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~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | City Plan Commission | About

About the City Plan CommissionDuties & Responsibilities The City Plan Commission is responsible for planning activities in the city, including but not limited to:

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | City Plan Commission

City Plan Commission (CPC)About

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | Capital Center Commission | Membership

Capital Center Commission MembershipThe powers of the commission are vested in the board of commissioners consisting of thirteen members:

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | Capital Center Commission | Review Process and Regulations

Review Process and RegulationsInformation for Developers [link]An overview of the Capital Center Commission review process.Design and Development Standards - Capital Center Special Development District [link]The design and development regulations for Capital Center.Internal Operating Procedures for

~About the Capital Center Special Development District

About the Capital Center Special Development District[include map]These former rail yards now consist of public parks, river walks, a new train station on the Amtrak northeast corridor, and a mix of development from Providence Place mall a 1.4 million square foot downtown mall, Center Place a 225 un

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | Capital Center Commission | About

About The Capital Center CommissionThe Commission is charged to adopt, implement and administer a plan of development for the Capital Center Special Development District, as provided for by the Rhode Island Special Development District Act (RIGL 45-24.4).

~Planning + Development | Boards + Commissions | Capital Center Commission

The Capital Center CommissionAboutCreated by state law (PL 1981 Chapter 332 and amended by PL 1983 Chapter 167 and by PL 1994 Chapter 19) and by city ordinance (Section 2-361 through 365), the commission is charged to adopt, implement and administer a plan of development for the Capital Center Speci

BUY ART Providence Announces Artists For 2011 Advocacy Buttons and Kicks Off Its 4th Season

BUY ART Providence, the city's own creative campaign to encourage local art buying, kicks off its fourth annual campaign with the announcement of the 5 selected artists.

On-the-Job-Training

Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston may be able to provide your organization with financial assistance to train new employees. Click for the On-the-Job-Training brochure.

Group Training Bidders' Conference

Notes and questions and answers from the Group Training RFP bidders Conference on November 21, 2011.Please click here to access

Comision Inicia Busqueda de Candidatos a la Junta Escolar de Providence

Ofrece la oportunidad de moldear el futuro del sistema escolar de la ciudad; plazo de solicitud se extiende hasta el 9 de diciembre 2011.La Comisión de Nombramientos a la Junta Escolar de Providence ha comenzado a aceptar solicitudes para las tres posiciones cuyos términos expi

Commission Launches Search for Providence School Board Candidates

Post offers opportunity to shape future of Providence Schools; deadline for application extended to December 9, 2011. Spanish translation here | En Espanol aqui

Downtown Providence to Go Red on World AIDS Day

Fifteen downtown buildings will be illuminated in red lights on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6PM.

Planning + Development | Community Development

Community DevelopmentStrong, vibrant neighborhoods are the foundation of great cities. Through funding provided by the U.S.

Planning + Development | Resources | Public Meeting Information

Public Meeting InformationClick on the links to see Meeting Schedules and Agendas: Capital Center CommissionCity Plan CommissionDowncity Design Review CommitteeProvidence Economic Development PartnershipProvidence Historic District Commission Show large map

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:00 am End: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:00 pm Location:Eddy stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Eddy stProvidence, RI Eddy st between Weybosset st and Washington stOffice junk removal.

Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:00 am End: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:00 pm Location:Pine stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine stProvidence, RI Pine st between Richmond st and Page stLoad in and out for the City of Prov

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Sunday, November 27, 2011 5:00 am End: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:00 pm Location:Richmond stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Richmond stProvidence, RI Richmond st between Pine st and Weybosset stBuses and trucks for show

Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Sunday, November 27, 2011 6:00 am End: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:00 pm Location:Pine stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine stProvidence, RI Pine st between Richmond st and Page stLoad in and out for play at PPAC.

Planning + Development | Business + Jobs

Business AssistanceLoans, grants, tax incentives, workforce development programs and other resources for Providence businessesJob and Training OpportunitiesInformation on job and training opportunities for Providence residents