WOONSOCKET – Winners of the annual Rhode Island Smart Growth Awards will be recognized June 6 at the Stadium Theatre downtown.
The event, which wil be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., is sponsored by Grow Smart Rhode Island, which recognizes groups and individuals that it says help shape a stronger Rhode Island.
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The following individuals received awards:
Outstanding Smart Growth Leader:
Albert P. Valliere Jr., vice president and chairman, Nation Wide Construction Inc.
Outstanding Smart Growth Projects:
Blackstone Valley Gateways – Pawtucket, Central Falls
Bristol Industrial Park, Bristol
Sankofa Apartments, Providence
WaterFire Arts Center, Providence
Westerly Education Center, Westerly
Outstanding Smart Growth Policies/Plans:
R.I. Woodlands Partnership Strategic Plan 2016-2020
Special Founders’ Leadership Award:
Howard M. Kilguss, community philanthropist/business leader, outgoing Grow Smart RI board chair
“Each year, passionate, creative and resourceful Rhode Islanders show us the way to tap our state’s full potential through projects, plans and policies that play to Rhode Island’s strengths and generate enduring economic benefits, both statewide and in specific neighborhoods,” Grow Smart RI’s Executive Director Scott Wolf said in a statement.
Tickets to attend the event are $60. Information can be found HERE.
Since 1998, Grow Smart has provided statewide leadership for public and private interests seeking sustainable and equitable economic growth.
Lori Stabile is the PBN Web Editor.
