195 Relocation Project

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RIDOT plans

Download RIDOT Streetgrid plan (east of Providence River)
Download RIDOT Streetgrid plan (west of Providence River)

February 2010 Updated Plans

Download RIDOT Streetgrid plan (east of Providence River)
Download RIDOT Streetgrid plan (west of Providence River)
Wickenden Street Alternative 1
Wickenden Street Alternative 2
Wickenden Street Alternative 3



New and reconstructed streets
New and reconstructed streets. Image from RIDOT. Click image to enlarge

Part 1: Wickenden Street area, Ron Henderson

WickendenIn Part 1 we look at the area where Route 195 connects to Wickenden Street. The RIDOT plans ensures that automobile traffic moves through swiftly, but what about pedestrians and cyclists? Ron Henderson of L+A Landscape Architecture takes a look at the RIDOT plan and presents an alternative.

READ: Part 1: Wickenden Street area, Ron Henderson


Part 2: Walk Light FAIL in Davol Square

DavolIn Part 2 we look at a very simple but important failure, the walk signals don’t work in Davol Square. Not only that, the area is a general disaster for pedestrians. What does this foreshadow about the future of the rest of the street grid and the pedestrian environment for the rest of the project schedule?

READ: Part 2: Walk Light FAIL in Davol Square


Part 3: Wickenden Street update

DavolIn Part 3 we review an updated proposal for the Wickenden Street intersection and learn that the city has sent RIDOT back to the drawing board.



READ: Part 3: Wickenden Street update


Part 4: Route 195 surplus land redevelopment report

ReportThe city and state has released a report on the redevelopment of the surplus land created by the removal of Route 195. Read and discuss the report.


READ: Part 4: Route 195 surplus land redevelopment report


Part 5: A look at lot sizes

ReportTake a look at and discuss larger versus smaller lot sizes in the 195 redevelopment area.





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