As part of our commitment to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization and economic development, Olneyville Housing Corporation, with generous support from the The Providence Plan, RI Housing Resources Commission, and Citizens Bank, launched the Olneyville Storefront Improvement Program in 2003.  Through the program, one-to-one matching grants were given to commercial property owners who agreed to renovate their storefronts in accordance with design guidelines.  Eleven storefronts in Olneyville Square were renovated in an effort to enhance the appearance of Olneyville’s commercial district, help businesses attract customers, and build neighborhood pride. 

 

Project Addresses:

             1911 Westminster St.

             1936-1940 Westminster St.

             1950 Westminster St.

             47-52 Olneyville Square

 

Funding Provided by:

Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission — Building Better Communities Fund

The Providence Plan

Citizens Bank Foundation

 

Total of Matching Grants: $39,870

 

Total invested by Property Owners: $49,848

 

Project Architect: Ron Wood, Urban Design Group

 

 

Above: Before and after photos of Hardware on the Square at 1911 Westminster Street, the first

property to be completed through the program.

Olneyville Square Storefront Improvement Program