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East Providence Considers Townhouse Zoning That Goes Further Than State Law Requires
East Providence will hold an August 11 hearing on a zoning change that would let developers subdivide new buildings into individually owned townhouses — and, unlike the state's new townhouse law, allow it in commercial zones too.
By Kelly Lockhart | July 20, 2026
East Providence to Close Zoning Loophole That Left Door Open for a Metacomet Hotel
By Adriana Vossari | July 17, 2026
East Providence Sweetens the Deal for In-Law Apartments With New Tax Break
East Providence has paired a 2025 zoning change with a new five-year property tax break for homeowners who build accessory dwelling units, aiming to make backyard rental apartments more financially viable in one of the state's densest cities.
By Kelly Lockhart | July 10, 2026