The Vision

The East Providence Waterfront Special Development District Plan was adopted in 2003. The document, produced by the East Providence Planning Department., was the culmination of over two years worth of work and includes feedback from over many stakeholders – local individuals, organizations, state agencies and committees. The Plan defines a strong system of full- connected public spaces that will form a framework for high-quality private development. This comprehensive tool serves to propel East Providence in new directions.

The vision for the East Providence waterfront is to transform the City's coastline while striving to achieve the following:

Quality Product
Projects should be of high quality, in terms of purpose, planning, architecture and materials.

Community Sensitivity
All projects should be sensitive to historical and community concerns.

Mixed-Use
Development should, in the aggregate, provide a self-sustaining mix of commercial, residential, institutional, light industrial, civic and recreational uses.

Environmental Improvements
Waterfront development should improve current site conditions while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

Public Access
Development should provide the public with improved access to the East Providence coastline.

Economic Development
Waterfront development should stimulate both short- and long-term economic development opportunities in the City and Rhode Island.

Fiscal Impact
Development should have a positive fiscal impact on local and State government.