Warwick, RI— Michael Integlia & Company and LeCesse Development announced the launch of construction at the Skye City Centre residential community in Warwick with a ceremonial groundbreaking event. Callahan Construction Managers is overseeing construction of the 297-unit luxury apartment and mixed-use development project. The project architect is 5G Studio Collaborative.

Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, whose administration supported the creation of the original Warwick City Centre district, attended the event, along with Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi. Michael Integlia, Jr., president and CEO of Michael Integlia & Company, and Salvador F. Leccese, president and founder of LeCesse Development Corporation, also attended the ceremony. Other guests included Patrick Callahan, president, Callahan Construction; State Representative and Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi; City Council President Anthony Sinapi; Councilman Bryan Nappa; community leaders; and project team members.

The project will include a connected 5-level, 437-space parking garage, along with ground floor retail tenants. The 4-story, elevator-serviced building will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom

residences with finishes such as Italian cabinetry, wood plank-style flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and home technology features including smart locks, access controls and property-wide WiFi. The transit-oriented development located near Rhode Island TF Green International Airport will also provide access to job opportunities and

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entertainment in Providence and Boston, along with the ability to connect to the nearby MBTA commuter rail station.

“ Today marks a historic day in both Warwick and the entire state of Rhode Island with the launch of construction of Skye City Centre, a centerpiece of this fantastic transit-oriented development and manifestation of a vision initiated by

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, and continued by Mayor Frank Picozzi,” said Michael Integlia, Jr.” When complete, this project will create desirable housing options and economic investment opportunities that will crystalize Warwick’ s immense appeal and opportunity for residents and visitors alike.”