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Statement on the Proposed Urban Trail and Safety Improvements on Broadway West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) The West Broadway Neighborhood Association believes deeply in the importance of safe, accessible, and well-designed streets. Investments that improve safety, functionality, and long-term neighborhood vitality are essential to a thriving community like ours. In 2022, the city of Providence […]

The Providence City Council will host a *public hearing* on the Comprehensive Plan on Monday, September 16, at 5:30PM. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chamber, on the 3rd floor of Providence City Hall (25 Dorrance Street). The draft Comprehensive Plan may be viewed here or obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall

In order to inform the WBNA’s advocacy around the Comprehensive Plan, the WBNA’s Community Development Committee (CDC) developed a survey – in English and Spanish – to gather input from neighbors. Based on prior outreach, affordability and transportation were identified as top concerns among neighbors and so these were the two primary focus areas for

Job Description We’re currently looking for Street Team Ambassadors interested in serving as project ambassadors for the Providence Safe Streets for All project! Street Team Ambassadors will serve during the summer and fall of 2024 as community advocates for improving the plans for street improvements in Federal Hill, Olneyville, Downtown, and the West End, and

Every 10 years the City of Providence updates its Comprehensive Plan. Among other things, the Plan guides the City’s zoning code, which dictates what kinds of buildings can be built where, how much parking they need, how many units, etc. Housing affordability is a top priority for the WBNA, and since zoning and affordability are

Many of you have asked for more information about the new program being rolled out by the city. Our Councilwoman, Rachel Miller, put out the following information in her most recent e-newsletter. From Councilwoman Miller: “Here’s a good starting point for some questions you might have – I’m sharing from Ward 3 Councilor Sue AnderBois

February 24, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications, Providence City Council 401.486.5646 Joint Statement from Elected Leaders and Community Partners on the Future of the Cranston Street Armory City Council President Rachel Miller, Senator Sam Bell, Representative Enrique Sanchez, and Rebecca Atwood, President of the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, met with Housing

What a night it was…! We celebrated the 25+ years of love and dedication Kari Lang gave to WBNA  as Executive Director; she received the Ken & Rebecca Phillips Award from Ken Phillips himself. The Award will henceforth be known as The Kari Lang Award! We heard from Mayor Brett Smiley about his support for redevelopment