City of Providence - The Creative Capital (401) 421-7740

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RESIDENTS ADVISED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HURRICANE EARL STORM SYSTEM

MAYOR CICILLINE RENEWS EFFORT TO GROW JOBS IN THE PORT OF PROVIDENCE

MAYOR CICILLINE ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO CREATE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOLS

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25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
401 421 7740
401 421 2489

CITY GUIDE TO PERMITTING
An informal guidebook to provide citizens, business owners and developers with a clear and transparent process for obtaining the necessary permits for improving a home, constructing or renovating building for residential or commercial use, or relocating a business.

RECOVERY PROVIDENCE
Information on how Providence is tracking federal dollars authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and ensuring that funds are being maximized in order to create jobs, rebuild our infrastructure and get our economy moving again.

OPERATION OPPORTUNITY
Mayor Cicilline's 18-month economic action plan launched during his 2009 State of the City Address and designed to create the climate for people to access good jobs as Providence repositions itself for the 21st-century economy.

PROVIDENCESUNSHINE
Timely and meaningful public access to accurate information regarding property tax abatements and related adjustments made by the Office of the Tax Collector on behalf of any individual or corporate taxpayer

READY PROVIDENCE
Prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. The "Ready Providence" Campaign asks individuals to do three key things to prepare for the unexpected: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.

BUYPROVIDENCE + BUY ART
Providence is home to some of the best restaurants, artists, retail and service establishments worldwide. Whether it is designer shoes and clothing, one-of-a-kind artwork, fine jewelry, outstanding delicacies and personal amenities, we urge you to Buy Providence! when you do your gift giving.

ARTS CALENDAR
What is there to do and see in Providence? Go to our Arts Calendar for your instant daily online access to some of the Creative Capital?s most celebrated arts and cultural events.

JOBS NOW! PROVIDENCE is a simple program that provides Federal stimulus funds to create hundreds of jobs for unemployed Rhode Islanders. The program will fund a wide variety of jobs, including tech and green jobs that will help grow the economy as the region recovers from the recession.

Your First Step to a Secure Financial Future. Bank on Providence is a comprehensive program intended to connect every Providence resident with the opportunity to open an account with the bank or credit union that works best for them, and to start saving for the future.

GREEN UP
Your guide to recycling in the Creative Capital. Green Up Providence is an unprecedented campaign to protect the environment and save taxpayer dollars by doubling the City?s recycling rate. Learn more about this important program and what you need to do to make sure you and your family are recycling properly on trash day.

CREATIVE PROVIDENCE: A CULTURAL PLAN FOR THE CREATIVE SECTOR
Providence has rightly earned a reputation for being an "arts and cultural mecca". What distinguishes us from other cities? What's in store for the future of the Creative Capital? Participate in this discussion to develop a cultural plan for Providence's creative sector.

PASA
The Providence After School Alliance is a public/private venture that is working to expand and improve the quality of after school opportunities for the youth of Providence by building a system of after school supports. PASA provides access for all youth in the City to high quality after school programs and learning opportunities.

TRANSIT 2020
This report, prepared by a working group assembled by Mayor Cicilline, addresses an issue critical to the future quality of life in our state: the need to develop and sustain a robust transit system. Read the committee?s recommendations.

TREES 2020
Trees 2020 is an initiative to increase Providence's tree cover to 30% by the year 2020, which will boost air and water quality, moderate temperatures, and improve public health. Led by Groundwork Providence and the City of Providence, the effort will leverage the planting of 40,000 trees collectively by homeowners, land-owning institutions, and city-sponsored tree planting programs.

GREENPRINT PROVIDENCE
Providence's first-ever strategic plan for creating a more sustainable city government and accelerating the green economy. Greenprint Providence also details the steps the City has already taken to reduce Providence's carbon footprint, including progress towards purchasing at least 20% of the energy the City consumes from renewable sources by 2020.

PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
A report detailing recommendations made by the Mayor's 35-member Poverty, Work & Opportunity Task Force charged with the developing strategies to reduce poverty by creating more opportunities for low-income families to move into the middle class.

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