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ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Given the multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting nature of the project, a variety of stakeholders are involved in the Master Planning Process. The Master Plan Advisory Committee was formed from a group of leaders with a stake in the future of Providence and its Port. This group, composed of individuals with diverse skills and knowledge, represents diverse interests and understandings associated with the Port that can support a successful Master Plan. The Advisory Committee includes the Ward 10 and 11 City Councilors, community representatives, institutional stakeholders, and local businesses with a footprint on the port.

Advisory Committee Members

Linda Perri - Washington Park Neighborhood Association
Pedro Espinal - Ward 10 Councilman
Jason Witham - Johnson and Wales University
Topher Hamblett - Save the Bay
Monica Huertas - People's Port Authority
Jeremy Warren - Eastern Salt
Matthew Wozniak - National Grid

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Ron Crosson - Southside Neighborhood Association
Mary Kay Harris - Ward 11 Councilwoman
David Banks-Richardson - Family Service of Rhode Island
Michele Jalbert - Providence Resilience Partnership
Darrell Brown - Conservation Law Foundation
William R. Howard - Rhode Island Energy
Paul Murphy - Orsted

COMMUNITY AT LARGE

Given the goals of the project and the parameters of the City Ordinance, the engagement of the Community at Large provides opportunities for Providence residents to add feedback and insights into the process. The public meetings will be planned to provide multiple entry points and invite participation from diverse voices, including a broad representation of adjacent neighborhoods of South Providence and Washington Park.

Get involved in the Master Plan process by attending one of the events listed below.

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