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Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) is planning to transform the former Pawtucket Boys Club Building, located in downtown Pawtucket, into a community partner hub. Prospective partners include the local YMCA and a soup kitchen to help ensure their patients have access to community support, along with regular access to health care. It’s a great example of Adaptive Reuse in action. Photos comparing the before/after of Pawtucket's historic downtown. Completed in 1902,

Demolition of 108-110 Waterman Street Brook Street: Since August of 2025, the impending demolition of four homes at 277, 281-283, 287 and 291 Brook Street, owned by Brown University, has been in limbo and stands a chance to be added to Brown’s list of demolitions on the East Side. Providence Preservation Society (PPS), the Black Heritage Society of Rhode Island, and concerned neighbors have spearheaded advocacy efforts to work with Brown University and avoid demolition. These

New Handbooks Provide Clarity for Homeowners and Contractors on Preserving Wood Windows In 2023, the State of Rhode Island expanded landlord requirements in the General Laws that govern lead-safe conditions for residential properties. This included mandatory registration in an online rental registry and a more stringent lead-safe enforcement and compliance process. With no exceptions or guides for historic buildings, these new requirements created a great deal of concern for

The Providence Historic District Commission (PHDC) plays a crucial role in preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the...