MAYOR JORGE O. Elorza has announced plans to demolish the former Urban League of Rhode Island building on Prairie Avenue and redevelop the land for a community hub. /PBN FILE PHOTO / STEPHANIE ALVAREZ EWENS
PROVIDENCE – An Upper South Providence building that city preservationists had identified as culturally significant but "endangered" will be knocked down to make way for a community hub. Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and other officials on Monday unveiled plans to redevelop the former Urban League of Rhode Island property at 246…