Development in and Around Syracuse Discussion

[shandeezy7]

Designed by the same engineers of the railroad bridge at Old Liverpool Rd.

Haha I believe that already exists as a pedestrian walkway. They just added signage to it. The only hazard it posed was to the Gumby balloon in the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Syracuse landmark near downtown to be turned into apartments

The five-story structure once served as a grain warehouse.

www.syracuse.com

"Syracuse, N.Y. -- A landmark building built in 1893 as a grain warehouse is set to join the many historic Syracuse buildings that have been turned into apartments.

The VIP Structures engineering and architectural firm plans to convert One Webster’s Landing into 34 one-bedroom market-rate apartments, according to plans submitted to the city.

The five-story brick building sits off North Salina Street, between interstates 81 and 690. Formerly known as the Marshall building, it was purchased by VIP in 1986. The firm turned the building into its headquarters, featuring exposed timber framing, brick arched windows and doorways, and a private outdoor patio."

 

[shandeezy7]

Syracuse landmark near downtown to be turned into apartments

The five-story structure once served as a grain warehouse.

www.syracuse.com

"Syracuse, N.Y. -- A landmark building built in 1893 as a grain warehouse is set to join the many historic Syracuse buildings that have been turned into apartments.

The VIP Structures engineering and architectural firm plans to convert One Webster’s Landing into 34 one-bedroom market-rate apartments, according to plans submitted to the city.

The five-story brick building sits off North Salina Street, between interstates 81 and 690. Formerly known as the Marshall building, it was purchased by VIP in 1986. The firm turned the building into its headquarters, featuring exposed timber framing, brick arched windows and doorways, and a private outdoor patio."

A building that would be torn down with a new viaduct.

 

[KellySyracuse]

A building that would be torn down with a new viaduct.

exactly what I was thinking when I read the story

 

[IthacaMatt]

A building that would be torn down with a new viaduct.

My thought exactly. You literally see the Route 81 overpass right behind the building.

 

[Fly Rodder]

At what point can the city/state start counter suing these groups? They are stalling tens of millions of dollars of development and frankly putting lives at risk the longer this drags on.

I would be OK with Onondaga county incorporating the surrounding towns and villages into a metro area and eliminating these crackpots. I don't see how they had standing enough to get a judge to look at the lawsuit let alone grant an injuction, but I'm not well-versed in upstate crackpottery. Like 307 posted, this is has been going on since I was in college and won't be completed until I'm retired and living in the Bahamas with my crypto loot.

 

[shandeezy7]

I would be OK with Onondaga county incorporating the surrounding towns and villages into a metro area and eliminating these crackpots. I don't see how they had standing enough to get a judge to look at the lawsuit let alone grant an injuction, but I'm not well-versed in upstate crackpottery. Like 307 posted, this is has been going on since I was in college and won't be completed until I'm retired and living in the Bahamas with my crypto loot.

Imagine living in Dewitt - which just did tax reassessments raising the taxes of thousands of property owners - and seeing that the town is now spending your tax dollars on this frivolous nonsense.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Imagine living in Dewitt - which just did tax reassessments raising the taxes of thousands of property owners - and seeing that the town is now spending your tax dollars on this frivolous nonsense.

Same with Town of Salina. So we're dumping money down the rabbit hole because of Pilot Gas and 3 hotels. Good. Good.

 

[OttoMets]

I would be OK with Onondaga county incorporating the surrounding towns and villages into a metro area and eliminating these crackpots. I don't see how they had standing enough to get a judge to look at the lawsuit let alone grant an injuction, but I'm not well-versed in upstate crackpottery. Like 307 posted, this is has been going on since I was in college and won't be completed until I'm retired and living in the Bahamas with my crypto loot.

Look up the judge.

From a colleague: "He's not interested in the law. Or the facts."

 

[shandeezy7]

A Salina tech company is moving its headquarters and 100 jobs to downtown Syracuse

Company will be the fourth anchor tenant of the City Center project.

www.syracuse.com

 

[KellySyracuse]

Not unexpected news

Cazenovia College to close after nearly 200 years

The college cited financial reasons for the closure.

www.syracuse.com

"Cazenovia, N.Y. -- Cazenovia College said Wednesday it will permanently close after its spring 2023 semester.

