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16 Glossary
Infrastructure – is a generic term used to describe all types of non-building, man-made structures and systems, such
as, utility pipes, electrical power generation and transmission systems, roads, bridges, water and sewer treatment
facilities and other similar systems and structures. Infrastructure is essential to the safe operation of any community
and is in many cases exposed to risks associated with natural hazards.
Income, Household – is the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the
household, whether they are related to the householder or not."
Income, Low – refers to an income figure representative of 50 percent of the median income, for Newport residents
in 2014 $30,660.
Income, Low and Moderate (LMI) – is a scale of income ranging from the Low to the Moderate income figures.
Income, Median Household - a figure representative of the midpoint of gross household income. The median
income for individuals is based on individuals 15 years old and over with income. For residents of Newport in 2014,
the median household income was $61,320. In other words, an equal number of households earned less than
$61,320 as earned more. Source: American Community Survey
Income, Moderate – a figure representative of 80 percent of the median income. For the City of Newport in 2014,
this value was $49,056.
Labor Force – is made up of all the members of a population who are able to work.
Mitigation – is any action taken to permanently eliminate or reduce the cause of actual or expected changes with
the intent of moderating the negative effects of actual or expected changes. Unlike adaptation (see above), mitigation
seeks to intervene in ways that reduce the causes, as opposed to responding or adjusting to impacts.
Mixed Income Housing – refers to housing on a single site that provides a range of rental or ownership
opportunities for a spectrum of incomes, usually including low, moderate, and market rate units.
National Historic Landmarks (NHL) – is a building, site, structure, or object that is officially recognized by the
United States government for its outstanding historical significance. As of August 2014, there are a total 2,540 total
Landmarks listed nationally. Forty-five (45) are in Rhode Island, twenty-three (23) of which are in Newport. (Source:
National Park Service, Web. 14 Jan. 2016).
National Historic Landmarks Program – is the program administered by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior that
officially recognizes National Historic Landmarks to identify nationally significant landmarks because they possess
exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) – legislation enacted in 1966 intended to preserve historical and
archaeological sites throughout the county.
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) – is the United States government's official list of districts, sites,
buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. As of July 2015, there are a total 90,540 total
Landmarks listed nationally. Seven Hundred Seventy-Six (776) are in Rhode Is