A report commissioned by the state and Providence to explore the potential for land freed up by the relocation of Interstate 195 recommends encouraging a mix of public space, commercial development, residential buildings and an expansion of the Brown University and Johnson & Wales University campuses.

Most of the land – which totals about 29 acres – is expected to come on the market in mid-2011.

The report suggests that 6.49 acres of the parcels to the east of the Providence River are best suited for residential uses, with some hotels, offices and ground-floor retail. For the waterfront parcels along South Water Street and India Street, the report recommends creating public parks totaling about half an acre.

Full Story: Report: I-195 plans should be mixed Source: Providence Business News, September 2nd, 2009 Author: Chris Barrett Added on September 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 am, by Matt Mikula