Erie Basin Marina observation boardwalk takes shape

great

I was hoping that this would look more like a pier. I can't believe we're right on the water and we have no pier to speak of (fail).

Let's see how long it takes for the tagging to appear.

its great that it is more accessible for wheelchairs but was all this really necessary? I think it diminishes the experience of being out at the point or at least it could have been designed with a much lighter hand...but i haven't seen in person.

and what about a place to sit? They should have eliminated the railing facing the water and built 3 over-sized stone steps wrapping the overlook to sit on and look outward to the water from.

Why didnt they extend the observation deck all they way to the edge? What is the rocky ledge supposed to be used for?

This seems like engineering overkill. That concrete walkway is actually raised a couple feet above the top of the rocks. The concrete, support structure, and double railings block the view of the harbor from the landscaped roundabout (although I'm sure the view on top of the walkway is nice... kind of like the skyway).

IMO - all that was really needed was repairs to the underlying support rocks and a flat boardwalk. BTW - the crumbling rocks on the water side have not been repaired (yet). But maybe the city had reasons for all this...

the railing gives a better experience. more of an amusement that complements the waterfront and able to suggest an attraction. The hail of mary path could use some rocks cape design to make it more inviting.

They will come...Create a website. Sponsored by the albright knox art gallery, the Sabres and Bills. They can create an attraction at the Erie Basin Marina with talented sculpture of talented athletes. We really are a sports city. The sculptures can be lit up at night.

from my era.. bruce smith,dominic hasek, marv levy, pat lafontaine,jim kelly,rob ray, dave andrewchuk,thurman thomas, andre reed.

Id rather have the old Front Street boardwalk rebuilt

This just looks over engineered and hickish

Totally overdone. I really liked the unfinished feel this point had. You could sit right at the edge of the rocks over the water. Now it's set back and disconnected from the water. That's what happens when you just have an engineer design something like this.

I hate to agree with people. It's nice and well done and all. But it looks like a podium for political speeches. You can go up, stand around, and leave. Seem like a lot of concrete for no real purpose... unless you travel by skateboard. Those kids love a good ramp.

I actually like the idea of a grand observation deck, but I do not understand why there is still rock extruding beyond the concrete. The whole area should have been covered in cement. Also why is there no refurbishing being done to the Observation Deck? The concrete is ugly and there is potential for maybe a Tim Horton's or something to go in on the bottom floor. Something needs to be done to the Observation Tower. I think it should be re-finished with glass or mirrors and that way the water and sun reflects off of it and the building has a regal look.

Now when will the Observation Tower be refurbished? I think now would be the perfect time.

surprised they didn't put an elevated pathway with a ramp on the boulders. Don't the disadvantaged want to hop across the giant stones like everyone else?

Only surprise is that the area wasnt extended to the rock edge. Surprised the monument out there wasnt included in the area but is left on the other side of the railings with a bunch of open rock space now inaccessible?