Directions to Statewide Planning

The Statewide Planning Program is located in the Department of Administration's William E. Powers Building, on Providence's Capitol Hill opposite the State House. The Powers Building is easily accessible from Interstate Route 95.

From I-95 northbound, the State Offices Exit leads directly to State Street, which bounds the Powers Building's grounds on the east.
From I-95 southbound and the Route 6 - 10 connector eastbound, follow the Downtown Providence Exit ramps to the first traffic signal. Turn left at the signal on Francis St. and follow Francis up the hill, bearing left around the State House. The Powers building is at the top of the hill directly across Smith Street.

Rail service is available to the Providence Amtrak station, located just to the south of the State House, within walking distance of the Powers Building.

Bus service to the Powers Building is provided via the R.I. Public Transit Authority's Smith Street and Chalkstone/Mt. Pleasant routes. Call 781-9400 or look online for schedule and service information.

CONFERENCE ROOMS are on the building's second level. Room A is accessed directly from the atrium concourse. Rooms B & C are located behind the second floor receptionist.

PARKING is available for visitors to the Department of Administration on a space available basis after 8:30 AM in the lots on the north and east of the Building. Handicapped parking is located in the garage beneath the building, accessed via a ramp at the north side of the structure.