Syracuse LWRP

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mayor Stephanie A. Miner announced the City of Syracuse has selected the project concept for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).  A series of public meetings were conducted during the past eight months to solicit input on potential project sites and design ideas. The selected concept will be constructed in Kirk Park.

“This proposal offers exciting opportunities to enhance the great public space we have along Onondaga Creek,” said Mayor Stephanie A. Miner. “This is a big step in the right direction for turning the Creek into an asset for our neighborhoods and acknowledging Syracuse as a waterfront community.”

The program goals are to provide public access opportunities along Onondaga Creek, strengthen connections with adjacent City neighborhoods, and improve environmental quality. After extensive public input, the City selected the “Outdoor Classroom” concept at Kirk Park.

The City intends to construct the Outdoor Classroom in Kirk Park this year. The project, estimated at $225,000, will receive full funding for the design and construction through the New York State Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Funding for the construction of a second project will be sought next year.

The 4^th and final public meeting was held last night (January 29, 2013) at the City Hall Commons Atrium.  Two alternative concepts for each of the two selected sites were presented, including questions and answers regarding the alternatives. This was followed by a breakout session to solicit additional comments.  The presentation follows below. The City and design team welcomes all comments and input, either by contacting Owen Kerney, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability by phone (315) 448-8110 or email (OKerney@syrgov.net) , or via the comment box to the right.  The City will receive comments until February 6, 2013 for consideration in the selection of a preferred concept for each of the two sites.

Download the 4th Public Meeting Presentation 

A public open house meeting was held on November 8, 2012 to gain public input on the LWRP project.  Following is a list of all of the comments recorded at the public meeting:

The below comments can be downloaded here as a Word DOCX.

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A public open house meeting was held on October 10, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Atrium, City Hall Commons, 201 East Washington Street, to gain public input on the LWRP project. The meeting was hosted by the City of Syracuse Office of Planning & Sustainability. Approximately forty-three (43) members of the public attended the meeting. Following is a list of all of the comments recorded at the meeting.

Images and maps used at this meeting can be downloaded here as a 25 MB PDF.

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The below comments can be downloaded here as a Word DOCX.

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October 10, 6-8 PM
Atrium at City Hall Commons, 201 East Washington Street

This meeting is to provide information and seek public input regarding a 2013 LWRP implementation project along Onondaga Creek. The public input will help guide the City in identifying potential uses, activities, neighborhood connections, and identity for six sites.

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The comments, ideas, and feedback gathered during the first public meeting are now online and viewable on this website. Click here to check them out.

Wednesday July 11^th 5:30 – 7:30
Warehouse Auditorium
350 West Fayette Street

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