Syracuse, New York Center City Investment $ 1.4 Billion

University Hill

The institutions on University Hill are actively investing in our community.

1 Hutchings is in the midst of a $34 million plan to renovate all of the buildings on its campus and expects to open an additional 24-bed adult inpatient unit in the fall of 2012.

2 The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has completed the $31.4 million Centennial Hall student residence.

3 ESF Gateway Building - In August, SUNY ESF’s $28.3 million “Gateway Building” which will be the welcome point for visitors and students on campus, will be complete.

4 ESF also plans to build a new $86 million research building.

CNY Biotech Accelertor - In conjunction with SUNY ESF, Upstate is nearing the completion of the new $23 million CNY Biotech Accelerator at Loguen’s Crossing (the former Kennedy 5 Square). 1 University Hospital serves over 400,000 outpatients and discharges about 20,000 6 inpatients per year.

Upstate Cancer Center - Upstate University Hospital has its $85 million cancer center under 6 construction.

Upstate will complete the expansion to its Institute of Human Performance, a $72 million 7 project in November 2013.

Upstate Academic Building - Upstate has a major new project on the drawing boards, a $36 million academic building, which is scheduled to begin construction this fall and be complete in 2014. Priorities for the building include an on-campus home for the College of Nursing, a 400-seat auditorium and a specialized classroom designed to accommodate 8 new technology and a growing student population.

Loguen’s Crossing - Design is underway for a new 100,000 square foot office building for Upstate - Loguen’s Crossing. The $20 million project is expected to be complete in April, 2014. Upstate’s partnership with COR, one of Syracuse’s leading private developers is projected to result in $340 million of new investment in the city, with new residential, commercial, as well as research and development facilities. This investment testifies to 9 what University Hill institutions can directly do to support the real property tax base of the city.

Campus West - ’s growth is the driving force behind Campus West, a $22 million, 260-unit student apartment complex geared toward graduate students. Work 10 will be complete by summer of 2012.

Dineen Hall Construction has begun on Dineen Hall, the new $95 million facility for the S.U. College of Law. The building is designed to be 200,000 square feet, and it will include a 300-seat auditorium and a 36,000-square-foot library, along with lecture halls and 11 faculty offices. It is scheduled to be completed in 2014. 2 SU Bookstore - Syracuse University is also working with the Cameron Group, which pro- poses to build an 85,000 square foot mixed-use project at University Avenue and Harrison Street. This $20 million investment would combine a new Syracuse University bookstore, 12 fitness center, and retail space, creating a new commercial anchor for Marshall Street.

Connective Corridor - A $10 million TIGER grant was secured to complete the Connective Corridor. Syracuse University’s commitment to the revitalization of the city is easily visible 13 with over $40 million invested in upgrading the city’s infrastructure.

The Veterans Administration Medical Center is moving toward completion of its $84 million Spinal Cord Injury Center. This will assure that combat veterans returning from our nation’s 14 conflicts are treated to the best of medical care after their service to our country.

Crouse Hospital Surgical Center - During 2011, Crouse Hospital completed the Witting Surgical Center. The $50 million investment features 14 new inpatient operating rooms and support areas. This state of the art facility at Crouse will provide larger operating rooms 15 that can accommodate the space needs of complex surgeries.

Ronald McDonald House - In the East Genesee business district, the Ronald McDonald House is now constructing its $6 million new facility at Genesee Street and University Avenue. This project will double the number of rooms available for families whose children 16 are hospitalized.

Hotel Skyler - 2011 also marked the completion of the $6.7 million Hotel Skyler, during which the former Temple Adath was transformed into 58 unique hotel rooms. The Skyler is one of only three hotels in the US to have won the prestigious LEED platinum certification 17 from the US Green Building Council.

The Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems was the first building on the Hill to earn LEED platinum status. Last month the Center formally signed an agreement with the state for a $3 million award from the first REDC round. This funding will be used to fit out available space for new research and development labs specifically focused on the New 18 York Energy Regional Innovation Cluster, with a total project cost of $8.7 million. 3 Copper Beech Commons - New investment is also underway at Copper Beech Commons – on the site of the former Genesee Street Armory. Entrepreneur Norm Swanson of the Woodbine Group is investing $23 million in the renovation of the historic armory and the construction of a new four-story addition which will house over 300 students at the new complex. In addition to residential apartments, it will feature amenities such as a full-service 19 fitness center, an indoor basketball court, a gaming room, a movie theater and an entertainment area.

