Who We Are
TNT stands for Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today, a forward-looking collaboration that brings together many different neighborhood stakeholders to make each neighborhood in Syracuse a better place to live.
TNT is a 501c3 Charitable organization that is directed by a 16 member Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of 2 Board members from each Neighborhood sector. There are 8 Sectors; these include Downtown, Westside, Southside, Valley, Eastside, Eastwood, Northside and Lakefront.
TNT sector groups comprises individuals, residents, professionals and officials who recognize and understand the varied aspects of each unique neighborhood within Syracuse. Using respectful dialogue, we work together to identify key issues, and problem solve by means of our network of resources.
TNT identifies and builds upon community assets, and develops workable plans and priorities for our neighborhoods. The plans direct resources in the most important areas in the most cost-effective ways. This process strengthens the democracy that is critical for a healthy city, improves the quality of life in our city, and builds the capacity for our city to solve problems and create a desirable future.
How to get involved…
To get started, attend one of your Sector’s public meetings. You can connect with your fellow neighbors, city departments, agencies, elected officials and learn what is going on in your neighborhood each month! Sign up to receive monthly meeting notices and other important information by filling out the form in the footer!
How Does it Work?
TNT is organized into eight geographic areas called Sectors. Each Sector is facilitated by volunteers elected from within the community and supported by the TNT staff. Each Sector elects two board of directors to serve on the City-Wide Board. If you are interested in becoming a neighborhood leader in your Sector, there are opportunities for you to volunteer as a facilitator, task force chair or board director.
TNT provides neighborhood stakeholders a platform to participate in pertinent discussions and decision making processes. Neighborhood stakeholders consist of: residents, businesses, employees, schools, religious organizations, elected officials, agencies, and representatives of City departments including: Park & Recreation, Public Works, Neighborhood and Business Development, Code Enforcement, the Police, etc.
Each TNT Sector meets regularly to address issues of concern, celebrate successes, work on long-term plans for their sector, vote on community building projects and establish Task Forces to address specific areas of concern.
What are the Sectors Doing?
Preserving green space and making the public areas cleaner and more beautiful
Working to keep our neighborhoods safe from crime and building mutually respectful relationships with the police
Stopping the deterioration of neighborhood housing by working with landlords, tenants; and investigating innovative home improvement strategies
Building efficient links between City government and the people who need and use city services
Helping our children succeed in school and helping youth build successful lives
Celebrating the historic treasures of our city
Stopping poorly considered development