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Rhode Island Statewide Preservation Conference – April 6, 2019
Preservation, Recreation, and Sport; the 34th Annual Rhode Island Statewide Preservation Conference takes place Saturday, April 6th in East Providence.
Providence Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting – March 11, 2019
The DRC reviews plans for a free-standing sign on Dyer Street, changes to the building at the Skating Center in Kennedy Plaza, and the Fane Tower at their March 11th meeting.
Jef Nickerson
City of Providence “Great Streets” Initiative Meeting Schedule
The City of Providence in launching a complete streets initiative called, “Great Streets.” The Great Streets initiative is kicking off with a series of events throughout the city gather input from residents.
Brown University presents plans for their new Performing Arts Center
Brown University has released plans for their new Performing Arts Center by New York based REX architects.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – February 19, 2019
The City Plan Commission agenda for February 19th, 2019.
UPDATED: Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – February 20, 2019
The BPAC discusses dramatic changes to the State Transportation Improvement Plan, plans for Dexter and Parade Street, the Complete Streets Master Plan, and CityWalk at their February 20th meeting.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – February 13, 2019
The 195 Commission discusses a proposed Aloft hotel on Parcel 22 and a possible RFP for Parcel 6 at their February 13th meeting.
Proposed development at 1-200 Harris Avenue, aka The Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site
A big building with lots of parking is proposed for the site of the old Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse.
Providence City Plan Commission Special Meeting – February 12, 2019 – POSTPONED DUE TO SNOWSTORM
The City Plan Commission has a packed agenda for their February 12th meeting, including a proposal for the former Providence Fruit & Produce Warehouse site and a proposal by Farm Fresh RI.
Providence Preservation Society’s 2019 Most Endangered Properties
The Providence Preservation Society has released their 2019 list of Most Endangered Properties.
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019
The 195 Redevelopment Commission will review proposals for parcels 2, 5, and 6 at their January 16th meeting.
4-story mixed-use building proposed on Piedmont Street on Federal Hill
A 20-unit building is planned for construction along Atwells Avenue on Federal Hill.
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – January 16, 2019
Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review Climate Justice Strategy and Complete Streets Master Plan at their January 16th meeting.
Providence City Plan Commission Meeting – January 15, 2019
Demolitions and redevelopment in Blackstone, College Hill, and Federal Hill, and zoning changes to be reviewed at the City Plan Commission's January 15th meeting.
News & Notes
Lawsuits agains Hope Point Tower and buses in Kennedy Plaza and the need to address climate change through transportation in today's News & Notes.
