The redevelopment of public housing, valued at $1 billion, will be stretched across several phases.
Syracuse Housing Authority
Blueprint 15 taps Sarah Walton LaFave as executive director
The interim executive director at Blueprint 15 will stay on as its leader during the redevelopment of public housing on Syracuse’s Southside.
Syracuse Housing Authority breaks ground on first phase of public housing redevelopment
The $1 billion redevelopment, which will be stretched out across several phases, will involve redeveloping and building 1,400 apartments.
Syracuse Housing Authority could begin redevelopment of Eastwood Heights in early 2026
SHA officials say they expect to close on financing for the $25.9 million redevelopment project by the end of 2025.
Syracuse Housing Authority board elects developer as new board chair
Syracuse-based developer Ryan Benz was elected by fellow board members to serve as the board chair of Syracuse Housing Authority.
SHA is increasing ‘flat rent’ each of the next three years. What does it really mean?
Some residents will be able to choose between income-adjusted rent or the new flat rent, said SHA Executive Director William Simmons.
Walsh appoints two allies of mayor-elect Sharon Owens to Syracuse Housing Authority board
Change is coming at City Hall. Walsh appears to have laid the groundwork for Owens to “shift” leadership at the housing authority.
Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens on I-81 viaduct removal, redevelopment of public housing
Sharon Owens, the Democratic candidate for mayor, talks the removal of the I-81 viaduct and the redevelopment of public housing.
Syracuse Housing Authority Board Chair Calvin Corriders Sr. resigns
Corriders has served on the board for four years and as chair for two years. His term was set to expire in October 2026.
Redevelopment of public housing in Syracuse pushed back 1 month, city says
The Syracuse Housing Authority was supposed to close on the first phase of public housing’s redevelopment by the end of August or early September. The closing date has been delayed until the end of October.



