PROVIDENCE – People who attended a March 11 workshop on the future of Broad Street received a follow-up email this week from the city’s Planning Department, including results of an online survey and a summary report of concerns expressed at the meeting.
The event drew about 200 people from the Providence communities of South Providence, Elmwood and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to questions posed at the meeting, about 200 responded to an online survey.
The responses included the following. When asked what identity residents wanted Broad Street and South Providence to have, most respondents said, “Celebrate diversity and cultural heritage.”
When asked about the two biggest concerns residents have about the St. Joseph’s property, most respondents chose “Other communities see the South Side as a dumping ground and are unwilling to take their fair share” and “Redevelopment will worsen quality-of-life issues.”
When asked about their vision for the St. Joseph’s property and what they would like to see there, most respondents chose housing and social services.
Full survey results can be viewed HERE.
Mary MacDonald is a PBN staff writer.
