Vision

Providence Piers heralds a new era in the city’s remarkable renaissance by transforming a portion of the old industrial waterfront south of Downtown Providence into an exciting new mixed-use development. Located on a 11-acre waterfront site along Allens Avenue, paralleling the eastern edge of I-95 and a short distance from three major hospitals, developers Patrick T. Conley and Gail Conley envision a dynamic multi-phased redevelopment project designed to offer unique, workspace, maritime transportation, and recreational opportunity for those drawn to one of America’s hottest cities and eager to be a part of Providence’s waterfront renaissance.

“The Providence waterfront should be one of the city’s greatest assets, but much of it is now scarred by the declining remains of an old economy. We have an exciting vision…to turn an eyesore into an
economic engine. A new residential, commercial, recreational neighborhood will open new employment opportunities and expand the tax base for the benefit of all city residents. ”
Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, February 15, 2005

Proposed Uses

Water Uses

• Home of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Providence-to-Newport High-speed ferry
• Dockage for Providence Piers Harbor Tours
• Docking facilities for public and private vessels serving Narragansett Bay and New England’s islands and coastal communities
• Docking facilities for American Cruise Lines and other northeastern U.S. coastal cruise lines
• Seasonal boat slips for private pleasure craft
• An on-pier seasonal restaurant and bar
• Dockage for Sloop Providence – A replica of the Revolutionary War’s first naval vessel
• Dockage for visiting Tall Ships
• Dockage for public safety vessels – Providence Police and Fire departments

Land Development

Providence Piers will offer retail, a restaurant, office, a hotel, art galleries, and residential uses

• Conley’s Wharf containing artist studios and storefront gallery and a conference and function center
• An extended stay hotel
• A marina
• A marine terminal and offices to serve waterborne transit
• Dockmaster offices and facilities to service private pleasure craft docking
• Structured parking

Public Amenities

• A water's-edge promenade running the length of the development
• A pedestrian pier accessible to the public for fishing and strolling
• Public maritime transit including RIPTA ferry service
• Open space for festivals and concerts