A Plea for Progress (Classic Reprint): Enforced and Illustrated by a Short Dissertation on the Habits and Characteristics of the Rhode Island Clam: ... of the Rhode Island Clam (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A practical case for modernizing Providence: a civic roadmap for parks, transport, and public buildings. This edition argues that Providence should harness its natural beauty and strong industry to attract wealth and people. It surveys key public asks—from cleaner streets and a robust sewer system to a more attractive cityscape and smarter use of public spaces—and outlines a concrete program to move the city forward.
Written as a citizen’s call to action, the book blends analysis with concrete proposals. It argues that health, utility, and beauty are essential to a growing city, and that thoughtful public investment can raise land values, attract investment, and improve daily life for all residents. The author weighs competing sewerage plans, previews a new State House location, and highlights opportunities to create parks, a central market, and better public buildings. Throughout, the tone remains practical, urging timely, cost-conscious steps grounded in expert opinion and local needs.
- Priorities for public health: a complete sewerage plan and a reliable water supply.
- Street-level improvements: parks like Blackstone Park and the Davis estate transformed for public use.
- Public architecture and spaces: a new State House site, Central Market, and enhanced civic squares.
- City-building philosophy: balance affordable progress with thoughtful, long-term investments.
Ideal for readers of municipal history, urban planning, and local civic activism who want clear, actionable ideas for Providence’s future.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling vision for Providence, arguing for significant civic improvements to be undertaken without delay. The author, a prominent 19th century citizen and politician, analyzes what he sees as Providence's stagnation, arguing that the city has fallen behind due to a lack of bold action and vision. The author provides a wealth of specific recommendations, targeting the need for a new sewer system, establishment of rail terminals, the creation of new parks and boulevards, and the construction of public buildings that would reflect the city's stature. He decries the lack of attention paid to these issues by Providence's political leaders, and makes the case that such lethargy is shortsighted. The book concludes with a plea for Providence to make these changes, in order to attract new residents and businesses, enhance the lives of its existing residents, and help Providence reach its full potential as a prosperous, healthy, and increasingly beautiful city. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331998914_0
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