500 Plum Street Bridge Replacement

At a glance

  • What: minor site plan review of a proposal to demolish and replace a historic bridge at 500 Plum St (former factory site).
  • Where it stands: The Board gave comments only and objected to the proposed minimalist steel bridge; the applicant said a demolition permit was already issued.
  • Next: Staff to follow up on the permit question; further review of the design.

Sources

Log

2026-11-04 - Common Council Study Session

  • City Engineer said no demolition permit exists yet; pedestrian bridge still under zoning and landmark review.

2026-10-29 - Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board

  • Board objected to the replacement design and asked for repair or a design matching the historic bridge; members questioned the demolition permit.