Image courtesy of Providence Community Boating Center website
The Providence Community Boating Center at India Point Park has announced its 2008 Renaissance Regatta Event. It will be held Thursday, July 24, 2008. From the CBC website:
Our annual Renaissance Regatta is a perfect opportunity to help a great Ocean State cause. Sponsors provide a team […]
Archive for May, 2008
Providence Community Boating Renaissance Regatta
Published by Matthew Coolidge May 23rd, 2008 in Downcity, Events, Other Organizations, Parks/Open Space and Waterfront. 0 CommentsChina Earthquake Relief Committee of Rhode Island
Published by Jef Nickerson May 21st, 2008 in Action Alert, Charity and Other Organizations. 0 CommentsThe China Earthquake Relief Committee of Rhode Island is collecting donations on their website for relief efforts in Central China.
Sustainable Housing Design Winner; Robert Swinburne
Published by Jef Nickerson May 21st, 2008 in Buildings, Environmentalism, Government, Housing, Mayor's Office and Planning. 0 CommentsRobert Swinburne of Brattleboro, VT
Robert Swinburne of Brattleboro, VT was the other winner of the city’s Sustainable Housing Design Competition.
Robert’s design brief as posted on the city’s planning website:
This house is designed to be a “gem” in any neighborhood. It’s small size and beautiful proportions are reminiscient of many older homes but with a […]
Sustainable Housing Design Winner; Christine Malecki West
Published by Jef Nickerson May 21st, 2008 in Buildings, Environmentalism, Government, Housing, Mayor's Office and Planning. 3 CommentsChristine Malecki West, AIA of Providence, RI
Christine Malecki West of Kite Architects in Providence was on of the winners of the city’s Sustainable Housing Design Competition. The contest looked to design houses that were both environmentally sensitive and affordable.
Here is the design brief on Christine’s entry posted on the city’s planning website:
This house demonstrates that […]
Biking Beyond Recreation
Published by Matthew Coolidge May 20th, 2008 in Bicycles, Density, Environmentalism, Neighborhoods, Other Cities, Other Organizations, People, Quality of Life, Roads and Transit. 2 Comments Photo credit: Alex Jarrett from the Pedal People website
On the heels of the success of Bike To Work Day, the formation of the Providence Bicycle Coalition, and the recent news about Providence’s initiative to add bike lanes and signage to the city, this is a perfect time to dream a little bigger.
Last week I […]
Little green house winners
Published by Jef Nickerson May 20th, 2008 in Buildings, Environmentalism, Government, Housing, Mayor's Office and Planning. 1 CommentLast month the Mayor’s Office announced a design competition for affordable, environmentally friendly home designs. Today the winners were announced and among the winners was friend of GC:PVD Christine West of Kite Architects in Providence, also winning was Robert Swinburne of Brattleboro, VT.
Congratulations to both Christine and Robert.
When we learn more about the […]
Proposed Marriott Residence Inn on Orange Street
Published by Jef Nickerson May 14th, 2008 in Buildings, City Council, Construction, Downcity, Parking, Planning, Roads and Walkability. 4 CommentsClick image to enlarge
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Warwick Mall owner and former Cranston City Council President, Aram G. Garabedian and partners from Massachusetts and New Hampshire have proposed to build a Marriott Residence Inn on Clifford Street across from the Garrahy Courthouse (see above rendering and site plan). Residence Inn is an extended stay brand, more […]
Junkanoo @ RISD
Published by Jef Nickerson May 11th, 2008 in Arts, Colleges/Universities, Culture, East Side, Events and Video. 0 CommentsBahamian performers Junkanoo visited RISD this weekend performing at the spring block party on Benefit Street today. Above is a short video clip and below are a few photos from today’s festivities.
Photos and video by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
If you rode a bike, you’d be home by now
Published by Jef Nickerson May 8th, 2008 in Bicycles, Other Cities, Transit and Video. 1 CommentBicycles on the Freeway from richie thomassen on Vimeo.
Speck posted this on UrbanPlanet. While Greater City: Providence certainly does not recommend riding your bike on the highway (you could get KILLED!), this video is too great not to share.
Read all about it on Vimeo.
The Steel Yard Fundraiser
Published by Jef Nickerson May 8th, 2008 in Arts, Culture, Events and Other Organizations. 0 CommentsClick to view event poster
From the Steel Yard:
From May 15-18, 2008 the Steel Yard throws open its gates for “Works in Progress,” their most ambitious fundraiser to date.
This year’s adventure will offer an exciting and unusual menu of opportunities with something for all ages, varied interests and any ability to pay. From the no-fee […]
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