Update: We received the photo above of today’s award presentation. Pictured from Left to Right: Jason Yoon, Executive Director, New Urban Arts; Rosalia Velis, Studio Team Advisory Board Chair; and First Lady...
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Greater City ProvidenceMore from Cities x Design
Cities x Design continues their discussion with Charlie Cannon:
And Andy Cutler and Lynn Mc Cormack discuss the creative economy:
Cities x Design on the Renaissance
Charlie Cannon talks with Cities x Design about the renaissance of Providence and how the city strives to balance economic growth with social and cultural priorities.
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Hand From Above
Giant hand grabs pedestrians off British Streets. Hand From Above encourages us to question our normal routine when we often find ourselves rushing from one destination to another. Inspired by Land of the Giants and...
Pink Cross Pink Shield
The new Blue Cross Blue Shield Building in Capital Center was lit up pink last night in recognition of the Flames of Hope WaterFire: The State House of course was also pink, but my photos of that came out crap. And, the...
Jef NickersonPPS Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
The Providence Preservation Society’s most endangered properties are being highlighted at a photography exhibit at the Peerless Lofts on Westminster Street. The Providence Preservation Society’s acclaimed...
Yay! Moo
From Twitter to UrbanPlanet and now on CNET we learn that British printer Moo.com is opening a U.S. operations center here in Providence. With the opening of its operations center in Providence, R.I., however, Moo...
More NY Times Articles of Note
The NY Times writers and editors have for some time been examining transit and land use issues, but with the economic calamity unfolding and the mood for “stimulus” in the air, they have had many good...
Bret AncowitzDetroit (Bob Lutz, at Least) Hints at Need for Gas Tax
The blunt and effective Robert Lutz of General Motors, an executive who inspires both love (he’s a product genius and calls things as he sees them) and hate (he bluntly calls things as he sees them, even when...
Blueprint America
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy In the above video Rachel Maddow speaks with PBS’ David Brancaccio about Thirteen/WNET’s new project Blueprint America. Blueprint...
Ever wanted to fling Jen Cole into the ocean?
You know, to see if she sinks or floats and confirm your suspicion that she’s a witch? Well, she’ll fling herself into the cold waters of Virginia Beach next month if you help her raise money for the...
RI Historical Society Looking for Guides…
Interested in Rhode Island and Providence history and wished you could share your enthusiasm with others? If so, strongly consider replying to the Rhode Island Historical Society’s call for recruits to do John...
Providence Open Market moves to Pawtucket?
Well OK, I kid, kind of. But why is the Providence Open Market moving from Westminster Street Downcity to Lippitt Park on the Pawtucket line? The Providence Open Market, now in its 2nd season, is the city’s only...
Broadway/Westminster Graffiti Cleanup Saturday, March 15
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. View Larger Map The WBNA and West Elmwood Housing Development...
The Providence Eye
Every great city boasts some iconic structure, often piercing the skyline, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Boston has the Zakim Bridge, London has the London Eye, and soon Providence will have it’s own icon. This...
Future Development of the Jewelry District and the Old Harbor Area
Jewelry District and Providence skyline from new Providence River Bridge. From the Downtown Providence website: The Jewelry District Association and The Providence Foundation invite you to an “Open House”...
