The Creekside Landing affordable housing development in Syracuse has been completed, according to an announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul. The $31 million project includes 52 affordable units located in the Southside and Westside neighborhoods of the city. The development involved constructing new buildings and converting a vacant office building into apartments and a workforce training center.
Governor Hochul stated, “Syracuse’s focus on building new affordable housing as a way to stimulate the local economy is in keeping with my administration’s efforts to invest in cities while providing safe, stable housing for families across New York. Creekside Landing shows what we can accomplish when parties work together on transformative projects that revitalize neighborhoods while changing residents’ lives for the better.”
The project features 32 three- and four-bedroom townhomes built on land acquired by the Greater Syracuse Land Bank, as well as 20 one-bedroom apartments created from a former office building. The workforce training center at Creekside Landing is operated by Jubilee Homes of Syracuse and offers employment support and career training for neighborhood residents.
Creekside Landing apartments are available to households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Sixteen units are designated as supportive housing for young adults aged 18-25 experiencing homelessness. On-site services are provided through Housing Visions’ CONNECT program, which also developed the project. Some units are accessible for people with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments.
The development uses all-electric systems such as heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water. Other features include high-efficiency insulation, electric appliances, and upgrades to the building exterior.
Funding came from multiple sources including nearly $9 million from New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; $5 million each from its State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the Federal Housing Trust Fund; $4.5 million from its Low-Income Housing Trust Fund; $500,000 from its Community Investment Fund; another $500,000 through Round Five of the Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative; $426,000 in Clean Energy Initiative funding via a partnership between HCR and NYSERDA; $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Syracuse; additional HOME ARP funds; HOME funds; Onondaga County funding; operating funding from the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; and project-based vouchers administered by the Syracuse Housing Authority.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Creekside Landing is an integral part of a holistic plan to bring hope and opportunity to families and renewed life to sections of Syracuse’s Southside and Westside neighborhoods. Thank you to our municipal and non-profit partners, as well as Housing Visions, for creating 52 new homes for families and young people struggling with homelessness and turning blight into beauty by transforming a vacant office building into a community asset.”
New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley commented, “I had the privilege of seeing firsthand how the Creekside Landing development project is breathing new life into Syracuse’s neighborhoods. This project is a perfect example of how the DRI is more than just an investment — it’s a catalyst for change. By transforming this formerly blighted property into affordable housing and creating a workforce training center that opens doors to good-paying jobs, Creekside Landing is strengthening families, empowering residents and revitalizing the community from the ground up.”
Barbara C. Guinn, Commissioner at New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said: “The causes of homelessness are often complex and addressing them requires a comprehensive approach. The permanent supportive housing units that are part of Creekside Landing will provide young adults with a safe, affordable place to live and the supportive services they need to remain stably housed. We congratulate Housing Visions and all of our partners on completion of this much needed development.”
NYSERDA President Doreen M. Harris noted: “The completion of this development project will provide safe, healthy, and affordable housing for underserved residents in Syracuse. Investing in new inclusive, intergenerational housing, like we see at Creekside Landing, demonstrates how we can create accessible, modern living environments that prioritize the needs and well-being of our families and communities alike.”
Senator Charles Schumer added: “Every family in Syracuse deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. I’m proud that the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit that I worked hard to protect and expand has delivered millions to build more than 50 new, all-electric units in Syracuse’s Westside and Southside neighborhoods. High housing costs are a key driver of inflation so we must build more housing for working people to bring down those high prices. I applaud Governor Hochul’s work increasing access to housing for working families in Syracuse and across Central New York, and I will continue working to deliver federal resources to deliver more affordable housing across New York.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said: “A safe place to live should be a right, not a privilege. Creekside Landing will provide Syracuse families and at-risk youth with safe, affordable housing options while also helping to revitalize the community. In the Senate, I am a fierce advocate for building more state-of-the-art affordable homes, and I will continue fighting hard for projects that create the housing that our state needs.”
Representative John W. Mannion remarked: “Creekside Landing is replacing blighted properties with affordable homes creating pathways to good jobs strengthening neighborhoods that families rely on I’m grateful Governor Hochul prioritizing affordable attainable housing solutions continuing deliver meaningful progress Syracuse Central New York”
State Senator Rachel May said: “Affordable housing is essential for creating vibrant active neighborhoods in Syracuse Creekside Landing excellent step toward providing more residents quality safe homes where they can thrive Thank you Governor Hochul dedication bringing much-needed development ongoing efforts address our housing needs Central New York”
Assemblymember William Magnarelli stated: “Congratulations city Syracuse Greater Land Bank Southwest Gateway Downtown Revitalization Initiative all others involved project It’s good see units being built city will do everything make sure trend continues”
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon commented: “A growing community like ours requires that we also grow inventory available My administration proudly made historic unprecedented investments unlike any previous In order truly effective meet moment need partners levels government Today announcement marks important step forward growing quantity quality proud invested over $400000 help make reality want thank New York State Housing Visions Jubilee Homes other helped possible”
City Mayor Ben Walsh said: “The Project exemplifies coordinated efforts increase opportunity revitalize business corridors strengthen combination new units workforce training giving residents what need quality job skills future growth thankful supporting being part resurgence”
Housing Visions President Benjamin Lockwood stated: “Housing pleased celebrate ribbon-cutting As Resurgent Neighborhoods Initiative successfully built duplexes large former rehabilitated long neglected vacant building corridor creating total mixed-use space Training Center houses people school-age would not have been successful without coordination cooperation State County city”
Greater Land Bank Executive Director Katelyn E Wright added: “Working partners get healthy quality built where had demolish neglected unsafe structures critical mission revitalizing particularly proud way transformed corners avenues”
Jubilee Homes Executive Director Walter Dixie noted: “Thanks SE Gateway Downtown Revitalization Initiative Workforce Economic Development Training Center transforming lives communities By providing industry-recognized credentialed construction breaking barriers employment creating prosperity investment more bricks mortar commitment empower strengthen build drives forward”
Kristian Allen Vice President CONNECT program said: “For 16 young adults ages offers foundation stability support pursue regain confidence begin shaping future own”
Governor Hochul has made addressing New York’s housing crisis central her agenda with recent budgets securing agreements aimed at increasing supply through tax incentives capital funding renter homeowner protections Over past five years state committed multi-billion dollar plan create preserve tens thousands affordable statewide Nearly seventy thousand have been created or preserved thus far
Additionally over 380 communities including city received Pro-Housing certification allowing exclusive access discretionary state funding
