Category: WINS
With Gratitude and Admiration
Late last year the City of Newport and our iNvolve community lost a very special friend, neighbor and leader. Ronald Becker was known throughout the city and especially in volunteer circles for his many contributions to Newport. Ron spent most of his career in the insurance industry as an actuary. After retiring to Newport, Ron…
FAB Newport in the News
Personalized and Relevant Learning at FabNewport Very Proud of our Friends at FAB Newport for the work with Education Reimagined and the recent feature on thier website. You can read about it HERE Really good feature on the outstanding work of Fab and their deep commitment to children learner centered ecosystems. For more information read…
LAG and HEZ publish Strategy for North End
North End Strategy Recently our Friends at Newport Health Equity Zone (HEZ) and the Local Advisory Group (LAG) recently released a strategy plan for The North End of Newport. This plan was officially recognized by the State and awarded a special designation from from Grow Smart Rhode Island. The North End Equitable Development Strategy (attached)…
Newport’s Hidden History
A clear eyed view of our Fair City. This week the 74 a non profit news website focused on education in the United States published an article that takes a look at the uncomfortable history of slave commerce in Rhode Island and particular role Newport played in this horrible chapter in our Nation’s History. It…
LAG and HEZ win Smart Growth Award
Outstanding Smart Growth Policies /Plans Very Proud of our Friends at Newport Health Equity Zone (HEZ) and the Local Advisory Group (LAG) for the recent recognition they received from Grow Smart Rhode Island. HEZ/LAG were recognized for Zoning Amendments for Equitable Development, Newport North End, Newport On May 11, 2022, a resident-led effort earned…
Bloomberg Feature on North End Development
Deep Appreciation for Alex Ulam of Bloomberg for his feature on the competing pressures of development and livability that have affected our community. Alex’s lovely article outlines the cooperation required to institute a moratorium on development until we as a city can get better understand impact. We would like to thank the many community organizations…