Project Overview
The Connective Corridor is emerging as a signature strip of cutting-edge cultural development connecting the University Hill with downtown Syracuse. It is home to three major universities and more than 25 arts and cultural venues all within close distance to one another. In the coming months and years these venues will be stitched together and showcased with new urban landscapes, bike paths, imaginative lighting, public and interactive art, signage and way finding systems. Participate in the project, and help transform our public places into vibrant social spaces on the Connective Corridor, Syracuse’s new urban playground.
The Corridor will make investments in key locations supporting historic landmarks, cultural institutions and private development in the city. These areas include the emerging arts districts along East Genesee Street and the Near Westside; Fayette-Firefighters Park and Columbus Circle; the nightlife of Armory Square; and the Civic Strip, where the Oncenter complex and the Everson Museum tie into the center of downtown.
The Corridor will showcase the arts and cultural assets of Syracuse, igniting a resurgence of economic development, tourism, and residential growth. In addition to the focus on the arts, the Corridor will feature creative lighting, urban reforestation, technology hot spots, and more.
The Connective Corridor will also demonstrate that campus and community are interdependent and can thrive together. It will feature art, technology and sustainable designs developed by students and faculty working in partnership with community artists and residents – highlighting the innovative spirit found in Central New York.
Syracuse University is leading the project through its commitment to urban revitalization, economic development and community engagement. The Corridor will provide a wealth of opportunities for student learning and faculty scholarship and make Syracuse a more vibrant city for all.
Partners in the project include Congressman Jim Walsh; Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton; the City of Syracuse; National Grid, our lead corporate partner; and Time Warner Cable. During the academic year, Centro offers the Connective Corridor shuttle bus, a free service to all riders commuting between destinations along the Corridor.
To learn more about the initiative, follow the links from the menu above. You can also download a PowerPoint presentation below that highlights various developments and activities, including the vision that emerged from the design competition held in 2006.
PowerPoint Presentation of the Connective Corridor – September 2007
