Jewelry District Association

March 14, 2021

McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza

In an inauspicious start to his administration, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has included funding in his 2022 budget for a DOT plan that would disrupt public transportation for elderly, disabled and BIPOC transit riders....

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution
December 29, 2021

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution

“The Governor has made it clear she wants busses out of the plaza. RIDOT is moving as...
At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza

“Whenever they claim they’re going to make Kennedy Plaza a more wonderful place it’s really just an...
Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan
December 29, 2021

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan

“Splitting up Kennedy Plaza is going to be a big inconvenience to our every day RIPTA riders...
Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum
January 15, 2020

Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum

“How can people who work in the city afford to live in the city?“ Just over 50...
Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
December 9, 2019

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan

Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates “Air...
Letter from community groups and developers to Providence City Council on the Fane zoning petition
December 10, 2018

Letter from community groups and developers to Providence City Council on the Fane zoning petition

Dear Mayor Elorza and City Council: As stakeholders in this community, we support Mayor Jorge Elorza’s decision...
Contentious testimony before the Providence City Council on Fane Tower
October 31, 2019

Contentious testimony before the Providence City Council on Fane Tower

In the end, the Providence City Council Ordinance Committee voted 3-1 against recommending a spot zoning map...
Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election
January 19, 2020

Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election

The Jewelry District Association (JDA) held a Providence City Council Candidates’ Night moderated by JDA President Sharon...
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