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Monday, November 4th, 2013
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 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.
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.
Tags:2013, Business, Connective Corridor, Dance, East Genesee Street, festival, Forman Park, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, PB&Js Lunchbox, Syracuse, ZipFest
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
The Redhouse Complex, West Street
Tags:2013, Armory Square, Connective Corridor, Construction, SALT District, Syracuse Architectural Digest, The Redhouse
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Saturday, October 26th, 2013
Centro’s SU to Destiny Route: Congestive Headway Failure
Check out this recent post on Syracuse Urban Properties (aka Syrup) about using a trolley or tram to bring visitors from DestiNY USA to downtown. We are in favor of that scenario, and would also recommend reviving OnTrack service through the city.
Anyone who’s ridden Centro’s jam-packed SU-Destiny Route on a Friday evening would agree. OnTrack would certainly be beneficial during any construction or demolition of Route I81.
Tags:2013, CENTRO, I81 Challenge, Light Rail, OnTrack, Syracuse, Syracuse Demographics, Syrup, Traffic, Transportation
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Friday, October 18th, 2013
“There’s a word meant for you…When you find it, live it, and share it…your life will become more exciting and purposeful than ever.”
–One Word that Will Change Your Life
Britton, Page & Gordon
A flash mob showed appreciation for outgoing Chancellor Nancy Cantor at Syracuse Stage on Friday.
The city gave a farewell flash mob for Nancy Cantor today at three locations: The Warehouse, City Hall, and Syracuse Stage.
If there was one word that can describe her tenure it was engage. Cantor engaged the alumni, students, sports fans, the government, the environmentalists, urbanites, artists, and several of our neighborhoods.
Most important, Cantor engaged our attention. Her leadership showed us more was possible.
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Flash mob, Nancy Cantor, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse University
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Onondaga County Legislator Linda Ervin visited with George Kilpatrick at the Jamerican Diner this evening.
New Inspiration for the Nation’s George Kilpatrick held a “Power Schmooze” event this evening at the Jamerican Diner, located at 415 East Washington Street. The guests were treated to home-made Jamaican fruit punch and samples of sweet cheese bread and savory jerk chicken.
The cozy spot on the edge of downtown maybe one of the best kept gastronomic secrets along the Connective Corridor. If you are planning a foodie tour of center city, this place would be a great place to kick it off.
Got Punch?
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, Downtown, Food, George Kilpatrick, Jamerican Diner, Linda Ervin, NIFTN, Power Schmooze
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Monday, October 14th, 2013
Salt City Art Mart coming to 499 Warren Street
We saw these promo pieces downtown last week and found out the Salt Market (Syracuse) will be setting up shop at 499 Warren Street on Saturday, October 19.
Tags:2013, Art, Business, Salt Market, Syracuse
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Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Forman Park, Looking south
The Central New York Police Retirees and Connective Corridor folk continue to show great stewardship of Forman Park. Here are some scenes from this morning’s beautification. We witnessed school-aged kids, retirees, SU executives, as well as current beat cops doing their share in the clean-up and planting process.
Forman Park, Redfield Monument
Forman Park, Looking east
Forman Park, Looking west
Tags:2013, Adopt a Park, architecture, Central New York Police Retirees Association, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Forman Park, Forman Park Beautification, Landscaping, Midtown, Park Days
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Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Barry Muskat, find developer from Buffalo, talked about 709 East Genesee Street on Thursday.
On one hand developer Barry Muskat sounds like a comedian (listen to sound clip below); on the other hand, he is definitely an optimist. His company has taken over 709 East Genesee Street, brought in United Uniform as an anchor tenant, and he’s not done yet.
The property is located across from Forman Park, between the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Parkview Hotel.
During the press conference to announce the winners of the Connective Corridor facade grant winners (round 2), Muskat hilariously walked business owners, officials and the press through his firm’s plans.
He praised officials from the Connective Corridor and local businesses for changing what he called the “psychological infrastructure” of the neighborhood.
North Face: As Muskat gave his comments at the press conference, the work continued on the United Uniform commercial space, which is schedule to open on Monday.
All jokes aside, let’s hope Muskat’s enthusiasm is infectious.
New Neighbors: Muskat met briefly with Woodbine Group Director of Sales/Hospitality Chris Tucciarone after his presentation.
Tags:2013, 709 East Genesee, Barry Muskat, Buffalo, Christine Tucciarone, Connective Corridor, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Development, Midtown, Parkview Hotel, Real Estate, Syracuse, Syracuse Architectural Digest, Taskum, United Uniform, Woodbine Group
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Thursday, September 26th, 2013
“Gifts are the essence of art. Art isn’t made as part of an even exchange, it is your chance to create imbalance, which leads to connection…”
-Seth Godin, V is for Vulnerable
Peter Dunn, President and CEO of the Community Foundation, spoke about the Syracuse Beautification Fund today during a press conference at the Parkview Hotel.
We found out about a civic renaissance project called the Syracuse Beautification Fund this morning during an event highlighting the new recipients of Connective Corridor facade grants. CNY Community Foundation President & CEO Peter Dunn said he hopes charitable, give it forward initiatives like such as theirs will spread beyond the Corridor to other sections of the city.
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, Facade Improvement Program, Midtown, Parkview Hotel, Peter Dunn, Philanthropy, Seth Godin, Syracuse, Syracuse Beautification Fund
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