Find Your Future.
Built for Human Potential
9Fresh turns former campuses into hubs where people at any stage of life can learn, make, and connect. Our first is in Cazenovia, NY.
Our first project
The Commons
We bought a college.
Ten historic buildings on seven acres in the heart of Cazenovia, NY, becoming a cultural and innovation district built for human development.
also in process
The Fields
150 acres two miles off the main campus, with a full equine facility, 3-bedroom home, and more. We’ll share more as plans take shape.
Happenings
10.27.2026
Community Meeting
We’re hosting a community meeting on campus to discuss projects, share ideas, and get feedback from stakeholders.
4:00-5:30p at 13 Seminary Street (Coleman Hall)
11.05.2026
Small Business Pitch Finals
Madison County, in conjunction with The Hub, will have their final pitch presentations in Coleman Hall. Good luck!
5:30-7:30 at 13 Seminary Street (Coleman Hall)
11.10.2026
DRI Public Meeting
The Village of Cazenovia and the DRI team is hosting a public meeting to showcase projects from across the community. All are welcome.
5:30-7:00p at the American Legion
How we work
With, not for.
Partners and community members are in the room from the start, not brought in at the end.
In phases.
We build step by step, learn as we go, and let each phase teach the next one.
Built to scale.
Cazenovia is where we prove it. The model is built to work anywhere a place goes quiet.
Have an idea? Let’s talk.
Founders, partners, neighbors, and alumni: we’d love to hear from you.