Streetfilms looks at the new light rail line in Phoenix as well as the new streetcar line in Seattle. Streetfilms | Phoenix METRO Light Rail The Valley Metro light rail line is a 20-mile starter line with 28 stations...
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Jef Nickerson
Video: Barcelona by streetcar in 1908
Barcelona by streetcar in 1908; via Bicycle Fixation.
Greater City Providence
House holds nose, maintains status quo at RIPTA
Photo by vistavision from Flickr A newish group called the New Public Transit Alliance has been lobbying to get more equitable and reliable funding for RIPTA. Yesterday, the House voted to approve a 2¢ hike to the...
You spin me right round
Public bus navigating roundabout in Washington State | Photo by Washington State Dept of Transportation from Flickr The Project for Public Spaces has a post on their blog today about modern roundabouts. Being from Cape...
Art Scene Lately: Who Shows Up?
Providence Arts Festival Downcity | Photo by Jef Nickerson City cultural scenes are one part organic (who’s there to start) and another part audience participation (who shows up). Earlier this month I hung out at...
Margie Butler
WiFi Plaza?
I received a Facebook notification from Greater Kennedy Plaza today announcing upcoming events in the Plaza, at the bottom of the notification I saw this: Also, enjoy the free wi-fi anywhere in Kennedy Plaza all day...
Iway Local Street Design Meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday
Providence Children’s Museum Map
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School Map
Fire on Federal Hill
Yesterday afternoon there was a small fire on at the corner of Spruce and Messenger Streets. This building is next to the Tuscan Social Club and I’m not sure, but may be owned by the Social Club. Photos by Jef...
Rhode Island Pride, tomorrow (06/20)
Rhode Island Pride moves back to Station Park this year after two years in Kennedy Plaza and Burnside Park. I’m glad it’s moving back to Station Park, I think there were just too many people for Kennedy...
Downtown Providence Living Tour
The Providence Foundation hosts a Downtown Living Tour next weekend, details: LIVE IT UP! Downtown Providence Living Tour Saturday, June 27th 12|5 PM Tour lofts, apartments and condos in downtown Providence, the heart...
Everybody Fung Wah to New York
Photo © Raastah from Flickr Reader Raastah reminds us that Fung Wah Bus is now providing direct service from Providence to New York City. Buses depart in the morning from 50 Exchange Terrace across from the Skating...
Gourmet Heaven Opens!
Proprietor, Mr. Cho, welcomes us to his new store Gourmet Heaven opened today on Weybosset Street Downcity with many dignitaries, Downcity residents, press, and passersby in attendance. After Buff Chase said a few words...
Retail Update: Gourmet Heaven Grand Opening Thursday – June 18, 2009
Shop Downcity reports that the eagerly anticipated Downcity grocer Gourmet Heaven will be celebrating their Grand Opening this Thursday at 10am at 173 Weybosset Street.
See you there!
“Not About The Buildings” Spelling Bee – June 22, 2009
From Not About The Buildings: For the third year in a row, tensions are mounting in Providence as some of the city’s best spellers gear up for a fierce night of competition to benefit local literary organization...
