This summer promises to be a busy one at the Inner Harbor. Along with a multitude of lighter, quicker, cheaper advancements taking shape (see post), the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has released a list of additional events and activities that visitors can look forward to this summer. Combined with programming from Buffalo Place, the overall summer hit list is turning out to be an impressive array attractions ranging from a German Fest to historic gondola making.
The Buffalo Creek Native Festival will be very inspiring in that it will spotlight an important heritage that was once prevalent along these shorelines. The on-site building of little harbor ferries will make for an intriguing spectacle that will not only contribute to the historic nature of the site, it will leave a long-lasting imprint on the Inner Harbor as the boats will remain an active component of the programming, tours, ferrying, etc.
Historic tours, theater, yoga, children's activities, live music, story telling, and education/scientific series will mix with various food offerings, enhanced bike routes, boating, social and leisure amenities. Plus, continuing Inner Harbor public workshops have brought even more waterfront possibilities to the table. A restored street grid and enhanced infrastructure, along with improved wayfinding signage will help to deliver the message that the ECHDC, Project for Public Spaces, Buffalo Place and representatives from the public are working together to bring a new and welcome vibrancy to the waterfront.
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The Buffalo Creek Native Festival will be very inspiring in that it will spotlight an important heritage that was once prevalent along these shorelines. The on-site building of little harbor ferries will make for an intriguing spectacle that will not only contribute to the historic nature of the site, it will leave a long-lasting imprint on the Inner Harbor as the boats will remain an active component of the programming, tours, ferrying, etc.
Historic tours, theater, yoga, children's activities, live music, story telling, and education/scientific series will mix with various food offerings, enhanced bike routes, boating, social and leisure amenities. Plus, continuing Inner Harbor public workshops have brought even more waterfront possibilities to the table. A restored street grid and enhanced infrastructure, along with improved wayfinding signage will help to deliver the message that the ECHDC, Project for Public Spaces, Buffalo Place and representatives from the public are working together to bring a new and welcome vibrancy to the waterfront.
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This is great. Its refreshing to see our community taken pride in itself and having fun rather than depending on the silver bullet approach. We dont need a Bass Pro or any other retailer to enjoy our waterfront and develop it to its fullest potential.
Hows that old saying go Stop looking for a girlfriend and start enjoying life, you'll attract more girls that way. Same is true here. Once outside interest see that what a great community we are they'll be attracted and want to invest.
Thanks to all who are working on this.
While I agree we don't need a silver bullet, I do look forward to some retail, especially that would be conducive to things on the waterfront, like a Fishing store, not bass pro but a place to buy a license, poles tackle, rent/buy kayaks boats etc.
I'm very happy with the Maritimes involvement, and hope they get a permanent spot somewhere down there, if not the Coast Guard station across the River. Anyone hear anything new?
K, thanks for the personal advice :-D