Excellence in Development

Urban Smart Growth is honored to be recognized by the Urban Land Institute for Excellence in Development—Small Scale on 400 West Rich, located in Columbus, Ohio.

ULI Award - Excellence in Development

Winner: 2020 Rhody Award - For Historic Preservation

Urban Smart Growth, and our Hope Artiste Village and The Village Lofts properties, are honored to be selected by Preserve Rhode Island and RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

We are Urban Smart Growth based in Pawtucket, RI.

Founded in 2004 by Lance Robbins, Urban Smart Growth lives by the motto of good community is good business. Spending over 15 years revitalizing old and historic structures in California, Rhode Island, Ohio, Oregon, North Carolina and New Jersey, we have learned a lot about the communities in which we operate.

Revitalizing Across America

The Urban Smart Growth mission has expanded our reach across the country. Currently in 8 states and 13 cities with several projects under development, we are working hard to breathe new life into communities from coast to coast.

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Our Team
About Urban Smart Growth

Our team is made up of passionate family and community oriented professionals

We believe in enhancing communities to breathe life back into old worlds. Whether it is a factory, school, warehouse or other complex, we believe in bringing new opportunities to these structures so that they can flourish again under new operations.

Founded in 2004, Urban Smart Growth is an innovative real estate development and management company committed to the principles of smart growth. With a mission to create diverse, sustainable and successful communities, we advocate transit-oriented, bicycle-friendly land use. Our goals are to achieve a unique sense of community and expand the range of transportation, employment, and housing choices while preserving and enhancing natural and cultural resources.

Headquarters Address

Urban Smart Growth
1005 Main St #1220
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Contact Details

401-722-0752
contact@urbansmartgrowth.net

Office Hours

9:00am to 6:00pm EST
Monday to Friday

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    Our Brands

    Explore the Urban Smart Growth Family.

    Our inclusive family of brands from coast to coast are vital members of their local communities. We are proud to not only be heavily involved in enhancing the experiences of our neighbors, but also helping to establish new centers of art and culture that quickly become staples of regular life and events.

    New Menu, New Us?! We now have 6 menu options for you to browse when you are dining with us! Whether you are in for our delectable tapas menu or have made a reservation in one of our private dining rooms for a night with our Pre Fixe menu, expect to be handed one of our colorful dining menus upon being seating.

    Which color is your favorite?

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    Good food and great company, the perfect recipe for a night out at Strongwater.

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    A must try on our dinner menu:

    Homemade Arepa.

    Tender braised pork belly, red cabbage, radish, and creamy elote served over a griddled corn cake.

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    It’s happy hour, and our Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is looking pretty tasty today!

    Crispy fried chicken, pickles, red onion, lettuce and a house aioli.

    Get yours with a draft beer for $15 from 4-6 PM for happy hour!

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    You can never go wrong with skillet Mac & Cheese!

    Made with Cheddar and Manchego cheese, topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Anyone else hungry?

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    Join us this Sunday in our event space for a unique spring equinox event with @shedfitnesscolumbus !

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    Whether you are a classic eggs and bacon breakfast go-er, or a ricotta pancakes fan, you can find something delicious on our brunch menu!

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    Happy International Women’s Day!

    We are so lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing women and celebrate days like this!

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    THIS FRIDAY

    Check out this unique vendor market in our Strongwater event space! The bar will be open with local beer and canned wine!

    Make sure to check out all of our artist studios in 400 West Rich and Chromedge as well!

    See you Friday from 6-10 PM 🎨

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    THIS FRIDAY

    Check out this unique vendor market in our Strongwater event space! The bar will be open with local beer and canned wine!

    Make sure to check out all of our artist studios in 400 West Rich and Chromedge as well!

    See you Friday from 6-10 PM 🎨

    #franklintonartsdistrict #franklintonfridays #localartist #supportlocal
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