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Is Scott A. ever going to get it? Here "in the City of Warwick". He tries to connect TF Green to Warwick. So immature. Someone has to tell him people do not fly to Warwick or any other suburb. Perhaps he needs to be advised that you are not "in" Baltimore when you land at BWI. Next time I fly to New Orleans I'll announce I have arrived in "Kenner". I am fying to Providence and writing to DOT and the Governor to press to ensure the station is called T.F. Green Intermodel Station.

That is pretty much it...the airport's capability - and the activity increasing that capability - provides fuel for the Providence Metro. It is a significant gateway and economic player that has been deliberately limited by local suburban politics and a lack of a grand metro vision. Remember, the airport serves a metro running through most of RI, Bristol County MA, and beyond (40-60 miles beyond) - well over 2.5M pop. and some significant businesses. The more it provides superior service to Logan, the better.

Nice but, naturally not nearly as dense. One mistake...the Providence Metro is 1.6M

Agree...with the Westin 2 and the two Waterplace and then maybe Textron and you have yourself a significant improvement in scope and quality of nightime skyline within a couple of months. Wishing you well in Navy.

If I've said it too many times before...sorry...but, this geat perspective illustrates the importance of the parcels running along the Westminster/Weybosset corridor westward. If that is filled in with just a couple of tall (20+) buildings it will fill in the skyline nicely.

Since when is is "Warwick" Intermodal Station....I though is was the Metro Center? Or is it just the local attempt to make it sound like it serves Warwick instead of PVD Airport.

120-150 is the basic range.

Two comments: TPG lists the Second Westin Tower at 365 ft. I believe the Old Public Safety Complex Tower may turn out to be a single 320-340 ft. .... I hope so.

Wow, that is disturbing when viewed together. I once mentioned a crazy thought of a venture capitalist who would propose a major "Corporate HQ Center" in Downcity to house the major RI national and state companies...CVS, Hasbro, Amica, and Brooks. My vision was a 40 floor class A building with corporate/valet parking, corporate park/campus amenities, ease of access, etc. But this requires and economic force, a confident business culture, and bold government. I also ask, was the city asleep???

Both brick and Lone Ranger make valid points. I particularily agree that the "spire" is of litttle value on it's face and can be looked upon as a desperate attempt to create a 520' building. The truth is it will be at 430'. But, as brick says, with the spire and the Westin 2 the skyline will be saved from a "row of ducks" look; especially if Texron would light something! Just one 450-500' somewhere near the financial district would be a coup.

I have always wondered about that...It looks very poor. Even minimal lighting would contribute to the skyline. City should use their influence.

New information: According to TPG- the Westin is 25 floors/300 feet (not 329) and the Westin 2 is to be 31 floors/360 feet.

Absolutely fantastic shot...I never saw that vantage point. You are so right- a 360' and 430' will fill it out wonderfully!

And the Waterplace (international) Condos twin towers...ground broken

Here, here!!!! Totally agree. That is the core of it all.

I agree with you in regards to newer cities - ie, western ones like Phoenix - but not to the northeastern 200-300 year old dense and crowded ones like Providence. Skyline is a major almost 4th dimension. You do make excellent point citing Rome and Paris - but the Italians, for example, do not need tall buildings to live a vibrant and healthy life.

Great summary of information... I am optimistic regarding the Hilton tower once things settle in... Very disappointed that the proposed buildings are not taller - they do not add to the skyline - I was looking for all in the 250-300 range. I am hopeful that the city will push for taller as they did with the OTW.

"Also Rt 95 North after Thurbers Ave curve" I second that opinion...absolutely stunning at night. Imagine with the OTW and Westin! Can not wait until 2007.

Last there 4 years ago. Well, you are right in pure numbers...Madison with a city pop that is more because of more sq/mi, Milwalkee slighly bigger and not as good looking as Providence, Manchester smaller than Madison, the state houses almost identical (PVD bigger). They are similar in the other areas you mention, but again - Providence has that stronger feel in all the areas...neighborhoods, politics, transportation, and ties to higher ed...and a much more big city look and life-style. All in all, Madison is a younger, smaller sister.

Well done as usual. I do dispute your anology that Madison is "...like Providence's Midwestern sister city - much more like BABY sister. Madison is much less dense, much smaller, lacks the big urban city look (buildings, density, etc). To me it is more like Manchester, NH. and Providence more like Milwalkee, WI

I agree...even at 360 the narrow build will make it appear taller and the location itself will create a very strong statement all along Route 95 and in the Downcity. The Hilton condo tower will also be a key due to its prime location on the hill on Route 95...huge visual. Even more importantly is expanding the Downcity with a depth instead of the current "strip" on Kennedy Palza in the CBD. That will 1) create a large and diverse skyline that to the naked eye will appear even taller than reality and 2) will encourage developers (hopefully like Citizens) to build somewhere within the much expanded area.

No news... That would be great, but would major purchases of other banks actually require a new large building in Downcity, and would the existing building get any tenants? This is where the city (and state) has to be aggressive with companies in Boston, increase the 400'+ building height area in Downcity, and get a developer interested in a corporate HQ site that houses national RI companies like Amica, CVS, and Hasbro..that could be a tall building.