From Patrick Anderson at The Providence Journal
The Providence Foundation is questioning a proposal to name the new park along the Providence River after Twin River casino. Cliff Wood says, “. . . such a long-term agreement would limit the state’s ability to reap the benefits of a successfully run public space.”
Read MoreSignificant sections of the rivers from Waterplace Park to Point Street Bridge were impassable to boat traffic 50% of the time. Mud and debris were exposed at low tide. The Providence Foundation takes a deep dive on the last days of dredging and it’s positive impacts.
Read More“Music to long-suffering Rhode Island mass-transit advocates’ ears [and The Providence Foundation!] in Raimondo’s speech: “Now, just imagine what Rhode Island would look like if we improved our trains, buses, and public transit the same way we’ve tackled fixing our roads and bridges. Imagine a day when high-speed commuter rail connects Providence to Boston, when electric buses powered by solar panels zip through dedicated bus lanes.”
Read MoreThe Providence Foundation hosted Businesses Respond to Climate Change, a panel discussion on the impact of climate change on the business community in Rhode Island.
Read MoreRiver dredging project in downtown Providence set to begin this fall and be completed by February 2020.
Read MoreThis month The Providence Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a position on the state’s proposal for downtown intermodal transit.
Read MoreCliff Wood received a Community Appreciation Award on behalf of the work he does with The Providence Foundation at the third Annual Providence Police Community Awards.
Read MoreThe Providence Foundation is opposed to RIDOT’s proposed Amendment #19 to the State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Read MoreProvidence’s new pedestrian bridge is officially open to the public!
Read MorePer new Providence Foundation by-laws taking effect on July 1st, 2019, board members and their staggered three-year terms go into effect.
Read MoreThe Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy, a project of The Providence Foundation, kicks off another season of free arts and cultural summer programming.
Read MoreThis spring, the National Trust for Historic Preservation published its 2019 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Read MoreDID Operations Manager Tim Hamlin sits down to talk about the work being done downtown by the Clean & Safe Ambassadors.
Read MoreAn update on The Providence Foundation’s work on the dredging of the rivers flowing through downtown.
Read MoreLearn more about becoming a member and read answers to frequently asked questions about membership.
Read MoreYour business can support the programs that are helping to transform downtown Providence by becoming a sponsor.
Read MoreThe Providence Foundation hosted its annual meeting February 26 with special guest speaker Tim Rowe from Cambridge Innovation Center.
Read MoreAt the February Trustee Meeting, members approved the 2019 Program of Work.
Read MorePlease join us for an evening of networking and interesting guest speakers at The Providence Foundation's 2019 Annual Meeting.
Read MoreExecutive Director Cliff Wood appears on the A Quality of Place: the Grow Smart RI Podcast.
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