Comprehensive Planning
The State of Rhode Island requires all municipalities to develop a comprehensive plan to guide development decisions and to establish the basis for zoning ordinances and other land use regulation tools. The plan must address community concerns such as housing, parks, transportation, community services and many others. In Providence Tomorrow you will find all of the required elements and a few others such as sustainability, the city's built environment, and the arts. You will also find discussions about growth and change and where and how the city plans for future development. A copy of the plan is available here.