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SouthWorks Wins 2023 AIA New York State Design Award
SouthWorks’ urban planning partner and one of our design partners, KPF received an Award of Citation in the Urban Planning and Design category for their work on SouthWorks’ master plan.
Robert Lewis Joins SouthWorks team as Development Project Manager
Robert Lewis has joined the SouthWorks team in Ithaca, New York, as a Development Project Manager for SHIFT Capital.
Progression continues on the Southworks redevelopment project
What was once known as Morse Chain, Emerson Power Transmission Plant and, most recently, the Chain Works District, is being reimagined as “Southworks.” The project team, led by SHIFT Capital, L Enterprises, US Ceiling Corp, and XYLEM, intends to utilize the 32 acres to the benefit of current and future residents and visitors. The site plans to add to the sense of community that flourishes locally.
SouthWorks to kickstart South Hill work with $2 million grant
The state of New York has awarded $2 million to the City of Ithaca as part of the RESTORE NY program to jumpstart activity at the SouthWorks on South Hill.
SouthWorks — A Giant Development Project is Coming to South Hill
ITHACA.COM – The SouthWorks team plans on creating a mixed-use neighborhood which includes housing, technology, commercial, retail, industrial and manufacturing space to provide a boost to Ithaca’s local economy.
$300 million SouthWorks project aims to meet community needs
TOMPKINS WEEKLY – SouthWorks aims to transform the formerly industrial area into something that would benefit the whole community, and partners involved finally completed the real estate closing for the project just this month.
PEDC Recap: Southworks asbestos cleanup grant gets endorsement
THE ITHACA VOICE – The PEDC and Common Council supported SouthWorks’ RESTORE NY grant application to receive funding to cover site specific remediation, demolition, and pre-construction costs.
Former Emerson Power site on South Hill gets new ownership, new branding
THE ITHACA VOICE – The long-incubating Chainworks District planned for Ithaca’s South Hill has a new name and a new primary developer.
Developers close on former Emerson Power Transmission Plant property in Ithaca, announce SouthWorks
WHCU RADIO – All systems go for a new project at the former Emerson Power Transmission Plant and Morse Chain site in Ithaca.
Unique Partnership Announces Details Of Groundbreaking SouthWorks Project
Values-aligned community developers to transform the former Emerson Power Transmission site into landmark neighborhood.