Posts Tagged ‘Midtown Plaza’

Throwback Thursday: Neighborhood in Transition

Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Midtown Syracuse (circa 1990)

Midtown Syracuse (circa 1990)

Here’s a look at the old Midtown Plaza (where the Center of Excellence now stands) and the surrounding bungalows of the former Kennedy Square complex.

Neighborhood in Transition (part 13)

Monday, June 25th, 2012
The Big Dig (East Genesee Street)

The Big Dig (East Genesee Street)

Construction continues this week on the Connective Corridor in Midtown.
The Big Dig: East Genesee Street and Irving Avenue

The Big Dig: East Genesee Street and Irving Avenue

Public Square Revived

Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Norm Swanson speaks at the rededication of Forman Park

Norm Swanson speaks at the rededication of Forman Park

Forman Park, originally conceived as Forman Square nearly two centuries ago, was re-dedicated today in a ceremony featuring civic leaders and business leaders from the Midtown neighborhood.  Above developer Norm Swanson talks about purchasing the Parkview Hotel, which faces the Park.  The Parkview was re-developed a few years ago.

Forman Park

Forman Park

SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor and Architecture Dean Mark Robbins

SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor and Architecture Dean Mark Robbins

Mayor Minor activates the Forman Park Fountain

Mayor Miner activates the Forman Park Fountain

Bj Adigun, environmental advocate for Onondaga County, speaks about at the dedication environmental benefits of green infrastructure in cities

Bj Adigun, environmental advocate for Onondaga County, speaks at the dedication about the environmental benefits of green infrastructure in cities

Neighborhood in Transition (part 12)

Saturday, March 31st, 2012

Forman Park, Under Construction

After Dark

Monday, February 20th, 2012
After Dark: Syracuse Stage light display, Genesee Street

Syracuse Stage new electronic display, Genesee Street

Neighborhood in Transition (part 11)

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Former Armory along the Connective Corridor

Former armory along the Connective Corridor

Neighborhood in Transition (part 10)

Saturday, December 17th, 2011
Syracuse Stage (construction)

Syracuse Stage (construction)

Neighborhood in Transition (part 9)

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Construction of Cooper Beech Commons near East Fayette Street and University Avenue.

Construction of Copper Beech Commons near East Fayette Street and University Avenue.

Neighborhood in Transition (part 8)

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Hotel Skyler

Hotel Skyler

Green infrastructure + alternative energy + recycling materials= sustainable business practices.

Neighborhood in Transition (part 7)

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Former AME Church, E. Fayette Street

The 100-year old, former People’s AME Church building, located at East Fayette Street, will be preserved as a Historic Landmark.