There will be a full lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, May 26th.
PBN: Edge College Hill Two design wins initial approval
View PostProvidence City Plan Commission Meeting – May 23, 2018
The City Plan Commission reviews plans for a food hub in Valley, RISD’s Institutional Master Plan, rezoning for the Bomes Theatre, and more at their May 23rd meeting.
Restoration of the historic Bomes Theatre in South Providence announced
Today the City announced the transfer of the historic 1921 Bomes Theatre to local developer Fernando Tavares, who will oversee the complete renovation of the theatre into a mixed-use building, which will include retail, office, and reception facility space.
5-story building proposed for vacant lot near the Hurricane Barrier by Churchill & Banks
Developer Churchill & Banks made a pre-application presentation to the Downtown Design Review Committee on Monday or a planned building at 580 South Water Street.
ProJo: Providence planning board rejects 46-story Fane tower
The Providence Journal reports that the City Planning Commission voted to not recommend approval of rezoning for the proposed Hope Point Tower to the City Council.
WPRI: Police: Man killed after being hit by car in Warwick
WPRI reports that an 80-year-old man was struck and killed crossing Warwick Avenue in Warwick.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – May 16, 2018
The Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review plans for Capital Improvement Program Contract 1 and Bike Share station locations at their meeting on May 16th.
WPRI: Police: Man arrested after running over young girl in Warwick
WPRI reports: “According to Maj. Rick Rathbun, Anthony Sudduth was trying to take a left hand turn onto Greenwich Avenue from King Street when he lost control of his vehicle.”
PBN: Completion of Providence River pedestrian bridge pushed back
PBN reports that RIDOT will not finish the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge until the summer of 2019.
City Plan Commission Meeting – May 15, 2018
View PostDowntown Design Review Committee Meeting – May 14, 2018
The DRC reviews facade changes at 275 Westminster Street, signage for the hotel at the Fogarty Building site, and design and waivers for the Edge College Hill 2 project proposed on Canal Street at their May 14th meeting.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – May 9, 2018
The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission reviews plans by Post Road Residential, Spencer Providence, and The Carpionato Group for Parcels 2, 5, and 6 at their May 9th meeting.
New renderings of proposed Hope Point Tower by The Fane Organization
View PostWarwick Mayor Scott Avedisian named new CEO of RIPTA
The Board of Directors of RIPTA has selected Mayor Scott Avedisian as RIPTA’s new Chief Executive Officer. Avedisian, who has served as Mayor of Warwick since 2000, was chair of the RIPTA board from 2012 to 2016. The appointment is pending the successful completion of contract negotiations, RIPTA Board Chairman Wayne Kezirian announced today at a meeting of the board.
Providence Preservation Society statement on proposed Fane Tower
View PostSouthside Community Land Trust’s Rare & Unusual Plant Sale – May 19-20, 2018
Plant lovers in Greater Providence and beyond mark the start of the growing season each year by the return of SCLT’s Rare & Unusual Plant Sale. The event takes place at City Farm the weekend of May 19-20, 2018. This year’s will be our 26th!
PBN: Woolworth Building proposed for $5M residential conversion
PBN reports on plans to renovate the Woolworth Building at the corner of Dorrance and Westminster Streets Downcity.