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• Commented on Més Que
  Interestingly, Major League Soccer in N. America has a greater per game attendance than both the NBA and NHL. So there is comparable interest in terms of ticket sales....
• Commented on Lucy Ethiopian Cuisine and Variety Store
  I am so excited to hear about Lucy! What a wonderful potential addition to Buffalo's culinary scene. I so miss injera and wonderful Ethiopian feasts. Another reason to bike up to Amherst Street!...
• Commented on Wrecking Buffalo: The Marlowe Theater
  Thank for keeping history alive, Mike! What wonderful assets neighborhood movie houses are and were.......
• Commented on Central Park Plaza Owner Ordered to Clean Up and Sell Site
  There is a studio working on this area as well as some neighboring areas at UB (Environmental Design). My understanding is they will be presenting their findings to the City next month. Would be great if these ideas could be...
• Commented on Canadian Connection Big Boon for Buffalo Bikers
  I've enjoyed several bike trips to Crystal Beach this summer, which took me as little as an hour and twenty minutes. More people should definitely check out the Friendship Trail--it's beautiful, and was a pleasant discovery. I plan on checking...
• Commented on Picture-Perfect Portland?
  No, but we have made strides in the numbers bicycle commuting here, particularly in the last decade....
• Commented on Volunteers Sought for Surveying and Improving the West Side
  Don't know if you're kidding or not, but I did it yesterday with Nina, and it's perfectly fine. Nice people, great diversity, beautiful day. There are some nice blocks in the neighborhood! You should try it....
• Commented on The Queen City Ferry
  This will be a great asset. Where exactly would one board the ferry downtown?...
• Commented on Art on Grant Street... maybe.
  The city needs to encourage public art--it's economic development! Here you have passionate people wanting to work together and improve their neighborhoods, helping to build community through creating beautiful, vibrant, inspiring art. This is one of those that the city...
• Commented on Hoyt and Grisanti push for additional rail funding.
  I think it needs to be said that we should consider planning for high speed rail within the geographic, environmental and economic contexts of the Great Lakes Megaregion ( see America 2050: Where High Speed Rail Works). Chicago, from what...
• Commented on Ciminelli Converting Bethune Hall to Lofts
  This one was just a matter of time. Has lofts written all over it....
• Commented on St. Barbara's Heading to the Landfill
  What a shame....Such a beautiful church! Reminds me a bit of Central Terminal....
• Commented on New York Gets Some Extra Funding For High-Speed Rail
  The funding should be focus on the replacing the Exchange Street station. It is ill situated, much too small (I think fire code capacity was violated last time I was there) and in deteriorating condition. And for god's sake, not...
• Commented on City Seeks Public Input on Green Code
  Thanks for getting the word out, Mike! Unlike the 1950s, this zoning code actually is looking to Buffalonians to help craft what the dna of their city will be for decades to come. Buffalo has an opportunity to set a...
• Commented on Cuomo Already Pushing for High Speed Rail
  I'm happy to see that Cuomo is being aggressive about his, however the state needs to make a concerted effort to collaborate with other states/advocacy groups in the Great Lakes Megaregion. I think our efforts would go much farther in...
• Commented on Lorax Alerts: Shiver Me Timbers
  Yeah, I saw this yesterday on Porter while biking down there. This sickens me. Counted 9 mature trees that had been cut from 190 to the lake. Is this really necessary? Who is in charge of this project?...
• Commented on A Main Street Message
  Yeah, I've never had a problem there either and I use the Utica Station every day. A fair amount of people hang out in the vicinity, but having the Metro there keeps it from feeling too isolated. Nice to see...
• Commented on Peddles & Paddles: A Great Time on the Waterfront
  Agree wholeheartedly...Since I'm pretty new to Buffalo, when was the last time internationally respected landscape/arch/design firms competed on a large-scale public project here? There are some wonderful green spaces being designed and built across the country. We are blessed by...
• Commented on Spiral Scratch Rebounds
  Looking forward to having a record shop in the neighborhood! Since I've moved to the area recently, I've missed having one nearby, such as the fabulous Soundgarden in Syracuse. Thanks for the scoop, queenseyes....
• Commented on Higgins Gives Two Week Notice
  I see your points, whatever. First of all, a multi-modal center doesn't have to be a giant, super-expensive project. It's been done elsewhere. Second, I am emphasizing the NFTA RAIL link as a faster alternative to the buses that link...
• Commented on Higgins Gives Two Week Notice
  The Congressman had mentioned alternative uses of funds if Bass Pro were not part of the development picture. An intermodal transportation center that links NFTA, Amtrak, etc. would seem to be a no brainer (or at least initial funding for...
• Commented on Knox OUT!

  Here, here...Wonderful lineup, fantastic setting & weather. Had the good fortune of seeing it up close in row 1 and can only describe the national's set as enthralling! Well done Albright-Knox!...
• Commented on Playin' at The Plaza: A Buffalo First
  What more could you ask for? A free concert, easily accessible by rail with great talent covering the career of a jazz icon. Throw in a DJ and an MC plus beautiful weather and you have a terrific evening in...
• Commented on Higgins Notes Waterfront Progress
  Does Mr. Higgins bike to the waterfront? Just asking. I find that it's usually the case that decision makers who don't use or at least explore/inventory current assets and potential assets, don't make particularly good decisions about them. maybe he...
• Commented on "Peg's Park" Project Progessing Post-Haste
  An article on what quebec city has done with industrial lighting could provide a peek at a potential project. It's beautiful... http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20100414/urban-canvas...
• Commented on Canal Side: Late Summer Start Possible
  I had a feeling a notion like this might have had some life before...If it's the Donovan Bldg. that was a possible site for this prior proposed facility, am I right in saying that there still isn't really a concrete...
• Commented on Canal Side: Late Summer Start Possible
  I know I'm coming in late on this, but was there any discussion regarding incorporating a new rail station (meaning Amtrak) into this project? Or at least connected to/deriving from it? I am relatively new to Buffalo and am embarrassed,...
• Commented on 3 Times the Stuff - Fewer People
  By "create those housing units", I do hope you're thinking about reuse of existing structures and land that have the benefit of existing infrastructure. Smart growth principles aren't anti-growth in nature,either, contrary to what some think. Directed growth does not...
• Commented on NFTA Erie County Service Restructuring & Fare Analysis
  Enhanced Sunday rail service would be a plus. Coming back to Buffalo on Amtrak would be greatly enhanced on a Sunday by being able to walk to Main Street to take the rail home, which is currently not a possibility....