The new Forman Park is complete, which has been redesigned as part of the Connective Corridor. The renovation has created new spaces in the park for public art, a new fountain, which is a replica of the original that graced the park, and space for people to sit, stroll, or 20 watch performances.

Crowne Plaza - Forman Park will provide a new “front yard” for the Parkview Hotel and the Crowne Plaza, which is completing a $5 million investment in the hotel’s elevators, lobby, 21 and 279 guest rooms.

The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center has just completed a $4.4 million project – improving the hotel’s rooms, dining facilities, lobby, and fitness 22 center. The Hotel is the eastern anchor for the Crouse-Marshall area.

Housing Visions Unlimited is partnering with the Veterans Administration Medical Center, to create an $8.1 million, 50-unit apartment complex for homeless veterans, Van Keuren 23 Square.

With the expansion of University Hill, there is a need to continually upgrade the infrastructure that serves the district. This year, National Grid invested over $6 million to increase electric capacity to University Hill. This prepares National Grid for the future development of this area.

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In total, more than $180 million in capital and active public-sector support is taking place in downtown Syracuse, in projects which are either underway or will be under construction this year.

Downtown Residential Space - Two of the factors that are having an impact in downtown is the emphasis on historic preservation and adaptive reuse and the movement toward urban living. In the last census, downtown and the lakefront were two of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the County. Right now, there is little or no vacancy among down- town market rate housing units.

Downtown Housing Statistics • Market-rate rentals at 99% occupancy • 1,346 total residential units downtown • 570 more planned or under construction • $1.10 to $1.25 psf in rent • 40% of downtown residents associated with University Hill

Over the last five years, the Downtown Committee has secured $800,000 in grants through the NY Main Street Program, which leveraged more than $6 million in investment supporting more than 28 downtown projects.

As part of the Connective Corridor Façade Improvement Grant Program, $625,000 was awarded to more than 40 downtown businesses for improvements that will include: new awnings and canopies, outdoor bistro tables, chairs and umbrellas, lighting displays and banners, custom benches, bike racks, window treatments, façade painting, murals, public art, planters and landscaping, decorative fences, art-grade pavers, window and door replacements, and other architectural enhancements

Pike Block - In the heart of downtown, VIP Structures, MDF Property Holdings and Adapt CNY have been advancing the Pike Block on the 300 block of South Salina Street. The project combines four adjacent properties. With the assistance of State and local funding support, as well as the commitment of developer VIP Structures, the project is under construction and set to be completed in early 2013. The result will be the conversion of 130,000 square feet of vacant space into 78 market rate apartments, 25,000 square feet 24 of ground floor retail space and a revitalized city center. 5 Label Shopper Building - Across the street from the Pike Block, the former Label Shopper building has undergone a $2.5 million mixed-use renovation to turn the upper floors into 12 luxury apartments and renovate the ground-floor retail space. Villa, an urban sneaker 25 and apparel store, has opened on the first floor.

The Butler Building, a $2 million project that includes twelve apartments and 7,500 square feet of commercial space, was completed in August 2011 by developers Balle 31, Inc. All units are leased. 26

Dey’s Building - On the 400 block of South Salina Street, developers Bob Doucette and Rich deVito completed work at the Deys Building by converting vacant space on the upper floors into 45 residential units and have added high profile tenants to the ground floor of the building, including BTI The Travel Consultants and Café Kubal. BTI relocated to Deys from outside of downtown in November 2011 and Café Kubal opened their third location 27 here in December 2011.

Hurbson Building - In , the CRS Companies have started to renovate the former Hurbson Building. The project represents an investment of $5 million and will provide 14 apartments and five thousand square feet of commercial space. It is expected 28 the project will be complete in spring 2013.

Merchant Commons - Washington Street Partners has proposed a $12 million mixed-use adaptive reuse project called Merchant Commons that will turn two previously vacant buildings (the former Merchants Bank Building and Snow Building) into 66 residential units and 23,700 square feet of office space on the upper floors; 1,750 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and a 65-car parking garage on the ground floor and basement. 29 Construction is underway and the project is expected to be completed by Spring 2013.

The Landmark Theatre completed their $16 million stagehouse expansion project in November 2011. The renovation increased the size of the backstage area to better accommodate traveling Broadway shows and other entertainment. The renovated theatre is expected to double the number of nights the theatre is in use and generate an additional 200,000 visitors a year into the heart of downtown. Since the expansion, the Landmark has 30 been able to book Manheim Steamroller, as well Jersey Boys and Wicked, which will be coming in late 2012. 6 The Inns at Armory Square - To help capture downtown visitors, a new hotel will be constructed in Armory Square called the Inns at Armory Square. The $29M proposed hotel will include a 102-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 78-room Residence Inn. The hotel will 31 employ 100 full- and part-time employees. Construction is set to begin within the next two months and will take 12 to 14 months to complete.

