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Current Happenings
Improving Transportation on the Island
February 8, 2022
All three Island communities remain focused on meeting the challenges of increased vehicul...
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Island Waters – Portsmouth Projects
January 14, 2022
In 2021, we executed on a major project to install two additional Wet Vegetated Treatment ...
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$180,000 Grant Awarded to Protect Almy Pond
April 22, 2021
City of Newport awarded $180,000 grant to help protect Almy Pond, WhatsUpNewp, April 22, 2...
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The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) is a non-profit organization working to preserve and improve Aquidneck Island's environment, economy and quality of life. AIPC leads and supports collaborative planning and action to ensure that the Island remains a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive.
Our Work
The three Aquidneck Island municipalities face many shared challenges that will become more acute as time passes. These shared challenge areas are the focus of AIPC’s work.