The City Plan Commission reviews plans for developments in Blackstone, West End, and Olneyville at their December 18th meeting.
RIDOT chooses company to pilot a driverless bus program in Providence
RIDOT announces it has selected Michigan based, May Mobility to provide driverless buses for a pilot program in the Woonasquatucket Valley area of Providence.
UPDATED: Downtown Design Review Committee to review plans for Hotel Hive at their December 10th meeting
The DRC reviews plans for a hotel at the Old ProJo and Kresge Buildings at their December 10th meeting.
Mayor Elorza Vetoes Zoning Change for Hope Point Tower
Mayor Elorza today vetoed the proposed zoning change for Hope Point (aka Fane) tower. Below is the letter transmitted to the City Council with the veto.
Providence Planning releases video of June City Walk demonstration project
In June, the Providence Department of Planning & Development hosted a demonstration day of the City Walk project on Broad Street. The one-day demonstration tested concepts and gathered community feedback.
Newport Daily News: Pedestrian-bicycle path, observation deck proposed for Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has determined it is feasible to add a path for pedestrians and bicyclists to the Newport, Jamestown-Verrazzano and Mount Hope bridges; the Sakonnet River Bridge already has such a path.
Video: Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station and Bus Hub
Video from RIDOT showing details of the new Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station and Bus which is currently under construction.
PBN: Despite false start, transformation of Jewelry District taking shape
Providence Business News outlines the development happening in and around the 195 Land in the Jewelry District
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – November 13, 2018
The Providence City Plan Commission will discuss a minor subdivision to make way for a bike path in Olneyville and other matters at their November 13th meeting.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – November 15, 2018
The BPAC will review plans for Kennedy Plaza, an extension of the Fountain Street bike lane, and conceptual plans for Park Street at their November 15th meeting.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – November 14, 2018
The 195 Redevelopment District Commission will discuss development guidelines for Parcels 14, 27, 28, 37, 34, 35, and 41; the RIPTA DTC, and issues related to the Fane Tower at their November 14th meeting.
WaterFire – Full Lighting – November 10, 2018
There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, November 10th.
PBN: New residence hall under construction at RISD
Rhode Island School of Design has started its first newly built residence hall in 30 years.
News Round-Up: Fane Tower
Below is a look at the various local news reports about the City Council hearing this week regarding the zoning change requested by The Fane Organization for the proposed Hope Point Tower.
Oh Hi! Lime Scooters
Limes scooters arrived on the streets (sidewalks) of Providence today.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – October 16, 2018
The City Plan Commission reviews proposals for new construction in Olneyville and Federal Hill and other items at their October 16th meeting.
WPRI: Senate president wants to strip Providence of zoning oversight on 195 land
Ruggerio vowed to introduce legislation next year “that removes some of the impediments to redeveloping the rest of our former highway land by granting more authority to the I-195 Commission, so the city doesn’t stand in the way of progress.”
Greater Kennedy Plaza Project Update – October 15, 2018
Please join the City of Providence Department of Planning and Development and RIPTA to review the latest plans for improvements to Greater Kennedy Plaza. These improvements are the result of a community-led vision that began in 2017.