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Amendments Package: Providence Comprehensive Plan

Providence City Council’s amendments to the once-in-a-decade urban planning policy document that guides Providence’s long-term growth and development. Amendments to be introduced on Monday, October 21st.

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City Council Offers $2.5 Million in Emergency Funding to PPSD, Awaiting Response

The proposed mid-year funding would prevent threatened cuts to sports programs and bus passes Providence, RI – At a press conference Tuesday, October 29, Providence City Council announced a proposed $2.5 million to Providence Public School District (PPSD) to prevent cuts to all winter and spring...

Council Approves Transformative Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan

Amended plan provides a forward-thinking framework for growth; addresses housing, homelessness, climate, affordability, and design Providence, RI – Tonight, City Council’s Committee on Ordinances approved the Comprehensive Plan, the city’s ten-year roadmap for land use and growth, with a series...

Councilors Introduce Resolution Supporting Conditional Increased Funds for Providence Public Schools

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance Providence, RI – At the October 17 City Council meeting, Council President Rachel Miller introduced a resolution in support of new conditional funding for Providence Public School District (PPSD). Last week, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez...

Council President Responds to Mayor’s Comp Plan Veto Threat

Providence, RI – Last night, Mayor Brett Smiley threatened to veto the entire Comprehensive Plan if it includes the committee-approved amendment to prohibit new gas station development. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “The Comprehensive Plan guides...

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing to be Continued on Monday, October 21st

Providence, RI – Tonight, Council Committee on Ordinances voted to continue the public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan to: Monday, October 21, 5:30pm Council Chamber, City Hall, Floor 3 Press and the public are invited to attend. During Monday’s hearing, Council President Rachel Miller...

Council Leadership Joins Mayor in Supporting Conditional Increased Funds for Providence Public Schools

Providence, RI – This morning, Mayor Brett Smiley issued a letter to in response to Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez’s request for additional funds. City Council members are in full support of Mayor Smiley’s conditions for providing more funds, and...

Committee Votes to Prohibit Development of New Gas Stations in Providence

Providence is set to become the first East Coast city to ban the construction of new gas stations Providence, RI – At tonight’s public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, the Committee on Ordinances approved a historic amendment to prohibit the construction of any new gas stations within city...

Council Debuts Amendments Package for the Comprehensive Plan

Providence, RI – Today, Providence City Council leadership announced a slate of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the urban planning document that will guide the city’s development for the next decade. These proposed changes address key policy areas, including increasing housing...

Council Passes Cannabis Zoning Ordinance and Approves Resolution Condemning Anti-Haitian Rhetoric

Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Council finalized passage of the Cannabis Zoning ordinance, which lays the groundwork for well-regulated and inclusive cannabis retail in Providence. The ordinance updates municipal zoning code to comply with the 2022 Rhode Island Cannabis Act, which split...

Ordinance Committee Adopts Amendment Striking RIPTA Bus Hub Language from Proposed Comprehensive Plan

Providence, RI – After hearing community testimony at tonight’s public hearing, Councilor Justin Roias (Ward 4) introduced an amendment to strike “Point N, Objective M1” from the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Point N, which will not appear in the Comprehensive Plan when voted on by Council, seemed...

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have questions about who, what, where, and how to get things done in the city of Providence. So we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions with answers to help our constituents get stuff done! And if you have questions that aren’t on this list, check out the the Mayor’s City Serivces Site online (or dial 311), where you can submit requests, and find out which city department or division can help you.

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