2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
CHAPTER 37-22 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2002
§ 37-22-3 - Declaration of purpose.

SECTION 37-22-3

   § 37-22-3  Declaration of purpose. – It is declared that there exist certain state-owned properties which shall become available by relocation of Interstate Route 195 and its on and off ramps. The abandonment of these properties shall create substandard areas for appropriate urban planning and development purposes. This urban planning and development shall be consistent with and subject to the City of Providence comprehensive plan, pursuant to § 45-22.2-1 et seq., City of Providence Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to § 45-24-27 et seq. and the I-195 Old Harbor Plan (October 1992). As consistent with those plans, these properties can then be utilized for the expansion of institutional use. The clearance of highway structures, replatting, redevelopment and improvement of this land in recognition of the I-195 Old Harbor Plan (October 1992) shall spur the economic development and the improvement of public education, public services and infrastructure. Thus, this clearance of highway structures, replanning, redevelopment and improvement is hereby declared a public purpose. Therefore, the general assembly hereby establishes the I-195 redevelopment board to be responsible to supervise the replanning, replatting, redevelopment and improvement of this land through the solicitation, negotiation, execution and enforcement of comprehensive agreements for the redevelopment of this state-owned property through privately-funded qualifying projects. The board is hereby further authorized and directed to take advantage of private sector efficiencies in designing, developing and constructing qualifying institutional projects, which include components that specifically improve public education, public services and infrastructure. The board is hereby further authorized and directed to ensure that the state and its agencies permit and approve qualifying projects in an expedited fashion. In turn, the board shall exercise its authority in recognition of the plan objectives set forth in the I-195 Old Harbor Plan (October 1992).