City of Providence | Weekly Archives

~Planning + Development | Community Development | Grantee Resource Center

CDBG/ESG/HOME/HOPWA Grantee Resource CenterProgram Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013The Grantee Resource Center is intended to provide CDBG/ESG/HOME/ HOPWA grantees the information and resources required to successfully implement grants for the current Program Year 7.1.12-6.30.13.

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Zoning

ZoningThe City's current Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1994 and has been amended many times since then. Periodically, the City Plan Commission and City Council consider amendments to the Ordinance to address issues that have arisen or in response to constituent requests.

~Planning + Development | Community Development | (HOPWA)

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)Working with local organizations to improve the quality of life for low-income residents of the Providence Metropolitan area that are living with HIV/AIDS.

~Planning + Development | Community Development | (ESG)

Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)Working with local organizations to improve the quality of life for Providence residents by providing basic shelter and support services to the homeless.

~Planning + Development | Community Development | (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Environmental Planning

Environmental Planning

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Transportation Planning

Transportation Planning

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Specific Plans

Specific PlansThese plans address issues and concerns that cross neighborhood boundaries and are of interest to the city as a whole.

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Comprehensive Planning

Comprehensive Planning

~Planning + Development | Planning Projects | Neighborhood Planning

Neighborhood PlanningThe Downtown Neighborhood Plan was approved by the City Plan Commission at the meeting on Tuesday, December 14th, 2010. Click here to download a high resolution version of the plan. Click here for the Neighborhood Plan map.

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Special Needs

Special Needs Housing OpportunitiesIn partnership with the U.S.

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Application Process

Housing Loan Application ProcessWe want to make applying for a housing loan as easy as possible for you. Following the instructions below should ensure a smooth application process.

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Homebuyers

Housing Opportunities for HomebuyersWe offer a variety of loan programs to assist low and moderate income residents in buying their first home.Housing Loan Programs Program eligibility guidelines and terms for the following loan programs:

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Homeowners | Developers

Housing Opportunities for DevelopersWe offer a variety of programs to both for-profit and non-profit developers to promote the development of affordable housing in the city.HOME Program - Creation of Affordable HousingLoans and grants of up to $60,000 per housing unit for rehabilitation, constructio

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Homeowners | Senior Home Repair Loans

Senior Home Repair LoansThis program provides a resource for Providence residents over 65 years of age to make needed home repairs.Basic Program EligibilityYour property is eligible if the following criteria are met:

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Homeowners | Home Repair Loans

Home Repair LoansThis program is offered in partnership with Rhode Island Housing to assist Providence homeowners in making general and code violation repairs to their properties.Basic Program EligibilityYour property is eligible if it is owner occupied, does not exceed four units and is located in

RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale This Weekend

The sale will feature work from RISD alumni in all areas of work including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, drawings, apparel and accessories, stationary, and all media in between! Tickets to attend the sale cost $7.00 with proceeds supporting scholarships for RISD students.

~Planning + Development | Housing Opportunities | Homeowners

Housing Opportunities for HomeownersWe have a variety of loans available to low and moderate income homeowners to assist them in making major home repairs.Home Repair Loan Programs Program eligibility guidelines and terms for the following loan programs:

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | Downcity Design Review Committee (DRC)

Downcity Design Review Committee (DRC)The Downcity Design Review Committee was created to administer Downcity District regulations and is authorized to: conduct design review, grant waivers for non- conforming uses and dimensions; review demolition of buildings and grant special incentives for devel

Lace Up Your Skates! Ice Skating Is Underway!!

Who says the cold should keep you inside? Head on down to the rink during their new hours:Monday through Friday 10am - 10pmSaturday and Sunday 11am - 10pm