The Empire at Broadway is a planned high-rise office tower in Providence

Providence, Rhode Island

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, Rhode Island

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 being developed by The Procaccianti Group.

The 22 story

Storey

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 office tower will occupy the land currently occupied by the disused fire

Providence Fire Department

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 and police

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 station. Featuring a 522 space parking garage and 496,000 ft² of retail space, the Empire at Broadway will stand as the tallest office tower in Providence. If approved, the project would likely be completely by 2010. As of December 13, 2006, the Procaccianti Group secured preliminary permission to demolish the existing building.