Great article by our own Dave Brussat — who, by the way, is housing the DNA’s newest and youngest member, his new son Billy Lazlo. Congrats to Dave and Victoria and their awesomely-named addition! Now read some more about how actually liveable and likeable it is to be living downtown.
http://www.projo.com/opinion/columnists/content/CL_brussat23_07-23-09_M0F3RPK_v28.3f89f13.html
We loves us the animals here in downtown. Support a great cause at a great place with your friendly neighborhood Councilman John Lombardi as the host. Saturday,July 25th — all night long, details below, just click the image to read more…
Come on party animals -- you know you want to.
If you’re not already a part of this, join all of downtown as we show off our beautiful buildings, amazing merchants and overall fab ‘hood. If you want to volunteer, shoot us an email, but definitely learn more below:
http://www.providencedowntown.com/downtown_living.php
Downtown Providence Living Tour
Saturday, June 27th
12—5 PM
Yours truly (Ms. Kim Snow) had the chance to tell my side of the late-nite chaos situation. I never want the residents to seem like difficult rabble-rousers who want a suburban layer of silence placed over our hood – that would be horrible. But we are open to ideas on how to keep the streets safe for everyone at night and if we can eliminate unnecessary noise (as opposed to everyday city noise) everyone wins. Take a read:
Let’s hope this actually happens, our roads are in need of attention and rethinking some of the flows may be another way to alleviate all the late night noise and chaos – get ‘em in and get ‘em out!
http://www.projo.com/news/content/PROVIDENCE_ROAD_IMPROVEMENTS_05-25-09_JGE3O1D_v29.3a47dbf.html
Take a look at the story behind our drive to save the land where Shooters once stood — and the impact it could have on our city.
Pills and snacks for everyone — congrats downtown! You’ve (finally) won a pharmacy AND a grocery store. Read more here:
http://www.projo.com/opinion/columnists/content/CL_brussat28_05-28-09_0BEGF3J_v25.449381a.html
The DNA is proud to support this newly formed association, the Providence Nightlife Association also known as the PNA.
Working with the PNA, the City of Providence and the Hospitality Resource Partnership the DNA has become an important part of the team focusing on late night issues such as reasonable control of noise and chaos and future ordinances for extended hours.
Just last week there was a hearing in regards to granting a 24-hour license to a local downtown business, Pizza Queen. Now, the idea of Providence becoming a true late-night city combined with the possibilities of pizza until 4am make us weep with happiness. And as your DNA reps, we’re always looking for ways to make our neighborhood fun AND safe into the wee hours. But even though we’re making progress, we’re not there quite yet. Luckily, our friends at Pizza Queen considered the same situation and had a very smart compromise that we support. Read more about it here: http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/03/city-tentativel.html
Dear Neighbors –
First, we have confirmed a locale for our November 3rd, DNA meeting — and WHAT a locale! Please join us on Monday, November 3, from 7pm to 8:30pm upstairs at Bravo Brasserie at 123 Empire Street. Again, we’ll have many updates as well as special guest speaker, George Born, Executive Director of the Providence Preservation Society. Bring your own ideas/comments as well.
Viva downtown in fall!
Best,
Kim
Secretary
Downtown Neighborhood Alliance