Starting in the summer of 2008, artists have been recruited to live and work in the SALT District of the Near Westside. The SALT District, (Syracuse Art Life & Technology), flanks the core of the neighborhood with galleries, studios, design firms and arts venues already doing business and planning to stay.

Home and studio spaces in the SALT District and the Near Westside are available to artists and others at substantially below market prices. ‘Green’ renovation assistance has 21st century written all over it. Current Near Westside residents, arts oriented business owners, and green technology advocates add to the flavor.

Seriously inexpensive home/studio ownership opportunities

Do you like to do renovations yourself? Are you adventurous?

We have homes for you for $1. Yes, you read that correctly—$1 homes in a neighborhood with other artists and just steps away from great galleries. And the city/school taxes are frozen at their current very low levels for seven years.

Do you prefer a home that’s move-in ready?

We can do that too. With a special allocation of New York State Restore New York funds, we can make your new Energy Star rated home/studio move-in ready and still sell it to you for a fraction of what you would pay in New York City, Boston, or Philadelphia.

The same property tax deal applies—no increases for seven years.

Do you feel creative and relish moving a few walls yourself?

We can do just a partial structural renovation if you have the skills and desire to design the interior yourself. Our commercial/mixed-use properties are perfect for your creative business start-ups.

Do you want to make your home extreme green?

The Near Westside has been targeted as a hub for green technologies and innovations coordinated by the Syracuse Center of Excellence (syracusecoe.org).

• We are building new, affordable, extreme-green homes designed by nationally acclaimed architects based on their award-winning designs.
• Demonstration projects showcase innovative green and clean technologies such as porous paving (FlexiPave.co.za), eco-friendly electrical energy systems, (Freewatt), solar-heated hot water, and more. We also have grants available for energy upgrades.

Coming Soon—Loft Live/Work Apartments

Would you rather lease than own?

In spring 2010, a total of 10 units will become available in the former Lincoln Supply Warehouse. Very attractive lease rates will be available for artist entrepreneurs. The spaces are all roughly 1100 square feet and come with most amenities and utilities included. The building features a geo-thermal heating system and a unique “green-screen.” It is slated to be LEED certified. Contact us today to reserve your apartment. Only a few are left!

2012 - Live/Work Warehouse Condominiums

Would you like to own without the upkeep of a single-family residence?

Plans are in the works for 20 rough, affordable, live/work units in the former Case Warehouse. This turn-of-the-century structure has great light and ceiling heights, and is located directly across from the Delavan Gallery and Syracuse University’s downtown campus for the visual and performing arts. Express your interest now.