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kbd77 t1_jdp9re4 wrote
Reply to Where’s Best Cheese Pizza in Prov? by SpaceJamJ
Who orders a cheese pizza lol
Edit: Downvote me all you want, that’s a 6 year old order
kbd77 t1_jdmzjah wrote
Reply to comment by Vo_Mimbre in Providence Place Mall in Flux — Another Store Closing, New Restaurant Coming, and More Changes by L0v3_1s_War
A valid question, and I have no idea what the answer is. But that sales tax goes to the state, not the city, right? So it’s not like we directly benefit from it (unless I’m totally off-base there).
Agree about the mall pivoting to offer more “experiences” – the new Night Shift thing should be cool. Would love to see more food hall-style things, arcades, or event spaces, as opposed to a litany of redundant retailers.
kbd77 t1_jdmwhxx wrote
Reply to comment by FunLife64 in Providence Place Mall in Flux — Another Store Closing, New Restaurant Coming, and More Changes by L0v3_1s_War
I’d argue it isn’t “economic development” if the mall is self-contained and only houses big chains. If anything, that’s taking away business from the smaller shops downtown. Nothing has been built around the mall in the almost 30 years it’s been open. That whole area surrounding the train station is rife for development, but the last buildings to be built went up 15 years ago – 2 office buildings (GTECH and Blue Cross) and 3 residential towers (2 at Waterplace, the other adjacent to the Omni).
If the mall is going to continue taking up valuable real estate and only providing a place for non-residents to easily access right off the highway, park their cars in the garage, and then go right back home without setting foot outside in the city, what’s the point of giving them tax breaks?
kbd77 t1_jdh7a1j wrote
Reply to RIPTA first-timer by cinnamonh
Download the RIPTA Wave app so you don’t have to worry about having exact change, makes it a lot easier. But this route should be completely manageable, though it will take you a while. Kennedy Plaza is fine, just keep to yourself and no one will bother you (if they do, it’ll likely just be asking for money).
kbd77 OP t1_jd4jdkc wrote
Reply to comment by cowperthwaite in Bill would create $50-million revolving fund to develop public housing by kbd77
I don't subscribe, do you have a TL;DR? No worries if not, I'm not tryna have you do work for me haha
kbd77 OP t1_jd3zog2 wrote
Reply to comment by dgroach27 in Bill would create $50-million revolving fund to develop public housing by kbd77
Yep, my first thought when I saw this was "shit, I hope they can get the votes." It'll be a battle.
kbd77 OP t1_jd3j2dx wrote
Reply to comment by dgroach27 in Bill would create $50-million revolving fund to develop public housing by kbd77
This sounds somewhat similar to that – the idea isn't to just build ugly block towers to cram poor people into like they did here in the 60s, it's to build modern, appealing living spaces with amenities that are affordable to low-income earners. The example of the building in Maryland that they provided in the article was very encouraging. I hope they stick with that as the goal for this program.
kbd77 OP t1_jd382y0 wrote
NIMBYs and YIMBYs rejoice together! /s
Seriously though, this could address a huge gap that the market doesn't. Very exciting proposal.
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kbd77 t1_jcpqg8k wrote
Reply to comment by StrictlyDanStuckie in PC/Kentucky game by StrictlyDanStuckie
Nice! It’s a little out of the way and it’s pretty big so there’s usually plenty of room there. Cheap beer, too
kbd77 t1_jclbwk7 wrote
Reply to PC/Kentucky game by StrictlyDanStuckie
Just thought of another good option – Snookers
kbd77 t1_jcku8d9 wrote
Reply to PC/Kentucky game by StrictlyDanStuckie
Ladder 133 and The Abbey would be my best bets. Good luck! I’ll be watching from the couch and avoiding the hassle lol. Go Friyuzz
kbd77 t1_jc65j2w wrote
Reply to Which brewery should I go to? by MusicNerdDavid
Check out the Guild and Smug just over the Pawtucket line
kbd77 t1_jc1tgn2 wrote
Reply to comment by fishythepete in New electric company by shuckit401
Good point – didn't realize they were comparing completely different times of year. I'll have to do a little more digging. Ugh, was hoping this would actually be a consumer-friendly option.
kbd77 t1_jc1qiuc wrote
Reply to New electric company by shuckit401
Isn’t the projected rate like half of what we’re paying through RI Energy right now?
kbd77 t1_jbv41rc wrote
Reply to Has anyone found sriracha recently? by bluepineapples111
Good fortune has a massive supply, was there last week.
kbd77 t1_jbt6rik wrote
Reply to comment by mydogisfour in Tried a pizza strip for the first time by ScatmanCrothers10
The trick is to not think of it as pizza. The name is a misnomer. It’s just crispy bread with a flavorful red sauce on top, and it’s delicious. Simple, but satisfying, and an easy party food because you can buy a shitload of them for cheap.
kbd77 t1_jbrvvir wrote
Reply to comment by realbadaccountant in Fane Tower project in Providence is dead by Ph886
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kbd77 t1_jbq5ycw wrote
Reply to Fane Tower project in Providence is dead by Ph886
Oh no! Anyway
kbd77 t1_jbj7dc4 wrote
It’s plenty safe, it’s just a little rough around the edges aesthetically. Also if you’re on the part of River Ave that’s in Wanskuck you’re probably a 15ish minute walk to Wanskuck Park, which is very pleasant (especially if you like dogs).
kbd77 t1_jaxf0c9 wrote
Reply to comment by unsolvedelizabeth in Moving to Greater Providence? by [deleted]
Gotcha! Yeah, walkability and transit are probably two of the most commonly discussed/ranted-about topics on this sub lol. It's a real problem.
kbd77 t1_jaxe27a wrote
Reply to Moving to Greater Providence? by [deleted]
Sorry, I don’t think this area is a good fit for you based on your description. I’m from here but lived around the Boston area for 10 years during and after college, including Somerville for 3+ years. I like Providence better than anywhere I lived up there (which is why I moved back) but if you’re looking for a like-for-like comparison, this ain’t it.
Pawtucket is a run-down old mill town with a lot of great restaurants and breweries and a cool art scene, but it doesn’t really feel like a city. The only transit here is the bus system (which is fine, but often unreliable) and the commuter rail which isn’t very useful for getting around within RI. If you like the feel of Brookline and Somerville, I would suggest living in Brookline or Somerville. You won’t find what you’re looking for here.
kbd77 t1_jai90m3 wrote
Reply to comment by sticksnsnails in RIPTA riders: please consider taking this short survey for my student research project on transit inequality! by death-by-chainsaw
Only reason I heard of it is because I follow a good number of local pols and reporters on Twitter. Otherwise, I never would have known.
kbd77 t1_ja0j7bv wrote
Reply to What is that smell? 5:05 Saturday by -kris-wilson-
Probably just ProvPort poisoning us all yet again
kbd77 t1_jdwlcie wrote
Reply to comment by BingBong022 in TELL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RIPTA NEEDS MORE MONEY!! by _holyspokes
The bus rules you suck