Considering recent press circulating around the topic of Ohio Street and the Buffalo River, Thursday's panel discussion comes at a perfect time. Ohio Street, the 1.3 mile ride from Canalside to Silo City is an exciting glimpse of the city's future. Designcircuit, the co-organizers of tomorrow's event, was originally drawn to the unique diversity of Ohio Street, and it's logical link between the city and waterfront. In a recent conversation with Peter Dorsey, co-founder designcircuit, he noted "the city (Buffalo) is in the process of retooling and inventing it's future. A linked situation is evolving, informed by the lessons of the past, fueling innovation, moving forward. At this crucial time it is essential to analyze and assess the city's re-emergence." In other words we have an important role to play as citizens of the Queen City, and the challenge is on us to participate actively. Thursday's panel discussion is an opportunity to head down to the First Ward Community Association to help propel momentum and build consensus toward creating our future.
There is no question about the potential of Ohio Street given the variety of developable sites, waterfront access, and links to neighboring community districts (from Ganson St to Red Jacket Park to Tifft Nature Preserve to Perry Street ). The ride is about to receive some much needed improvements, thanks to the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. Investment is already underway at 630 Ohio Street with the transformation of the former concrete shell transfer station into a city threshold for north bound travelers, and Buffalo Scholastic Club is poised to make the rowing club a destination for the water front community. This will further makes connections to the exciting developments at Canalside.
Culture and community are intertwined at Silo City, as citizens of the First Ward have front row seats to all the innovative programming hosted in the silos this summer (with more planned). One of the best sites in Buffalo is watching the Lake Boat Jackson navigate the natural serpentine line of the Buffalo River. It is this unique combination of proposed development and "as found" elements along the Ohio ride that give the district it's personality and distinction in relation to the rest of the city and beyond.
Come down to the First Ward on Thursday, the discussion starts at 7pm. Bring a friend or two, and be an active agent in change. For further information visit the website: www.designcircuit.org
After, we'll all head over the McCarthy's to celebrate the First Ward properly.
I would encourage everyone to know the history of the Ohio Basin and Canal which was strongly associated with Ohio Street.
the Larkin Administration Building was used as the landfill for the Ohio Basin and Canal, known today as Father Conway Park.
How wonderful would it be to duplicate the benefits forming around today's canalside at a rewatered Ohio Basin and Canal with a new Convention Center, new Conference Center and new Hotel on each of the 3 sides of the rewatered canal and basin!!!
Close to Highways, Light Rail extension and plenty of room for parking and future growth.
located equidistant to both the Larkin District and downtown.
Could Buffalo be a bold visionary and put something like that on the table for consideration?
I too encourage everyone to know the history of the Ohio Basin and Canal...including the people holding this forum.
They should learn that the DL&W Terminal was demolished in 1979 and the only thing that exists today is the former train shed for the terminal.
They should learn the correct location of the former St. James Hall, which was at the site of M&T and NOT along Michigan.
They should learn these things if they are going to pontificate about how important it is to save things.
For reference, see from pervious.
http://www.buffalorising.com/assets_c/2012/10/Design-Circuit-Buffalo-Rising-3-34197.html
longgone - in the strictest definition, a railroad terminal is a facility in which train can pull into the station, but cannot leave without a reverse movement - though some do have a bypass track (like the DLW terminal in Buffalo). This station, the downtown LV station and most big city stations are terminals.
ironically, through stations like our own BCT are not actually terminals.
in any case, a terminal refers to the layout of the trackage, not to the station facilities - ie waiting rooms, offices, baggage areas. So in the strict definition, the terminal does still exist. the station does not.
Sure thing there Al. When they talk about Grand Central Terminal they are talking about the train tracks as well...right?
Even still, the bigger LIE is claiming that the location of St. James Hall, where Lincoln lied in state, was off Michigan. Have any BS you're going to try and sling to deflect on that one?
Terminals end lines, DL&W ends the Buffalo Line to/from Hoboken.
My sister has lived in Hoboken for years now and when I've visited I've noticed the same DL&W sign at a station right on their waterfront (which rocks by the way). Always wondered what the connection was.
Is there any news with the DL&W, now that Pegula will be building the new rink etc just a block away? With all the foot traffic the new build will (hopefully) generate, the DL&W seems perfect to become SOMETHING. A market has been mentioned a lot. A place to eat after a hockey game maybe?
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