Burnside Park, photo by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
The city has been working in recent month on short term moves, and long term planning to improve what they are calling the Greater Kennedy Plaza area. That work has begun to manifest itself over recent weeks.
On Thursday’s in recent weeks, food has been served in Burnside […]
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Greater Kennedy Plaza
Published by Jef Nickerson June 12th, 2008 in Arts, Culture, Downcity, Events, Food, Mayor's Office, Parks/Open Space and Quality of Life. 0 CommentsBiking 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 […]
Why is no one dining outside?
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, City Council, Food, Government, Neighborhoods, Quality of Life, Walkability and West Side. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Why is no one eating at sidewalk tables on this beautiful spring afternoon (well aside from the fact that Broadway Bistro isn’t open for lunch, I didn’t feel like walking further down the block to illustrate the point fully)? Seems that due to complaints, the city has been cracking down […]
Coming to a thoroughfare near you; bike lanes
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Bicycles, Events, Government, Quality of Life, Roads and Transit. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
In a press release about National Bike to Work Day (May 16th) we learn from Bike Providence that the city is planning to stripe bike lanes on several streets in the city.
The City of Providence Department of Planning and Development has completed plans for the striping and signing of […]
Providence Kickball League Signups
Published by Matthew Coolidge April 22nd, 2008 in Culture, Events, Parks/Open Space, People and Quality of Life. 2 Commentsphoto credit: stock.xchng
The Providence Kickball League is getting ready for the 2008 season. If you’re interested in joining the fun, or you’re ready to get your team back on the roster, come by AS220 on May 10th at 4:30pm-6:00pm.
From the PKL website:
Required for Sign-ups
Team Manifesto:
This is easy. Most of you should expect this […]
Elmhurst Neighborhood Cleanup
Published by Matthew Coolidge February 27th, 2008 in Elmhurst, Events, Neighborhoods, Other Organizations and Quality of Life. 2 CommentsView Larger Map
Friends of Elmhurst, a neighborhood organization, will be discussing a neighborhood cleanup event to be held in March. The group meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm at 700 Capitol Ridge off of Smith Street.
Broadway/Westminster Graffiti Cleanup Saturday 03/01 03/15
Published by Jef Nickerson February 26th, 2008
in Action Alert, Events, Federal Hill, Graffiti, Neighborhoods, Other Cities, Quality of Life and West Side.
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UPDATE: Due to snow expected tomorrow morning, the organizers of this event have decided to go with their snow date, 03/15, same time, same location.
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The WBNA and West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation are hosting a graffiti cleanup on Broadway on Saturday, March 1st. Details are:
We need your help!
Join your friends and neighbors on […]
West Side Overnight On-Street Parking Meeting (02/20)
Published by Jef Nickerson February 18th, 2008 in Action Alert, Events, Neighborhoods, Parking, Quality of Life and West Side. 0 CommentsFrom Citizens for Resident Permit Parking
IMPORTANT MEETING “FOR RESIDENTS OF WARD 15
Have you wanted to park on the street without fear of a ticket?
Do you think there is a parking problem in Providence?
Do you love the city and want to help it continue to develop?
If you answer YES to any of these questions now is […]
Library Reform Group Public Forum (02/11)
Published by Jef Nickerson January 31st, 2008 in Action Alert, Culture, Events, Other Organizations and Quality of Life. 0 CommentsImage by hbrinkman from stock.xchng
The Library Reform Group is sponsoring a public forum entitled, How Libraries Raise Money.
Invited panelists include Louise Blalock, Chief Librarian of the Hartford Public Library and Kathryn Taylor, Executive Director of the Westerly Public Library.
The forum will convene at Knight Memorial Library on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. […]
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