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Providence council advances design‑standards ordinance to shape new housing
Summary
The Providence City Council approved for a second reading an ordinance establishing design standards for new development aimed at preserving neighborhood character while supporting housing production; the measure passed on a roll‑call vote after sponsors said it implements the comprehensive plan.
The Providence City Council approved, on second consideration, an ordinance that sets citywide design standards for new housing and development.
Councilwoman Joanne Ryan, the ordinance sponsor, told colleagues the standards "implement a clear directive in the city's comprehensive plan" and focus on fundamentals such as building entries, facades, proportions…
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