PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A new lawsuit from a real estate appraisal firm and a nonprofit is seeking to block construction of what would be Rhode Island's tallest building.
The widely-anticipated lawsuit was filed Jan. 11, challenging the Providence City Council's controversial decision to raise the maximum building height on former highway land from 130 ft. to 600 ft.
WPRI-TV reports the change would allow New York developer Jason Fane to build the 46-story Hope Point Tower.
The lawsuit claims the zoning change does not conform with Providence's Comprehensive Plan and asks a judge to invalidate it.
A spokesman for Fane declined to comment on pending litigation.
