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radioflea t1_iza9r3i wrote

Reply to comment by Narples82 in New design for Fane Tower keeps height the same by Rogue-Island-Pirate

In addition to the housing crisis we have no significant employment opportunities bringing high income earners to Rhode Island.

We barely have common /good paying job opportunities keeping Rhode Islanders in Rhode Island.

We are literally are building properties that will likely go dormant. meanwhile we have a homeless encampment cropping up at the State House.

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lightningbolt1987 t1_izalavl wrote

I know SO many people who work 2 days a week in Boston and the rest from home in PVD, or are completely remote. This is the future. The best thing PVD can do to be competitive is be livable, vibrant, dense, and fun, in order to attract more people, who in turn attract more people and jobs.

Boston is economically on fire and is insanely expensive. We’re the only nice city commuteable to Boston offering a true urban experience.

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FunLife64 t1_izav4yb wrote

And there isn’t demand according to who?

The condos that go up for sale in the Omni and Waterplace are sold almost immediately. The apartments built downtown fill up rather quickly.

Also, companies don’t often relocate places where there is a lack of housing stock. Considering the Jewelry District is hoping to attract research jobs, a big ole apt building is actually a great thing.

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