What's New

What's Developing at Rising Sun Mills?

Construction on the first three buildings at Rising Sun Mills started in September 2003. These three buildings will be ready for occupancy in the Summer of 2004 and include more than 50 loft apartments. Construction on the second phase and remaining 95 units has begun. Our phase three commercial buildings are under construction also. We are busy restoring 433 windows in the commerical pod. With all buildings underway, we are experiencing lots of activity on site.

Contractor Open House Brings New Opportunity to Local Firms 
On Thursday October 2, 2003, Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse and The Armory Revival Company hosted a contractor open house at Rising Sun Mills. A total of 18 contractor firms representing all areas of the construction industry gathered to learn about the contracting opportunities available as part of the Rising Sun Mills project. Craig Hawkins, Senior Project Manager for the Rising Sun Mills project, provided a brief presentation about the project and the specific bid opportunities available. Construction plans were made available for review and several members of the construction, development and community outreach staff were on hand to answer questions and register contractors so that they could be notified of upcoming bid opportunities. The contractor open house is part of Struever Bros. ongoing commitment to providing enhanced access, information and opportunities to local firms interested in partnering on the Rising Sun Mills project.

Puente Providence Launches New Site

PUENTE, which means "bridge" in Spanish, is a nonprofit organization that was conceived in the fall of 2002 to link the redevelopment of the Rising Sun Mills, in the Valley district of Providence with sustainable support for the local community before, during and after development.

The organization has launched a new website so that interested parties can learn more.

To flourish, an ecosystem relies on a complex network of relationships between every organism present.  PUENTE's goal is to facilitate those relationships and conversations, to foster a bridge between people, communities and ideas.

Within PUENTE's walls, tenants will benefit from this cross-fertilization of ideas, strategies and vision. The presence of artists, for- and non-profit organizations, students, public spaces, and residential unit, will create a rich community.

Community Hiring Program Kicks Off in Providence

In the community of Olneyville and the city of Providence, jobs and opportunities for self-sufficiency are a top priority.  It is with this in mind that Struever Brothers Eccles and Rouse and the Armory Revival Company, through their Community Hiring Program, offer qualified residents access to construction opportunities.  Working with organizations such as Groundwork Providence and Network Rhode Island, our goal is to create a mutually beneficial exchange of resources-our subcontractors gain qualified, productive employees, and community residents obtain a first step to economic empowerment.  If you are a Olneyville resident looking for construction training and placement opportunities within the Rising Sun Mills project, please contact:

Groundwork Providence

69 Washington Street

Providence, RI  02903

Phone: 401-351-6440

Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Network Rhode Island

One Reservoir Avenue

Providence Rhode Island, 02907

Phone: (401) 462-8900
Monday through Friday 8am-4pm