177 Main Street

177 Main Street was the site of the WLT’s Community Garden until 2019 when the garden was relocated to 145 Main Street, a lot also owned by the Land Trust.  In 2021, WLT partnered with Cinder Restaurant to create a permanent greenscape on the lot. The two entities determined that the best and highest use for their neighboring Main Street lots was a blend of commercial property and public urban greenway along the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River. WLT was awarded a community development grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to support the transformation of 177 Main Street through landscaping, wayfinding signage, and public access walkways along the river.

The ultimate goal of the Urban Initiative is to transfer the improved properties to new operators, so in July 2023, 177 Main Street was sold to 169 Main St, LLC, which operates Cinder Restaurant. A conservation easement held by the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) ensures that the 177 Main St parcel will remain green open space, never to be developed.

More about WLT’s Urban Initiative

In 2004, the Board of Directors voted to expand the Westerly Land Trust’s mission to include an Urban Initiative, focused on redevelopment and enhancement of culturally significant commercial properties in areas of historic significance to the Town. The “smart growth” concept reflects the other side of the coin of land conservation. A vibrant downtown offering attractive options to live, dine, and shop reduces development pressure on precious open space.

Since establishing the Urban Initiative, the Westerly Land Trust has worked in partnership with the Royce Family Fund to purchase and adaptively re-use commercial properties of interest in downtown Westerly. The Westerly Land Trust holds three properties on Main Street along the Pawcatuck River as well as the historic Industrial Trust building on High Street and the United Theatre and Montgomery Ward building on Canal Street.

 

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🌸👀𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴...
and they say this is the peak time to spot mountain laurel in Champlin Farm Preserve, so lace up your hiking boots 🥾 and let’s hit the trails! This hike will be led by WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty. Because this is a pop-up, there is no need to RSVP, but please arrive on time, as the walk will commence soon after 5:30pm.

🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm

📍Where: Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 Boombridge Rd

🚶‍♂️How long: 1.2 mile hike; approximately 1 hour

🚗 Where to park: When you enter the farm road at 64 Boombridge Rd, you’ll see a parking lot. You can part there or along the farm road.

🥾What to wear: Closed toe shoes appropriate for hiking on uneven ground; you may want long socks, pants, and sleeves (plus bug spray) to ward off bugs.

👯This event is free and open to everyone, so if you know someone who might like to get to know WLT better, please bring them along!

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🌸👀𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴... and they say this is the peak time to spot mountain laurel in Champlin Farm Preserve, so lace up your hiking boots 🥾 and let’s hit the trails! This hike will be led by WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty. Because this is a pop-up, there is no need to RSVP, but please arrive on time, as the walk will commence soon after 5:30pm. 🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm 📍Where: Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 Boombridge Rd 🚶‍♂️How long: 1.2 mile hike; approximately 1 hour 🚗 Where to park: When you enter the farm road at 64 Boombridge Rd, you’ll see a parking lot. You can part there or along the farm road. 🥾What to wear: Closed toe shoes appropriate for hiking on uneven ground; you may want long socks, pants, and sleeves (plus bug spray) to ward off bugs. 👯This event is free and open to everyone, so if you know someone who might like to get to know WLT better, please bring them along!

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