It was always the plan to develop the land that was reclaimed from the highway removal. And much of it actually has been turned into parks! When this area is finished, it will be a very livable, walkable, bikeable urban neighborhood like it was before its destruction for I-195.

Eastern Art & Frame is another good option.

The land was developed before it was demolished for a highway. The highway was demolished to redevelop the land. Sunflowers were a pretty temporary use, but housing is better.

That criticism is not at all applicable here.

He’s had the option to buy the land since 2018, I can’t confirm he ever closed the deal, so fair point, maybe he doesn’t actually own it yet but the land has been set aside for him & only him to buy for years.

The last official hurdle at the RI Supreme Court was cleared last year to start construction

At this point, the ball is in his court. Build the building or let someone who is serious about building buy it.

Almost every single plot of 195 land has buildings in the planning stages or already completed. Several buildings were proposed, funded, and built on the 195 land since this building was first proposed. The developer has owned the parcel for years and has had the green light to build for years. He doesn’t have the funding. As building costs & interests rates rise, he just keeps dumbing down the design and pretending he will somehow be able to fund this next version. The developer is unreliable and the 195 commission should put the parcel back on the market so someone with a serious proposal can build there.

I'd just recommend it remain the RIDE/URI Providence building. It worked well for that.

In a lot of ways, Columbus has been filling the void left by Cable Car. They screen some really unique films you’d never see elsewhere. Can’t recommend it enough!

This is free in some neighborhoods! Mine was replaced last fall at no cost to me.

There are plenty of decent delementary schools in Providence. Do some research and request one you are comfortable with. Education is what you make of it. Many kids from PPSD get a strong education & go on to do great things.

Dismantling infrastructure that makes Providence a more modern & multi modal city is a great way to ensure you are a one term mayor.

Eight years ago, I was renting a 2 bedroom apartment on Wickenden Street for half that. It's crazy to me to see how expensive rent has become in Providence that $1,600 is a good deal.

That commute is a killer even without delays. Realistically, the best thing you can do is find a job closer to home or a home closer to your job.

This is actually a very serious crime in the heart of downtown. This is not normal and absolutely merits a post. Crime is down in the city overall and I am not here for fear mongering, but as someone who spends a lot of time downtown, I like to be informed about what's going on there.

Field’s Point in Providence is a good place to find some.

The taxes on my home actually went down last year. I am not rich but I pay my mortgage and taxes easily without having to lie or cheat the system. If you want to own property as way of a money making, you have to pay higher property taxes. That’s just how things work.

Are you trying to determine if you can exploit a tax exemption? Gross.

I grew up in a house where you didn’t dare touch the thermostat until Thanksgiving, so now I take great pleasure in turning on the heat whenever I damn well please.

We get them even on the South Side of Providence!

Try the mall, local fast food places, and dollar stores. Make sure you get your work papers from your school guidance office: https://dlt.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur571/files/documents/pdf/ls/childlaborBrochure.pdf

Yikes. Just when you think Thayer Street can’t get any worse…

I went on Wednesday night and it was the first time I didn’t have to show a vaccine card or wear a mask.

I never said it was historically significant, just that the attractive, charming old building was most of the reason I ever went there and I’m sure I’m not the only one. The rush to demolish the building without a real, timely plan to rebuild left a bad impression on many members of the community, including myself. If they actually rebuild, I wish them the best of luck. Not so sure cupcakes are quite the draw they were back in 2010, but I guess we’ll see.

The building was extremely charming and beautiful. Most of the reason I and many others enjoyed going there was because of the cozy and beautiful historic interiors. If they rebuild, that’s great, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

I hate that this building was hastily demolished with absolutely no construction activity for years. It’s been a gaping hole on Wickenden Street, which is otherwise thriving. At this point I’d honestly be shocked if they actually build a structure there for a restaurant that’s been closed for years.