R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-32-6: Selection of project areas — Formulation of redevelopment plans.

The redevelopment agency may of its own motion, or at the direction of the legislative body, select one or more project areas comprising all or a portion of a redevelopment area, and formulate a redevelopment plan for each project area. Redevelopment plans may be prepared by the planning commission in the event the members of the agency have not been appointed or at the request of the agency.