Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY

Approximate Site Cost: $2.0 Million Completed: Ongoing

In 2007 The original master plan Inventoried and analyzed parking, sidewalks and pedestrian corridors, circulation patterns,and conflict areas. AOLA provided a  written report including:

  • Inventory and analysis information
  • Alternatives for new and/or expanded parking
  • Pedestrian corridor improvements
  • Design and policy recommendations regarding parking and pedestrian corridors.

Recommendations were approved and construction began in June 2010. The first phase of a new three-leg traffic configuration is complete.

The second phase which is expected to begin 2011/2012 and will include:

  • Newly designed plaza with added green space and student gathering area
  • A functional rain garden for natural storm water management
  • Tree lined roads with bike lanes
  • Peripheral meadow and wildflower plantings for a low maintenance alternative to lawns