Schenectady’s “Little Italy” is a neighborhood with commercial and residential spaces located between Union College and the City’s downtown. The area is the focus of urban redevelopment plans, with initiatives that include a redesigned streetscape, marketing the area to potential retailers and other commercial interests, and event development.

Building on the strength of its location and ethnic character, Synthesis is providing urban planning services to fulfill the potential of the neighborhood and create a more cohesive link between the college and downtown activity. Synthesis is assisting the City to implement a database of services and features.