Downtown Retail - We also know that mixed use development is vital and necessary for a healthy urban area. This infusion of new retail and residential uses along Salina, Clinton and Fayette streets, along with the relocation of Common Center, will invigorate the center of our downtown. Announcements by retailers such as Urban Outfitters, who opened in 32 Armory Square in August 2010, has fueled increased retail attention in downtown Syracuse.

ProntoFresh was one of 16 new restaurants opened in the last year offering diverse food choices. One of downtown’s strengths has long been its variety of fine dining establishments - something the Downtown Committee celebrates with our Dining Week promotion each 33 February.

Washington Station - Other signs of market maturation in downtown include new construction projects. In August 2010, the Pioneer Companies completed the construction of the $25 million, 125,000 square-foot Washington Station office complex. The complex houses O’Brien & Gere Engineers - Syracuse’s largest environmental and civil engineering firm, which has moved downtown from the suburbs bringing 330 employees. The building is one of four buildings in downtown Syracuse to receive or be on track to receive LEED 34 certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Downtown Syracuse continues to experience a trend of suburban businesses relocating back to the urban center. In the past few years, companies such as Eric Mower and Associates, O’Brien & Gere, Countryway Insurance and MVP Health Care have relocated to downtown Syracuse. In summer 2011, SWBR Architects relocated from Camillus to Armory Square. In fall 2011, BTI The Travel Consultants relocated to Dey’s Plaza. KS&R relocated 185 employees to downtown Syracuse in January 2012, doubling their presence in downtown Syracuse. In November 2011, Bond, Schoeneck & King renewed their commitment to downtown Syracuse by signing a 15-year lease at their One Lincoln Center location and announcing a renovation project that would expand their footprint in the building to 100,000 square feet.

Onondaga Towers - CBD Companies has begun an $8M renovation at the Onondaga Towers Building on South Warren Street that will have a substantial impact on the Warren Street corridor. The project will bring the building back up to Class A office space. Aspen 35 Athletic Club has opened a 6,000 square-foot location in the building. 7 SU Warehouse - In thriving cities, colleges and universities play a major role in downtown revitalization, and that’s the case here as well. One of Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s first initiatives was the redevelopment of the Warehouse for the School of Architecture. The Warehouse is now the home of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The building, which was once a furniture warehouse, now houses 600 students, staff and 36 faculty every day.

Geneva Tower - The SUNY schools have also invested in downtown. SUNY Upstate is investing $32M to renovate the former Townsend Tower and Harrison House in Presidential Plaza into housing for about 400 SUNY Upstate students and medical residents. Geneva Tower, formerly Townsend Tower, will be ready for occupancy by August 2012. Construction on the former Harrison House is expected to be completed by Fall 2014. The SUNY Oswego Metro Center in offers courses throughout the year at their satellite campus in the Atrium Building. 37

I-81 - The activity and development taking place on University Hill is beginning to spill over into downtown Syracuse. This is driving the community to re-examine the future of I-81, which is elevated as it comes through the city and cuts off the Hill from downtown. There is a growing consensus that I-81 should be removed, replaced by an at-grade arterial or 38 below ground tunnel, and to reconnect downtown and the Hill.

Centro Transfer Hub - To replace Common Center, which is located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, the Regional Transportation Authority is building a $14 million transportation center at the south end of downtown. The new Transfer Hub will offer passengers the ability to wait in a climate-controlled facility. Construction is underway 39 now and the hub will be complete by summer 2012.

The $11 million Onondaga Creekwalk was completed in October 2011, providing a new, continuous connection between Armory Square and . The recreational path along the east bank of Onondaga Creek has proved extremely popular, creating a 40 new outdoor amenity for visitors to take advantage of year-round.

The Atrium and Clinton Square parking garages in Armory Square underwent renovation this year and are now open 24/7, providing even more downtown parking options. 41 8 The CNY Philanthropy Center is the result of a $3 million redevelopment of the 18,000 square feet former University Club of Syracuse (circa 1917) overlooking historic Fayette Park. The LEED Silver certified project, completed in 2010, provided space for the Central New York Community Foundation and other private foundations and nonprofit 42 organizations.

