As ECHO Village prepares to open this week, Council President @rachel-ri.bsky.social spoke about the need to protect Providence residents with policies that prevent homelessness. Read more about ECHO Village in The Public’s Radio article: thepublicsradio.org/housing/long-a…

Providence City Council is meeting tomorrow, February 6 at 6PM in the Council Chamber. Here are the highlights from the agenda.

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The housing crisis is getting worse. Redfin reports that Providence ranks as the least affordable metro for renters and is becoming less affordable, with the biggest year-over-year increase in the country.

Efforts spearheaded by Councilors @msanchezpvd.bsky.social and Justin Roias to provide warm sanctuary away from the cold for Providence's unhoused community, including opening up the Council chamber overnight, were profiled today in @thenation.com by @thomasbirm.bsky.social

Councilwoman Shelley Peterson @shelpvd14.bsky.social responded to Providence Preservation Society's 2025 Most Endangered Places List, which reveals consolidated real estate ownership around Providence College.

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In response to the Trump administration's threats to our immigrant communities, Councilor @msanchezpvd.bsky.social issued this statement.

Last night, the Providence City Council honored the life and legacy of Ruth “Diamond” Madsen and mourned her loss.

Last night, the Providence City Council passed a resolution from Councilor Justin Roias that calls on Gov. McKee to declare homelessness a public health state of emergency.

TONIGHT: Providence City Council will vote on a resolution calling on Gov. McKee to declare homelessness a public health state of emergency. The public is invited to attend.