2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
CHAPTER 37-22 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2002
§ 37-22-2 - Legislative findings.

SECTION 37-22-2

   § 37-22-2  Legislative findings. – The general assembly finds that:

   (1) The realignment of Interstate Route 195 through the City of Providence provides a unique opportunity to advance public purposes by transforming a major transportation project into an important economic and civic development opportunity;

   (2) This opportunity arises, in large part, from certain land to be made available for redevelopment due to the relocation of Interstate Route 195 and its access roads;

   (3) The clearance of highway structures, replatting, redevelopment and improvement of such land shall spur economic development and, as such, is in the public interest;

   (4) In addition, this unique opportunity can be utilized to advance the state's ability to improve public education, public services and infrastructure, thus, furthering an even more critical public purpose;

   (5) The state would greatly benefit from the participation of private institutions in the improvement of public education, public services and infrastructure.