Tag Archives: City Hall

Politics of the Fane override

Posted on December 12, 2018 by David Brussat

When a pro-Fane tower councilman called in sick for Tuesday’s vote on whether to override Mayor Elorza’s brave veto of the Fane tower legislation, the council postponed the vote until tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 13. Having spouted my opposition to the … Continue reading →

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Peter Thornton’s Providence

Posted on March 30, 2016 by David Brussat

Tomorrow evening at City Hall, some of the buildings of Providence that I love and have photographed over the years will be on display as buildings loved and painted by the artist Peter Thornton of our fair city. His show … Continue reading →

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Is this tactical urbanism?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by David Brussat

Here is a street sign that seems to epitomize the fatuousness, and perhaps the corruption, of municipal bureaucracy. Warning signs just like this have been popping up in the middle of streets in Providence for the past year or so. … Continue reading →

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Column: Kennedy Plaza’s future spins its wheels

Posted on October 16, 2014 by David Brussat

Standing on the steps in front of City Hall, several people waited for a tour of Kennedy Plaza to begin, followed by a public discussion of its future. We wondered why the front doors of so many important Providence public … Continue reading →

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