Archive for May 2025
Arup selected to conduct Rhode Island Coastal Resilience Study
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 05/29/25 Arup will undertake a statewide analysis of resilience actions, vulnerabilities, and priority projects for investment. Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) today announced global built environment design consultancy Arup has been selected to conduct the state’s first comprehensive coastal resilience study. This initiative…
Read MoreWith climate change our new reality, it’s time to invest in a more resilient Rhody
During a one-month stretch in January 2024, Rhode Island was hammered by several severe rainstorms, with communities across the state experiencing 3-5 inches of rain in a very short time. According to the National Weather Service, these storms combined to bring that month’s rainfall total to 300 percent above normal levels. These storms wreaked havoc…
Read MoreMay 19th, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda
Notice of MeetingRhode Island Infrastructure BankBoard of Directors – May 19, 20253:05 P.M. Meeting AgendaPLACE: 275 Promenade Street, Suite 301Providence, RI 02908TIME: 3:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS:
Read MoreLegislators, Treasurer Diossa, Infrastructure Bank urge passage of Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund Bill
STATE HOUSE – Earlier today, Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Louis DiPalma were joined by Rep. Tina Spears, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, Bristol Town Manager Steven Contente, and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Executive Director William Fazioli at Bristol’s Independence Park to urge passage of legislation (2025-H 6252) formally establishing the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure…
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