Grow Smart RI

Grow Smart Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Providence, Rhode Island. The organization employs 9 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. Grow Smart Rhode Island advocates for sustainable economic growth that enhances the quality of life in Rhode Island. They work to achieve revitalized urban and town centers, increase housing options and affordability, expand transportation choices, support a thriving agricultural sector, and promote responsible stewardship of natural resources. The organization's efforts have resulted in the development of a broad coalition of stakeholders, including business and religious leaders, university presidents, builders, realtors, farmers, historic preservationists, environmentalists, affordable housing experts, and municipal planners. Their work has been recognized with numerous awards from organizations such as The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, the Environmental Business Council of New England, Preserve Rhode Island, Rhode Island Housing, EPA’s Region 1 Office, and the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Planning Association. For more information about Grow Smart Rhode Island, visit their website at growsmartri.org.