In visit to Syracuse, Hochul announces demolition of former Syracuse Developmental Center to make way for new homes

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On June 13 in a visit to Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul announced progress towards the $100,000,000 transformation project of the former Syracuse Developmental Center into a vibrant, mixed-use development.

Demolition work has started at 800-2 South Wilbur Avenue, making way for more than 250 new homes, 7.5 acres of green space and 3,600 square feet of retail space as part of the first phase of construction.

The project will help support statewide goals of increasing the housing supply with affordable options and establishing a regional job hub to help drive the local economy.

“With demolition underway, we are transforming the long-abandoned Syracuse Developmental Center into high quality, mixed-use, mixed-income housing that will rejuvenate this community,” Governor Hochul said. “We will continue to work with local leaders like Mayor Walsh to keep building the housing we need, keep investing in new opportunity, and keep driving toward an economy of the future.”

The state’s funding will be used to support the pre-development site, including the demolition of the existing building on the site, as well as investments to expand water and sewer service lines, roads and sidewalks, tree planting, canopy and lighting throughout the site.

Mohawk Valley contractor, Ritter & Paratore Contracting Inc. has been selected to undertake the demolition of the existing building.

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