2023 Smart Growth Awards
Honoring those shaping a stronger Rhode Island through innovative community revitalization and preservation initiatives and partnerships.Each year, committed, creative and resourceful Rhode Islanders show us the way to tap our state’s full potential through projects, plans, and policies that play to Rhode Island’s strengths and generate enduring economic benefits — both statewide and in specific […]
McKee cuts the ribbon on new development on former Providence highway land
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee cut the ribbon on a new development at Providence’s I-195 Innovation and Design District on Thursday. McKee officially opened Parcel 6, a mixed-use, mixed-income development at 125 Wickenden Street. He said the development has already made income for the state. The development includes workforce housing, a […]
Menkiti expands Worcester downtown redevelopment effort with another Main Street acquisition
“The Menkiti Group, a Washington D.C.-based developer which has been acquiring and redeveloping several underused properties throughout downtown Worcester, has officially acquired 526 Main St., a two-story commercial building, once home to a pawn shop and check-cashing business. The Menkiti Group won a 2017 request for proposals by MassDevelopment, aimed at developing the building. The property was […]
$20M residential renovation of Studley Building completed
“PROVIDENCE – A $20 million renovation of the Studley Building was completed in downtown Providence, which was marked recently by a ribbon-cutting, as the owner of the historic former office building welcomes its first residential tenants. “Converting commercial space into residential units is a smart and thoughtful investment that will contribute to the vitality of…” […]
180-unit apartment complex at new Pawtucket train station gets initial OK
“PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket City Planning Commission has approved the master plan for a 180-unit apartment building next to the newly opened Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. The six-story project, located at 258 Pine St., will also include two commercial units. The commission heard plans for the development during a joint meeting with the Central Falls…” […]