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Aquidneck Island Land Trust Aquidneck Island Land Trust, http://www.ailt.org/ Description: The Aquidneck Island Land Trust preserves the Island's open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Land Preservation Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Conservation Law Foundation Ventures Conservation Law Foundation Ventures, http://www.clfventures.org/ Description: CLF Ventures is redefining environmental advocacy. Through innovative partnerships with private and public sector clients, we combine CLF's longstanding reputation for environmental protection with our financial and business transaction skills. As a result, we are able to provide our clients with innovative solutions to complex environmental problems. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture, http://www.state.ri.us/dem/programs/bnatres/agricult/index.htm Description: The responsibilities of the Division of Agriculture include a broad range of agriculture-related functions and others traditionally associated with agricultural agencies nationally, such as mosquito abatement. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Forest Environment Program, http://www.state.ri.us/dem/programs/bnatres/forest/index.htm Description: The Forest Environment Program manages 40,000 acres of state-owned rural forestland. It coordinates a statewide forest fire protection plan, provides forest fire protection on state lands, assists rural volunteer fire departments, and develops forest and wildlife management plans for private landowners who choose to manage their property in ways that will protect these resources on their land. The Program promotes public understanding of environmental conservation, enforces Department rules and regulations on DEM lands, and assists the federal government in providing landowner assistance programs. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities , Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Return to top of page Grow Smart Rhode Island Grow Smart Rhode Island, http://www.growsmartri.com/ Description: Grow Smart Rhode Island is a statewide 501 (c)(3) public interest group representing a broad coalition of partners fighting sprawl by promoting innovative policies and programs to revitalize city and town centers, preserve cultural and natural resources and expand economic opportunities throughout Rhode Island. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, http://www.preservation.ri.gov/ Description: The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is the state agency for historical preservation and heritage programs. The Commission operates a statewide historical preservation program that identifies and protects historic buildings, districts, and archaeological sites. The Commission also develops and carries out programs to document and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rhode Island's people. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, http://www.rihousing.com/ Description: As the state's principal housing agency, we help low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders find houses and apartments they can afford. Our mission is to assist Rhode Islanders who, by reason of income, special need or circumstance, are unable to fairly obtain and sustain a healthy, affordable home. More than just a physical structure, a home includes the people within and the community around. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Housing, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Municipal Affairs Community Development, http://www.muni-info.ri.gov/cddefault.htm Description: The primary purpose of the Community Development page is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunity; principally for persons of low and moderate income. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Planning/Zoning, Transportation Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Return to top of page Office of the Secretary of State Rules and Regulations Searchable Interface, http://www.rules.state.ri.us/rules/searchme.php Description: Searchable database of filed state agency regulations. Additionally, users may provide their email addresses and receive updates via email when regulations matching their criteria (per agency or per keyword) are promulgated. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Preserve Rhode Island Preserve Rhode Island, http://www.preserveri.org/ Description: Preserve Rhode Island is protecting Rhode Island's historic structures and unique places for present and future generations. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Rhode Island Brownfields Rhode Island Brownfields, http://www.brownfields.state.ri.us/ Description: Brownfields are real property where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the actual or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Until they are cleaned up these sites burden local economies and present environmental and public health threats. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization, http://www.rifco.org/ Description: Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization (RIFCO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and wise use of Rhode Island's woodland resources. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Return to top of page Rhode Island Judiciary Published Court Opinions, http://www.courts.state.ri.us/supreme/opinions.htm Description: A listing of published court opinions dating back to 1999. Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program Economic Development Planning Section, http://www.planning.ri.gov/ed/default.htm Description: The mission of the Economic Development Planning Section of the Statewide Planning Program is to foster and maintain a vigorous economy able to provide an adequate number and variety of activities that generate wealth for the people of the state. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program Growth Planning Council, http://www.planning.ri.gov/gpc/default.htm Description: The Council has been charged by the Governor to examine the economic, environmental, and social impacts of current development patterns in the state; inventory existing State programs, policies, and expenditures to evaluate their effect on sustainable development and the preservation and enhancement of environmental quality and resources; recommend ways of encouraging growth in economically and environmentally sound locations; serve in an advisory capacity to local communities in the development of their land use plans; and recommend any changes in State and federal law or regulations. Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Planning/Zoning Jurisdiction: Rhode Island Return to top of page Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Urban vacan lot redevelopment, www.lincolninst.edu Description: Challenges and progress... Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, ag&rural change, healthy communities Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachussetts Univ of Rhode Island Stated preferences & Length of Residency in Rural Commuities:, agecon.lib.umn.edu Description: Systematic examination for residential development or conservation tradeoffs based on length of residency in rural community.. Topics: land preservation, housing, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change Jurisdiction: Rhode Island EPA State Brownfields & Voluntary Response Program:Region 1, www.epa.gov Description: Region 1: CT; ME; MA; NH; RI; VT. Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Maine, Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
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