A shopping center by any other name

I’ve got news on The Shoppes at Providence at Old Meridian, a new mixed-use project in Carmel. But first, a question: What’s the deal with the name? And second: What suggestions do you have for even more pretentious ones? How about Ye Olde Shoppes at Providence at Towne Centre at the Crossing? OK, on to the news. The new residential-over-retail project is set to open soon with a Dattolo’s Italian Restaurant, When Eddie Met Salad and Brockway Irish Pub. The project, developed by Buckingham Cos., is northeast of Old Meridian and 126th streets, across the street from Meijer. Other tenants include Bekah’s Salon & Spa, a pilates studio and a sub shop.