A renaissance for Riverside, built by the people who live here.
We're a grassroots collaboration of residents, businesses, organizations, and public officials working to build a dynamic waterfront community — a place people are proud to work, live, visit, and play.
“A grassroots collaboration of residents, businesses, organizations, and public officials, promoting and enhancing Riverside, Rhode Island.” Riverside Renaissance Movement
Recent focus
We help amplify important civic conversations that shape Riverside — including sharing the City of East Providence's Housing Forum with residents so more voices are heard on decisions that affect our neighborhood.
Where we focus our energy
Every neighborhood renaissance starts somewhere. Here's where residents, businesses, and local officials are putting in the work together.
Waterfront & public spaces
Championing Riverside's parks, shoreline, and public spaces as places every resident can enjoy.
Learn more →Main Street & local business
Supporting the small businesses that give Riverside its character and keeping our commercial center thriving.
Learn more →Housing & development
Keeping residents informed and heard as Riverside grows — from city forums to local development proposals.
Learn more →Community & civic engagement
Open monthly meetings that bring neighbors and public officials to the same table.
Learn more →Riverside's renaissance needs more hands.
Whatever time you have to give, there's a place for you in this movement.