Luongo Memorial Square Enhancement
In 2003, WBNA applied for federal funds to create a public place at Luongo Memorial Square. After years of city and state planning work, as well as steadfast advocacy by neighbors and legislators, construction began in late 2015. In May 2017, 14 years after the project was conceived, the Decatur Square Fountain was turned on for all to enjoy at the center of this new mini-park. In 2020, two historic plaques were installed in the square as part of WBNA’s Know Our Neighborhood History initiative.
Goals
Improve circulation and traffic safety
Create a public place
Enhance the revitalization of the Square begun in 2003 with Providence Revolving Fund and Crescent Partners
Plant trees and add green
Respect square’s historic streetscape by using Belgian Block and “recreating” original horse trough fountain
Funders
$75,000 from The Champlin Foundations
$800,000 in Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds
$150,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds (thanks Councilman Principe!)
partners
Providence Department of Public Works
Providence Revolving Fund
RI Department of Transportation and neighbors
Newman’s Ltd (fountain)
Councilman Bryan Principe
Providence Department of Planning and Development
$ TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD: $1,025,000
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