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The June Forum presented information on the first draft of Syracuse’s updated Tree Ordinance, shared by City Arborist Stephen Harris. The Forum offered the public a chance to review the draft and provide input before its formal submission to the Common Council.
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The May FOCUS Forum presented information on the continuum of technical skills training, job placement, and educational/career advancement in place programs locally that promote equity in the achievement of job and career goals in our expanding job market.
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Micron is preparing to break ground on the first of four new chip fabrication facilities this November. This surge in economic development will require more housing. This Forum explored how the region is planning for this pivotal moment.
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Our March FOCUS Forum discussed how the Housing & Homelessness Coalition of Central New York operated and was structured. Presenter, Megan Stuart reported on the state of homelessness in the Central New York community, and how we could rise to the growing challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity.
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FOCUS and PEACE, Inc. held a ‘Whole Family Summit’ focused on how to enhance our community’s capacity to develop collaborative and family-centric solutions for overcoming basic needs. Our February Forum described key concepts underlying the Whole Family approach to planning and providing services, and Summit findings.
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In our January 2025 FOCUS Forum, community members gathered to discuss the major recurring topics of interest within our county, drawing insights from various local listening sessions and reports. Click to learn more.
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How can Syracuse tap into the wealth arriving with Micron to improve the lives of those who live in the city? Join us for our November FOCUS Forum, to learn more!
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During our October FOCUS Forum, local philanthropic leaders, such as Allyn Family Foundation, United Way of Central New York, the Central New York Community Foundation, and the Gifford Foundation, provided valuable insights into their organizations’ priorities and processes.