Buffalo to test Smart Streets design on Washington Street
A seven-block stretch of Washington Street in downtown Buffalo from South Division to Genesee streets will be the guinea pig for the city's first implementation of its new Smart Streets
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A seven-block stretch of Washington Street in downtown Buffalo from South Division to Genesee streets will be the guinea pig for the city's first implementation of its new Smart Streets
"In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, it is a rare sight to witness a developer willingly forgo substantial tax breaks to benefit the broader community," writes The News' Editorial
The plan was revealed as part of a series of documents that the Brown administration filed with the Common Council for approval, including the long-awaited sale agreement for the Mohawk
"There's a need for parking down there, a significant need," said Ellicott Chairman and founder Carl Paladino, who added that such a proposal is in "the very early stages."
Jemal's Douglas Development Corp. was selected last month as designated developer for the former Black Rock Academy and P.S. 51, concluding a process that began last November.