The private Madison County college, which started 199 years ago as the Genesee Seminary, cited financial difficulties for the pending closure.

“We’re deeply disappointed that it has come to this,” Ken Gardiner, chair of the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees, said in a statement. “Considerable time and effort have been spent on improving the college’s financial position over the past several years. Unfortunately, the headwinds and market conditions were insurmountable, leading to a projected deficit of several million dollars for next year.”

 

[OrangeDW]

Not unexpected news

Cazenovia College to close after nearly 200 years

The college cited financial reasons for the closure.

www.syracuse.com

"Cazenovia, N.Y. -- Cazenovia College said Wednesday it will permanently close after its spring 2023 semester.

The private Madison County college, which started 199 years ago as the Genesee Seminary, cited financial difficulties for the pending closure.

“We’re deeply disappointed that it has come to this,” Ken Gardiner, chair of the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees, said in a statement. “Considerable time and effort have been spent on improving the college’s financial position over the past several years. Unfortunately, the headwinds and market conditions were insurmountable, leading to a projected deficit of several million dollars for next year.”

Sad. I visited there as a HS senior and considered going there. Beautiful campus.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Sad. I visited there as a HS senior and considered going there. Beautiful campus.

My niece graduated from there about 20 years ago with a graphic design degree. I went with my brother to her graduation ceremony, I agree about the campus. It's a shame their administration bungled the finances.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

The world needs more arboreta! Or even just quiet places to enjoy nature and find some peace. On 321 in Elbridge.

www.limeledge.org

 

[shandeezy7]

Who could have guessed this shady deal would end this way? What a disaster. Hopefully it won't sit vacant for another 10 years.

SUNY Upstate takes back Syracuse land 10 years after failed deal with Cor Development

Officials at the public university thus far have refused to disclose the terms of their settlement with Cor.

www.syracuse.com

 

[xc84]

Who could have guessed this shady deal would end this way? What a disaster. Hopefully it won't sit vacant for another 10 years.

SUNY Upstate takes back Syracuse land 10 years after failed deal with Cor Development

Officials at the public university thus far have refused to disclose the terms of their settlement with Cor.

www.syracuse.com

Worked out well I think . Now the land is open and real thought can go into its use.

 

[TexanMark]

Cazenovia College:

Gotta assume the college will be redeveloped.

Any ideas being floated around CNY?

 

[OttoMets]

Cazenovia College:

Gotta assume the college will be redeveloped.

Any ideas being floated around CNY?

Could be a great way to add thoughtful density to the village, which could really boost a pretty limited downtown strip.

Their recent history isn't encouraging, though.

Anyway, it's probably a net loss culturally and economically. It's an opportunity, but not really one I'd want a community to have to deal with.

 

[TexanMark]

I assume condos and an extended stay motel are no brainers.

I'd love if a residence technical training center could be developed for upstate corporations.

 

[OttoMets]

I assume condos and an extended stay motel are no brainers.

I'd love if a residence technical training center could be developed for upstate corporations.

That is a hyper-specific idea. Think there's demand? Know anybody interested?

 

[TexanMark]

That is a hyper-specific idea. Think there's demand? Know anybody interested?

No inside knowledge but those corporations could instead be for private companies and/or state government divisions that need tradesmen.

I hope something gets figured out within a year.

 

[OttoMets]

No inside knowledge but those corporations could instead be for private companies and/or state government divisions that need tradesmen.

I hope something gets figured out within a year.

That seems like a field that would be a great fit with the local labor market - I love it. I'll ask around, see if anyone's been kicking the tires.

 

[shandeezy7]

I guess rumors of an NYC brewery opening a location in the former Empire weren't true, but nice to see the space finally getting occupied:

A ‘chicken and bourbon joint’ is coming to the former Empire Brewing space in Armory Square

It's from the owners of The Hops Spot, who are also opening a new cocktail bar

www.syracuse.com

 

[shandeezy7]

$25M business incubator expansion to give dark corner of downtown Syracuse a cool new look

See the plans for the expansion, which will connect to city's convention district.

www.syracuse.com

 

[shandeezy7]