PHONE:
401-233-1017
FAX: 401-233-1091
LOCATION:
The Planner's office is located in Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, on the
lower level.
FUNCTION:
The responsibility of the Department of Planning and Economic
Development is to work with municipal departments, Town boards and
commissions, local businesses and the public at large to develop and
implement short and long range planning and economic development
projects and initiatives. The Department works to facilitate positive
social change and assist the community in developing and implementing
its vision.
Specifically, the Department of
Planning and Economic Development prepares the Community Development
Block Grant Program application, reviews land development project
proposals, prepares the Comprehensive Economic Strategy Report, and
maintains the Comprehensive Community Plan.
In addition, the Department is the
clearinghouse for data and research for planning projects and community
land use information. The Department also provides staff support to the
Planning Board, Economic Development Commission and Local Advisory
Boards, and provides technical assistance to the Land Trust and
Conservation Commission. The professional planning staff of the
Department provides direct staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town
Council when needed.
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Hardest Hit
Fund - Rhode Island:
The U.S. Treasury has made available to Rhode Islanders $80
million to help those at risk of losing their homes. Rhode
Island Housing has been designated by the Treasury to
oversee the Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island (HHFRI). The
agency will be processing, approving and administering the
submissions from your lender/servicer and specially trained
HHFRI certified counselors. For more information please
visit
http://www.hhfri.com/. |
Economic
Development Commission
web site
Smithfield Housing
Rehabilitation Program (CDBG)
Application Closing Dates and Monthly Meeting Dates for the Planning
Board
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