AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & Housing: Quonset Development Corp. and Moran Properties plan 140 workforce housing units at Quonset Business Park, aiming to ease recruitment and retention by pairing jobs with nearby homes. Real Estate Development: Pawtucket celebrated the $55M Dexter Street Commons opening, adding 150 all-electric apartments near transit with 20% middle-income units and major state and federal support. Local Governance & Privacy: Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader business is losing municipal contracts amid privacy and data-governance concerns, a backdrop to Rhode Island’s own ongoing debate over surveillance cameras. Public Health & Research: A Rhode Island-linked project at WPI is using AI to help redesign E. coli Nissle to bind lead, targeting a major childhood exposure risk from aging pipes. Business Moves: Partridge Snow & Hahn launched Phenix Capitol Group LLC, expanding government relations and public affairs services across Rhode Island. Consumer & Market Watch: Redfin reports homebuyers are leaving the market at a record pace, but that’s giving remaining buyers more leverage as inventory rises. Community & Education: Providence Place and partners will distribute 300+ free backpacks and school supplies for Rhode Island students.
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