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The Downtown Syracuse Foundation serves as a vehicle for philanthropic iniatives for the Downtown Committee of Syracuse to fulfill its mission of enhancing downtown by strengthening the economic foundation, increasing its appeal and ensuring it remains clean, safe, accessible. The Downtown Syracuse Foundation's charitable purpose is to conduct research, identify best policies and practices, secure resources, and implement programs and projects to support the revitalization of Downtown Syracuse.
Board Members
Merike Treier, President
Nicole Samolis, Chair
Lindsay Weichert, Vice-Chair, Secretary
Franklin Fry, Member
Brian Petranchuk, Treasurer
Steven L. Aiello, Member
Downtown Initiatives
Dog-Friendly Downtown
The Downtown Syracuse Foundation has installed three pick-up bag dispensers throughout the district to help keep our streets, parks and walking paths clean. For more information click HERE!
Hanging Flower Baskets
Gorgeous hanging flower baskets can be seen blooming throughout the summer months in Downtown Syracuse. For more information, click HERE!
Unboxed: The Utility Art Program
A public art program to transform utility boxes in Downtown into works of art.
