Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Elorza announces return of free parking program to support small businesses
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the return of the #ThinkPVD campaign, which allows for free holiday parking ahead of Small Business Saturday...
State officials say design review of Hope Point Tower is with...
PROVIDENCE – State law spells out that the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission has the final say over design review for projects in the district,...
Elorza outlines his conditions for Hope Point Tower support
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza issued a statement Monday outlining his conditions for full support of the Hope Point Tower proposed by the...
Despite false start, transformation of Jewelry District taking shape
On a recent gray, autumn afternoon, early rush-hour traffic was backing up along Point Street in the old Jewelry District in downtown Providence. Most...
Yoleni’s offers taste of Greece
What does it take for a new restaurant to survive? Before anything else, hard work, says Alexandra Georgiou, who opened Yoleni’s in downtown Providence...
Elorza, Providence Teachers Union reach tentative contract agreement
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Teachers Union and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza have reached a tentative contract deal, Elorza announced Thursday.
Specific details of the deal...
Elorza passes non-utilization tax for residential properties
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza has signed into law a non-utilization tax designed to combat vacant and abandoned property in the city, the...
Applications open for next round of Design Catalyst program
PROVIDENCE – Applications for the next round of the Providence Design Catalyst program are now open, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and DESIGNxRI announced Thursday.
The...
Fitch Ratings affirms Providence IDR rating at ‘BBB’ and general obligations...
PROVIDENCE – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the city of Providence’s “A-” rating on its outstanding general obligation bonds and affirmed a “BBB” rating for...
Despite some permitting improvements, developers often ‘going nowhere fast’ in Providence
The developer of a riverfront hotel proposed for Providence gained initial approval from the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission a year ago, giving him clearance...
