Tag: Superman building
Are there new options in works for ‘Superman’ building?
Discussions have been rekindled about how to reoccupy the “Superman” building, the iconic Providence skyscraper that’s been empty and dark for seven years. But...
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...
National preservationists: Superman Building among most endangered
PROVIDENCE – The Industrial Trust Co. Building has been placed on the 2019 list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places list by the National...
Where’s the market for Hope Point?
How high can the Hope Point tower climb? Its size has fueled doubters who say it won’t fit in, leading to extensive government review...
City commercial real estate on the rebound
It has been a long time coming, but the Downtown Providence office market vacancy rate has dropped below 10 percent (with one very large...
Five Questions With: Peter Green
Peter Green, a photographer and graphic artist, documents life atop the Superman Building in downtown Providence through his website, www.providenceraptors.com. He spoke to the...
One Financial Plaza sells for $51.8M
PROVIDENCE - One Financial Plaza, Providence, the city’s second-tallest building, was sold for $51.8 million to Brooklyn, N.Y.,-based JFR Global Investments, according to a...
Matt Brown wants R.I.’s governor to focus less on business interests...
Matt Brown, a longtime activist for social, educational and environmental causes, wants to bring that mission to the top level of state government next...
Hope Tower belongs downtown
In 2005 the tallest building in Providence was to be constructed in the heart of downtown. It was to be built between the historic...
Can too much transparency hinder economic development?
There’s a running debate between the state and some outside parties about how much information related to luring business here should be shared with...
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