Governor Hochul Announces Significant Progress for $130 Million Affordable Housing and Mixed-Use Development Project at Former Syracuse Developmental Center Site

Project Repurposes Long-Vacant 600,000 Square-Foot Structure To Make Way for More Than 260 New Affordable Homes as Part of Phase I Construction

Increases Housing Supply To Support Micron's Investment in Region and Ongoing Comprehensive Strategy To Grow Central New York's Economy

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress toward the $130 million transformation of the 600,000 square-foot Syracuse Developmental Center into a vibrant, mixed-use hub in the city of Syracuse. With demolition work completed at the 800-2 S. Wilbur Avenue site, developers are making way for more than 260 new affordable apartments as part of the first phase of construction. The entire three-phase plan to redevelop the site could eventually include over 500 units of affordable and market rate apartments and townhomes, 7.5 acres of green space, an advanced manufacturing facility with office space, and 3,600 square-feet of retail commercial space. The project will increase the region's housing supply to help prepare for the arrival of Micron, whose $100 billion commitment to build a new campus in the Town of Clay will create 50,000 new jobs over the next 20 years and establish a regional job hub to help grow the local economy.

"This important project is transforming the long-abandoned Syracuse Developmental Center into high quality, mixed-use, mixed-income housing that will rejuvenate this community for decades to come," Governor Hochul said. "Thanks to our close collaboration with local leaders like Mayor Owens and other stakeholders, we will remain dedicated to building the housing we need, to keep investing in new opportunities, and driving the economy of the future."

Read the full press release here.