🌱Is 'Superman' Building Going To Be Affordable? + Hit & Run Injury

Welcome back, Providence! It's Sunday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 55 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Providence today:

1. There is currently no hard and fast rule as to exactly how many apartments will be in the renovated "Superman" building, architects are reportedly still figuring it out, but the agreement assumes 285 units, with 57 income restriction units. However, there is a rising stir of concern as to how affordable, affordable units in the building will actually be since the project's inception in 2013 painted a very different real estate picture than the current market is representing. (The Providence Journal)
2. A hit and run accident that occurred Friday night around 8 p.m. has left one man in critical condition. The accident happened at the 1200 block of Broad Street, near Roger William’s Park Zoo. The victim was struck by a vehicle while he was attempting to cross the street. (WPRI.com)
3. A two-car accident that occurred early Saturday morning, resulted in a Nissan Murano rolling over several times. Reportedly all occupants of both cars were uninjured. The drivers of both cars involved said they each had a green light at the intersection at the time of the crash. Both police and fire responded to the accident. (GoLocalProv)

Today in Providence:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions at Providence Pedestrian Bridge! (9:00 AM)
• Fairy Garden Days - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (10:00 AM)
• Providence Flea Every Sunday! (11:00 AM)
• Tish Adams Presents - Music Mansion (1:00 PM)
• Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Schubert Club - Music Mansion (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: "'Clean Water Week' Tours of Sewage Treatment Plants Offer Glimpses Into Work Lives of 'Everyday Environmental Heroes.'" (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: "As the Ocean State, the health of our local waters is central to our environment, way of life, and economy. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the nation's first comprehensive legislation protecting water quality." (Facebook)
• RISD Museum: "Join us this Sunday from 2-4 pm for two artist-led art making activities! Option A: Dive into the exhibition, Drawing Closer. Learn introductory techniques and approaches to drawing a live model. (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Hospital: "These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing anything that requires visual concentration such as driving, reading, or working on a computer, you may experience eye strain." (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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