From the 2017 Comp Plan Vision Statement:
“The City of Newport is a vibrant, forward-looking and welcoming community built upon a strong sense of place and cultural heritage. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the city for its rich history, natural beauty, boating traditions, walkability, enticing downtown, community diversity, and overall quality of life. We are committed to charting a course for our future that embraces and encourages innovative growth and development, taking an active role in the stewardship of our architectural and natural resources, and an enhanced quality of life, all while we maintain our unique historic and cultural assets...” Kim Salerno served as Chair of the Newport Planning Board during the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Under her leadership, the plan charted a future for this colonial city. For more information visit