13 June

Windsor Avenue

Engaging neighborhoods through the City’s first green streets Buffalo Sewer, in collaboration with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, implemented a green infrastructure project within a combined sewer overflow sewershed (CSO 60) that outfalls into Scajaquada Creek near Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park. This project sought to reduce and eventually eliminate overflow events into the creek by implementing … Continued

13 June

William Street

Celebrating local African American heritage in neighborhood spaces Located just east of downtown Buffalo, the Willert Park neighborhood has historically been home to important African American businesses and cultural institutions. William Street is a prime corridor for the neighborhood, directly linking it to downtown and the Michigan Avenue African American Heritage Corridor. At the intersection … Continued

13 June

Pearl Street

De-paving a downtown street to support pedestrian safety Buffalo’s Theatre District and Chippewa Street are important downtown destinations, but lack of public realm amenities, inconsistent lighting fixtures, and a lack of plantings detract from the district’s image and sense of place. In particular, the district is characterized by a lack of street trees, plantings, pedestrian … Continued

13 June

Parkdale Avenue

Engaging neighborhoods through the City’s first green streets Buffalo Sewer, in collaboration with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, implemented a green infrastructure project within a combined sewer overflow sewershed (CSO 60) that outfalls into Scajaquada Creek near Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park. This project aimed to reduce and eventually eliminate overflow events into the creek by implementing … Continued

13 June

Ohio Street

Transforming an industrial corridor into a tree-lined waterfront parkway Located southeast of the central business district on the edge of the industrial waterfront areas, Ohio Street was a key site in the city’s industrial development. Industries developed along the Buffalo River, transforming the city into a manufacturing center during the 19th century. Today, Ohio Street … Continued

13 June

Northland Avenue

Promoting stormwater management and reuse in former industrial areas The Northland Corridor on Buffalo’s East Side is a large-scale brownfield redevelopment project that will create an urban business park focused upon advanced manufacturing, clean energy, innovation and workforce training. The large project is aimed at providing economic employment opportunities for area residents and supporting the … Continued

13 June

Niagara Street

Creating a green gateway along the Niagara River Niagara Street is one of the city’s major commercial corridors, a highly utilized public transit route, a growing target for private investment, a rising employment hub, and a gateway to downtown. The street runs parallel to the Niagara River, but is disconnected from the water in terms … Continued

13 June

Kenmore Avenue

Constructing a green, complete street along the City’s boundary Kenmore Avenue forms the northern boundary of the City of Buffalo, with the south side of the street owned by the City and the north side owned by the Village of Kenmore. This project involved a mill and overlay resurfacing project of a section of the … Continued

13 June

Genesee Street

Developing a welcoming gateway to downtown Buffalo Genesee Street is a major corridor for inbound and outbound access to downtown Buffalo. A publicly-funded project transformed Genesee Street into a welcoming gateway and a vibrant streetscape that improved safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project involved the replacement of curb, sidewalk, street lighting, and … Continued

13 June

Clarendon Place

Engaging neighborhoods through the City’s first green streets Buffalo Sewer, in collaboration with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, implemented a green infrastructure project within a combined sewer overflow sewershed (CSO 60) that outfalls into Scajaquada Creek near Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park. This project sought to reduce and eventually eliminate overflow events into the creek by implementing … Continued