SGA Finalizes Dyer Wharf Public Entitlement, Paving the Way for Transformative Riverfront Development in Providence

Dyer Wharf’s phase one includes a 190,000-square-foot, 12-story residential building offering 214 market-rate units

PROVIDENCE — April 16, 2025 — SGA, a leader in architecture, interior design, planning, virtual design and construction (VDC), and branded environments, has announced that Dyer Wharf has received final entitlement by the Downtown Design Review Committee (DDRC). This critical approval for the first phase of the highly anticipated Dyer Wharf project marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of Providence’s riverfront.

Located in the 195 District, Dyer Wharf’s phase one includes a 12-story residential building offering 214 market-rate units and amenities including a communal lounge, kitchen, fitness center, and co-working area. The 190,000-square-foot building will launch the new development, bringing vibrancy to Providence with its striking form, modern brick façade, and engaging ground level architecture. Ground floor retail, intended to be a restaurant use, anchors the southern end of the building with outdoor dining that will overlook the District Park. The eastern side, which borders the riverwalk, will feature ground-floor amenity space for the residents that engages with the vibrant waterfront area.

“This project represents a bold vision for urban revitalization in Providence, integrating high-quality residential living while significantly improving the public realm along the riverfront,” said Brian Slozak, AIA, Principal at SGA. “Dyer Wharf will continue the great momentum of the 195 District and serve as a catalyst for mixed-use development that prioritizes connectivity, resiliency, and the local community’s needs”

Dyer Wharf will feature the 195 District’s first resiliency platform that raises the first floor elevation and provides integrated landscape elements that softens the public realm, designed in collaboration with Copley Wolff. This initiative aims to connect the community to Dyer Street, enhancing the pedestrian experience along the city’s riverfront and the I-195 District Park. The master plan builds on the significant growth in the area’s academic, research, workplace, and residential developments, further establishing the region as a hub of innovation. The plan has the potential to incorporate over 500,000 square feet of total development, with later phases proposed to include Class A life science, research and development, and academic space.

The Dyer Wharf project is expected to span approximately 26 months, with completion anticipated by the end of 2027.

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SGA is a leading and award-winning nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm specializing in innovative and complex architecture, interior design, and master planning projects for various sectors including life sciences, academia, commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use. With headquarters in Boston and New York City and work across the country, SGA’s design visionaries are committed to creating transformative and forward-thinking experiences with design solutions that inspire the future. By leveraging cutting-edge research and proprietary innovation tools like The Dashboard and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), the firm continuously pushes the boundaries of creativity to deliver projects that exceed clients’ expectations. As the pioneering firm in VDC, SGA’s trailblazing design concepts prioritize environmental stewardship and ensure long-term viability in all its endeavors, resulting in impactful developments that enrich communities and elevate the built environment. With over $6B worth of projects on the boards and under construction, including the first carbon net zero building in Boston, SGA has been recognized with numerous accolades including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Interior Design‘s 100 Giants of Design and The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Practice Awards. SGA is the de facto choice for innovation and sustainability across the Eastern Seaboard and beyond. https://sgaarchdev.wpenginepowered.com/.

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