Residents of three Syracuse neighborhoods can get some help sprucing up their homes and yards thanks to a new program. Mayor Ben Walsh announced the Neighborhood Block Challenge Monday. The project is an initiative of the Syracuse Housing Strategies Corporation and will provide a 50-50 match, up to $2500.00, for projects that improve the exterior of homes.
Projects can include new front doors, painting front porches, new front windows or steps, and installing flower boxes. The program targets the Tipperary Hill, Salt Springs and Far Westside areas. It’s intended to improve neighborhoods and home values.
“The Block Challenge Program strengthens neighborhood pride and identity, encouraging neighbors on each block to work together on home improvement projects that are visible from the street,” Walsh said.
More information about applying for the program will be shared at a series of community events:
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:
- Wednesday, August 27
Burnet Park Rink Warming Room, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. - Thursday, August 28
James Commons at Lemoyne College, 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
OPEN HOUSES:
- Wednesday, September 10
Soule Branch Library, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. - Thursday, September 11
Burnet Park Rink Warming Room, 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Applications for Neighborhood Block Challenge grants through the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development opened August 22nd.
