Current Projects

Pawtucket/Central Falls Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls received grant funding from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to update existing hazard mitigation plans for both communities.  This joint effort across two municipalities, and the resulting multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, will be the first of its kind in the State of Rhode Island.  The goal of this work is to improve community preparedness for various natural hazards like flooding and major storm events.  Public input in this effort will be collected at community meetings scheduled for June 8^th, 2017 and again in the fall of 2017.

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http://www.jamiecaplan.com/projects/pawtucket-central-falls

Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station receives $13 million in Federal TIGER Funding

The State of Rhode Island will receive $13.1 million in federal funds to put toward building a new train station to serve Pawtucket and Central Falls, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced.  The new station would be built between Dexter and Conant streets at a total estimated cost of $40 million. The State’s application said the rest of the money would come largely from other federal funding, along with $3.6 million from the State and $3 million from the two cities. RIDOT said the station could open by early 2020.

http://projects.vhb.com/pawtucketcommuterrail/default.asp

Draft 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan, with new HUD funding amounts for Housing and Community Development funds, Availability/Opportunity for Citizen Comment

The City of Pawtucket, would like to announce the availability of its 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan for public review and comment. HUD has released the final funding amounts, the Annual Action Plan lays out the spending priorities for federal housing and community development resources expected in the upcoming year and includes this year’s funding allocations for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.  Citizens comments on the plan will be accepted until July 25, 2017.

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Substantial Amendment to the 2016-2017 Consolidated Plan

The City of Pawtucket, is announcing the availability of an amendment for citizen review and comment.  A copy of the Substantial Amendment to the 2016-2017

Consolidated Plan, which specifies the housing and community development projects to be undertaken under a proposed reuse of available funding under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Housing Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant.  Citizen comment on the Substantial Amendment will be accepted until March 10, 2017.

Click here for the Substantial Amendment to the 2016-2017 Consolidated Plan

2015-2016 Consolidate Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Each year, as part of the process of utilizing and administering US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the City of Pawtucket compiles a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, or CAPER.  The report describes how the City of Pawtucket used these resources over the previous fiscal year, what progress or accomplishments were achieved through these expenditures, and how these accomplishments fit within the larger context of the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan goals and objectives.

Click here for 2015-2016 Consolidate Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Tidewater Master Plan

The City has partnered with National Grid and the Tidewater Steering Committee to develop a Master Plan for fifteen (15) acres of riverfront property. 

Click here for the Tidewater Master Plan

Substantial Funding Amendment to the 2015-2016 Consolidated Plan

Pawtucket Mill Building Survey 2014

In 1995, the Preservation Society of Pawtucket undertook a city-wide mill building survey, a pedestrian survey of the existing nineteenth and early twentieth century mill buildings and complexes that are found throughout the city. This survey was intended to provide an overview of the sites and buildings that might be considered for adaptive re-use utilizing available financial incentives, either through the city or as registered historic buildings eligible for State and federal rehabilitation tax credit programs.

As might be expected, some of the information provided on the current ownership and use has changed in the past two decades. As such, the city wants to be able to assess the current status of these buildings to gauge economic trends and also to provide potential interested parties and property owners information on incentives for redevelopment.

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Pawtucket Façade Improvement Program

The City of Pawtucket's new Facade Improvement Program offers small grants and grant loan combinations for larger projects to include replacement or installation of new awnings, doors, landscape, lighting, paving, siding, or windows; decorative material; code-compliance; and public-facing street or sidewalk improvements. such as bicycle hitches, interactive elements, planters, and seating.  The program will offer small grants and loan combinations for larger projects.  For small grants, applicants may request up to $2,000 for materials for small improvements.  For larger projects, the City will offer a loan for half of the total project costs up to $15,000 and a grant through CDBG funds up to $30,000.  The loan is structured to be paid within five years.  For more details, contact Herb Weiss, Economic & Cultural Affairs Officer at hweiss@pawtucketri.com. Or call 401 728-0500, Ext. 437. 

PILOT PROGRAM Façade Improvement Program Rules and Regulations

Application for Façade Improvement Program

Pawtucket Awards Facade Improvement Grants to Local Businesses (May 18, 2017)