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Southside Community Land Trust’s Rare & Unusual Plant Sale – May 18-19, 2019
Join your fellow gardeners at City Farm, on Providence’s South Side, for this magical spring event. Choose from hundreds of varieties of organically grown annuals and perennials, including fruit, vegetable, and herb...
Henderson Bridge reconstruction open public meeting – April 24, 2019
A joint, open public meeting hosted by Mayors Bob DaSilva of East Providence and Jorge Elorza of Providence will be held to solicit information from the public on the Henderson Bridge reconstruction project.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – April 24, 2019
The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission reviews two proposals for Parcel 28 at their April 24th meeting.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – April 23, 2019
The City Plan Commission reviews plans for an expanded building at 210 West Exchange, an extension for 12 Piedmont Street, and more at their April 23rd meeting.
Capital Center Commission Meeting – April 10, 2019
The Capital Center Commission discusses the intermodal center, dredging the rivers, state parking plan, and Skyline at Waterplace at their April 10th meeting.
Providence announces expansion of Bike-Share program, 700 new bikes
Yesterday, JUMP Bikes and the City of Providence announced an expansion of the city’s bike-share system. The system will now cover the entire city and more bikes are being added.
UPDATED: Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – April 17, 2019
The BPAC reviews plans for N. Main at Doyle Ave., traffic calming on Mt. Pleasant Ave., and the Henderson Bridge replacement at their April 17th meeting.
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Providence Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting – April 8, 2019
The DRC will review plans for Hope Point Tower on 195 District Parcel 42 and proposed signage for 10 Orms Street at their April 8th meeting.
New proposal for 210 West Exchange Street
5-story addition proposed on top of 2-story building on West Exchange Street on Federal Hill.
Providence City Plan Commission Special Meeting – April 3, 2019
The City Plan Commission will hold a special meeting on April 3rd.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – March 27, 2019
The 195 Commission reviews proposals for Parcel 28 and other items at their March 27th meeting.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – March 20, 2019
BPAC discusses RIDOT plans for Doyle Ave. at N. Main St. and Mt. Pleasant Avenue, The Henderson Bridge, snow removal, and the Great Streets Initiative at their March 20th meeting.
Little Roady Pilot Project Informational Meeting – April 1, 2019
RIDOT will host an informational session about the upcoming self-driving bus route in the Valley neighborhood on April 1st at the WaterFire Arts Center.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – March 19, 2019
The City Plan Commission reviews proposed subdivisions, an extension on development approval for a lot on Atwells, Brown's Institutional Master Plan, and more at their March 19th meeting.
Proposed Emergency Snow Parking Ban Ordinance
The City Council is proposing to codify the duration of snow parking bans. Why?
