Celebrating Schenectady, one project at a time!

From splash pads and revitalized parks to improved crosswalks and beautiful banners, nine Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge projects are coming out of the extended planning stage that the pandemic forced on our community. Each of the citizen-led projects is working with a community organization to implement their ideas for making their neighborhood a better place to live. 

We’re happy to report that several projects are moving forward and we expect all projects to be in full swing in the coming months.  Here’s a reminder of some of the projects in store:  

• Update a neglected park on Landon Terrace off Eastern Avenue with new equipment, amenities and play space for children; 
• Install splash pads in Jerry Burrell and Wallingford parks;  
• Revive the Bellevue Little League field at Hillhurst Park with amenities for increased public use;  
• Beautify and brand project for Mont Pleasant’s Engine Hill with garbage cans, banners and improved crosswalks;  
• Improve Boulevard neighborhood crosswalks to increase safety and curb appeal and to control traffic; 
• Transform the Craig Street Bridge with banners created by local artists and the community to improve the pedestrian walkway; and  
• Create a geo-cache challenge in the Woodlawn Preserve.  

What’s your idea to make Schenectady stronger, healthier, safer and more livable?   

Here's a link for you to tell us what would make your neighborhood a better place to live.