Mayor Smiley, Council President Miller Invite Residents to Participate in PVD Comprehensive Plan Update 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Learning and feedback opportunities are available at events throughout the City

 

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and City Council President Rachel Miller today announced a list of opportunities for residents to learn more about the PVD Comprehensive Plan and participate in the feedback and update process, which was launched last month.

“Providence is in a great position to grow in the next decade, and we want to ensure our growth is sustainable, will make Providence more competitive nationally, and that we are preserving the characteristics that make our city unique,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “That’s why we are hosting multiple opportunities and convening diverse perspectives to build a comprehensive plan that is accessible, intentional, and impactful. I strongly encourage all of our residents to find an opportunity that works for them and share their vision for Providence with us.”

“Updates to the Comp Plan happen once every ten years. That’s why it’s critically important to get it right,” said Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13). “Residents and business owners can shape the future of development and growth for Providence. The City Council’s community meetings will offer a built-in framework for soliciting feedback from the public. Please join a convenient meet-up in the coming months and help shape Providence for years to come.”

The PVD Comprehensive Plan is a framework document that guides the long-term planning, policy, land use, and zoning codes for the city. The goals and strategies developed in this plan will inform how Providence will grow to meet the needs of our neighbors to address issues such as housing, transportation and economic development and will lay the groundwork for what our city will look like in the years ahead.  Mayor Smiley and Council President Miller are prioritizing equitable access and city-wide engagement to ensure the Plan’s goals and strategies reflect the needs and vision of the public.

In partnership with the City Council, representatives from the City’s Planning Department will lead workshops in wards across Providence to collect input for the Comprehensive Plan. The following dates have been scheduled, with more ward events to be announced soon:

  • Councilor Miguel Sanchez’s Ward 6 Meeting on July 17 at 6pm at George J West Elementary School
  • Councilor John Goncalves’ Ward 1 Meeting on July 31 at 6pm via Zoom
  • Councilor Justin Roias’ Ward 4 Meeting on August 7 at 6pm at the DaVinci Center, 470 Charles Street
  • Councilor Oscar Vargas’ Ward 15 Meeting on August 8 at 6pm at William D’Abate Elementary School, 60 Kossuth Street
  • Councilor Sue AnderBois’ Ward 3 Meeting on August 28th at 7pm at the Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St
  • Councilor Jo-Ann Ryan’s Ward 5 Meeting on September 5 at 6:30 pm at the Mt Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Ave
  • Councilor James Taylor’s Ward 8 Meeting on September 11 at 6 pm at Reservoir Ave Elementary School, 156 Reservoir Ave
  • Councilor Shelley Peterson’s Ward 14 Meeting on September 12 at 6:30 pm at Robert Kennedy Elementary School, 195 Nelson St
  • Council President Rachel Miller’s Ward 13 Meeting on September 20 at 7pm at the Zuccolo Rec Center, 18 Gesler St
  • Councilor Pedro Espinal’s Ward 10 Meeting on October 10 at 6pm at the John Rollins Rec Center, 674 Prairie Ave

Representatives from the City’s Planning Department will also be available at the following public events to share information in English and Spanish and collect input on the Comprehensive Plan:

  • Hartford Park Get Connected, 11 Whelan Road, July 12 from 1pm-3pm
  • Armory Park Famers Market, July 20 from 3pm-7pm
  • Puerto Rican Bay Fest, India Point Park, July 30 at 12 pm
  • Neutaconkanut Farmers Market at Neutaconkanut Park, July 31 from 2-6pm
  • Trinity Square Summer Block Party at the Southside Cultural Center on August 5
  • Hope Street Block Party, Hope Street from Rochambeau to 5th Street, August 6 from 11am- 5pm
  • Codding Court Get Connected Event, Coddington Court, August 9
  • Dominican Festival, Roger Williams Park, August 13
  • Smith Hill Block Party, Candace Street near the Smith Hill Public Library, August 16
  • Hope Street Farmers Market, Lippitt Memorial Park, August 26 from 9am-1pm
  • PVD Fest, 195 District Park, September 9
  • Accessibility is Beautiful, presented by RAMP at The Steel Yard, September 23

 

More opportunities for in-person and online participation will be made available in the coming weeks and in more Providence wards. Residents are encouraged to visit plan.providenceri.gov for the latest information on engagement opportunities and to learn more about the PVD Comprehensive Plan.