The City Plan Commission agenda for February 19th, 2019.
UPDATED: Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – February 20, 2019
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.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – February 13, 2019
The 195 Commission discusses a proposed Aloft hotel on Parcel 22 and a possible RFP for Parcel 6 at their February 13th meeting.
Proposed development at 1-200 Harris Avenue, aka The Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site
A big building with lots of parking is proposed for the site of the old Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse.
Providence City Plan Commission Special Meeting – February 12, 2019 – POSTPONED DUE TO SNOWSTORM
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.
Providence Preservation Society’s 2019 Most Endangered Properties
The Providence Preservation Society has released their 2019 list of Most Endangered Properties.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019
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.