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Providence seeks Public Street drain cleaning after blocked inspection
The work would clear a stormwater pipe between Allens Avenue and the Providence River so the city can assess repairs.
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Articles by The Signal's Business and Climate Team published in Six State Signal.
The work would clear a stormwater pipe between Allens Avenue and the Providence River so the city can assess repairs.
The revised 16-story proposal includes a lower affordable share than the rejected July plan. Site plan review and other conditions remain; the written variance decision was not posted as of Oct. 8.
Connecticut Public put the work at about $90 million, including $9 million from the state. Mayor Connor Martin said income-restricted units are still undecided.
Hartford's $43 million Fuller Brush conversion, 155 apartments, is now expected to finish in the first quarter of 2027 instead of by Nov. 30.
The financing package includes up to $16.5 million in tax-exempt bonds, federal housing funds and 20 project-based rental vouchers. Construction timing was not given.
The seven-story Exchange is due in early 2028, Banker & Tradesman reported. WinnDevelopment is also beginning conversion work at two former county buildings.
Site work has started on the two-building Concord, Massachusetts, project, which will include 51 permanently affordable homes. L&G said construction is expected to begin in 2026.
The Planning Board did not decide Oct. 1 on a 196-apartment building for the city parking lot at 99 Lowell St. and asked for more information first, the Union Leader reported.