Reimagining City Hall Plaza

The goal of this project is to permanently remove automobiles from the formal entrance to City Hall and return the space to public use as a site for dialogue, civic engagement, community celebration, commemoration, or just simply a place to meet and eat lunch on a sunny day. Large planters will permanently block traffic from the plaza, which will also feature movable street furniture, such as tables and chairs for daily use.

Integral to the redesigned space will be a large ground mural that will occupy the former driveway/parking area.

The City of Syracuse in partnership with Adapt CNY seek an artist to assist in the transformation of the driveway and parking area in front of Syracuse City Hall into a welcoming community plaza. Artists are requested to submit designs for a ground mural to be located at the formal entrance to City Hall. Three finalists will be selected to present their designs to the public. The artist with the winning design will be responsible for engaging with the public, city departments and the Public Art Commission. The artist will also be responsible for the installation of the mural with the assistance of community volunteers. The installation is anticipated to be in August 2022.