Gateway Commons

The Gateway Commons project includes 25-units of housing and two retail units in downtown Ithaca. The site is located at the edge of the Ithaca Downtown Commons pedestrian outdoor mall bordering Six Mile Creek. The environmental focus of this 42,000 sf, 6-story building includes many energy efficiency amenities, maximizes the use of natural daylight, and offers roof-top gardens for tenants. It is a model of sustainability through environmentally responsible building design and construction, and long-term energy conservation.

The building design was developed to take advantage of the unique site location  —  a narrow strip of land between the downtown city and the natural beauty of the Six Mile Creek. The apartments on the north side of the building overlook the city and incorporate urban design elements including bay windows, while the southern elevation overlooks the Six Mile Creek and features elements such as french balconies to allow the occupants to experience the nature outside their windows with unobstructed views.

This building received LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.