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2 issues in development with high priority

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Providence Build Act — affordable housing tax stabilization rules

A new ordinance would give affordable-housing developers a two-year tax deferral after construction so big tax bills don't sink projects before units are leased. Referred to Finance.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

HighDevelopment

City property transfers to the Redevelopment Agency

A new ordinance would add a required process (Section 2-110) before the city sells or transfers its own land. Referred to City Property.

5 mentionsLast discussed Jul 16, 2026