A Transformative Community for East Providence
Center City Apartments (CCA) will feature 144 high-quality, affordable apartments across three buildings on Taunton Avenue, transforming a long-vacant, blighted, 3-acre parcel into a vibrant, residential community. While all of the units will be made available to low- to moderate-income households, approximately 40% are reserved for the most economically vulnerable families making up to 30% of the Area Median Income who will receive wrap-around supportive services from nonprofit partners. The remaining units will be available to individuals and families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income.
The development includes two new constructions, four-story buildings. and the renovation of an existing four-story structure, creating a unified campus anchored by community spaces, resident amenities, and on-site supportive services. The site was formally a dormitory for Johnson & Wales University, and at one time it was a nursing home.
Together, these improvements represent a more than $65 million investment in East Providence, including stormwater upgrades, new infrastructure, enhanced street lighting, and improvements to public transit access.
Fostering Economic Opportunity and Stability
Center City Apartments intentionally integrates supportive housing into a larger mixed-income community to foster long-term housing stability and economic mobility. Residents will have access to on-site social services provided by partners experienced in housing stabilization, financial literacy, education, workforce development, and case management.
This service-enriched model is designed to connect families to opportunity while strengthening neighborhood well-being.
One Neighborhood Builders has incorporated environmentally responsible design strategies, including stormwater management improvements and long-term sustainability features throughout the property.
An Innovative Partnership
Center City Apartments is being developed by ONB through an innovative collaboration and social service partnership with Crossroads Rhode Island (Crossroads), Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), and Foster Forward. Formed as the Taunton Avenue Collaborative, in 2022, this innovative partnership of four respected nonprofit organizations has been working together to transform this long-vacant site into a healthy, stable community asset. Residents of the approximately 40% of units that are reserved for the most economically vulnerable families making up to 30% of the Area Median Income will receive wrap-around supportive services from the nonprofit partners. Center City Apartments will offer onsite offices for the partnering nonprofit service providers and One Neighborhood Builders’ resident service coordinators, as well as property management and leasing offices.
One Constructores de barrios
A community development leader with more than 35 years of experience building homes, promoting health equity, and leading place-based initiatives across Rhode Island.
Foster Adelante
An East Providence–based nonprofit supporting youth and families impacted by foster care through housing, workforce development, financial literacy, and mentoring programs.
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI)
A statewide human service provider advancing equity and opportunity through 40+ programs serving more than 20,000 Rhode Islanders annually.
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI)
A statewide human service provider advancing equity and opportunity through 40+ programs serving more than 20,000 Rhode Islanders annually.
Together, these partners will deliver on-site supportive services, ensuring that residents have access to the tools and resources needed to achieve housing stability and long-term success.
Development Highlights
- 144 affordable apartments across new construction and renovation
- Approximently 40% of units are reserved for the most economically vulnerable families making up to 30% of the Area Median Income who will receive wrap-around supportive services from the nonprofit partners.
- 60% of units are reserved for low- to moderate-income households earning up to 80% of Area Median Income
- 145 parking spaces
- Transit-accessible location with a RIPTA bus stop directly in front of the property
- On-site property management service-enriched community with on-site offices for Foster Forward, Crossroads RI, Family Service of RI, and One Neighborhood Builders
- Amenities designed for community well-being, including green spaces, courtyards, resident lounge, Wi-Fi-enabled library space, onsite laundry and secure access control
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