The Tech Garden is a 35,000 sq. ft. technology incubator, one of the largest in New York State. It partners with Syracuse University on the development of a Kauffman-funded student venture incubator/accelerator (the Student Sandbox) that is considered a national 43 model.

Near West Side

Redhouse Arts Center and Delevan Arts Center are anchors for the vibrant arts district that is emerging at the west end of the Connective Corridor. The Redhouse recently underwent a major expansion and now features a theater, art gallery, recording studios and post- production facilities, office space and artist lofts; it is a key Connective Corridor partner. 44

The Salt District was formed in 2006 by SU and The Gifford Foundation in partnership with the Center of Excellence and Home HeadQuarters to leverage the resources of SU, private foundations, the state, the city, local businesses and non-profits, and neighborhood residents to revitalize Syracuse’s Near Westside.

CASE Complex & WCNY/Pro Literacy is a $22 million dollar renovation of vacant 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse space. The complex will be an urban plaza with WCNY as the anchor, ProLiteracy as a major tenant, and artist work/live condominiums, housing more than 180 45 employees

9 Green Homes - The Near Westside Initiative partnered the School of Architecture, Center of Excellence, and Home HeadQuarters (HHQ) in 2009 to create a national competition that fostered advanced thinking about design, sustainability, and cost-effective building practices for the single-family home use. Three Innovative Green Homes were designed and con- structed. Today all homes are completed, owned, and occupied.

King + King Architects - A $6 million renovation of a former thresher machine factory created the LEED Platinum corporate headquarters for King + King Architects, one of the oldest architectural firms in the United States. Renovation features extensive energy conversation features; it tied for the highest LEED score ever awarded in New York State. It was an anchor project for the SALT District of the Near Westside. More than 75 46 professionals moved to the downtown area.

Nojaim’s Grocery Store and St. Joe’s health clinic are planning a $2.4 million project to renovate and expand into a “third space” where nutrition and health education will come together in the country’s first combined grocery store/health clinic where people can see the 47 correlation between food selections and health, and have access to neighborhood services.

Lincoln Supply Building - A nonprofit effort, founded with seed money from Syracuse University, developed 10 artist live/work spaces in the former 30,000 square-foot Lincoln Supply warehouse. Located at 109 Otisco Street, the property houses a mix of residential and commercial space, including Say Yes to Education and the La Casita Cultural Center. 48 Rehabilitation of the building cost more than $4 million. Lakefront

Destiny USA - The 1.3 million square-foot expansion of the Carousel Center will bring 100 new brands to Syracuse, including retail stores, entertainment establishments and restaurants. Some of the headliners include Michael Kors, Mark Echo, Saks Off 5th, Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill, and Pole Position Raceway. The $170 million expansion will 49 generate 2,000 new retail and construction jobs.

Inner Harbor - COR Development proposes to transform the Inner Harbor into a mix of residential, retail, recreation and academic properties. The development, which could eventually total $350 million, would feature a satellite campus for Onondaga Community College, housing for 4,000 students, a 3-story hotel, residential apartments, offices and 50 ground-level retail space. 10 South Side

Southside Food Co-op - The Southside Community Coalition, in collaboration with Syracuse University’s South Side Initiative and other partners, plan to begin construction on a 3,500 square-foot building to house a food co-operative and cafe in an effort to bring economic development to South Salina Street. The total project cost is projected at 51 $864,000.

North Side

St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center’s $140 million final and largest expansion will include a six-story building that will house 110 private rooms, a surgical suite with 14 operating rooms, intensive care units and other facilities. Since the expansion project began in 2005, St. Joe’s has built a new parking garage, a medical office building, a new lobby, and new 52 emergency departments. The total cost of the expansion/renovation is $265 million.

The Otisca Redevelopment - Located at 501 Butternut Street, this $4 million project will result in a mixed-use property with commercial and residential space. The targeted 53 completion date is Spring, 2014.

Prospect Park - The 400 and 500 blocks of Prospect Avenue will be transformed into a linear park and pedestrian corridor, linking St. Joseph’s Hospital to North Salina Street 54 businesses. Total cost: $1.5 million.

Prospect Place - A $2 million renovation at 618-620 North Townsend Street will create a 55 mixed-use facility to house food service, retail space and apartments across from St. Joseph’s Hospital.

56 Flat Iron Building - This historic building at 530 North Salina Street will undergo rehabilitation for retail and residential uses. Total cost: $1.2 million. 11 Center City Map

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