NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the East Providence City Council at East Providence City Hall, Council Chambers, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:30PM.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of the new 2025 East Providence Comprehensive Plan. The preparation, revision, and adoption of this 2025 Comprehensive Plan are considered in accordance with the provisions of RIGL Chapter 22.2, the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning & Land Use Regulation Act.
The proposed plan under consideration will update in its entirety the prior 2010 Comprehensive Plan, including the following chapters: Housing, Economic Development, City Services and Facilities, Transportation and Connectivity, Recreation, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards and Climate Change, History, Culture and the Arts, Sustainability, Waterfront District, Land Use, and Implementation.
The proposed plan is available at the following locations:
• The City of East Providence’s website at www.eastprovidenceri.gov/community.
• In person at the East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development during normal business hours at 145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, Room 309 (3rd floor). Phone: 401-654-4288.
Anyone wishing to be heard on the proposed matter should be present at the aforementioned date and time. At the public hearing, opportunity shall be given to all persons interested to be heard upon the matter of the proposed adoption.
The proposed plan may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired or needing other special services must call (401) 435-7500 forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting date.
