The 195 Redevelopment Commission will review proposals for parcels 2, 5, and 6 at their January 16th meeting.
4-story mixed-use building proposed on Piedmont Street on Federal Hill
A 20-unit building is planned for construction along Atwells Avenue on Federal Hill.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review Climate Justice Strategy and Complete Streets Master Plan at their January 16th meeting.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – January 15, 2019
Demolitions and redevelopment in Blackstone, College Hill, and Federal Hill, and zoning changes to be reviewed at the City Plan Commission’s January 15th meeting.
News & Notes
Lawsuits agains Hope Point Tower and buses in Kennedy Plaza and the need to address climate change through transportation in today’s News & Notes.
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s Inaugural Address
Yesterday, Mayor Eloza was sworn into his second term in office. The Mayor will not be delivering a State of the City address this year, his inaugural address is to serve as a State of the City address.
Below is the text of his inaugural address.
ProJo: Developer announces plan for 6-story hotel in Warwick
ProJo reports on plans for a new Residence Inn By Marriot near T.F. Green airport in Warwick.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – December 19, 2018
The Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission reviews plans for City Walk and the Complete Streets Master Plan at their December 19th meeting.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – December 19, 2018
The 195 Commission reviews the Hope Point Tower project, proposals for parcels 2, 5, and 6, and possible temporary parking on parcel 28 at their December 19th meeting.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – December 18, 2018
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.