Tag: Mayor Brett P. Smiley
Smiley administration to launch ‘parent permit’ program to streamline housing development
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s administration is making another change to the development review process for new residential construction it says will increase...
Fall forward? Smiley says September best for PVDFest
PROVIDENCE – In the aftermath of this year’s PVDFest, Mayor Brett P. Smiley says he remains open to changes to the city's premier arts...
Providence City Council accepts tentative settlement to evict Skyline at Waterplace
PROVIDENCE – The City Council has accepted a tentative settlement between the city and Skyline at Waterplace LLC to evict the company from the...
Providence ramping up for PVDFest’s downtown return
PROVIDENCE – After months of preparation, city officials, organizers and some local artists on Wednesday expressed their excitement for this year's PVDFest with Mayor...
Moody’s affirms Providence’s ‘A3’ bond rating
PROVIDENCE – The city’s bond is holding steady as Moody’s Investors Service affirmed its rating of “A3,” Mayor Brett P. Smiley said Thursday.
Moody’s report,...
Development ordinance seeks to preserve Providence historic district
PROVIDENCE – The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring property owners within the city’s Historic Overlay District to secure a...
Providence mayor seeks to streamline approval process for new developments
PROVIDENCE- Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s administration is making major changes to the development review process for new residential and commercial construction that should shorten...
Smiley signs $599M fiscal 2025 budget
PROVIDENCE- Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Friday signed the city’s $599 fiscal 2025 budget that begins July 1.
Flanked by council members and administration officials...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for ONE Neighborhood Builders’ affordable housing project
PROVIDENCE – State and local leaders gathered Friday to break ground on ONE Neighborhood Builders’ affordable housing development in Federal Hill.
The project, dubbed The...
Providence City Council approves $598M fiscal 2025 budget
PROVIDENCE- The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a $598 million budget for fiscal year 2025 that begins July 1.
The budget requires two approvals...