Zap 50 expects thousands of volunteers to clean up areas along the river in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: As US Cities Reclaim Waterfronts, Does Pawtucket Have A Vision For The Blackstone River?
The Blackstone River was instrumental in the settlement of Pawtucket. It was the reason people lived there. It helped power at least 100 textile mills that are largely responsible for putting the city on the map. What role does the river have today and in Pawtucket’s future? Around the country, cities have found investing in their waterfronts to be a key component of urban revitalization. Providence, for example, transformed its downtown back in the 90s. Is there a grand plan for Pawtucket’s river? Should there be?
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: Birding On The Blackstone River
Pawtucket was founded on the Blackstone River, where the water was the lifeblood of the early industrial town. Today the river has more of an understated presence, even though it wends its way right through downtown Pawtucket.
But there’s a lot going on, as three members of the Ocean State Bird Club found out one recent morning.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: A Town In Transition
Every year, The Public’s Radio produces a series called One Square Mile exploring a community. This year, we look at Pawtucket, Rhode Island’s 4th largest city and one of its oldest. Pawtucket, like many American industrial towns, has both hopes and challenges as it copes with a changing American economy.
