by Ross Cann | Aug 30, 2013 | Historical, Professional
Newport Rhode Island is fortunate to have one of the most intact collections of important 18th, 19th, and early 20th century buildings anywhere in America. But these buildings have not survived to the present day simply by not being torn down (although that was a...
by Ross Cann | Aug 25, 2013 | Historical, Professional
Before one can build in Newport, every project must pass a zoning review. Zoning regulations are rules adopted by governments to control the use, density, height, setbacks, and a myriad of other aspects of building. Starting in New York City in 1916, the use of...
by Ross Cann | Aug 2, 2013 | Historical, Professional
This past week has been a notable one for historic preservation, as the long-idled Historic Tax Credit for restoring historic buildings was revived and passed by the state General Assembly. The new program is a modification of an earlier one that was in effect prior...
by Ross Cann | Aug 1, 2013 | Professional
Developing an Eye for Design in Newport, Rhode Island Architects go beyond merely looking at the surface of a project to try and see through to the underlying issues. These are skills that translate across many professions and areas of interest. “Looking” is primarily...
by Ross Cann | Jul 5, 2013 | Historical
Newport is famous for its grand buildings, many of which are both extravagant and unique. Many of the grand mansions on Bellevue Avenue in particular were created more for entertaining than for living as some of these grand “summer cottages” were used for...
