Rhode Island's fifth-largest city, East Providence stretches from Rumford to Riverside, from piedmont to bay, with remarkably varied topography and several "village" centers. While historic and affordable (all the access and half the taxes), it is terra incognita to most East Siders. When the wealthy come to Providence in search of a home, can you imagine a broker from one of the prestige real estate firms saying, Have you thought of East Providence? Perception and prejudice aside, East Providence may be the best remedy for the East Side pricing paradigm. As Brown aggressively grows and inevitably takes over the East Side, ever-so-close East Providence might provide an escape valve. It is a human-scaled place of infinite possibilities, plus it appears to a well-run city by Rhode Island standards. Thoughtful development here would benefit everyone. (The new housing at Kettle Point on Veteran's Parkway is an acknowledgment of the exploration of hitherto-unthought-of domestic destinations for people in Providence.