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@domesticetch @BillBartholomew @tappednuncapped @EnriqueForRI Doesn't the mall parking garage serve this purpose? I always park there - up to 5 hours for $2!

@BillBartholomew @tappednuncapped @EnriqueForRI I do not think putting more parking is what downtown needs—one third of downtown is parking already. Personally I would love busses that run reliably after 7pm!

Providence’s professional basketball team, The Friars, are a major draw in downtown/Federal Hill. So too is PPAC, Trinity, etc. But, the fact that the city is generally so quiet at night is troubling from an economic and character standpoint. Need that night mayor concept.

@StephMachado @DanMcGowan Actually, what if the mall could be a regional center for play (toys, games, recreation/entertainment, innovation, invention) with Hasbro as the anchor and a unique identity for the creative capital of the fun-sized state!

The Apex property, the failed Fane Tower plot or…..the mall? @DanMcGowan has the latest on efforts to keep Hasbro in RI

@Tesho13 Check out this community investment fund just established in small but mighty Rhode Island: localreturn.org/introducing-th… @LocalReturnRI

If you wanted to invest $500 a month into the American economy, you can do that with the S&P 500 If you wanted to invest $500 a month into the city you live in, what would you do?

@_holyspokes @phileil Definitely saw that artist at one of our RI holiday art shows last year, maybe they'll be back again?

Love this! What do you think for PVD, @NoraBarre1?

A new three-month initiative is encouraging Chicagoans to ditch their at-home offices this summer and head Downtown to work — or cowork. buff.ly/4c0YE0n

@jamesrambin @housebostonorg Do you know of any strategies to counter these strong negative emotional responses to bikes and bike infrastructure? Do you know of anyone researching this?

incredible how mad this makes people. completely benign statement about the personal financial benefits of driving less, it’s not bait, he never says everyone has to do it, and people just can’t stop seething in the replies about a bunch of hypotheticals they made up

@Boenau In all seriousness, I think this does bring up a very real point about how impossibly difficult modern parenting is and how that impacts opinions about the built environment. Growing expectations + shrinking "villages" = preferring speed/convenience to try to do it all alone.

Real life is better than fiction.

@waham @RIlegoartist As a frequent visitor to both Farm Fresh and Water fire Arts Center, I see a lot of opportunities for connecting events and businesses on either side!

@RIlegoartist Actually, I'm feeling ambivalent about the bridge. It's a nice feature, but $1.7M? The rest of the changes will be great, tho. I hope the bridge and path are maintained well.

In other bridge news: After a long wait, Providence is slated to install 80-foot ped/bike bridge across the Woonasquatucket River at Kinsley/Sims Aves this summer (cost $1.7M), the 1st of many "separated shared use path" changes planned along Valley corridor to Providence Place.

I have thought about this very idea but didn't know it had a name! How about this for our commercial corridors in RI? What do you think, @seth_zeren @rhodyneighbors?

Second Street Housing: Living next to, but not on top of main street. While most US/Canadian apartments are built on busy streets (Corridor zoning), we ought to look at next street over. alfredtwu.medium.com/second-street-… 1/

@_holyspokes @HousingNetwrkRI @homesRI_ @projo Well said! And think of the economic impacts of this investment, when more people have more of their income leftover to spend in the local economy or even start their own new business. A vibrant place means more state revenue to invest in schools, parks, etc!

“Our thesis is that a primary cause of the rise in mental disorders is a decline over decades in opportunities for children & teens to play, roam, & engage in other activities independent of direct oversight & control by adults.” Connected to city design. jpeds.com/article/S0022-…

@dylancgiles @phileil @fntpvd Mine lives on our mantel!

Can confirm! Only a few left but more on their way because “When @phileil tweets about you, you gotta be ready.” @fntpvd

Today's appreciation for beautiful PVD!

Friends, if you ever want me to stop talking about this all the time, come help us create a Main Street network in RI!

PVD ♥️

@KRISH_EH @TedNesi Yes you do, it's great! @BluffingBoutiq1

My main takeaway from this evening’s forum: I need to check out Geri’s Bluffing Boutique in Woonsocket. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/08/08/cd1…

Scientific American says KIDS MUST PLAY. But "Only 10 % of U.S. schools let people into their playgrounds when school's out, the Trust for Public Land found." Open 'em up & 5.2 million more kids get access. Also: Renormalize unsupervised play! @sciam @LetGrowOrg @tpl_org

Good Read: “Let the kids play in the dirt, climb on the rocks & even add some wood logs to the mix so they can get even more creative.” How to design the perfect (and actually more “risky”) city playground. Remember, risk & hazards aren’t the same thing. theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-…