Seal of the State of Rhode IslandState of RI Division of Planning - Department of Administration

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The Statewide Planning Program
is charged with preparing and maintaining plans for the physical, economic, and social development of the state; encouraging their implementation; and coordinating the actions of state, local and federal agencies and private individuals within the framework of the state's development goals and policies.  The basic charge is established by Sections 42-11-10 and 12 of the General Laws.

The Rhode Island Office of Housing and Community Development
(including the Housing Resources Commission) has been organized to be the housing planning, standards, policy and programs agency of the State. The primary purpose of the office is the development of communities by providing decent, safe, affordable housing opportunities; creating a suitable living environment; and expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate- income Rhode Islanders. This mission is accomplished, in part, by coordinating housing functions and selected community development activities of agencies and subdivisions of the State.


The Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development
uses policy analysis and the planning process to prepare issue briefs and draft strategic plans that address current topics of special interest. The Office is also responsible for assisting agencies in the development and updating of performance measures published in the Technical Appendix budget document and provides representation on the State Properties Committee and other boards as the need arises; for perparing and maintaining the Economic Development element of the State Guide Plan (211) and the state's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS); and serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Intergovernmental Reviews.

Staff Directory
 
Rhode Island Division of Planning, 3rd Floor, One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island 02908 401-222-7901 voice 401-222-2083 fax