13 June
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
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
Educating and engaging youth on the stormwater challenge As part of the Willert Park Green Infrastructure project, the Buffalo Sewer Authority wished to provide a greater community outreach program, designed for neighborhood youth in particular, with the intent of engaging and educating the neighborhood about the project happening along William Street and at both the … Continued
13 June
Removing blight to promote public health and safety Since 2001, the City’s blight removal program removed over 5,900 abandoned homes and over 700 commercial buildings, targeting structures that posed the greatest threat to health and safety. These demolitions also converted large areas of unused impervious surfaces to vacant lots that absorb stormwater. The primary goal … Continued
13 June
Educating and engaging residents to manage stormwater at their homes Launched in 2015 after a series of rain barrel projects in the Old First Ward, Hamlin Park, and Elmwood Village neighborhoods, the citywide program distributes and installs rain barrels for residents free of charge. Buffalo Sewer’s downspout disconnection and rain barrel program invites residents to … Continued
13 June
Regenerating neighborhood community spaces on the city’s East Side The Pratt Willert Community Center is an important community asset in the Willert Park neighborhood on the city’s East Side. This neighborhood center provides community meeting spaces, recreational facilities, services and programs to build healthy communities. The Community Action Organization of Western New York, a local … Continued
13 June
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
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
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
Modernizing a community recreation center in North Buffalo Located on Tacoma Avenue, the North Buffalo Ice Rink (formerly known as Lafayette Ice Rink) is an important community asset that is frequently used by neighborhood residents, local schools, and athletic organizations for hockey and skating. The ice rink is a major recreational resource for Buffalo’s youth … Continued
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