CITYBUILDER Brief: RI considers SROs, Close Votes on Durham Rezoning
Rhode Island may legalize a banished form of cheap housing; Durham trades sprawl for density. Parking Lot Reform Events next week.
On the National Radar:
Rhode Island Considers Landmark Single-Room Occupancy Legalization
Committee action: On March 31st, the Rhode Island General Assembly’s Housing Committee heard the ROOM Act, which would legalize single-room occupancy (SRO) housing in all residential and commercial areas statewide. The committee recommended the bill be held for further study.
What’s an SRO: Single-room occupancies are just as they sound: single rooms with access to shared kitchens and bathrooms, often available for rent on a daily or weekly basis. They constitute the cheapest form of housing available on the market, and are critical for preventing homelessness.
