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Providence Place Mall residential conversion
Summary
The Council formally urged the mall's court-appointed receivers to pick a buyer who will convert some commercial space into housing, and said future tax deals should weigh housing benefits.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No direct cost; future tax agreement (PILOT/tax stabilization) with the new owner could affect city revenue.
✅Who benefits
Advocates say a housing shortage city — and potentially the mall's viability — benefit if housing is included.
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