Acting Planning Director of East Providence Diane Feather to Retire

Acting Planning Director of East Providence Diane Feather to Retire

The City of East Providence announced that acting director of the East Providence Planning Department Diane Feather has retired.

Feather served as acting planning director since 2017 and chief planner since 1990.

“It has been my privilege to serve the city and citizens of East Providence for over 29 years in the Planning Department. I thank the knowledgeable, hard-working, professional staff of planners in the department, as well as the many colleagues in departments of the city who have been part of working for the future of the city,” said Feather.

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About Feather

Feather authored the plan that became the driving force for the creation of the  East Providence Waterfront Special Development District.

“Diane Feather has been a huge advocate for this city. She has been instrumental in overseeing the planning of numerous projects throughout the city from the rehabilitation of Rumford Chemical mill, now a vibrant, mixed-use development, too many recreation projects including a reflection garden and splash pad park. We wish Diane a happy and healthy retirement,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva.

During Feather’s time with the city, she was able to bring $850,000 in Volkswagen settlement money to East Providence for the implementation of a stormwater management plan for Sabin Point Park.

Feather is a member of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners. She also served as president of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Planning Association (RIAPA) from 2006-2010.