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In spite of the pandemic and dire economic challenges, Providence is experiencing a building boom with construction activity continuing through lockdowns and pauses. Protection of historic buildings exists in this old American city through seven local historic districts containing approximately 2500 properties– though PPS advocates for far more designation. The city’s historic beauty continues to draw newcomers from bigger and more expensive places who appreciate the quality of life and architecture that Providence offers.
Why, then, would a member of the community nominate the city of Providence to the Most Endangered Properties list? In a sentence: we are a river city in the Ocean State, and the impacts of climate change and sea level rise will affect Providence’s built and cultural heritage in both incremental and profound ways.
A surprising addition to the list of Providenceâs most-endangered properties
The Providence Preservation Society says the entire city is at risk and Mayor Jorge Elorza agrees
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 27, 2021, 9:55 a.m.
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City makes PPS 2021 list of most endangered properties
THE BROAD STREET SYNAGOGUE, located at 688 Broad St.,was one of the several properties included on the Providence Preservation Society s 2021 Most Endangered Properties list. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY PROVIDENCE – The Providence Preservation Society on Wednesday released its 2021 Most Endangered Properties List, which includes the entire capital city. The list, released each year, is designed to generate support for the preservation of vulnerable structures and places, the organization said. In addition to specific properties listed this year, the organizations included all of…
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