[What are they building there?]

Another question on a south county subject - Does anyone know whats going in on Rt 2 across from Vets Cemetary (next to the little strip mall). Development in that area scares me - its some of the only working farmland left in New England and I hate to think of ticky-tacky going up in its place.

I know where you mean, but I'm not sure what it is either.

The development in South County is really alarming. Rt. 138 in Richmond is getting really bad, they put a Dunkin Dounts in Usquepaug, and a new Brooks w/ a traffic light closer to the highway. The rural areas and small businesses are what I love about South County. Now, the area seems to be the next Smithfield/Warwick/Seekonk.

[What are they building there?]

What are they building in the Johnston, RI shopping plaza? It used to be an old K-Mart. Now it has a Home Depot, Ruby Tuesday and Burlington Coat Factory. New buildings are being constructed next to the Burlington Coat Factory. Rumor has it that it is a Office Depot. But one smaller storre front, as far as I can tell, has the rooftop design on the front like it is for a Walmart or Lowe's? Can someone please shed some light on this? Thanks in advance.

The plan is for a large retail center. They're going to use all of that land behind the Home Depot as well. From what I've heard, they're planning a WalMart Supercenter, Sam's Club, office supply store, Panera Bread, movie theater, and two restaurants. I believe it's the Panera that's being built near Burlington.

Here's a link:

http://www.carpionatoproperties.com/propsp...us-10111&Type=1

[Providence Projects v2.1]

I dont understand how any economic development can make a guy sad?

Poor wording on my part Mikey, sorry about that. What I meant was that I'd just like to see some more of these companies locate in the city.

Several years ago Fidelity was going to move into the Foundry complex but apparently got cold feet after dealing with Cianci. Pfizer also looked at Providence but opted not to set up when Cianci made all kinds of public statements when the deal was supposed to be secret. They went to New London instead.

Almond was also to blame: he had it in for Buddy and he steered some of the big development projects outside of Providence.

I remember that, Pfizer looking at Providence. Damn, that would have been nice. Good point about Almond. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I think this area is far better off without those two. Buddy only cared about himself, and Almond only cared about how to screw Buddy.

[Providence Projects v2.1]

A lot of these major suburban developments make me sad, and that's coming from a guy who lives in the suburbs. We have a lot of major companies in the area, they ought to be in the city. Instead, we have the possibility of Brooks bringing even more traffic to route 2, and Fidelity destroying beautiful countryside.

Another development that irks me is Cambio's Centre of New England project in Coventry. They're clearing out all those acres just to replicate everything that's already on route 2.

Oh, and we still have Quonset sitting there largely undeveloped, and a Warwick Station district where nothing is happening. Isn't it funny how the two spots where large-scale suburban projects should be taking place are being ignored by developers (or at least seem to be)?