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📣(2/2 NEW BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS) Today is a big day in downtown Providence, RI! We already announced that @murmurhifi will be coming soon to PVD–peep our last post, if ya missed it–and now we have a second super exciting new business announcement to share… This winter, please help us welcome @phedphedpvd , a new Thai restaurant at 71 Washington Street! This restaurant is a new concept from Chef X and Chef Kazu, the team behind @toritomo_pvd , @warawaraprovidence , @khaosanri , and @whiteowlpvd . The restaurant will open in the space directly adjacent to the existing Tori Tomo, on the corner of Union Street and Washington Street. And, even cooler, Phed Phed will be connected to the existing Tori Tomo space with newly opened passages between the two restaurants. This means: - A completely new Thai menu from Chef X (who hails from Thailand) - A full bar program - The ability to order off either menus in both Phed Phed and Tori Tomo We can’t wait for Phed Phed to open! Stay tuned for more info at phedphedpvd.com and read more in the link in our bio at indowncity.com. 🍚 🍍 #downtownprovidence downtown providence food #providencerhodeisland providence rhode island restaurants #thaifood thai food in rhode island #indowncitypvd

📣 (1/2 NEW BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS) Today is a big day in downtown Providence, RI! We have *TWO* new business announcements that we have quietly been sitting on… First up, please help us welcome Murmur HiFi Bar (@murmurhifi ), Providence’s first listening bar! Murmur is slated to open at some point during Winter 2025-2026 at 276 Westminster Street. Murmur–owned by Robert Troutman and Allison Johnson–is a high fidelity, analogue listening lounge, inspired by Japanese jazz kissatens from the 1920’s; these jazz coffee shops were designed to enhance music listening and appreciation while providing a sonically superior space for guests to enjoy music, drinks, and food. (Is this a match made in heaven?!) Plus there are some familiar faces behind the bar and in the kitchen: @_cparkerl will be the bar manager and beverage director, while the izakaya and yakitori-style food (think skewers! Dumplings! Sandos!) will be crafted by North alum Samantha Kundrat. Please give @murmurhifi a warm welcome and read more at the link in our bio at indowncity.com. 🎶 🍸 #providence #providencerhodeisland providence rhode island bars #downtownprovidence downtown providence restaurants #pvd pvd bars #indowncitypvd indowncity news

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES ARE BACK IN PROVIDENCE, RI! Movies on the Block is well underway for the summer and we’re watching “Clue” on Thursday, Aug. 28, after sunset! This entertaining 1980s comedy whodunit stars a dazzling cast of characters, from the scandalous Miss Scarlet to the bumbling Mr. Green. Things to know: 🎞️ The show takes place at Grant’s Block Park in downtown Providence, RI after sunset on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 🎞️ Bring a blanket or beach chair since there won’t be seating provided 🎞️ This event is free and seating is first come, first served (Grant’s Block was full well before the movie started last time) 🎞️ We’re excited to offer curated, limited-time-only to-go food concessions from some of your favorite downtown restaurants 🎞️ Unfortunately, this event cannot accommodate pets, so please leave them at home 🎞️ Movies on the Block is a free outdoor film screening series sponsored by InDowncity, the downtown small business community & @cornishassociates 🎞️ Movies on the Block debuted in 2008 at Grant’s Block, and it returns to the newly renovated park this year (on the corner of Westminster & Union streets) in downtown Providence, RI Can’t make it on Aug. 28? Save the *FINAL* Movies on the Block date: “The Wizard of Oz” on Sept. 25 See ya soon, PVD! 🍿 #downtownprovidence downtown providence events #providencerhodeisland rhode island events #moviesontheblock #indowncitypvd

NEW BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT: 💐@jephry_floral_studio is relocating and reopening at 326 Westminster Street this summer, right next to @suyajointprov and @maltedbarleyprovidence . The new downtown space will offer all the beautiful floral arrangements Jephry is known for, plus plenty of potted plants, housewares, and gifts. We can’t wait for fresh flowers in the neighborhood! What to expect at the new Jephry location: - Stunning, made-to-order, floral arrangements - Flowers for a variety of special events, including weddings - A robust selection of houseplants (eeeek, we’re especially looking forward to this) - Curated gift options - Floral delivery and subscriptions - Floral arranging classes and workshops Please help us give the whole Jephry team a warm welcome (and find more details at the link in our bio)! 🌹 🌸 🌷 #downtownprovidence downtown providence businesses #providence #providenceri #providencerhodeisland providence flower shop #indowncitypvd indowncity

Buff Chace, @cornishassociates and @wearedpz were recently honored at the 2025 @cnu_newurbanism with the 2025 Charter Award for Generational Projects for the Downcity Providence Plan. The video, by Kelly L. Riley of High Proof Films, was originally made to be shown at the 2025 Charter Awards ceremony and was produced using footage captured by John Deputy during interviews conducted by Jennifer K. Bramley, as well as drone footage and B-roll captured by Kelly Riley, Josh Becker, and David Lawlor. Interviews include Buff Chace, Andrés Dauny, David Cicilline, Umberto Crenca, Lucie Searle, Curt Columbus and Thomas Deller.

