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Rhode Island’s Historic Tax Credits are a proven tool to create more housing stock— from 2013 to 2024 approximately 20% of all new housing comes through the program, including 20% of all affordable housing. But unlike neighboring states which are expanding their programs to address their housing crises, Rhode Island’s Historic Tax Credit program has been stymied through lack of funding, onerous fees, and a lack of transparency. Just when the program is needed most, and elect

In December of 2025, the National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging that replacing the East Wing of the White House with a massive ballroom violated Federal law. In response, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) declared an open period for public comment. Preserve RI, along with many other organizations and individuals took advantage of the opportunity to speak up about the scale, design, and appropriateness

Title: Preservation Programs and Projects Manager (Full-Time, Hybrid) | 3-Year Position Summary: The Preservation Projects Manager will implement and manage a special, one-time multi-million-dollar historic properties grant program. The Preservation Projects Manager will also oversee Preserve RI’s Easement Program and work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Preservation Coordinator on Revolving Fund projects, and on Preserve RI’s Community Preservation Response

Title: Development Manager ( 30 hours/week ) Summary: The Development Manager is an experienced and entrepreneurial professional with a passion for Rhode Island’s historic and unique places. They will work with the Executive Director to set development priorities, as well as to lead the execution of those strategies with the goal of substantially increasing the organization’s capacity, sustainability, and impact. This position is responsible for overseeing the organizati

Title: Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, 20-25 hours/week) | 3-Year Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to Preserve RI’s Executive Director and for the organization’s meetings, preservation programs, events, and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who is energized by the opportunity to support a small non-profit organization’s daily and annual activities. The ideal candidate has a BA; strong writing, v

David Corsetti, as CEO of Premier Land Development, continues to shape the rehabilitation of mill buildings across the state. His company specializes in pioneering distinct residential, mixed-use, commercial and industrial projects, including both new construction and adaptive reuse. Among the notable projects he has worked on are the 2024 Rhody Award winning project, Wanskuck Mill, in Providence and the Ann and Hope Mill in Cumberland which is currently being developed. Davi

The main streets of towns and cities are vital to the economic and cultural health of the United States. They connect us to our vibrant past and have been an important component of preservation work across the country. Main Street America , established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1980, has been working across the nation to preserve and promote downtowns and other neighborhood commercial districts. Clark Schoettle, a Preserve RI board member and former E

March 2, 2026 Mr. William Scharf Chair National Capital Planning Commission 401 Ninth Street NW, Suite 500N Washington, DC 20004 Re: Proposed Construction of White House Ballroom NCPC File Number 8733 Dear Mr. Scharf: Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI) serves as the statewide advocate for Rhode Island’s historic places. Our advocacy efforts extend beyond the borders of our state when the interests of Rhode Islanders are at stake. Significant architectural landmarks,

State Senators Lori Urso and Robert Britto at Lippitt House Museum. As the statewide advocate for Rhode Island’s historic places, Preserve RI works closely with the legislature on various issues. To strengthen our connections with Smith Hill and showcase the power of preservation, we invited legislators to Preserve RI’s Lippitt House Museum on January 27th. For some this was their first time at the Museum. Not only did they learn about the building’s rich history, but we coul

Preserve RI is excited to welcome five new members to our Board of Trustees. We will be profiling our newest Trustees throughout the first few months of 2026. To read about last month’s profiles, click here. Stephen Lane, Wickford Stephen brings both board governance experience and a hands-on preservation perspective to Rhode Island’s nonprofit and cultural community. He is the steward of the former home of noted preservation architect Norman Isham, where he has actively pres