A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, took place at Urban Oak Apartments today, Friday, May 26. Pictured in the front row from left are Alan Tio, KedCo; Kim Strawbridge, Lake City Bank, chamber; David Wilkinson, Syracuse town manager; Jason Dewart, Interra Credit Union, chamber ambassador; Anna Schwartz, Marlin Schwartz, Rudy Helmuth, Ridgestone Development Group; Paige Helmuth; Jolisa Helmuth; Mia Schwartz; Zoe Schwartz; Myron Schwartz; Lydia Schwartz; Michelle Parker, Syracuse Public Library; Sarah Wright, Syracuse Public Library; Staci York, executive director of Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.
In the back row are Dan Buchman, State Farm, chamber; Peggy Guyas, 1st State Bank; Victor Laxton, Laxton Electric; Dewey Miller, 1st State Bank; Jeff Dyson, chamber; Jeff Showalter, 1st State Bank; Gary Loewen, Artisans Builders; Isaac Mast, Artisans Builders; Kathleen Johnston and David Johnston, residents; Marlies West, Goshen Health, chamber ambassador; and Martha Stoelting, chamber. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.

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SYRACUSE — A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, took place at Urban Oak Apartments Friday, May 26.

Located in the old Syracuse Elementary School, Urban Oak Apartments is now home to some residents already.

Urban Oak offers amenities unlike anywhere else, including a 12,000-square-foot gym with a full basketball court, indoor pickleball courts and indoor playground.

It also offer acres of outdoor green space for activities with family and friends. The vision is to build a community that residents love to call home and continue to build upon the rich history of the building.

There are 63 units, of which 23 are already rented, and an investment of $5 million. Urban Oak offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Utilities are included in the rent, except for Internet service.

The developer is Ridgestone Development Group. The developers consist of Marlin Schwartz, Rudy Helmuth, and Myron Schwartz.

Future plans include an outdoor playground, Limitless Park (for the public), outdoor pickleball courts and a splash pad. The developers are starting a fundraising campaign. Limitless Park will eventually be donated to the Syracuse Parks Department.

For more information, visit www.urbanoak.net.

Pictured with the proposed outdoor plans for Urban Oak Apartments in Syracuse from left are Mia Schwartz, Paige Helmuth and Zoe Schwartz. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.