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.
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.
New Neighbors: Muskat met briefly with Woodbine Group Director of Sales/Hospitality Chris Tucciarone after his presentation.
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.
Midtown’s Rise of the Machines: Opening the former Kennedy Square property to Water Street and Erie Boulevard.
East Genesee Business District at night (North lane and sidewalk construction phase)
Forman Park
Forman Park, which is bordered by public art, a hotel district and the Connective Corridor, welcomes a new generation of park users.
Forman Park
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
The Big Dig (East Genesee Street)
The Big Dig: East Genesee Street and Irving Avenue
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
SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor and Architecture Dean Mark Robbins
Mayor Miner activates the Forman Park Fountain
Bj Adigun, environmental advocate for Onondaga County, speaks at the dedication about the environmental benefits of green infrastructure in cities
Forman Park, Under Construction