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Developed Land
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Developed land: 3,609 acres = 13.84% of total
area.
• 10.26% is developed residential
• less than 1% is developed commercial/industrial
• the rest is institutional and utilities
(1995
data from Grow Smart, RI)
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RIGIS
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Most of Richmond's developed land
is residential, with light industry. Looking to increase
its tax base, future development in Richmond will probably
focus on mixed use developments, such as that planned
for Stilson Road. Currently
the Richmond tax base is $40 million, considerably less
than some of its South County neighbors. Another notable
feature of Richmond's developed land is its Residential
Cluster Developments (RCDs), which are now a zoning
requirement for all major subdivisions. These are one
of the best ways to concentrate new subdivisions away
from sensitive areas, such as Greenways
and protected open-space areas.
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