Posts Tagged ‘Midtown’

Preserving Public Furniture

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
Angelo Puccia's Park Couch at Erie Boulevard and North McBride Street

Angelo Puccia’s Park Couch at Erie Boulevard and North McBride Street

Sculptor Angelo Puccia (above left) and his team came to Midtown yesterday and did some renovations on his welded metal public art piece called Park Couch.  The couch was installed in 2006. Puccia also installed a piece located on East Genesee Street near Nottingham High School.

Neighborhood in Transition (part 14)

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Connective Corridor (University Avenue 2.0) looking north

Connective Corridor (University Avenue 2.0) looking north

The Connective Corridor project continues toward completion as one of the main arteries, University Avenue, was opened to two-way traffic today.

Connective Corridor (University Avenue 2.0) looking south

Connective Corridor (University Avenue 2.0) looking south

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.