Greater City: Providence
Promoting the urban growth and development of the Providence region. Focusing on the development of walkable, affordable, and vibrant neighborhoods served by mass transit and fueled by greater economic opportunity. Ensuring that the Providence of tomorrow is an urban environment not a city plagued by inconsistent, uninspired, automobile-centric suburban-style development.
About You
Section 1: You
First Name
Jef
Last Name
Nickerson
Website URL
Organization
Greater City: Providence
Country
United States, RI
Section 2: Your Organization
Organization Name
Greater City: Providence
Organization Website
Organization Phone
401-954-7626
Organization Address
PO Box 802, Providence, RI 02901-0802
Is your organization a
For‐profit
Organization Country
United States, RI
Your idea
Name Your Project
Greater City: Providence
Country and state your work focuses on
United States, RI
Describe Your Idea
Promoting the urban growth and development of the Providence region. Focusing on the development of walkable, affordable, and vibrant neighborhoods served by mass transit and fueled by greater economic opportunity. Ensuring that the Providence of tomorrow is an urban environment not a city plagued by inconsistent, uninspired, automobile-centric suburban-style development.
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Innovation
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Impact
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Problem
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Results
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What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
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How many people will your project serve annually?
Fewer than 100
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
$1000 - 4000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for 1‐5 years
In what country?
United States, RI
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
No
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How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
No
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The Story
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Comments
Hi Jef,
I'm intrigued by your entry and would love to learn more about Greater City, Providence's history, it's impact on the community, and how you see it evolving in the next ten years.
Thanks!
Alexis
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