SPACE

PCIS consults on projects that provide space for the creative and industrial sector, as well as mediates relationships between building owners and these current and potential tenants. We are presently accepting inquiries to work on projects of this nature. Please contact us for more information, or let us know of space you have available.

In the past few years, Providence has seen a rapid increase in adaptive re-use projects throughout the Mill District into residential condos. As much as this is good for city revenue, the creation of jobs and especially the preservation of our historic mills, these developments are displacing the industrial and creative sector of Providence. These displacements often result in artists and creative businesses leaving the city and/or state. This loss not only jeopardizes the economic environment, it also affects the fabric of our city, its community and its attraction as a destination.  To offset these displacements, PCIS has positioned itself to be a resource as 'brokers' of space and consultants in Tenant Relocation Programs. 

BROKERING OF SPACE:  In this role, we serve as a buffer between owner and tenants, negotiating the relationship, securing long-term leases, consulting on the redevelopment of space for creative and industrial uses, and enforcing owner responsibilities. With a history of owner/tenant issues in these mills, we see this as a direct benefit to our constituency, and look to these efforts to ensure that artists and small industrial businesses in the Providence Mill District remain a vital part of the community.

TENANT RELOCATION:  PCIS works to assist in the implementation of Tenant Relocation Programs.  While displacement is undesirable, PCIS is committed to assisting tenants that are facing this issue.  A Tenant Relocation Program is the responsibility of the owner of the building in which business tenants are occupants and being asked to leave due to pending change of use development. Programs include financial stipends for tenants towards moving expenses, assistance finding new space, and mediating tenant/owner relationship and final negotiations.  

PCIS sees these roles as opportunity that goes beyond addressing the growing loss of space. We see it as one of the steps in incubating small creative and industrial businesses. Space is an integral part of any business. It is often the case that an artist and small start up business cannot afford the overhead expense of a separate workspace. We aim to make our projects accessible and supportive for emerging artists and small creative and industrial businesses.