Senator Reed joined state and community leaders and officials from WaterFire Providence at the groundbreaking for the new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. The center is located in a historic industrial building and will serve as WaterFire’s first permanent home in the community, consolidating all staff and operations in one location. Senator Reed helped secure $600,000 in federal Brownfields cleanup grants to help WaterFire Providence safely redevelop the former Uniroyal U.S. Rubber Plant site. When it is completed, the new center will also serve as a multi-use arts venue to host various events, exhibitions, and performances and will include a visitor’s center where people can learn about WaterFire and the River Relocation Project.
