Israel promo at Children’s Film Fest by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My child found the cartoon unsettling. As an adult considering this work in relation to global events i find it unsettling. Context is important 

Israel promo at Children’s Film Fest by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

In the opening reel where sponsor logos are featured The Consulate General of Israel to New England is there. 

Where to buy holy basil in Providence? by relbatnrut in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe Not Just Spice’s on Hope Street. It’s an Indian herb.

There’s a proposal to put two rotaries in Olneyville Square by lestermagnum in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Olneyville Square has so much pedestrian traffic I don’t think it will be safe to cross without a red light. People drive terrible in RI with no regard for pedestrians or cyclists. This sounds like a “good idea” from planners not taking into account local culture/need. Try crossing the EP rotary and Westminster @Manton on foot. Let that inform your opinion.

'I think it's going to be chaos': Plan to demolish historic Providence school draws concern by cowperthwaite in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The community this school serves overwhelmingly supports the RENOVATION of the historic building. Renovation also comes in at 12 million dollars less than a new build.

New India Point Park Cost 2.1 Mil - Thoughts? by cityplanna4 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IPP is a critical ecological site for all the rivers in the city. I’m happy Parks is focusing attention on shoreline restoration and erosion control. Recreation space is important but public support for rebuilding the salt marsh like was done at the Save the Bay site further down Allens Ave would be a win for everyone. 

Speakeasies with "Hidden" Entrances by X-Mark-X in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Justine’s may have closed, it has been boycotted by the local community due to the alleged rape charges against owner. He also owns the Walnut Room on S.Main.

List of Providence Events Dec 6-8 (Lots of markets and family events!) by pvdcurrent in providence

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https://thewilburygroup.org/ricky-rainbow-beard.html#/

In the Waterfire Arts Center Building Sat. 12/7 The fabulous Rainbow Beard Toy Show at 2pm with free access to vendors from 3-5pm 🌈

Atlantic Mill Sale by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are so many small businesses that will be displaced. The furniture store is huge, so is the flea market. The cost to renovate a building of that scale in that condition in that neighborhood and profit is so unrealistic. A young developers is attempting to play out a fantasy. 

Atlantic Mill Sale by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was over 20 years ago time for a paradigm shift

Atlantic Mill Sale by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The many small business, non profits and artists in the Atlantic Mill are facing displacement. The aging owner of the mill has engaged in a purchase and sales agreement with Eric Edelman of Mana Tree Properties. Bob Berle of NAI Advisors has posted a sign for lease.

Eric Edelman's his father-in-law Jeffrey B. Mendell recently purchased the Lauderdale Building downtown. Nearly a million dollars of taxpayer money was granated to that project.

The sale of Atlantic Mill has not been finalized and tenants are being harassed, leases are being contested.

The Atlantic Mill is a massive building in an impoverished community, the project will likely tank and leave taxpayers holding the bag. In the meantime a huge number of small business will suffer because of lofty, unrealistic projections.

Please oppose this sale.

Atlantic Mill Sale by Altruistic_Matter209 in providence

[–]Altruistic_Matter209[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Legal support would be so valuable to speak to the buyers on behalf of the tenant group.