Residents of public housing near Interstate 81 in Syracuse face confusion and anxiety as significant infrastructure projects unfold. The Syracuse Housing Authority seeks to transform old public housing into a mixed-income neighborhood, while the New York State Department of Transportation plans to dismantle the I-81 viaduct and create a community grid. Historically, the 15th Ward neighborhood suffered from displacement due to the viaduct, with the teardown described as an effort to correct past injustices. Although the highway project progresses positively with clear timelines and public engagement, the housing project struggles with poor communication and sudden relocations for residents.
The residents living near the planned construction sites have faced confusion and fear due to poor communication about timing and logistics concerning their housing situations.
The housing project aims to replace old public housing units with a mixed-income neighborhood, which has left residents with uncertainty about their futures.
The viaduct removal, costing $2.25 billion, is seen by officials as an opportunity to rectify historical displacements caused by the construction of the I-81 highway.
A comprehensive public outreach process and smooth execution of the I-81 teardown project contrast sharply with the disorganized communications from the Syracuse Housing Authority.
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