EP City Council to Receive Waterfront Development Update

The East Providence City Council will receive an update from William Fazioli, Chairman of the Waterfront Commission, regarding the Waterfront Development effort in the City. After an informal update from Mr. Fazioli, council members and the public will have a chance to ask questions. "I invited Mr. Fazioli to attend our meeting and give us an update on the latest with our waterfront development," said at-large councilman Bob Rodericks. "Mr. Fazioli quickly agreed and I'm pleased to have him available for our May 7th meeting. This is just an informational workshop with no council vote scheduled," added Rodericks.

The Waterfront Commission has been charged with facilitating the transformation of the East Providence waterfront into a model of urban revitalization. Its work will help shape the East Providence waterfront for the next one hundred years.

Business and governmental leaders have long recognized that the East Providence waterfront has tremendous economic development potential. Large tracts of land formerly used for industrial purposes sit vacant on spectacular Narragansett Bay, across from the thriving capital city of Providence, Rhode Island, are waiting to be returned to productive use.

A streamlined regulatory process – led by the Waterfront Commission – has been established to facilitate redevelopment and to implement our vision:

•Environmental Improvements: waterfront development should improve current site conditions while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

•Public access: waterfront development should provide the public with improved access to the East Providence coastline.

•Economic Development: waterfront development should stimulate both short – and – long term economic development opportunities in East Providence and Rhode Island.

•Fiscal Impact: waterfront development should have a positive fiscal impact on local and state government.

•Mixed-Use: waterfront development should, in the aggregate, provide a self-sustaining mix of commercial, residential, institutional, light industrial, civic and recreational uses.

•Quality Product: waterfront development projects should be of high quality – in terms of purpose, planning, architecture and materials.

•Community Sensitivity: waterfront projects should be sensitive to historical and community concerns.

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

The Waterfront District development projects listed here have been completed in the past ten years and include new construction and major renovations: Baer Supply Company, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Eaton Corporation, Ross Commons, Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Squantum Woods and Tockwotton on the Waterfront.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:

The following projects are under construction in the East Providence Waterfront District: University Orthopedics, Chevron and Kettle Point.

Come to the East Providence City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 7:00 PM for an updated presentation from Waterfront Commission Chairman, William Fazioli. There will also be a chance for the general public to ask questions. This is an informal opportunity to learn the latest with the East Providence Waterfront Development.