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Fane's plot was zoned for 100' unless I am mistaken. That's the key part of the opposition. In general I think the plan was for "human sized" buildings everywhere but the parcels along the highway where folks could go higher.

There is a whole set of guidelines developed through (what I was told was) a robust public process for each plot. You can see here: District Land (195district.com)

Whoops! Three proposals: Urbanica_Public_Presentation_REVISED.pdf (195district.com)

Two proposals for Parcel 2 on the agenda for the Sept. 20 committee meeting: PowerPoint Presentation (195district.com) PPCR_Presentation_v.2.pdf (195district.com) Kewl! Also - there is a Jewelry District Association said that Wexford is proposing something for Parcel 25 See here: JDA...

Here's the proposed "final" plan presentation for approval during Sept. 20th meeting: Providence Parcel 9 - Final Design Review2 (195district.com)

The Omni Group “Bell Tower” project is horrendous. I liked the footprint when it was going up but the materials, framing, colors and dollar store, pointless shutters are shameful. This is the same group looking to “redevelop” the site behind the old Citizens Bank building at Cranston and...

Whatever happened to Rodger Williams or URI or whatever uni it was taking up space? I guess those were pre pandemic rumors?

Yup - totally agree - golocal commenters are about as vile as the site's writers. Like the folks over at city data, I don't think most actually live in the city. Curmudgeons IMO. Totally disagree on Fane though - something trash golocal folks are actually desperate for. That podium would...

I think a fair perspective at large. The intro is clickbate, the point on Fane limited, ongoing media points like this on McKee talking demolition lacking any nuance, but I think fair otherwise.

More news to spam you with. Celtics co-owner’s Wayland Square project proposal limits car spaces, favors bicycles: https://pbn.com/celtics-co-owners-wayland-square-project-proposal-limits-car-spaces-favors-bicycles/ There was a public meeting this week. According to my Twitter feed basically a...

Some news. Pennrose $48M Parcel 9 apartment project gets concept plan approval with revisions: https://pbn.com/pennrose-48m-parcel-9-apartment-project-gets-concept-plan-approval-with-revisions/ Good news but I don’t remember seeing “phases” before. Phases, like with CIC and the soccer project...

Organic grocer moving into the space: https://pbn.com/organic-grocery-store-moving-into-downtown-providence/ I was doubtful but sounds good to me!

I changed the title of this thread from Crook Point Bridge to general public spaces. We should be (I hope so anyway) getting more news on the KP / Waterplace Park plan. Apparently Arup released "final" plans but I don't see on their website - only here: Providence, Rhode Island, and Arup reveal...

You’ve really got to hand it to these people on how quickly they’ve moved a project like this thus far: https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/14/development-pawtucket-soccer-stadium-under-way/7951288002/

Something tells me it's the same folks giving us this: 155 Chestnut | Pebb Capital and Bassett Street | Pebb Capital They've said they own multiple plots in the jewelry district. And it looks to be modular construction as well. Just a guess.

Interested to see what will come out of the parcel 2 RFP they put out not long ago. 6 and 28 and the one the hotel is on are going gangbusters - looks to be anyway.

And we’ve got a winner: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/02/metro/that-bridge-is-providence-city-unveils-winner-crook-point-redesign-contest/%3foutputType=amp This would be awesome if we could turn into a reality

Well this one is underway and expected to be done for next summer: Mill development to bring 101 housing units, 300 jobs to Olneyville | WPRI.com Big changes for Olneyville with that and the complex next to Gotham Greens looking to be moving along quickly.

Not sure if a "public spaces" thread would be better to host the KP makeover and projects like this, but in any event wanted to put this project out there... Recently released proposals would transform Crook Point Bridge into pedestrian pathway, park. RIDOC put it on the docket to demolish and...

The tower is not the most inspired, but it's the podium that kills me. That's all anyone will see from any direction in the city... a sore thumb massive parking podium with a mess of materials. Trees would have to be transplanted from the Amazon to give it the effect seen in the rendering. Such...