Jeannine S. Bourski

This document outlines the City of Pawtucket's Citizen Participation Guide for its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan submissions, which are essential for securing federal housing and community development grants (CDBG, HOME, ESG). The plan's overarching goal is to foster viable communities by ensuring decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Key strategic pillars include encouraging broad citizen involvement, providing comprehensive information on funding and eligible activities, facilitating public input on priority needs and projects, and maintaining transparency through public hearings, comment periods, and technical assistance, while also addressing anti-displacement measures and environmental review processes.

The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a five-year strategic roadmap designed to address housing and community development needs. It outlines strategies and proposed accomplishments for federal grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG, with the primary goal of fostering viable communities, ensuring decent housing, promoting suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals. The plan emphasizes comprehensive citizen participation in identifying community needs, responding to proposed projects, and evaluating program performance to achieve these objectives.