Syracuse, N.Y. — The public will have a chance to review and provide comments on street design changes and a proposed linear park aimed at improving connectivity between areas of the city now divided by the Interstate 81 viaduct.

Two open houses will take place this week for discussions about the Reconnecting Communities project, which the city said "aims to enhance safety and accessibility for walking, biking and public transit" along five streets that run perpendicular to the viaduct that’s being removed.

A $500,000 federal grant has paid for a design consultant, Canada-based Stantec Consulting Services Inc., to assess connectivity issues and come up with potential solutions.

The city is seeking feedback on proposed changes to five South Side corridors: Colvin Street, Taylor Street, D

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