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  • Development / February 7, 2019

    Proposed development at 1-200 Harris Avenue, aka The Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site

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  • Buildings / February 6, 2019

    Providence Preservation Society’s 2019 Most Endangered Properties

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  • Development / January 10, 2019

    4-story mixed-use building proposed on Piedmont Street on Federal Hill

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  • Buildings / December 4, 2018

    UPDATED: Downtown Design Review Committee to review plans for Hotel Hive at their December 10th meeting

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  • Zoning / November 30, 2018

    Mayor Elorza Vetoes Zoning Change for Hope Point Tower

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Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – February 19, 2019

In Government by Greater City ProvidenceFebruary 13, 2019Leave a Comment

The City Plan Commission agenda for February 19th, 2019.

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UPDATED: Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – February 20, 2019

In BPAC by Jef NickersonFebruary 12, 20193 Comments

The BPAC discusses dramatic changes to the State Transportation Improvement Plan, plans for Dexter and Parade Street, the Complete Streets Master Plan, and CityWalk at their February 20th meeting.

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I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – February 13, 2019

In 195 Relocation Project by Jef NickersonFebruary 12, 201910 Comments

The 195 Commission discusses a proposed Aloft hotel on Parcel 22 and a possible RFP for Parcel 6 at their February 13th meeting.

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Proposed development at 1-200 Harris Avenue, aka The Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site

In Development by Jef NickersonFebruary 7, 201911 Comments

A big building with lots of parking is proposed for the site of the old Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse.

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Providence City Plan Commission Special Meeting – February 12, 2019 – POSTPONED DUE TO SNOWSTORM

In Development by Jef NickersonFebruary 6, 20191 Comment

The City Plan Commission has a packed agenda for their February 12th meeting, including a proposal for the former Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site and a proposal by Farm Fresh RI.

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Providence Preservation Society’s 2019 Most Endangered Properties

In Buildings by Greater City ProvidenceFebruary 6, 20193 Comments

The Providence Preservation Society has released their 2019 list of Most Endangered Properties.

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I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019

In 195 Relocation Project by Greater City ProvidenceJanuary 12, 2019Leave a Comment

The 195 Redevelopment Commission will review proposals for parcels 2, 5, and 6 at their January 16th meeting.

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4-story mixed-use building proposed on Piedmont Street on Federal Hill

In Development by Jef NickersonJanuary 10, 20194 Comments

A 20-unit building is planned for construction along Atwells Avenue on Federal Hill.

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Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019

In BPAC by Jef NickersonJanuary 10, 2019Leave a Comment

Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review Climate Justice Strategy and Complete Streets Master Plan at their January 16th meeting.

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Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – January 15, 2019

In Government by Greater City ProvidenceJanuary 9, 20195 Comments

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.

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News & Notes

In Development, Transportation by Jef NickersonJanuary 8, 20192 Comments

Lawsuits agains Hope Point Tower and buses in Kennedy Plaza and the need to address climate change through transportation in today’s News & Notes.

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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s Inaugural Address

In Government by Greater City ProvidenceJanuary 8, 2019Leave a Comment

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.

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ProJo: Developer announces plan for 6-story hotel in Warwick

In Buildings by Greater City ProvidenceDecember 26, 2018Leave a Comment

ProJo reports on plans for a new Residence Inn By Marriot near T.F. Green airport in Warwick.

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Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – December 19, 2018

In BPAC by Jef NickersonDecember 16, 2018Leave a Comment

The Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission reviews plans for City Walk and the Complete Streets Master Plan at their December 19th meeting.

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I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – December 19, 2018

In 195 Relocation Project by Greater City ProvidenceDecember 16, 20185 Comments

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.

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Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – December 18, 2018

In Government by Greater City ProvidenceDecember 12, 2018Leave a Comment

The City Plan Commission reviews plans for developments in Blackstone, West End, and Olneyville at their December 18th meeting.

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RIDOT chooses company to pilot a driverless bus program in Providence

In Transportation by Greater City ProvidenceDecember 4, 20184 Comments

RIDOT announces it has selected Michigan based, May Mobility to provide driverless buses for a pilot program in the Woonasquatucket Valley area of Providence.

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UPDATED: Downtown Design Review Committee to review plans for Hotel Hive at their December 10th meeting

In Buildings by Jef NickersonDecember 4, 20187 Comments

The DRC reviews plans for a hotel at the Old ProJo and Kresge Buildings at their December 10th meeting.

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