Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI
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Housing production and zoning reform

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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.

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OpposedCasey HortonSep 1, 2026

A Boston-based owner of a Goodwin Street four-bedroom argued the data linking short-term rentals to the housing crisis is weak and urged the council to instead loosen multifamily zoning in business districts, where hotels are permitted by right but apartments are not.

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