Journal Article

Responsive community development


Abstract: In spite of being told it couldn?t be done, Conard-Wells spearheaded the transformation of Rau Fastener, an abandoned Providence factory. Today, attractive mixed-income rental units anchor a larger revitalization effort in the West Elmwood neighborhood.

Keywords: Rental housing - Rhode Island; Community development - Rhode Island; Housing - Rhode Island;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Communities and Banking

Publication Date: 2006

Issue: Fall

Pages: 9-11