Providence welcomes new affordable housing and digital learning center
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Completion of New Affordable Housing Complex in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) —
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday for the completion of a new affordable housing complex in Providence.
Joseph Caffey Apartments and Jordan Caffey Townhomes
The Joseph Caffey Apartments and Jordan Caffey Townhomes, located at 16 Somerset Street, is a new 79-unit affordable housing development in the Upper South Providence neighborhood.
The late Joseph Caffey, former president and chief executive officer of Providence-based Omni Development Corporation, one of the housing unit’s developers, was considered one of New England’s top affordable housing advocates.
Crews broke ground for the complex in April 2022, and families started moving in in October 2023.
According to RIHousing, another developer for the complex, all units will be affordable to residents earning between 30% to 80% AMI (area median income), which for a two-person household is between $23,200 and $61,900.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
“As a community member, someone who grew up in this neighborhood, it’s personal for me,” said Sharon Morris, executive director for Omni Development Corporation.
“Housing should be a right for all people, and we need to do a better job to be able to continue to provide housing,” Morris said.
Digital Learning Center
A digital learning center, which was funded as part of Citizens Bank’s $300 million Economic Opportunity Fund initiative, was unveiled during the ceremony.
Citizens provided a $500,000 investment for the center, which includes computer equipment, year-round technology maintenance, WIFI, and ongoing training opportunities to provide residents with digital services.
“These types of developments are not possible without partnerships, so it’s very important to work with partners,” Morris said.
“It’s just a great feeling to be able to provide housing to families,” said Morris.
Family-Friendly Spring Block Party
Following the ribbon cutting, funders held a family-friendly spring block party with food trucks, local resources, and more.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 1.4: Percentage of population living below the national poverty line.
- Indicator for SDG 11.1: Percentage of urban population living in slums or informal settlements.
- Indicator for SDG 17.17: Number of partnerships established to achieve sustainable development goals.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance. | Indicator: Percentage of population living below the national poverty line. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Indicator: Percentage of urban population living in slums or informal settlements. |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | Indicator: Number of partnerships established to achieve sustainable development goals. |
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