where we took the Rhode Island Department of Health on Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a site visit to One Neighborhood Builders to hear about the One Central Providence initiative. Read more about our trip on our blog:
growsmartri.org/ridoh/
growsmartri.org/ridoh/