Economic Development:

Location, Location, Location

Warwick is at the center of everything. The city is located just outside of Providence, only 30 minutes from Newport and 45 minutes from Boston. It's the home to T.F. Green Airport, a regional transportation center. And with 39-miles of coastline and several scenic villages, Warwick offers a wonderful quality of life.

With a business friendly environment, affordable real estate and an ideal blend of urban and suburban features, Warwick is the perfect location for a new or expanding business or a business on the move.
Market Access

  • Within a 10-mile radius, access to over 300,000 metro area residents.
  • Within a 75-mile radius, access to 2/3 of New England's total population of 8.7 million people and approximately 65% of the region's manufacturers of plastics, chemicals, communications equipment, and electrical machinery.
  • Within a 300-mile radius, overnight trucking access to 45 million people.

Transportation

  • Highways: I-95, I-295, and Rte. 37
  • Airport: T.F. Green, a growing regional airport recently named one of the top five in the country in a Condè Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Poll.
  • Rail: Amtrak lines run north to south through Warwick, along the waterfront, and into key industrial areas. A new commuter rail station is also planned within walking distance of T.F. Green.
  • Bus: The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides local bus service and there are Park & Ride terminals throughout the city.
  • Water: Port of Providence is one of the key deep-water ports on the East Coast.

Quality of Life

  • The city is composed of a collection of more than 30 villages, including historic Pawtuxet Village, home of the annual Gaspee Days celebration marking the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.
  • Over 850 acres of recreational areas including: 56 ball fields, 39 tennis courts, 32 basketball courts, 8 parks, 7 beaches, 53 playgrounds, bike paths, trails, 2 ice rinks, and one Olympic-sized swimming pool.
  • In addition to its 39 miles of coastline, the city has 6 coves, 5 city-owned docks and 12 marinas, with more boat slips and moorings than any other city/town in RI.

Additional Information

  • City of Warwick Census Information - Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, review detailed demographic information of our great city.
  • City of Warwick Zoning Laws - The entire code of ordinances for the City of Warwick are available online for your convenience.
  • City of Warwick Industrial and Office Parks - Discover which Industrial and Office Parks are currently available for tenants in Warwick.
  • Economic Development Links - Review our collection of Federal, State, and Local organizations that influence the City of Warwick's Economic Development division.

 

 
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