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How might we restore vibrancy in cities and regions facing economic decline? Read the challenge brief

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Near West Side Initiative / The Salt District Syracuse NY

Working closely with Syracuse University and community members, the Near West Side Initiative aims at transforming the SALT District into a new epicenter of artistic and cultural development.

Much like many areas in America's "Rust Belt" Syracuse, NY is facing numeracy challenges including economic decline. The Near West Side Initiative's (NWSI) goal is to turn the Salt District neighborhood, located in the heart of downtown, into a place for artists, designers, entrepreneurs and innovators to live, work, and play.  Programs include, $1 Homes, Green Housing, Connective Corridor, and more. 

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December 01, 2011, 08:24AM
Thanks for sharing this Salt District Initiative Leigh!

Looks like they're doing a good job of promoting the area's assets in a way that's easily understandable & attractive to people.

For example, instead of just communicating, "cheap vacant houses/land", they've packaged different options tailored to suit different people's needs/preferences: $1 Homes (for those with the time, skill, resources, & desire to renovate & customize), Mixed Use Live/Work Houses (exterior pre-renovated, interior left for your customization, so you could live on the 2nd floor, and create a studio/gallery, restaurant, store, etc. on the 1st floor), Ready & Waiting (completely renovated for you to move in), New Construction Lots (ready for you to build from the ground up)., etc.

Learn more at: http://saltdistrict.com/
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