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City Council recently rang in a victory for historic preservation by approving a new local historic district, containing a slate of properties afforded new protections. Affirming the critical importance of protecting historic properties from demolition and inappropriate exterior alterations, the Council approved a new historic district overlay, encompassing nearly 90 properties on the east side…
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On Christmas Day 2020, a fire broke out in the basement of 883 Eddy Street. This building, originally the Eddy Street School, has long been home to the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Acacia Club, and other Black civic organizations. The fire, still under investigation, spread throughout the building, causing damage and loss of historical artifacts….
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3/25/2021 Update: The five finalists have submitted their proposals, which are now available for review and comment on the city’s website. Public comments will be accepted via the online form through Tuesday, April 6. Out of the nearly 80 proposals received from around the world, five teams have been awarded $1,000 each and asked to…
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In Rhode Island’s special election on March 2, PPS strongly urges a “YES” vote on Questions 2, 3, and 6. Read on for more information on each issue. Question 2 supports a $74 million investment in our state beaches and parks, outdoor recreation, farmland and forested land, water quality, and community resilience. It includes $4…
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The 2019 MEP List was announced on Thursday, January 24 at the PPS Annual Meeting. Ten properties are listed this year spanning an impressive four centuries. Each year, PPS intends to use the list to draw positive attention to local endangered properties to hasten their restoration and minimize their threats. We encourage you to visit…
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As we journey forward into the new year, PPS is proud to continue our work to advocate for historic preservation and thoughtful design and planning in Providence. If you are particularly concerned about any preservation issues, please fill out this short survey! Your voice matters, and we’d like to hear what concerns you have for…
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The City Plan Commission found the zoning changes inappropriate. The City Council’s own Ordinance Committee voted against the changes–TWICE–following an unprecedented second public hearing to accommodate the developer’s schedule, or strategy. Mayor Elorza intervened with his veto power due to concerns over the project. And yet, on Thursday 10 members of the City Council overrode…
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Read Mayor Elorza’s statement on his veto of the Fane Tower proposal. We are pleased to announce that Mayor Elorza has vetoed the Fane Tower proposal! The Providence Preservation Society and all of the coalition members that have been speaking out against this short-sighted and destructive zoning change wholeheartedly thank the mayor for putting the…
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