Providence

What to Do With Providence's Empty Dynamo House

Scott MacKay — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:37 +0000

The Dynamo House, the century-old onetime Narragansett Electric power station, now sits as a forlorn reminder of what once thrived along Providence’s downtown waterfront. And as Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay notes, it now stands as a guard to the old Jewelry District that state and city officials are trying to rebrand as a Knowledge District.

RIPTA Making It Easier For PawSox Fans On Sundays

Don Borman — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:05 +0000

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is trying something new to make it easier for PawSox fans to get to McCoy Stadium.

The Bottom Line: What's Next for the Superman Building?

Dave Fallon — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:11:00 +0000

Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday it looks at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week Dave and Mark talk with Grow Smart Rhode Island executive director Scott Wolf. They discuss proposals for the Superman Building, the costs of such development, urban residential living and trends in downtown office buildings.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

'Playful Providence' Encourages Kids to Get Outside and Play

Elisabeth Harrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:06:00 +0000

Providence kicks off a 5-month celebration of children’s play Saturday with a pop up play day at India Point Park. The Providence Children’s Museum will be on hand with all kinds of different material, so kids can build forts, play games and get creative. Museum Director Janice O’Donnell says this type of free playtime is important for cognitive and social development.

"We know that children need to play, and we know that children’s time and space for free, self-directed kid-powered play has been declining, and it is certainly a goal of the children’s museum to bring back play."

Bonus Q+A: Kane says Many Suitors Should be Considered for former I-195 land

Ian Donnis — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Colin Kane, chairman of the I-195 redevelopment commission, joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about development, Providence, and what's next for the land made available by the relocation of Interstate 195.

Political Roundtable: Kane on the Next Steps for the I-195 land

Ian Donnis — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Colin Kane, chairman of the I-195 Redevelopment Commission, joins the Roundtable this week to talk about what's next for the land made available by the relocation of I-195, debate over the future of the state Economic Development Corporation, and other topics.

WaterFire Recieves National Arts Grant

John Bender — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000

WaterFire Providence, the organization which runs the public art installation, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The grant will fund a wide variety of new art projects along the WaterFire route, said managing director Peter Mello.

Kennedy Plaza May Soon Get New Look

Ian Donnis — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:58:35 +0000

A plan to fill Kennedy Plaza in Providence with a mix of pedestrian-friendly activities will be announced Thursday evening.

Urban Farm Supply Store Draws Debate

Elisabeth Harrison and Natalie Jablonski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:08:53 +0000

A new farm and garden supply store on the West Side of Providence has become a source of neighborhood controversy. Residents rallied Sunday in support of the business called Cluck!.

About a hundred people sipped coffee and munched on scones at the Sunday morning rally. They were there to support a new store that aims to supply small growers and chicken farmers in the city. Community member Alice Danahy says the storefront, which used to be an abandoned gas station, was an eyesore.

Redevelopment of Land in Providence Underway

John Bender — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:57:46 +0000

Groundbreaking was held outside downtown Providence for the newest phase of the I-195 relocation project.

The redevelopment will repair streets, create public spaces, and prepare land for commercial use on the 35 acre parcel west of the Providence River.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Deputy Director Phillip Kydd says the program helps to free up crucial land for development in Providence.