What a pleasure it was having @cnu_newurbanism @cnunewengland host #cnu33 here in Providence. Our work, and our creative partners respectively @unionstudioarch @dbvwarchitects @ryanassociates , were honored so generously. Thank you @cnu_newurbanism for an incredible week!

The 33rd Congress for New Urbanism (@cnu_newurbanism ) comes to downtown Providence on June 11-14 and we cannot wait to welcome attendees to our city! We’ve teamed up with @cnunewengland to guide visitors around our beautiful city of Providence, RI. Simple head to the @indowncitypvd link in bio to view the special interactive CNU map. It includes places to eat, shop small, and explore, and it’s all divided into helpful categories. Our website also includes other Providence highlights that we recommend. Providence is so special to us and we hope visitors and locals alike enjoy their time here for CNU!

We met up with Buff Chace, a core member of our local host committee and the Managing Partner of @cornishassociates , to learn about the revitalization and economic development of Providence’s historic downtown since the first charette in 1991. Over 30 years later and with the help of project partners like @wearedpz , @cityofprovidence , @dbvwarchitects , @unionstudioarch and @providencerevolvingfund , it is now a vibrant neighborhood. Buff is a true champion of Providence and @cnu_newurbanism and we’re so glad he will be leading a tour at #CNU33!

Welllllll… We know you’ve all been asking… And the news is finally out! For the first time since 2019, MOVIES ON THE BLOCK is back in downtown Providence, RI! We’re beyond excited to invite you all to join us on one Thursday a month, June through September 2025, for the return of our beloved outdoor film screening series. As always, Movies on the Block is free and sponsored by InDowncity, the downtown small business community, and @cornishassociates . What to know: 🎞️ Movies on the Block debuted back in 2008 at Grant’s Block, and it will return to the newly renovated park this year (on the corner of Westminster and Union streets) in downtown Providence, RI 🎞️ The films are “Waiting for Guffman” on June 26; “Mermaids” on July 24; “Clue” on Aug. 28; and “The Wizard of Oz” on Sept. 25 🎞️ The show begins at dusk so you’ll want to check back on our Instagram and/or the link in our bio for timing and details each month 🎞️ You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or beach chair—just like in the days of old—since there won’t be seating provided 🎞️ This event is free and seating is first come, first served, so please plan accordingly 🎞️ We’re excited to offer curated, limited-time-only to-go food concessions from some of your favorite downtown restaurants (details tbd) And you can find all the event details at the link in our bio! We cannot wait to see you all on the block again, PVD! Save these dates and see you soon. ❤️ #pvd PVD events #providence #providenceri #providencerhodeisland Providence free events #downtownprovidence downtown Providence events #newenglandsummer New England summer #visitrhodeisland visit Rhode Island #indowncitypvd InDowncity PVD events

The historic Trayne Building was built in 1893 as an investment property for three women, Alice B. Trayne, Elizabeth Trayne and Annie B. Hale. The building remained in their families until 1954, when this photo was taken, showing the building undergoing major renovations, including a new facade. In 2021, Cornish, working with @unionstudioarch , completed the most recent renovations to the property adding a 20 foot addition to the east. Today the first story is home to @oberlin_pvd and @gifthorsepvd , with 17 apartments on stories 2-5. For more historic timelines and photos visit our website projects through the link in bio.

Located in one of the few new construction projects we’ve completed in Providence, @oberlin_pvd expanded last year into the ground floor of this 4-story addition to the historic Trayne building. The dining room, pictured here, opens up to the outdoor heated patio with 40+ feet of operable windows and views onto Grant’s Block park. There’s nothing else like it in downtown. If you haven’t been to this location, you must! The food, the staff, the ambience - it’s all beautiful. And if you’re looking for a NYE plan, look no further. They are offering a tasting menu inspired by past trips to Sicily. A unique opportunity you won’t want to miss, trust us. (You’ll need to make a reservation on their website.) Wishing everyone a happy holiday and new year! 🥂

The William Wilkinson Building, built in 1888 and renovated by Cornish and @dbvwarchitects in the early 2000’s. Renovations were completed in 2004 and included the conversion of stories 3-5 from offices to residential, with the addition of 12 apartments. The 1st and 2nd story, originally the home of Edward Almy & Co, later became the long term home of the Lerner Shops, from 1935 to 1999. Today, the ground floor is home to @providenceoptical and @craftland with @westminsterlofts above. Last 📸 @providencepubliclibrary . . . #historicpreservation #adaptivereuse #downtownprovidence #downcityprovidence #westminsterstreetprovidenceri #lernershops