Community Impact Award | Rhody Awards For Historic Preservation

Preserve Rhode Island is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the 2024 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. Each year, Preserve RI celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations for their efforts in utilizing historic preservation to strengthen our communities, improve quality of life, and address social challenges. This year's awardees span from Newport to Pawtucket to West Warwick, showing that preservation efforts impact communities across the state.

This year’s recipients, selected by an independent jury, are being honored for work that includes:

• protecting and restoring iconic landmarks that enhance the state’s tourism industry and connects Rhode Islanders to our shared history

• converting abandoned mill buildings into much needed housing (including affordable housing) as well as spaces for community services

• adapting historic houses for both contemporary living and rising sea levels

390 Pine St.- Conant Thread New Office Buidling, Pawtucket
Shri Yoga Studio

Shri, an urban outreach healing arts and yoga program that prioritizes adults with intellectual abilities, serves students every year from schools, shelters, hospitals, senior centers, and social services. They will receive the Community Award for reimagining a dilapidated mill building into a rich community resource. The first floor houses a yoga studio, food bank, and arts center, with affordable and market-rate apartments on the second floor.

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