Grow Smart RI is committed to sustainable growth and economic development. Acknowledging three central, urgent issues of our time — climate change, the need for social, racial, and economic justice, and post-Covid restructuring and recovery — we have a three-pronged strategic agenda for the next three years.
Revitalize Main Streets and Downtowns
Economic development will be concentrated in areas with established, mixed-use centers that are revitalized and connected through good jobs, high-quality and affordable transportation and housing options across income levels, and updated infrastructure.
Expand and enhance transportation choices
Expanded multi-modal and active transportation choices, including a robust public transit system and transit-oriented development (TOD), will support the revitalization of dense, mixed-use, urban and town centers by moving people and goods more efficiently, reducing congestion, and allowing more compact residential and commercial development.
Reform land-use and economic development policies and practices
The State and municipalities will implement sustainable growth and economic development policies and projects that preserve and capitalize on our built and natural assets.
Grow Smart RI’s Mission Statement
Grow Smart RI champions a vibrant, connected, healthy, and environmentally resilient state that expands opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
We achieve this through advocacy, thought leadership, and convening a statewide network of diverse community builders.
Mailing Address
PO Box 3
Providence, RI 02901