Tag: Cornish Associates LP
Stuck in transit: Is RIPTA’s long hunt for bus hub location...
In 2014, the R.I. Department of Transportation produced a video promising a state-of-the-art transit hub to replace the “overcrowded” Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence,...
Transparency key to public trust in transit hub choice
Why can’t state transit leaders stick with a single location for a new Providence transit hub? After 11 years and 10 potential locations, there...
Five Questions With: Arnold ‘Buff’ Chace Jr.
Arnold “Buff” Chace Jr. is the founder and managing partner for Cornish Associates LP, a commercial and residential real estate firm in Providence, which...
Providence City Council can intervene in Chace real estate suit, judge...
PROVIDENCE – A judge on Monday ruled the Providence City Council can intervene in the lawsuit filed against the city regarding a controversial tax...
Could fighting tax deal prove costly for Providence?
The Providence City Council’s recent move to pursue legal action against a local developer’s tax deal may help the city recoup revenue from previously...
An answer to downtown’s grocery store needs?
The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the use of downtown districts throughout the country, but two grocery businesses are betting it hasn’t changed the...
Downtown Providence grocery store aiming for late summer opening
PROVIDENCE – An organic market and grocery store is now slated to open in downtown Providence by the end of the summer, after supply...
TO THE RESCUE? ‘Superman’ building project could key downtown recovery
The Industrial Trust Co. Building holds a towering place in Neil D. Steinberg’s memory.
He started his banking career there nearly half a century ago,...
Post-pandemic vacancies, optimism abound in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE – Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: “Retail opportunity,” says one. “Prime retail space for lease,” another. “Available now.”
There’s plenty of prime storefront space...
Organic grocery store moving into downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE – An organic grocery store is coming from Cape Cod to downtown Providence this winter, bringing fresh, natural foods, dietary supplements and smoothies...


















