Ocean State Librarianosl rhode island mapping and planning resources

Learn: about Community Based Planning from James Kunstler

Link: to Rhode Island Mapping & Planning Resources
RI Building Codes RI GIS
 		RI Water Quality RI Greenways
RI Department of Planning Middletown First Preserve Portsmouth RI Zoning Laws

Public Efforts

Although there are Open Meetings Laws, Access to Public Records Laws, Zoning Boards and Zoning Laws, Planning Boards, and many other safeguards in effect, it takes a tremendous public effort to preserve the environment and communities in Rhode Island.