With the aim of encouraging a pedestrian-friendly environment similar to that in Skaneateles, the Village of Manlius may soon see a redeveloped area where people are "strolling around, visiting outdoor dining, and listening to music," according to a page one story in the Syracuse Post Standard.
The proposed $16 million, seven acre retail-office development would bring two restaurants with outdoor seating, a drugstore, and other retail establishments into a six-building complex designed to flow into the village setting. It would be built in phases beginning in 2010. The 350 parking spaces provided would be at the rear of the buildings, allowing for an attractive, walkable streetscape in front.
Last year the village comprehensive plan "Vision Manlius" was adopted. It's a set of guidelines for fostering a pedestrian-friendly village with a rural feel, vibrant downtown business core, mixed residential and commercial development, and parks and natural areas, according to the report.
Read the full story at:
http://blog.syracuse.com/east/2009/07/developers_propose_16_million.html
