Tag: Providence City Plan Commission
Brown University to sell 3 houses for $10 each
PROVIDENCE – Three houses in College Hill originally expected to be razed for residence halls at Brown University may now be saved.
The university is...
The Omni Group gains approval for Westminster Street apartment buildings
PROVIDENCE – The Omni Group has gained final plan approval to develop three apartment buildings on the Westminster Street property that includes the historical...
22-unit apartment building nears completion in Wayland Square
PROVIDENCE – A 22-unit apartment building near Wayland Square in Providence is under construction.
The project, at 225 Waterman St., was approved by the City...
College Hill Smart Hotel project draws 2 administrative appeals
PROVIDENCE – Two sets of city residents have filed an appeal challenging the City Plan Commission review of the Smart Hotel project, stating the commission overstepped its authority in granting...
Public hearing scheduled for boutique hotel project on College Hill
PROVIDENCE – The Smart Hotel project, which would place a boutique hotel near Brown University on College Hill, is scheduled for a public hearing...
Hotel debate welcome sign in capital
The Providence City Plan Commission’s June 16 approval of a five-story hotel on College Hill was a welcome sign of normal, albeit hotly debated,...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, May 2020
1. Providence commission approves 61-unit apartment building for Fox Point POSTED ONLINE: May 20 Construction of a 61-unit apartment building in the Fox Point...
New apartment building approved for Wayland Square
PROVIDENCE – The Providence City Plan Commission has authorized a four-story, 16-unit apartment building at 219 Waterman St. in Providence.
The site is in a...
Providence commission approves 61-unit apartment building for Fox Point
PROVIDENCE – Construction of a 61-unit apartment building in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence has received a go-ahead from the City Plan Commission.
The...
Plan for new Brown University dorms to be reviewed
PROVIDENCE – Brown University earlier this year announced it would build two buildings of residence halls on Brook Street, which will necessitate the removal...


















