Planning & Development

Department Description

The Department of Planning & Development is charged with ensuring Woonsocket is a quality place to live, work, and visit. The Department includes the Building Inspection & Code Enforcement Division, the Housing & Community Development Division, the Planning Division which staffs the Planning Board, Design Review Commission, and River Corridor Review Commission, and the Zoning Division which staffs the Zoning Board of Review. 

Additionally, the Department oversees the administration of various grant programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Housing Programs, the Brownfields Program, and the Lead Hazard Reduction Program. 


Comprehensive Plan Update

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The City of Woonsocket is updating its Comprehensive Plan. This documents helps the City develop a shared vision for the future and the steps needed to get there. Click here to visit the Comp Plan website for more information, to fill out a kick-off survey, and learn about ways to participate.


 

Staff Contacts

NameTitlePhone

Director of Planning & Development

(401) 767-9237

City Planner

(401) 597-0845

Administrative Coordinator / Research Analyst

(401) 767-9237

Grace Rennison

Planning & Development Intern

(401) 767-9237

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