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Council hears support for lease of WaterFire Arts Center, citing tourism and downtown economic benefits
Providence City Council · December 5, 2025
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Summary
Council members urged approval of a proposed lease to the WaterFire organization for a city-owned building, arguing the arts event boosts tourism and downtown businesses; discussion was supportive and the council advanced related consent items.
Councilwoman Ryan presented item 8, a proposed lease of a city-owned building to the WaterFire organization and described the group's role in Providence's identity and downtown economy. She recounted that the council previously approved bonding to purchase the building and said WaterFire had lost…
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