Posts Tagged ‘Neighborhood in Transition’

Traction

Friday, May 9th, 2014
Corridor meet the Machine Age

Corridor meet the Machine Age

What a perfect match. We saw that the Mello Velo satellite location on University Avenue (inside Copper Beech Complex) is open. The so-called commuter site will also offer rentals as well as service, sales and repair.

The Spin

Positive Spin

Then & Now (Connective Corridor)

Monday, April 28th, 2014
Connective Corridor construction near the Center of Excellence unearths infrastructure from the old Washington Street line

Connective Corridor construction near the Center of Excellence unearths infrastructure from the old Washington Street line

Spread the Fun

Monday, April 21st, 2014
Zeke Leonard, musician

Zeke Leonard, musician

Here is an idea whose time has come.

We look forward to more music/concerts and live shows at Forman Park along the Connective Corridor. Today we witnessed professor Zeke Leonard climb atop a car to perform “This Land is Your Land,” complete with a recycled ukulele and a NY-made-kazoo.

Leonard’s lunchtime performance was part of the Corridor’s Green Streets and Local Eats festival.

Let’s find a way to keep the music going at Forman Park.

Honoring Fallen Heroes

Saturday, April 12th, 2014
Badge of Honor Association Ceremony, Forman Park

Badge of Honor Association Ceremony, Forman Park

Detective Wallie Howard, Jr. was the last member of the Syracuse Police Department to be killed in the line of duty (1990).

Detective Wallie Howard, Jr. was the last member of the Syracuse Police Department to be killed in the line of duty (1990).

A Final Word (sort of)

Friday, March 7th, 2014
SIF: Genesis

Genesis & Exodus

Thanks to the many random drop-ins, friends, faithful clients, and family who visited our Midtown office over the years.  We literally watched the neighborhood change around us.

The space was a great place to initiate this venture, and will remain an important part of our history.

Then & Now (Midtown)

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
The nearly century-old Sycamore tree stands guard near southern entrance to the Syracuse Center of Excellence property.

The nearly century-old sycamore tree stands guard near southern entrance to the Syracuse Center of Excellence (CoE) property.

Construction continues on Washington Street near the CoE building (interrupting our normal Connective Corridor route).  We took a recent tour of the facilities and were briefed on the numerous green projects and advanced energy systems.  We also found out that Syracuse is taking sustainability + conservation to new heights, because although new foliage was added on Washington Street, they didn’t displace this mature sycamore (located near what will become the CoE parking lot).

Zippity Doo Dah

Monday, November 4th, 2013
Ride the High Line

Ride the High Line

Central New Yorker’s are fearless.

Who else could endure and enjoy an outdoor festival and a zip line during moderate winds and temperatures in the high-30s?  Despite the chilly weather however, the attendance at inaugural the Zip Line Fest and Food Truck Rodeo was steady and strong. Students, business owners from the neighborhood, elected officials, and even families from other states (today was the last day of Parent’s Weekend at SU) filled Forman Park, and the crowds spilled onto East Genesee street on Sunday.

Parks & Rec Commissioner Bey Muhammad came out with his family to enjoy the festivities.

Parks & Rec Commissioner Baye Muhammad came out with his family to enjoy the festivities.

The energy the event created rivaled Armory Square, and maybe even more well-known public spaces such as Byrant Park, Rittenhouse Square, or Dupont Circle.

The event was also sponsored by 40 Below, the City of Syracuse, SU and the Save the Rain Program.
Dancing in the Park was also a highlight of the day.

Dancing in the Park was also a highlight of the day.

PB&J's Lunchbox to Midtown for the day (they are usually in Armory Square) for today's festival.

PB&J’s Lunchbox also invaded the Eastside for the day (the mobile food truck is usually in Armory Square).

What a lively and unique way to kick off Phase two of the Connective Corridor construction project.

Signs of Life, Forman Park

Monday, November 4th, 2013
Walking the dog

Walking the dog

Fall Spectacular

Monday, September 30th, 2013
Seventies in September

Seventies in September makes a runner's world.

Architectural Digest: Facade-Palooza

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
Signs and Windows along the Connective Corridor

Signs and Windows along the Connective Corridor