Sabina Matos was in favor of the Fane Tower. In 2018, Providence City Councilwoman Matos voted to override Mayor Elorza’s veto of a needed zoning change. (WPRI 12.14.18) Ultimately, Mr. Fane’s funding fell apart and he went away, but Matos has returned to the riverfront and now seems pretty cozy with the Bally’s gambling people …
We never have to think about this stupid tower and those odious people ever again! From WPRI: The chairman of the I-195 Commission, Marc Crisafulli, announced Friday that the Fane Organization has opted not to continue with the project. The developers were in the middle of attempting to negotiate a new design approval with the …
The 195 Redevelopment District Commission’s own consultant is urging them to reject the latest version of Fane Tower. Among other problems, the new design could result in higher winds whipping through the adjacent park (which it will also be plunging into shadow). From the Providence Business News: The Fane Organization is presenting the updated design …
The public is being urged to attend a presentation from the Fane Organization this Wednesday before the 195 Commission meeting. Fane will present “a concept plan proposal . . . for the revised design of their Parcel 42 project.” From the Providence Preservation Society: Fane Tower is back on the docket with a new design: …
“My advice is, if you don’t like the way it looks, look in a different direction.” This was developer Jason Fane’s charm offensive three years ago when addressing the concerns of city residents who questioned the location of this oversized “luxury” condo tower. Now Fane has submitted this “new” design to the 195 Redevelopment District …
Guess what did survive the pandemic. And just in time. With federal unemployment subsidies ending and eviction protections gone — let’s shovel money into the pockets of an out-of-town developer for a luxury apartment tower. (A Fane spokesperson calls them “market-rate apartments,” whatever that means. Clearly they are pivoting from the word “luxury.”) It has …
[Update: The Commission approved the tower. The fight will continue in the courts. Donate at Building Bridges.] An important public meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission takes place this Wednesday, September 25, and the Fane Organization’s tower is on the agenda. Fane is seeking final design approval and four zoning waivers. Look how open …
Nothing a little creative financing couldn’t solve. All signs indicate that money has become a problem for tower developer Jason Fane. What we do know is that the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission would really like to hear from him. Six months after getting the green light for the project, Fane has missed deadlines and failed …
You need to contact your state senator as soon as possible and tell him or her in no uncertain words to veto this budget which has a $25 million benefit for ONE developer of a project that is neither wanted nor needed by a majority of Providence voters. I am paraphrasing PPS director Brent Runyon …
(4.8) [Update in ProJo: “Design panel: Reject Fane tower”] Objection over the proposed Hope Point Tower reaches a critical review on Monday, April 8, and this is your chance to speak up. There will be public comment! The Providence Preservation Society (PPS)* has been in the forefront of this battle: One year ago, the Fane …
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A lawsuit has been filed by Fane Tower opponents Building Bridges, a nonprofit advocacy group, and Peter Scotti and Associates, a real estate appraisal company. A piece appeared in today’s Providence Journal in which editorial pages editor Edward Achorn interviewed tower developer Jason Fane. The article was written by staff writer Madeleine List, but apparently …
Say hello to your new tower and goodbye to Providence’s beautiful skyline. They got Democratic Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris to change her vote. From WPRI, “Harris gave a long speech prior to Thursday’s vote, explaining that she prayed and held many discussions with residents before making a final decision.” We need people to stop praying …
Mayor Jorge Elorza is the ‘Star of the Day’ for taking a principled stand against the zoning change needed for the hideous tower (see image below). Here is a portion of The Mayor’s statement explaining his vote: I made it clear to the developer and to the public that the design of the building was …
(10.22) When will this end?! Last month the City Council voted to kick the Fane Tower problem back to the Ordinance Committee for further study. This committee, following comprehensive testimony, has already voted once not to support the Fane request for zoning changes. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has continued to spearhead opposition efforts, along …
(9.6) Update: The City Council voted to send the issue back to the Ordinance Committee for further study. See report on WPRI. After hours-long public hearings, the Fane Organization’s request for three changes to the Providence zoning ordinance has been rejected not once, but twice! Brent Runyon, executive director of the Providence Preservation Society — …
[UPDATE: The committee voted to deny the zoning change! YAY! Now it goes to a vote of the full city council. The ProJo reports that this may not be until September. Still . . . yay! BC] Okay people, this is it. We need eight City Councilors to VOTE NO! on the Fane Tower, specifically, …