Residential development in southern Rhode Island is occurring at a rapid rate. This study was conducted to better understand growth in Charlestown, Rhode Island, and to help formulate policies to address this issue. This study is one of a group of theses completed at the Center for Environmental Studies in 2001. This research is all available online at www.envstudies.brown.edu/land

Background - Context of the study, along with information on its origins and purpose

Buildout - An estimate of the total number of units that can potentially be built in Charlestown under current land use regulations

Openspace - A scoring system developed to help prioritize land for protection, along with an analysis of potential impacts of openspace acquisition

Conclusions - Recommendations for Charlestown's openspace plan

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