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.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – October 4, 2018
A regular meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will be held at Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018, beginning at 5:00 P.M.
WaterFire – Basin Lighting – October 6, 2018
There will be a basin lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, October 6th.
San Souci Drive Public Meeting – October 4, 2018
Come learn about improvements along San Souci Drive behind Olneyville Square.
WPRI: Student hit riding bike to school; normally takes bus
A student was struck by a motorist while riding to school on the first day of a school bus drivers strike in Providence.