Johnston, RI mayor considers legal battle against state law to block new affordable housing complex.

Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. of Johnston, Rhode Island, is considering a legal challenge to the state's affordable housing law to block a proposed 252-unit apartment complex. The project, which would exceed the town's affordable housing threshold, is supported by developers under a state law that limits local control over such projects. The mayor, along with some town officials, has raised concerns about population density, traffic, and other issues. Despite these concerns, supporters of the project argue for its importance in meeting the state’s affordable housing goals.

December 04, 2024
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