Q: Does WDC develop
housing only for women?
A: Although WDC was founded
by a team of professional women with expertise in architecture and
design, project and property management, community planning and historic
preservation, the housing offered by WDC is open to persons of any
gender, race, or religion. Applicants, however, must meet certain
criteria depending on the type of housing, whether it is for low-income
families, the elderly, or housing for individuals with special needs.
Q: How are WDC's
projects financed?
A: Federal, state, and private
financing allows WDC to produce safe and desirable permanent housing
for communities in our cities and towns. To learn more about
specific financing programs, please visit the Project Financing page
of our web site.
Q: How did WDC
begin its career in the affordable housing field?
A: WDC is a pioneer in the development
of affordable housing for low-income families, elderly, and individuals
with special needs. WDC was founded in 1979, arising from a
sharing process of ideas and goals among three women architects.
For over a year, these women, at their own personal expense, identified
several potential areas in need of nonprofit housing services.
They identified and applied for several potential sources of funding.
The first project selected and launched by WDC was in the Elmwood
and Mt. Hope sections of Providence in October of 1979.
Q: How many projects
has WDC completed?
A: In its 25-year history, WDC has
been responsible for the development of over 1,500 affordable housing
units and has completed 33 projects.
Q: How do I find
out more about housing opportunities through WDC?
A: To find out more about WDC housing,
please e-mail us at .
You may also visit or call our offices at 861A Broad Street, Providence,
RI, (401) 941-2900.
Q: How do I apply
for housing with WDC?
Applications are available at WDC offices at 861A Broad Street,
Providence, RI, 02907. You may also call our offices for more
information at (401) 941-2900.
Q: Are there age
requirements for residents?
A: While many of our units are
not age restricted and were designed for families, we have developments
specifically for persons 62 years of age and older. Please contact
WDC for more information.
Q: Are children
welcome to live at WDC properties?
A: Yes. We have properties
designated for families.
Q: Are WDC properties
located near public transportation?
A: Yes. WDC's properties
were developed with the needs of our low-income residents in mind.
Access to public transportation is one of the critical needs.
We chose our property locations to make residents' lives easier for
both work and home.
