City Council Blog

Juvenile Hearing Board: A Second Chance for Providence Youth
You know your neighborhood and your councilor. But you may not know all of the many different ways Providence City Council is building a better city for you and for your neighbors each and every day – like helping the city’s youth stay out of the criminal justice...

Council Funds Support Woonasquatucket Sustainability Efforts
Throughout the city, a diverse network of parks, waterways, plants, and animals make up a thriving ecosystem that contribute to the wellbeing of our neighbors and enhance the climate resilience of our communities. For more than 30 years, the Woonasquatucket River...

Making North Main Street Safer for Everyone
Making Providence streets safe and vibrant is deeply important to Providence City Council. In fall 2022, Council and former Mayor Elorza released the North Main Street Revitalization Study, recognizing both the economic opportunities along the corridor and intense...

Growing a Healthier Providence, One Garden (and Policy) at a Time
Across Providence, dozens of community gardens have offered residents more than just a place to grow food. Putting down roots in South Providence in 1981 with a single community garden, Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) has grown into a vibrant network of 58...

Sound Solutions in the Historic Council Chamber
Stepping up to a microphone in front of elected officials can be daunting task. Whether the public is speaking out about the need for affordable housing or flooding in our neighborhoods, Providence City Council members need to be available to residents. In our city of...