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SWAP Inc.
info@swapinc.org
+1 (401) 272-0526
439 Pine St.
Providence, RI 02907
SWAP CLT Property Management
info@swapclt.com
+1 (401) 784-6923
19 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
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Proud to Celebrate 50 Years of Transformative Work: Investing in Communities, Building Homes for Rent and Homes for Sale, and Restoring Neighborhoods
Nancy Whit
SWAP Board Member
Nancy Whit traces her service to help building affordable housing in South Providence back to 1975 when she was Executive Director of local non-profit. “I became interested in the early initiatives by SWAP’s founders to save abandoned properties and sell them to those willing to renovate and live in them,” Whit says. By 1977 she’d moved into the Elmwood neighborhood herself and from then on she was committed to the neighborhood and SWAP. “One of the most rewarding initiatives was to include not only homes for sale, but also affordable apartments for rent. Today the need continues to grow, and SWAP continues to work on finding and developing appropriate sites and finding solutions to address the housing crisis. I worry our mission in the next 50 years will be even difficult unless federal and state governments provide additional funding.”
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Thomas Deller
Thom Deller has been involved in creating and maintaining affordable housing since 1989, when he served as Providence’s Associate Director of Planning. Early on, he realized housing was not only about finding safe, secure, and accessible homes for families: it was also an important economic driver. He embraced SWAP’s agenda that focused on restoring or building homes and also revitalizing neighborhoods. Today, Thom is Chairman of the State Land Use Commission, which House Speaker Joe Shekarchi created. This is our 5th year. We analyze the State’s planning and zoning laws and help the Speaker form his housing package to improve the development process.
Anne Berman
Anne Berman, who retired this year after a 40-year career dedicated to expanding access to affordable housing, says the work has been gratifying, especially seeing completed homes and new families moving in.
Michael Viveiros, AIA
Michael Viveiros, AIA, a seasoned architect, was drawn to affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in Providence early in his career. His hands-on experience, including building townhouses in a challenging area, led him to join SWAP's board. He continues to advocate for increasing the housing supply despite funding and construction obstacles.