East Providence Seeking To Develop Site Of Former Jewlery Company

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — East Providence is looking to redevelop the city-owned land on the corner of Fenner Avenue and Bullocks Point Avenue that it purchased from the old Vamco jewlery company in 2007.

The property, which is currently a vacant lot after the city demolished the factory that was in disrepair, abuts the East Bay Bike Path.

Requests for proposal have been put out for firms looking to purchase and redevelop the Riverside Square site

Mayor Bob DaSilva said his office and Planning & Economic Development Director Bill Fazioli will work within the community to find a neighbor to help revitalize the area with the hope of making it an art and dining area that attracts visitors.

"We've always seen all parts of our city as a place to live, work, learn and play and this area is no different," DaSilva said. "We envision that area of Riverside to be a destination area for our creative community, which would provide an area for live (and) work spaces, restaurants and galleries."

Those wishing to submit an RFP can be downloaded here under "current bids."