There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, September 22nd.
PBN: The Omni Group plans mixed-use development of Catholic church in Federal Hill
The Omni Groups plans a mixed-use development to reuse the abandoned Mt. St. Carmel Church on Federal Hill.
Cranston Street Armory Reuse Plan Public Meeting – September 17, 2018
There is a public meeting about the Cranston Street Armory on Monday, September 17th.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – September 18, 2018
The City Plan Commission reviews several zoning issues and a proposal for a new building on Elmwood Avenue at their September 18th meeting.
Details on the JUMP Bikes program
Providence’s bike-share system, operated by JUMP Bikes, has been up and running for about a week now. Here’s some details on the program from the Planning Department.
WaterFire – Full Lighting – September 8, 2018
There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, September 8th.
WaterFire – Full Lighting – August 25, 2018
There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, August 25th.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – August 28, 2018
The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission meets on August 28th.
Renderings of Farm Fresh RI Food Hub
Plans for the future home of Farm Fresh Rhode Island are underway! On a recently purchased 3.2 acre site in the Valley neighborhood of Providence, we are developing the Rhode Island Food Hub. The Hub will provide aggregation and distribution of locally grown food and produce, production facilities, opportunities for nutrition education and job training, and retail markets for both the individual consumer and wholesaler.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – August 21, 2018
The City Plan Commission reviews plans to rezone on Federal Hill for commercial re-use of a church and planning for Gotham Greens in Olneyville at their August 21st meeting.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – August 15, 2018
The Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission reviews plans for Bike Facilities Downtown and in the Jewelry District and along the Dean Street Viaduct and Pleasant Valley Parkway at their August 15th meeting.
POSTPONED Greater Kennedy Plaza Improvement Project Update – August 16, 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.
Providence Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting – August 6, 2018
The DRC reviews plans for building renovations on Fountain Street and at Kennedy Plaza at their August 6th meeting.
ProJo: DOT to conduct safety review of bike path intersections
RIDOT to assess safety of bike path road crossings after a child was killed on the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol.
WaterFire – Full Lighting – July 28, 2018
There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, July 28th.
Surprise! Bird scooters land in Providence
Bird electric scooters arrive in Providence.
Providence Bike Share program announces sponsors
JUMP Bikes and the City of Providence announce Lifespan and Tufts Health Plan as sponsors for Providence Bike Share program.
Attorney General’s Office excited to announce it will now be more difficult for people without cars to access services
New Attorney General’s office in Cranston makes it harder for people without cars to access services.