Newport is launching a series of public workshops to plan the future of Easton’s Beach, aiming to balance environmental concerns with its recreational and cultural importance.
Starting June 4, the month-long process will bring together locals, stakeholders, and experts to create a vision for a sustainable and vibrant beach.
City officials say the workshops aim to “co-create a sustainable and vibrant future for Easton’s Beach,” balancing “critical infrastructure needs with the recreational, environmental, and cultural value the Beach holds.”
The series includes interactive beach walks, community brainstorming sessions, and design open houses. These events will gather public input on potential improvements and necessary investments to address environmental risks.
The first session is set for June 4 from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall. It will provide a project overview and share results from a January workshop.
Other events include a beach walk on June 16, design open houses on June 17 and 18, and a virtual presentation on June 30.
Workshop Schedule
| Event | Date & Time | Location | Description |
| Workshop Kick-Off Presentation | June 4, 5PM – 7PM | City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall | Launch of the workshop with a deep dive into project background and collected data. Prepares community members to engage meaningfully in the design process. |
| Beach Walkshop | June 16, 3PM – 4:30PM | Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd | An on-site walking tour exploring existing conditions. Participants will discuss priorities, concerns, and ideas for the Beach’s future. |
| Community Visioning Session | June 16, 6PM – 8PM | Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway | Presentation of scientific and design data followed by hands-on engagement with the design team at interactive stations. |
| Design Open House #1 | June 17, 5PM – 7PM | Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St | Presentation of in-progress concept designs with opportunities for community feedback. |
| Design Open House #2 | June 18, 3PM – 5PM | DiStefano Hall at Salve Regina University | Revised concept designs presented based on community input from Open House #1. Participants will engage in discussion and provide direct feedback. |
| Final Workshop Presentation | June 30, 6PM – 8PM | Virtual (Zoom link to be posted soon) | Presentation of final design concept informed by public and city leadership input. |
The city encourages community members to join as many events as they can, noting that attending every session isn’t required to make meaningful contributions.
For more information and updates, residents can check www.CityofNewport.com/FutureBeach or follow the city’s social media channels.
