The $1 billion Kensington Expressway project has drawn most of the recent attention, but the level of government, private and philanthropic investment on the East Side is the most in
Matt Urban Center's Homeless Outreach helping provide resources for housing. The center has been serving East Buffalo, Cheektowaga and West Seneca for over 45 years.
Brendan Mehaffy, executive director of the city’s Office of Strategic Planning, said 114 organizations had applied for the American Rescue Plan funded grants.
Dubbed Playter Gardens at the Market, the $25 million project would redevelop 2.4 acres of properties with affordable and supportive housing options, with services provided by the Matt Urban Center.