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We are excited to announce details of our October 17-21 Heritage Travel program in New Orleans, Louisiana: Creativity in the Crescent City! PPS offers heritage travel opportunities designed to build relationships among members and provide education about the challenges faced and techniques used by preservation advocates in other communities. Join us in New Orleans this…
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In September of last year, we spent three days in Detroit with 30 PPS members. Everyone raved about it and we had a waiting list after the trip filled up, so we are doing it again! Based on feedback from last year, we’ve added an extra night and included more time for exploration of the…
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Our Executive Director, Brent Runyon, is highlighted in “The Preserver,” East Side Monthly’s February cover story. The article explores his career in historic preservation, his activities and accomplishments during his time at PPS, and his perspective on the preservation and development issues currently facing our city. Read the article online here.
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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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Fane Tower returns to the City Council Ordinance Committee on Monday, October 22! Citizens, community leaders, and elected officials have all recognized why the zoning changes required for the proposed tower are not in the best interests of the city or its residents. The meeting takes place at 5:30 pm at the City Council Chamber….
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New Member Welcome Reception On August 23, PPS hosted our annual New Member Welcome Reception, organized by Membership Chair and Trustee Steve Coon. Attendees enjoyed balmy weather, scintillating conversation, and the beautiful colonial revival garden at Shakespeare’s Head. We are so grateful to our new members; our work would not be possible without your support!…
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Each year, PPS seeks nominations from the public for our Most Endangered Properties list. Our annual list draws attention to buildings large and small that are suffering from blight, neglect, or threat of demolition. We need your help to identify properties across the Providence landscape. Are you concerned about the future of a local building? …
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For ten years, PPS has produced the Providence Symposium, an annual program that stimulates conversation around important topics. This year, the Symposium is scheduled for November 1-3. Click here for more information on this year’s event. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Angela Kondon to learn more.
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