UNPA Awarded Grant from Preservation League of NYS
University Neighborhood Preservation Association was awarded $10,800 from The New York State Council on the Arts together with the Preservation League of New York State and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. The 25th round of grant funding through Preserve New York were announced on September 12th at a news conference in Albany. Crawford & Sterns of Read More…
Restoration Underway at Historic Gustav Stickley House
Construction is under way to restore the historic Gustav Stickley House on Columbus Avenue in Syracuse. A Restoration Kickoff Event, co-sponsored by the University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Gustav Stickley House Foundation Inc. (GSHF) was held Thursday, August 17. The event took place on the sidewalk in front of the house, 438 Columbus Read More…
Let’s Celebrate our Neighbors
UNPA’s Annual Community Report is Sept 6th & we would like to recognize valued residents of our neighborhood You can post your nominees for each of the 3 awards here or email director@unpa.net. We would love to have some photos to display of our nominees. Deadline is 8/31. Community Advocacy: Who do you know that gives Read More…
Morningside Cultural Trail Grand Opening
A Unique Walking Trail Network Uniting the Community in Celebration of its Art and Architecture, History and Culture, Science and Nature, and Recreation and Fitness The Morningside Cultural Trails (MCT) network includes over 7 miles of walking trails on Syracuse’s Eastside, each with its own distinctive experience. It currently consists of the Main Loop Trail (5 Read More…
Stickley House Construction Kickoff 8/17
A public event to announce the start of restoration of the historic Gustav Stickley House on Columbus Avenue in Syracuse is planned for Thursday, August 17. The construction kickoff event, hosted by the University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Gustav Stickley House Foundation, Inc. (GSHF), will be held at Stickley’s former home at 438 Read More…
Euclid Ave Bike Lane Project
Euclid Avenue Bike Lane Project Update: Public comments and the refined design will be discussed during an upcoming Common Council Public Works Committee meeting. Open to the public! Please share. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Common Council Chambers Third floor, City Hall 233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
4th Annual Barry Park Fun Run
The University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Barry Park Association hosted the Barry Park Fun Run on Sunday, May 21st. Over 150 children participated in the race and over $900 was donated on Sunday for the Barry Park Association. Plenty of neighbors and families were on hand to cheer on the runners. With these Read More…
Bike Lane Meeting 4/27
The City will be hosting a public meeting and discussion regarding Bike Lanes on Euclid Avenue Thursday, 4/27/17 6-7:30pm Edward Smith School The video below is to provide more information and was created in support of the bike lanes. A Bike Lane for Euclid? from Jessica Suarez on Vimeo.
Barry Park Community Survey
The University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) and the Syracuse Parks Department are seeking feedback from community members about Barry Park. Please complete a 10-minute survey by visiting www.barryparksurvey.com by April 20. If you are interested to talk more about Barry Park, email barrypark2017@gmail.com. Results of the survey will be posted to the UNPA website on Read More…
Thornden Park Tailgate Party
The Parks Dept. will be partnering with Galaxy Communications to host a Tailgate Party in Thornden Park on Saturday, Oct. 15, before the Va. Tech game. It will run from 1 to 3 p.m., and the activities will be centered around the Amphitheatre and the fieldhouse. They will have live remotes with Sunny 102 and KRock (two Read More…