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 | 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...
by Ross Cann | Jul 3, 2013 | Historical, Professional
When most people think about the subject of “Public Spaces,” streets and sidewalks are not the first thought – they will often immediately think of parks and public squares. The recent debate about and subsequent renovation of Queen Anne Square shows...
by Ross Cann | Jun 30, 2013 | Historical
Newport has been many things over its lifetime: a Gilded Age resort, a post World War II Navy town, and today, an important destination for historic tourism. But at one time Newport was a small colonial village that was made prosperous by its excellent harbor and...
by Ross Cann | Jun 21, 2013 | Historical
Newport is a special place but sometimes it is easy for those who live here to forget just how special. In helping write the summary of the Washington Square Community Charrette report, based upon the Value Setting and Charrette process that more than three hundred...
