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← See today's latestDowntown sidewalks reopen, parking garage still shuttered
Seneca Street Garage sidewalks open
Ithaca's downtown core is more walkable again.
The sidewalks surrounding the Seneca Street Parking Garage have reopened after months of closure, thanks to newly installed safety scaffolding and concrete panel repairs [Quelle: WBNG]. The pedestrian areas are now ADA compliant and safe for foot traffic. City officials say the reopening restores downtown connectivity and helps nearby businesses, even though the garage itself remains closed due to the structural damage that surfaced in April.
Long-term plans for the garage are still being developed.
Downtown revival moves forward
The $10 million downtown revitalization project is moving beyond input phase.
Following earlier community workshops, Ithaca is now translating resident feedback into concrete plans for the central district. The grant-funded effort covers mixed-use development, retail activation, and infrastructure upgrades. With sidewalk access restored around the Seneca Street area, the timing creates momentum for the broader revitalization push.
Expect design proposals and funding announcements in the fall.
Sidewalks around Seneca Street Parking Garage reopen - WBNG9 hours ago ... City leaders said the open sidewalks will help traffic to local businesses.wbng.com