About The Tech Garden Building ExpansionThe Tech Garden building expansion is officially underway! CenterState CEO has embarked on a 46,000 square-foot expansion of The Tech Garden building at 235 Harrison Street. This renovation will add two additional stories, and create a larger and more modernized space encompassing not only incubation, acceleration and support of tech startups, but also non-tech startups and small businesses run by founders from underrepresented populations.
You can read more details about the scope of the project here, and here. |
Proposed design renderings by QPK Design
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The Tech Garden 235 Harrison Street, Mail drop #38, Syracuse NY 13202 |
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The Tech Garden 100 Madison Street, Suite 800 Syracuse NY 13202 |
We know that many of our members, partners and friends may have questions about the logistics and details of this project, and how it will affect their interactions with The Tech Garden. Below are some FAQs.
We will continue to update this section as more information is made available.
If you have additional questions that are not answered here, please feel free to email us at info@thetechgarden.com.
We will continue to update this section as more information is made available.
If you have additional questions that are not answered here, please feel free to email us at info@thetechgarden.com.
The Tech Garden Expansion FAQs
How long will the building construction at The Tech Garden last?
The construction on The Tech Garden building has begun, and is expected to take 14 months to complete, wrapping up in the late fall/winter of 2024.
Will we be able to use The Tech Garden building during construction?
The Tech Garden building at 235 Harrison Street will be closed to the public for the entirety of the construction project. However, for the duration of the construction, The Tech Garden offices, tenants, and programs have temporarily moved across the plaza to the Equitable Building Tower 1, 8th floor.
What facilities does The Tech Garden temporary space in the Equitable Building have?
The Tech Garden temporary space on the 8th floor of the Equitable tower has many of the similar member services and benefits offered at our 235 Harrison St. location:
Mimi's Cafe is in the lobby of the building, offering coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm.
In addition, all members of The Tech Garden have access to the Fitness Center in the Equitable Building. We will provide members with specific instructions on use of the Fitness Center.
I am a non-tenant member. What will happen to my membership?
All members of The Tech Garden retain their same membership level (Start-Up Community - Free for one year; Basic Membership - $100/mo.) If you have any questions about your membership, please contact us.
How do members access The Tech Garden's location in the Equitable Building?
Every member of The Tech Garden is issued an access badge with their picture on it for free. Everyone must badge in at the security desk whenever entering the building. The security desk will allow you to take the elevator to the 8th floor. If your badge is lost or damaged, the replacement cost is $25 per badge. Members have 24/7 access to The Tech Garden in the Equitable Building.
Guests to the building will need to be identified to lobby security in advance.
Is there free parking at the Equitable Building location?
There is no free parking available for The Tech Garden use at the Equitable Building. The former parking loop at the 235 Harrison Street location is closed.
Is there a freight elevator at the Equitable Building location?
Yes there is a freight elevator. Any vendor who needs to use the loading dock for deliveries must reserve it through the office of the Equitable Building. The height restriction to the sub-cellar garage leading to the loading dock is 11' 6" maximum. No deliveries can be brought through the lobby.
If I am a member and don't have an office, is there still places for me to work in the temporary space?
Yes! We have a large dedicated co-working space with desks, outlets, wifi, couches, chairs, and tables.
I use The Tech Garden address at 235 Harrison Street to receive and send mail and packages. How should I handle mail and package delivery during the temporary closure?
The construction on The Tech Garden building has begun, and is expected to take 14 months to complete, wrapping up in the late fall/winter of 2024.
Will we be able to use The Tech Garden building during construction?
The Tech Garden building at 235 Harrison Street will be closed to the public for the entirety of the construction project. However, for the duration of the construction, The Tech Garden offices, tenants, and programs have temporarily moved across the plaza to the Equitable Building Tower 1, 8th floor.
What facilities does The Tech Garden temporary space in the Equitable Building have?
The Tech Garden temporary space on the 8th floor of the Equitable tower has many of the similar member services and benefits offered at our 235 Harrison St. location:
- Coworking spaces
- Conference rooms
- Kitchen with coffee bar, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
- Printer/copier station
- Private phone booths
- Free wifi
- Ping pong table
- Reception area
- Mail/package delivery
Mimi's Cafe is in the lobby of the building, offering coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm.
In addition, all members of The Tech Garden have access to the Fitness Center in the Equitable Building. We will provide members with specific instructions on use of the Fitness Center.
I am a non-tenant member. What will happen to my membership?
All members of The Tech Garden retain their same membership level (Start-Up Community - Free for one year; Basic Membership - $100/mo.) If you have any questions about your membership, please contact us.
How do members access The Tech Garden's location in the Equitable Building?
Every member of The Tech Garden is issued an access badge with their picture on it for free. Everyone must badge in at the security desk whenever entering the building. The security desk will allow you to take the elevator to the 8th floor. If your badge is lost or damaged, the replacement cost is $25 per badge. Members have 24/7 access to The Tech Garden in the Equitable Building.
Guests to the building will need to be identified to lobby security in advance.
Is there free parking at the Equitable Building location?
There is no free parking available for The Tech Garden use at the Equitable Building. The former parking loop at the 235 Harrison Street location is closed.
Is there a freight elevator at the Equitable Building location?
Yes there is a freight elevator. Any vendor who needs to use the loading dock for deliveries must reserve it through the office of the Equitable Building. The height restriction to the sub-cellar garage leading to the loading dock is 11' 6" maximum. No deliveries can be brought through the lobby.
If I am a member and don't have an office, is there still places for me to work in the temporary space?
Yes! We have a large dedicated co-working space with desks, outlets, wifi, couches, chairs, and tables.
I use The Tech Garden address at 235 Harrison Street to receive and send mail and packages. How should I handle mail and package delivery during the temporary closure?
- Incoming U.S. Postal Service mail should continue to be addressed to Your Company Name; The Tech Garden at 235 Harrison Street, Mail drop#_____, Syracuse NY 13202, and will be physically forwarded each day to our location at the Equitable Building 8th floor.
- Incoming Courier packages (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) should be addressed to Your Company Name; 100 Madison Street, Suite 800, Syracuse NY 13202.
- For outbound mail and packages, there is a FedEx and UPS box in the lobby of the Equitable Building Tower 1 across from the Guards Desk near the freight elevator. There is also a USPS mail slot in the lobby of Tower 1.
