Democratizing Preservation: PPS’s New Strategic Plan
Since 1956, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has played an important role in the preservation and revitalization of the city....
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Since 1956, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has played an important role in the preservation and revitalization of the city....
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Biennially, the Providence Preservation Society recognizes projects, people, and initiatives that contribute to the organization’s mission and vision for Providence....
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Summer 2022 brought a bounty of smart, curious students who contributed to our ongoing and special projects. We’re sorry to...
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The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) was established in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill. Unlike many historic preservation organizations which were formed to preserve a particular building, PPS has always been an advocate for neighborhood revitalization. From that small neighborhood group, PPS has grown into a multifaceted citywide preservation and planning organization.
Our mission is to support and advocate for historic preservation, thoughtful design, and people-centered planning.
Learn more: About PPS | Staff | Board of Directors
Do you care about historic places? How about Providence’s sense of place, that special character that is hard to define but that doesn’t exist in too many other places? If you value these things, along with livable, walkable neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and beautiful parks and open spaces, then PPS needs you. Find the right opportunity to get involved below.