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[sharky10]

I haven't heard much about this project in awhile.  Has anyone heard whether this project is still moving forward or whether it has stalled?  It seems like such a great location on the river but it is a big undertaking.  Appreciate any thoughts or information.

[mental757]

Hello all, new member - first post here.  Hope to contribute to the forum.  I'll especially have any info on TF Green related projects, but am very much interested in the greater PVD areas growth in any way.

Royal Mills:

I drive by it every morning and it is very much underway.  The interior of the old mill complex appears to have been gutted with some replacement windows in place.  The roof appears to be undergoing repairs too.

[Cotuit]

Welcome mental.  

Edited by Cotuit, 11 December 2005 - 12:10 AM.

[Frankie811]

Cotuit, on Dec 11 2005, 01:09 AM, said:

Welcome mental.  

Yes, welcome. But I do hope you don't fly a 757!  

[mental757]

Frankie811, on Dec 11 2005, 06:34 AM, said:

Yes, welcome. But I do hope you don't fly a 757!  

No, I don't actually fly them.  

Is there a thread on the Centre of New England on here???

[Cotuit]

mental757, on Dec 11 2005, 08:26 AM, said:

Is there a thread on the Centre of New England on here???

Is that waht they are calling this now?

[gregw]

Cotuit, on Dec 11 2005, 01:19 PM, said:

Is that waht they are calling this now?

I think that's called Chapel View or something. Center of NE is this big former gravel pit wasteland next to 95 that some developer is trying to turn into a bigbox retail wasteland.

[Recchia]

gregw, on Dec 11 2005, 01:26 PM, said:

I think that's called Chapel View or something. Center of NE is this big former gravel pit wasteland next to 95 that some developer is trying to turn into a bigbox retail wasteland.

One word, atrocious.  There's a Home Depot and BJ's now, and I heard another strip being built too, with another hotel?  Who the hell would want to stay in a hotel out there anyway? Such a creepy place too, but then yet, so is every place that has a Denny's in it.

[Cotuit]

Mmmm... Denny's....


So where is this gravel pit wasteland?

[gregw]

Cotuit, on Dec 11 2005, 06:08 PM, said:

Mmmm... Denny's....
So where is this gravel pit wasteland?

I guess it's getting built out. It's along 95S after it splits from Rt. 4. I'm thinking Coventry? Last time I saw it there was still a lot of undeveloped land there.

[Frankie811]

Cotuit, on Dec 11 2005, 06:08 PM, said:

Mmmm... Denny's....
So where is this gravel pit wasteland?

The center of New England is in Coventry, just off Rt 95 where Rt  ? & ? meet (sorry, I forgot). There are new hotels there and a Cracker Barrel restuarant and I think office buildings. Possibly big box stores and condos also. The developers name is Nicholas Cambio. Ah, RI politics........

http://www.zwire.com..._id=74554&rfi=8

Edited by Frankie811, 12 December 2005 - 06:02 AM.

[Frankie811]

http://www.projo.com...c.122a3a37.html

[Recchia]

Christ they want a Walmart in there too?  Isn't there already one in Coventry?  This place is an abomination.  It's so damn big and out in the middle of nowhere.

[Jerry2]

Recchia, on Dec 13 2005, 09:50 AM, said:

Christ they want a Walmart in there too?  Isn't there already one in Coventry?  This place is an abomination.  It's so damn big and out in the middle of nowhere.

  That place is scary!!! Buhahahaha!  

[mental757]

A few points:

Living in the general area, I can say thats its far from being in the middle of nowhere.  Its in Coventry and near WW - two sizeable suburbs.  AMGEN's masively growing plant is right next door too.  The hotel does well from what I've been told and they plan on building a bunch of condos next.  The Walmart will be a new "super" Walmart and it is to replace the one already in Coventry.

It's located just off exit 7 on 95 on New London Ave and Arnold road for those who weren't sure.  I know its not downtown/city, but its large development for the area - thats the only reason I brought it up.

The new Brook's Pharmacy HQ in EG/WW is coming along now too...

[Recchia]

What a surprise, Walmart is abandoning an old store for a newer bigger one right near it...

It is, of course, a successful development, and fits in perfectly with the sprawling mess that's adjacent to it.

[mental757]

www.projo.com/business/content/projo_20060104_grist04x.1279c7fb.html

[Frankie811]

http://www.projo.com...x.1279c7fb.html

[mental757]

Heard on the news that the Phenix mill Condo project was axed by the developer citing the town of WW's unwillingness to coorperate with him.

[Dan]

mental757, on Jan 19 2006, 03:57 PM, said:

Heard on the news that the Phenix mill Condo project was axed by the developer citing the town of WW's unwillingness to coorperate with him.

The town was not happy about the developer dragging his feet cleaning up the site.  I never heard the proposal was dead.  This building was in my opinion the least impressive and architecturally significant of the West Warwick mills under restoration.  Question: If the mill never burned and this thing was still on, where did they plan on parking all the cars?  

I once lived on Maple Ave. which is the street across the Pawtuxet River from this property.  A new proposal which grants some public access to the riverfront would be ideal.  I favor urban townhouses, and maybe a restaurant with outdoor seating.  

With the right project here, Phenix may just rise from the ashes and truly live up to its name.