As can be expected from Richmond's
growing population, the number of residencies has
also increased dramatically. From 1980-1990 alone,
21 new subdivions were recorded. (1997
Comprehensive Plan) This chart shows the increase
in housing units since 1960.
|
year
|
1960
|
1970
|
1980
|
1990
|
1995
|
2000 (est.)
|
|
# of housing units
|
734
|
820
|
1,384
|
1,874
|
2,152
|
2,471
|
(Grow Smart,
RI)
This represents
a 78.5% increase in the number of housing units
from 1980-2000.
There was a 47 % increase in the number of housing
units built from 1980-1990 based on permits issued.
This is less than the 66 % increase in the number
of housing units built from 1970-1980. (1997
Comprehensive Plan)
Another way to understand
growth is by gross housing density, or housing units
per acre. Richmond's housing density increased by
79% from 1980-2000. It is estimated to increase
by 52% from 2000 - 2020. (Grow
Smart, RI)
Finally, the Grow
Smart Report also gives the projected consumption
of land (acres/housing unit) by community, from
1995-2000. At 1.32 acres/housing unit in 1995, Richmond
had the second highest consumption of all Rhode
Island towns categorized as rural/emerging suburban.
In projections through the year 2020, Richmond is
the fourth largest consumer of land/housing unit,
coming in after West Greenwich, Exeter, and Hopkinton.
A new mixed use development, containing
some commercial and light industrial uses, is proposed
on Stilson Road. The plans include 25 single family
homes and an assisted living complex for seniors.
To learn more about this development, click here.
