Six Proposals Submitted for Apex Property.

Pawtucket, RI. - After years of sitting vacant, the former Apex site in Pawtucket is officially back in the spotlight.

The City of Pawtucket has confirmed it received six development proposals for the long-empty Apex property and surrounding parcels as part of its Downtown Gateway Project. The site, located near downtown and highly visible from I-95, has been viewed for years as one of the city’s most important redevelopment opportunities.

What’s Happening Now

The proposals were submitted in response to a city-issued Request for Proposals (RFP) overseen by the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency. A selection committee is now reviewing and scoring the submissions based on criteria that typically include project vision, financial feasibility, community impact, and long-term sustainability.

At this stage, the city has not released details about the individual proposals.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Confirmed so far:

• Six separate development teams submitted proposals

• The plans focus on the former Apex site and nearby parcels

• The project is intended to serve as a “gateway” to downtown Pawtucket

Still to be announced:

• Names of the developers

• What each proposal includes (housing, retail, mixed-use, public space, etc.)

• Estimated project costs and construction timelines

City officials typically release more information after an initial review phase and once finalist teams are selected.

Why the Apex Site Matters

The former Apex Department Store site has been vacant for years and is one of the most visible properties in the city. Its location near downtown, I-95, and the Blackstone River makes it a key piece in Pawtucket’s broader redevelopment efforts.

Residents and local leaders alike have long said that what happens here could help shape the future look, feel, and economic momentum of downtown Pawtucket.

What’s Next

The city is expected to narrow the field to finalist proposals in the coming months, at which point concept plans and developer details may be made public. Public discussion and additional approvals would follow before any construction begins.

After years of waiting, the submission of six proposals signals real movement for one of Pawtucket’s most talked-about sites.

Entering Pawtucket will continue to follow this story and share updates as more information becomes available.