VIP Development Associates Tapped for Former Syracuse Sears Redevelopment
Syracuse developer VIP Development Associates will lead the redevelopment of the long-vacant former Sears store in Syracuse into a workforce training center.
Syracuse, NY, October 7, 2026 — VIP Development Associates, a Syracuse-based developer, has been selected to lead the redevelopment of the former Sears store located in Syracuse. The long-vacant retail space is slated for transformation into a workforce training center. The specific details regarding the timeline for the project’s commencement and completion were not immediately available. Furthermore, information regarding the specific types of workforce training that will be offered at the new center has not yet been disclosed. The former Sears building has remained vacant for an extended period, and this initiative marks a significant step towards revitalizing the property and addressing local workforce development needs. Further details about the project’s scope and funding are anticipated as the redevelopment plan progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Rick Moriarty on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.
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