Project Overview

With the City of Binghamton's recent acquisition of the Binghamton Plaza property, the City has engaged MKSK to lead the creation of a redevelopment and vision plan for the future of the plaza property. This process began in early 2026, and will include site analysis of existing conditions, regional market studies, exploration of alternative scenarios for redevelopment of the site, community and stakeholder engagement, and the determination of a preferred scenario for the future of the site complete with an implementation strategy.

This website will serve as a central location for project updates and engagement for the community. Information about engagement opportunities both online and in-person will be shared here along with meeting materials.

Check out our vision board to leave your thoughts and see what other community members have to say! We look forward to hearing from you about your goals and insights on how this plaza can reshape our City's riverfront and improve the North Side neighborhood. If you are interested in signing up for email updates in the process, please fill out the form below.

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Project Objectives

As a result of prior community engagement, planning studies, and environmental reviews that have examined this site, the following objectives have been established for this study. These objectives may be further refined as the redevelopment plan advances.

• Provide more safe, welcoming, and convenient public park and open green space, to support the health, safety, wellness, and overall well‑being of residents and the general public. This includes improved access to and experience of the Two River Greenway Trail and the Chenango River from this site.
• Create employment opportunities.
• Stimulate, promote, and support new and existing economic revitalization and redevelopment efforts to combat economic stagnation at the Parcel
• Decrease the negative impacts associated with large vacant buildings within the City
• Improve the overall functionality and attractiveness of the area and the surrounding area.
• Increase City sales tax revenues and strengthen the City’s property tax base.
• Support, where appropriate, public purposes identified in the North Chenango BOA Study and the Comprehensive Plans by complementing and advancing the goals contained within