Hi! I'm
Alana Lemene
Journalist and RWU student
Dedicated to making substantial changes, by providing information about sustainable practices through multimedia storytelling.
Journalist
I am a college sophomore at Roger Williams University, pursing a double major in communications and journalism, and a minor in sustainability studies. I am dedicated to providing information about sustainable practices through multimedia storytelling to make meaningful change.Recently I've had the opportunity to publish an article with the Providence Eye about the plans for public spaces in Washington Park and the Port of Providence area. This has deepened my understanding of community engagement and urban development.In addition to my academics and professional pursuits I enjoy crocheting which allows me to express my creativity and unwind, as well as reinforcing my dedication to collaboration and storytelling.
ProvPort: One Piece in a Larger Puzzle
The Port of Providence is the second largest deep-water port in New England and is an economic engine for the city. While cities in neighboring Massachusetts have Designated Port Areas (DPAs), the city of Providence does not own or control all the land in the
The Providence Port, by the Numbers
This past Saturday, May 17, The Providence Eye hosted its first ever public event. Providence Port Day, a free event held at Johnson & Wales’ Harborside campus and various locations around the port, aimed to shed light on some of the port’s main functions
The Plan to Make Public Street a Public Good
Sandwiched between scrap metal recycling and mounds of salt, Providence’s Public Street is getting a makeover. As a result of the Washington Park community’s efforts to find a way to cohabitate with the Port of Providence, Public Street — one of the 234 public right-of-way
