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Scott Wolf ProJo OpEd: Myth of a bloated R.I.

As part of Grow Smart RI’s ongoing effort to enhance the dialogue and decisions about Rhode Island’s future, Scott Wolf recently had the following op-ed published in the Providence Journal. Scott’s...

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Optimism Offensive

Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find Rhode Islanders like a lot about the state David Scharfenberg writes about Scott Wolf’s one-man optimism offensive in this week’s Providence Phoenix. Seven...

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Grow Smart to present proposal for investing in economic revitalization at...

Innovative approach would help cash-strapped municipalities advance economic growth January 23, 2012 – Providence, RI – Emphasizing the statewide economic importance of vibrant and healthy downtowns...

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Can being more optimistic help Rhode Island thrive?

Providence ranks in bottom 5 of metropolitan areas in optimism survey In a recent survey conducted by the Gallup organization, Providence ranked 3rd worst metropolitan area in terms of city optimism....

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Reinventing Rhode Island

GrowSmartRI’s Scott Wolf talked in this past Sunday’s Providence Journal Reinvent Rhode Island series about the local outlook on the economy; How We See Ourselves. Does gloom beget gloomy numbers? Yes,...

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Legislative Update: Act Now on Bond to Boost Economy and Environment

We encourage you to voice your support for having the General Assembly place the proposed Local Farms, Open Space, & Recreation bond issue on the November ballot. We at Grow Smart believe that this...

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Historic Tax Credit Alert

Dear Friends, Many of you have asked us in recent days whether the Preservation Tax Credit has a chance of being restored in the 2012 General Assembly. With the General Assembly now expected to adjourn...

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Pain at the pump got you down?

This post is republished from the Coalition for Transportation Choices (CTC). The CTC calls for a 21st century transportation system that enhances our economy and provides all Rhode Islanders with...

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Don’t overreact to 38 Studios fiasco

This commentary appeared in the Providence Journal on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. One of the underlying assumptions for pursuing the 38 Studios deal may have been that Rhode Island has few if any natural...

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An economic development call to action

RIPEC’s report on structural reform of our economic development delivery system offers some suggestions worthy of consideration.  However, with Rhode Island’s unemployment rate still among the nation’s...

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Gubernatorial candidates respond to key smart growth recommendations

Issues range from achieving sustainable economic growth, revitalizing urban and town centers and expanding transportation choices to strengthening RI’s agricultural sector Grow Smart recently asked...

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RhodeMap RI: A Digest

In recent weeks, critics of the RhodeMap RI economic development plan have put forward a great deal of misinformation and misinterpretation aimed at undermining public confidence in this...

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