131-171 Canal Street (parking lot) Proposal to construct a new 10-story apartment building on the site. This item is for discussion only. No action will be taken by the DRC at this meeting.
Category - Government
Providence 2013 State of the City Address
Mayor Angel Taveras 2013 State of the City Address Providence Is Recovering Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • (as prepared for delivery) Photo of the Mayor delivering the State of the City from the Mayor’s Office...
195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – January 29, 2013
[alert type=”muted”]A meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will be held at the office of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode...
Cluck and 257 Thayer Street among items on Feb. 6, 2013 Zoning agenda
The Zoning Board of Review will meet on Wednesday February 6th and there are two items of interest on the agenda. First is the zoning review for Cluck, an urban farming supply store proposed on Broadway. Rendering of...
RI House of Representatives Pass Same-Sex Marriage Bill
RI House of Representatives Pass Same-Sex Marriage Bill - Shot and edited by Sam Valorose
Providence appoints new Planning and Urban Development Director
From the Mayor’s Office: Mayor Taveras Names Rubén Flores-Marzán Planning and Urban Development Director State Planning Director for Puerto Rico brings visionary leadership to Providence development...
ProJo: City commission urges accountability via Web
"It is no secret that Providence city government has not always been a beacon of accountability and transparency to city residents," the report's conclusion read.
State of the City Address – January 29, 2013
On Tuesday, January 29 at 5:30pm, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras will deliver his 2013 State of the City address. The address will be officially delivered to the Providence City Council in the Council Chamber on the...
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – January 23, 2013
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting - January 23, 2013, 4:30 PM - 444 Westminster Street, First Floor
195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – January 14, 2013
A meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will be held at the office of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island, on MONDAY, January 14, 2013...
City Plan Commission Meeting – January 15, 2013
[alert type=”muted”]Notice of Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 4:45pm Department of Planning and Development • 1st Floor Meeting Room 444 Westminster Street, Providence[/alert] Opening...
Capital Center Commission Meeting – January 9, 2013
[alert type=”muted”]Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 12:00 NOON Department of Planning and Development, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Conference Room Providence, RI 02903[/alert] Agenda Roll Call...
City Christmas tree pick-up begins January 7, 2013
Now that Christmas is over, are you eager to get rid of that tree? Well the City will begin picking them up January 7th, so hold onto it a little longer.
If you could buy a city street, what would you do with it?
Photo (cc) Marcin Wichary After Brown University and then RISD made agreements with the City to acquire parts of public streets for private parking in exchange for increased payments in lieu of taxes; GoLocal Providence...
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – TODAY, December 17, 2012
Regular Meeting • 4:00 PM, December 17, 2012 Doorley Building, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor • Providence, RI 4:00: Bike Providence Public Workshop Recap 4:20: Bike Providence and Beyond: Education...
City Plan Commission Meeting – December 18, 2012
Notice of Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 4:45pm Department of Planning and Development 1st Floor Meeting Room 444 Westminster Street, Providence Opening Session Call to Order Roll Call Approval of...
Transportation Issues Daily: President Proposes $50 Billion for Infrastructure
President Obama has resurrected his proposal to invest $50 billion in infrastructure and wants it included in the fiscal cliff deal. Republicans were immediately critical of the proposal.
Providence City Council approves ordinances dealing with problem properties
The City Council on November 19th gave final approval to two ordinances relating to vacant and nuisance properties in an effort to improve quality of life and neighborhood stability for city residents.