It's not goodbye, it's see you later! On our season finale, we chat with Director of Providence Planning's Division of Housing and Community Development, Emily Freedman. 

Ever wonder what CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and/or HUD stand for? You've come to the right place. These acronyms represent just a few of the programs and agents that help allocate funding to organizations that provide services to our low- and moderate-income community members. Emily explains these, what it means to be an "entitlement city" in terms of predictability and stability of funding, and some exciting, brand-new initiatives that will help serve our most vulnerable residents.

For more info on the Community Development Division of Providence Planning visit: www.providenceri.gov/planning/community-development/

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This week, we talk to Providence City Planning's own Tim Shea, as he discusses his role as our Community Liaison. Don't let his soft tone fool you: Tim is a fierce advocate for the Providence community. On this episode, we talk about building and maintaining relationships between City Planning and community members, reducing barriers to participation and information, as well as establishing meaningful responsiveness and building trust.

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Climate change is an ever-growing consideration of everything we do in City Planning. On our eighth episode, we talk to Emily Koo, Providence’s Director of Sustainability, about centering racial equity in the City’s Climate Justice Plan, weaving sustainable thinking and practices into built environments, and upcoming climate-resilient infrastructure investments in Providence’s public spaces. ♻

For the latest news from the Department of Sustainability, visit https://www.providenceri.gov/sustainability/newsletter/

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