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Downtown groups back budget support for parks, clean‑up grants and nighttime economy initiatives
Summary
Downtown advocacy groups, the Downtown Improvement District (DID) and the Downtown Providence Park Network told the Finance Committee that city grants for park programming, clean‑team operations and night‑time economy supports spur economic activity, keep streets clean and attract visitors.
Representatives of downtown organizations told the Finance Committee May 6 that modest city grants and partnerships meaningfully support downtown cleanup, park programming and the nighttime economy.
Bob Russell, executive director of the Downtown Improvement District, and Nora Barre of the Downtown Providence Park Network both asked the council to continue…
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