Development in and Around Syracuse Discussion

[VTAaron]

Problem is the person behind great northern doesn’t have the resources that the people behind shopping town do

This is true... One thing about the Dewitt area is the planning board and individuals there do not do anything unless they got a plan, and the usually do it with $$$ behind them. Clay on the other hand is a misnomer considering it is on the outskirts but Micron may change that especially with the mall. I can see Great Northern becoming similar to a Township5, but bigger and a better residential area too, apartments etc. Since it is already commercial/developed it would be easier for permissions and permits as well.

 

[VTAaron]

I think there's more to the story. I'm betting they had trouble behind the scenes. I took my wife and daughter there a couple weeks ago for a burger and it was bloody awful. I mean, how badly can you mess up a burger, or french onion soup?

This was one of my favorite places to eat when in the area for work years ago

 

[VTAaron]

Agreed...it will be awesome though to have one when it finally opens

IKEA HERE? UG... landfills full of more press board

 

[capeorange]

IKEA HERE? UG... landfills full of more press board

At least it will deteriorate and break down rapidly.

 

[Oakland]

Stunning restoration (also love the work at Hotel Syracuse). Brings back good memories (graduation)!

Pretty sure that is where I saw the black and white, silent film, 'Napoleon' back in the late 70s, with the Syracuse symphony orchestra playing the entire 3.5 hours. One of the best cultural events I ever attended.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

This is true... One thing about the Dewitt area is the planning board and individuals there do not do anything unless they got a plan, and the usually do it with $$$ behind them. AND THE $$$ UP FRONT.

You know that Chick-fil-A that just opened...

The Town of Dewitt wouldn't approve the plans unless the developer paid to widen Bridge St and install the new traffic light upfront.

 

[VTAaron]

You know that Chick-fil-A that just opened...

The Town of Dewitt wouldn't approve the plans unless the developer paid to widen Bridge St and install the new traffic light upfront.

Yup, I use to do computer work in the area back in the early 2000's and knew alot of the players then... It is still true to this day. Thanks for correcting my post not the $$ behind but the $$$ upfront HA!