The Providence Heart of the Hills Placemaking project encompasses the addition of sidewalks and street trees on Highland Street, Hillsborough Street, and Lake Avenue. Additionally, the intersections of Lake Avenue & Highland Street and Lake Avenue & Hillsborough Street will be repaved with decorative asphalt.

These improvements incorporate features from of the 2003 Heart of the Hills Conceptual Plan as outlined in the Providence Neighborhood Renaissance Plan. View more on the progress of the Providence Heart of the Hills Placemaking Project.

Learn about job opportunities for neighborhood residents related to this project here.

Project Details

Project Scope

• Provide increased pedestrian connectivity along Highland Street, Hillsborough Street, and Lake Avenue
• Resurface the intersections of Lake Avenue & Highland Street and Lake Avenue & Hillsborough Street with colored and decorative asphalt

Typical Sections

• All new sidewalks will be 6’ wide
• Street trees planted along all three streets

Project Schedule

• Design: Anticipated to be completed in late 2021
• Construction: Anticipated to begin in September 2022
• Project Completion: Anticipated to finish by Fall 2023

Project Exhibits

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Questions or Concerns

Contact:
Molly Levesque
Project Manager, Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure
molly.levesque@talgov.com
850-891-2862