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Further west on Burnet, there is the back side of this former train station(now Spectrum News is located on the front/Erie Boulevard East side of the building): https://goo.gl/maps/qg4UXjHwRh82
I don’t know if apartments or some form of housing would work given that I-690 is where the rail right of way was located. It may have the potential for commercial or business use though and could help add to the southern end of the somewhat gentrified/revitalized Hawley-Green neighborhood.
Further west down the street, this building was a former bookstore that could be used again as a bookstore: https://goo.gl/maps/M6pErEVu7RT2
Next door may be able to be used as a cafe or offices as well.
Again, it is within close proximity to Downtown, University Hill and even “Little Italy”/North Salina Street. It is also known for those in the local LGBTQ community having businesses and helping to revitalize the neighborhood. A street view of a more revitalized area of the neighborhood: https://goo.gl/maps/rZU1KAz2x582
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Then, a couple of blocks south, the building on the right could be used for housing for mixed use for families, artists associated with the organization/facility above and for those looking to hone their craft as entrepreneurs at this facility across the street: South Side Innovation Center
Then, a couple of blocks south, the building on the right could be used for housing for mixed use for families, artists associated with the organization/facility above and for those looking to hone their craft as entrepreneurs at this facility across the street: South Side Innovation Center
I think this would allow for a connection with the local relevant institutions(colleges/universities) and organizations, as well as people in relevant positions to play a part in the educational process of the school as well in terms of mentorship and development.
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Also, development on South Geddes Street would serve an area where the city's Hispanic/Latino community is concentrated, but is also a very culturally diverse area still.
In turn, you may see more development in this area that had development initiated via Syracuse University's Near Westside Initiative/SALT District. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SALT_District
Also, that area is situated in between Downtown and the Tipperary Hill neighborhood, which is known for its pub/restaurants, Burnet Park(inc. the Rosamond Gifford Zoo) and Irish population. West Fayette Street links all 3 together.
In the area above and in a similar fashion as the post above, I also think the former St. Lucy's Academy should be used again as a school(next to the church on the left): https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0505...7i13312!8i6656
This could have a bilingual and multicultural aspect with an arts focus, which ties in what the Near Westside Initiative was trying to do with the demographics of the neighborhood in mind. Again, I would also offer up a requirement of community service and a skill trade in order to graduate in this case as well. Those companies, organizations and other entities that are in or near the neighborhood currently could also participate in the educational process and to make it a community school.
Also, this grocery store closed recently and it would be nice to get a new store in the same space in order to have access to healthy food and in terms of employment for the neighborhood: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0434...7i13312!8i6656
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Further west on Burnet, there is the back side of this former train station(now Spectrum News is located on the front/Erie Boulevard East side of the building): https://goo.gl/maps/qg4UXjHwRh82
I don’t know if apartments or some form of housing would work given that I-690 is where the rail right of way was located. It may have the potential for commercial or business use though and could help add to the southern end of the somewhat gentrified/revitalized Hawley-Green neighborhood.
Further west down the street, this building was a former bookstore that could be used again as a bookstore: https://goo.gl/maps/M6pErEVu7RT2
Next door may be able to be used as a cafe or offices as well.
Again, it is within close proximity to Downtown, University Hill and even “Little Italy”/North Salina Street. It is also known for those in the local LGBTQ community having businesses and helping to revitalize the neighborhood. A street view of a more revitalized area of the neighborhood: https://goo.gl/maps/rZU1KAz2x582
Those 3 buildings are also not too far from Destiny USA, the Regional Market or the Transportation center(Bus and Train station), NBT Bank Stadium or even the Franklin Square area. Some Wolf Street businesses: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0748...7i13312!8i6656
It is an area within good urban bones that has the potential to be a more vibrant area of the city in its own right, while being a straight shot(biking, walking, driving, etc.) down North Salina to Downtown as well.
Those 3 buildings are also not too far from Destiny USA, the Regional Market or the Transportation center(Bus and Train station), NBT Bank Stadium or even the Franklin Square area. Some Wolf Street businesses: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0748...7i13312!8i6656
It is an area within good urban bones that has the potential to be a more vibrant area of the city in its own right, while being a straight shot(biking, walking, driving, etc.) down North Salina to Downtown as well.
Yes, both are a couple that come to mind due to having some investment, but they could definitely see even more investment and revitalization.
Another area I'll throw out there is the Park Avenue area behind Automobile Row(West Genesee Street) and north of Erie Boulevard West.
I also thought about Elmwood around Glenwood/Valley Drive/South Ave and the portion of the Valley between the Valley Plaza and Seneca Turnpike. Both have the bones and some businesses currently in those areas, but have room for more. Perhaps the area of West Onondaga to South Ave through to about Bellevue Ave near the future ShopRite grocery store.
If the area can get more properties brought back to life(housing and commercial), which is a possibility due to its very close proximity to Downtown, it could be another city neighborhood in high(er) demand.
I think this would allow for a connection with the local relevant institutions(colleges/universities) and organizations, as well as people in relevant positions to play a part in the educational process of the school as well in terms of mentorship and development.
In relation to the school idea, similar to a couple of programs that East Syracuse-Minoa has, those with relevant skill trade skills like carpentry can help to rebuild homes in the neighborhood. Meaning, they can pick one property a year to revitalize using the skills they obtained from that trade program.
Also, the school could form a credit union for students, staff and community residents. If not it’s own credit union, it could contact a bank like this: https://www.oneunited.com , if not having both co-exist. Another local example of this idea is displayed by the Ukrainian community in the city’s Tipperary Hill neighborhood on the West Side: https://ukrainianfcu.org
Those 3 buildings are also not too far from Destiny USA, the Regional Market or the Transportation center(Bus and Train station), NBT Bank Stadium or even the Franklin Square area. Some Wolf Street businesses: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0748...7i13312!8i6656
It is an area within good urban bones that has the potential to be a more vibrant area of the city in its own right, while being a straight shot(biking, walking, driving, etc.) down North Salina to Downtown as well.
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