WARWICK – Warwick is one of the best-run cities in the Unites States, according to a study by WalletHub. The personal finance website this week compared the 150 largest cities in America to determine how well they are managed by their leaders. Warwick, which ranked 28th overall on the list, was 30th in the overall city services rank and 37th in total budget per capita. Providence ranked in the bottom half, coming in 80th overall, slipping to 114th on overall city services, but improving to 68th in total budget per capita. WalletHub said it examined each city’s performance according to financial stability, education, health, safety and economy as well as infrastructure and pollution. Those categories were then combined to construct an “Overall City Services” ranking, which it measured against the cities’ total per-capita budgets to reveal budgeting efficiency. Warwick was singled out for having the lowest violent crime rate in the study, and the second-lowest percentage of residents living in poverty. Warwick’s low violent crime rate of 1.02, is nearly 20 times lower than Detroit, the city ranked the highest, at 19.89. “I am very proud that Warwick has been named as one of the best-run cities in the country by WalletHub,” Mayor Scott Avedisian said in a statement Wednesday. “I’m equally as happy that we were named the best city with the lowest number of violent crimes, which is no doubt a reflection of the dedicated men and women working for our police department. My administration is deeply committed to ensuring that Warwick residents are proud to call this city their home. From our sound fiscal management, affordable housing, superior city services, 39 miles of coastline, and booming travel and tourism industry, Warwick is truly a vibrant and picturesque place to call home.” http://www.pbn.com/Study-Warwick-30th-best-run-city-in-US-Providence-80th,116041
With prime access to regional and national transportation and exceptional coastal amenities, City Centre Warwick offers a development opportunity that you won't find anywhere else. The site embraces 95 acres built in and around Green Airport, Warwick Rail Station, InterLink and Interstate Routes 95 and 295. Embedded within a sustainable walking community will be a dense, mix-use of commercial, office, hospitality and residential space. Offering something for everyone, City Centre Warwick creates an urban experience that is active, affordable and attractive to business development, employers and residents alike.
With a cohesive identity on a local, regional and national level, City Centre Warwick and Rhode Island will attract complementary public and private investment, increasing consumer usage of transit amenities, while making the state more economically competitive in a compact Northeast market. The ultimate goal is to create a diverse, pedestrian-friendly, sustainable, mixed use community, that offers quality jobs and sustainable business growth opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
The vision and goal of City Centre Warwick is to revitalize and redefine the approximately 95 acres of land which comprises the district. We strive to create an attractive neighborhood center with vibrant public spaces that will serve as an engine of economic growth and vitality in the region.
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