Published December 9, 2025 by Jusolyn Flower,
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Construction has officially kicked off on a new housing complex in East Providence.
Community members and city leaders gathered Monday morning for a groundbreaking at the future site of Center City Apartments (CCA) on Taunton Avenue.
Phase 1 of the project includes the first 95 apartments of the planned 144-unit development, which involves constructing new four-story building and renovating an existing four-story building.
According to developer One Neighborhood Builders, 40% of the units will be reserved for low- to moderate-income households. CCA will also include on-site offices for “wrap-around supportive services” from three nonprofit providers: Crossroads Rhode Island, Family Service of Rhode Island and Foster Forward.
[…]The developer said the project will also bring infrastructure improvements, including a stormwater management system to address flooding, water pipe replacement along Taunton Avenue, new streetlights and trees, and upgrades to the RIPTA bus stop.
Phase 1 is expected to be completed by January 2027. The developer said the timeline for Phase 2 will depend on funding from RI Housing.
