@repkazarian State Representative Katherine Kazarian helped break ground on Center City Apartments, a development of 144 affordable apartments spanning three buildings along Taunton Avenue in East Providence. Reps Jennifer Boylan and Jenni Furtado, whose districts also include East Providence, joined as well. The new homes were created through a partnership between @1_neighborhood, @CrossroadsRI, @fosterforward, and @FamilyServiceRI and will integrate supportive housing for people who have experienced long-term homelessness into a larger residential community.

This morning, Speaker @JoeShekarchi, @JulieCasimiroRI, @MASSforRep, and and Rep. Mary Duffy Messier helped break ground on new, sustainably-designed units of affordable housing to support young people leaving foster care. The development, which is owned by @fosterforward, was made possible by the passage of a new law making it easier for Rhode Islanders to develop accessory dwelling units (or ADUs) on their properties. The new law was part of Speaker Shekarchi's ongoing efforts to increase available, affordable housing.