>> Providence East Neighborhoods

[Garris]

I noticed that all of the shades have been drawn for several days at Liberty Travel in Wayland Square. Are they part of the bigger Colette Travel layoffs?

[FjmArch]

I noticed the the Roba Dolce' cafe on Thayer has closed.

[Cotuit]

I noticed the the Roba Dolce' cafe on Thayer has closed.

[JimmyGreaves]

http://media.www.browndailyherald.com/medi...n-3634800.shtml

Cafe Roba Dolce closes suddenly after eviction

By Sydney Ember

Brown Daily Herald

February 18, 2009

[brick]

Too bad, but really, I was very much not a fan of that place. It was on my boycott list.

[Cotuit]

Considering that in order to get on your boycott list, a restaurant only needs two things:

1) To exist

2) To be run by people.

I'm not sure what this information tells us.

[Frankie811]

3) Be on Thayer Street, unless it is Nice Slice.

[Liamlunchtray]

I have boycotted this storefront after they gutted all the beautiful woodwork to turn it into a smoothie king. I will only return if it becomes a Crown Fried Chicken. Or a Burger Chef.

[frymasterspeck]

I frankly don't know in which neighborhood you'd put Randall St, but the bridge there - that carries hella traffic - is also crumbling and will be restricted. It's kinda buried in this about the bridges that are being closed.

Randall St on Google Maps

[runawayjim]

I frankly don't know in which neighborhood you'd put Randall St, but the bridge there - that carries hella traffic - is also crumbling and will be restricted. It's kinda buried in this about the bridges that are being closed.

Randall St on Google Maps

[Cotuit]

I frankly don't know in which neighborhood you'd put Randall St, but the bridge there - that carries hella traffic - is also crumbling and will be restricted. It's kinda buried in this about the bridges that are being closed.

Randall St on Google Maps

[coleslaw]

I noticed yesterday that Mrs. Robinson (the lingerie store) in Wayland Square is empty.

[Garris]

I noticed yesterday that Mrs. Robinson (the lingerie store) in Wayland Square is empty.

[Pseudo_Work]

They aren't closing, but are moving across the street to what used to be the yarn/knitting store's open space. Their moving has been rumored for a while. I don't know what is taking its place, if anything at the moment.

- Garris

Greater City Providence Urbanism Blog

http://www.gcpvd.org

[Cotuit]

Butterfield is moving to Wayland Square, maybe they're taking its place.

[Pseudo_Work]

Oh really? That's sad for Westminster, but unsurprising really.

[Cotuit]

Well, that space is gigantic. I think they're planning on dividing it into several smaller ones to accommodate a series of local startup businesses once Butterfield leaves. I say that's great for Westminster.

[frymasterspeck]

Don't know what this weird neighborhood is called. But where Concord goes under Smithfield Ave/Foch St has become a regular dumping grounds. What's there today? A credenza and a bookshelf.

[mental757]

PROJO: "Fox Point residents press opposition to waterfront plan"

http://www.projo.com/news/content/EAST_SID...11.3b3d342.html

[Lone Ranger]

You know, why not combine the different ideas in play here? That's the beauty of mixed-used zoning: the final proposal doesn't have to be entirely one thing or entirely another. Marina and/or Riverwalk? Why not? Condos? Why not? Restaurant? Why not? Build upwards. Marina/Riverwalk at the bottom, condos in the middle, restaurant on top -- a Providence-scale version of the Top of the Hub, but on the waterfront.

[09/21/38]

What is nice about the new IWAY is it provides a new perspectice on the Providence Waterfront. And as you head east it is a beautiful scene. the old remains of the nightclub need to go. I think to replace it with a large buiding would be a mistake because it would block the view of the waterfront from the highway.

A small restaurant with a marina would be a nice addition there.

[mental757]

My opinion would favor Lone Ranger. I think a signature 10-12 story mixed use building that has all of those elements is perfect for that spot. I'd also add some commercial space that would taylor to the "package" trying to be created there: a non-chain deli/convenience store for the condo residents and the people who use the surrounding area for recreational uses (park & marina).

I love the restaurant on top idea - the views down the bay would be unbeatable!

[runawayjim]

What is nice about the new IWAY is it provides a new perspectice on the Providence Waterfront. And as you head east it is a beautiful scene. the old remains of the nightclub need to go. I think to replace it with a large buiding would be a mistake because it would block the view of the waterfront from the highway.

A small restaurant with a marina would be a nice addition there.

[runawayjim]

My opinion would favor Lone Ranger. I think a signature 10-12 story mixed use building that has all of those elements is perfect for that spot. I'd also add some commercial space that would taylor to the "package" trying to be created there: a non-chain deli/convenience store for the condo residents and the people who use the surrounding area for recreational uses (park & marina).

I love the restaurant on top idea - the views down the bay would be unbeatable!

[dialectric]

Repair work of some kind has (re)started on the Captain Joseph Tillinghast House at 403 South Main Street. The building has been in serious disrepair for some time, with the sides visibly buckling, and has been on the Providence Preservation Society