Tag: High Rock Development
Frustration building over slow pace of ‘Superman’ redevelopment
PROVIDENCE – It has been almost 14 months since state leaders held a celebratory press conference touting a public-private effort they said would transform...
R.I. Commerce committee recommends $20.7M of state funds for ‘Superman’ building
PROVIDENCE – Two parts of the state financing package needed for the proposed redevelopment of the Industrial Trust Co. building were recommended for approval...
Plans for R.I.’s first food hall approved by Capital Center Commission
PROVIDENCE – In what's billed as the first of its kind for Rhode Island, a food hall featuring a variety of foods and vendors...
Saving ‘Superman’ part of bold post-COVID vision
It was a scene reminiscent of a 2003 gathering in the governor’s office that was then occupied by Republican Donald L. Carcieri. At that...
Providence City Council considers taking ownership of Superman building
PROVIDENCE – As the developer who owns Providence's most iconic skyscraper says they are working to redevelop the long-vacant property, city officials are considering...
It will take investment to save ‘Superman’ tower
Designation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation of Providence’s iconic art deco Industrial Trust Co. building as one of America’s most-endangered historic places...
‘Vault’ filming uses Superman Building, downtown
PROVIDENCE – For two weeks that ended over the weekend, the state’s tallest building was transformed into the set and production offices for the upcoming...