The Planning Office plans and guides inclusive growth in our City — creating opportunities for everyone to live, work and connect.
We're committed to making Newport the most attractive community in New England to live, work and raise a family.
The Department of Planning and Economic Development administers the City's CDBG program. A video of the first public hearing for the 2019 program year is available here.
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Being a flood safe community means protecting our community and saving homeowners on flood insurance.
Download a copy of the City's guiding planning document, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
We partnered with Federal, State and private partners to transform a historic school building into a hub for entrepreneurs. Learn more here.
The volunteer members of the Newport Planning Board are responsible for ensuring that developments and other building projects fit within the City's long-term comprehensive plan.
With the largest collection of colonial homes in the United States, Newport truly lives in its history. Caring for these historic properties is a community effort.
All are Invited to First North End Urban Plan Forum
What's your vision for the City's North End? Please join us Tuesday, Feb. 25h from 5 - 8 p.m. at the East Bay Met School, 115 Girard Ave. for an opportunity to share your thoughts on the City's North End Urban Plan. To register, please visit nwpnorthend1.eventbrite.com // For those unable to attend, comments are welcome at courb.co/northend
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