Planning & Development
The Park Cinema Reopens for a Sequel
At 5 PM last night, the Park Cinema officially re-opened as the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts. Rolfe Square took on a completely different feeling when the theater was illuminated and pods of people spilled out onto the neighboring streets. It was especially striking to see the Park sign at the top of the renovated building glowing once again.
Congratulations to theater owner Piyush Patel for following through on the project in spite of the obstacles.
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Thursday April 14, 2011
The Convoluted Spiral That Is Cranston Planning
There was an Ordinance Committee meeting preceded by an Finance Committee meeting at Cranston City Hall last night. I know, why the hell would anyone go to that double-header? The masochists turned out in droves.
moreMonday March 28, 2011
Why Build High-Speed Rail in the Northeast?
This video makes a compelling case for the introduction of true high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor. The Corridor’s $3 trillion economy, which is 20% of the nation’s total, is relying on infrastructure that’s hundreds of years old.
moreMonday October 11, 2010
The Warwick Commuter Rail Station Set To Open October 27
The commuter rail station at T.F. Green airport in Warwick is set to open on October 27. The building, called the InterLink, includes a parking garage, car rental facilities, a RIPTA bus stop and moving walkways that connect the station to the airport terminal. The tentative schedule calls for 3 commuter trains from Warwick in the morning, and 3 return trains. The details of the schedule are being finalized by RIDOT and the MBTA.
moreSunday July 18, 2010
Pontiac Bridge Closes
RIDOT will shut down the Pontiac Bridge on Monday. Yes, there actually is a bridge somewhere on Pontiac Avenue.
moreWednesday May 12, 2010
Thee Euston-Fairweather Registry of Hyper Links: Trashing the New Comp Plan Edition
Comp Planicide Amazing. After the years of work and workshops put into the city’s first true comprehensive plan by the Planning Department, the City Council has already changed it. Ward 2 Councilman Emilio Navarro amended the plan so that 75 acres owned by Albert Scaralia along Pippin Orchard Road could allow... more
Wow, that’s great. I’ll be sure to stop by when I’m back in RI over Thanksgiving.
— Dante · Nov 16, 11:32 PM · #
I was wondering if you will be having any events for the Christmas season?? Dinner a jazz show or Christmas show
— carol · Nov 30, 04:22 PM · #
Carol – the redefined Park, now the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts, will host A Christmas Carol.
— Josh · Nov 30, 09:45 PM · #
Do have a list of upcoming shows? Can we get Christmas gift certificates? What are box office’s hours?
Thanks
— Peggy · Dec 14, 03:31 PM · #
I would like to get a schedule of upcoming events if possible. Thank-you.
— kathy kalunian · Sep 12, 08:40 AM · #
I would like to be kept informed of the acts coming to the new “RI Center for Performing Arts”. My husband and I will be attending a show there this evening. I have heard good things about the renovations. I look forward to coming to shows there in the future. Thank you.
— Gail · Oct 16, 01:22 PM · #