Stay classy.

Agreed. Let's not create some hellish dystopia that has no plants, trees, or open space. I don't want to live like that.

How about fixing up some of the many empty mill buildings and turning them into condos / apartments?

I'm not really sure to be honest, she seemed pretty distressed when we chatted and didn't seem to have a real plan in place—I think more or less it's an anything goes kind of situation, seems best to maybe just stop in when they're open and make an offer for whatever you want!

Im planning on doing so in the next couple months. I’ll keep an eye out for those monthly rentals, thank you !

The usefulness of being off the northeast corridor cannot be understated. Amtrak and Commuter Rail service is still at the mercy of freight throughout, but it’s the best there is in the US. 30-40 mins to Boston, 3-4 hours to Manhattan is pretty handy.

The bus system really isn't so bad. Some lines run often. If you live off Broadway (really nice, walkable area surrounding that road) for example the bus there runs every 15 minutes so even if one's late it's not the end of the world.

That brings you right downtown. Once you need to start transferring it can get annoying. But the transit app has live tracking and is super helpful.

I have a stop right out front of my apartment so I just check the app before bothering walking out.

I love to hear that ! The transit thing isn’t a necessity for me as I do own a car (albeit on its last legs) but walkable and liberal would be a dream for me! Thanks for the info :)

still plenty of room downtown to plant sunflowers. Looking forward to this view having a lit up Superman

Great suggestion ! I plan on doing so in the next couple months :)

I have a car (it’s on its last legs), I just don’t want to rely on it for everything. For example, where I live it is literally impossible to walk anywhere :(

You're welcome! Honestly I think your best bet would be to get some Airbnbs in different neighborhoods until you find one you really like. You can do monthly rentals there too usually with a discount.

How have I not yet come across this website ? This is so useful thank you so much ! :)

https://www.walkscore.com/RI/Providence/Fox_Point

https://www.walkscore.com/RI/Providence/Federal_Hill

If you find something in federal hill, Fox point or downtown you will definitely find it very walkable. I sold my car when I moved to federal hill.

If you live in federal hill (and parts of the West end close to federal hill), Fox point, the jewelry district, or downtown I'd say it's extremely walkable.

Federal Hill has a walk score of 93, Fox point has a 94 and downtown has a 99

https://www.walkscore.com/RI/Providence/Federal_Hill https://www.walkscore.com/RI/Providence/Fox_Point

It definitely depends on the neighborhood

I've been to Portland Maine and from what I can tell just the downtown area is walkable. The rest of it doesn't have much goin without driving somewhere.

I work out of new harvest and have enjoyed that

Bad public transit ( just bus services that can be delayed or infrequent) but very liberal and walkable. Such a quirky and unique city. I couldn’t see myself living anywhere elss

Give K & R Salvage in North Providence a call. I've sold a couple of old clunkers to them.

http://www.kandrparts.com/

Few things:

• Providence used to have an electric trolley system, as did most US cities at the time. Oil and automotive lobbies "fixed" that as the last century went on.
• While related, walkable and transit-oriented are two different things. When most errands and trips out your door can be done on foot - you live in a walkable place.
• RIPTA is fine. You can get downtown in under 20 minutes from most of the city - from there you can shop or run your errands downtown, or transfer to another line and get most places in the state, or hop on the train, or get to the airport. It's not perfect, but it's totally usable for most things.
• If you must use a car, there's Uber, Lyft, Zipcar, etc.
• Bikes exist.

Point is, there are just as many options for getting around here as there are flimsy justifications for car-dependence - it's more of a personal choice and it's largely informed by what neighborhood you live in and your habits/lifestyle.

Café Zara

Ah okay, so just virtue signaling.

RIPTA sucks and Providence is too small for a subway system.

Do you carry collision insurance? Might just want to go that route and file a claim

Most of us, myself included, were not in a position to provide help to those suffering.

I can't even begin to understand the mindset of people who would make "jokes" about it, though. It's extremely inappropriate if not sociopathic.

It was always the plan to develop the land that was reclaimed from the highway removal. And much of it actually has been turned into parks! When this area is finished, it will be a very livable, walkable, bikeable urban neighborhood like it was before its destruction for I-195.

Check Allens ave - there are a few you could compare