Very nice Roger! It's amazing how the grassroots, small-scale projects ultimately go the distance in revitalizing an area. At little public expense too. If only our elected leaders realized this.
I was always impressed with the unique collection of buildings behind the HSBC Arena parking ramp. What great conversions they would make. Great to see that it is happening. Now if we could only push for infill development in the many parking lots that scorch that area.
Not an article about career opportunities for young people in Buffalo
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Roger or any other people like him who renovate these old buildings into residential use. I have noticed that quite few of the new lofts popping up are up to date style wise, but are still being wired poorly for broadband internet access, HDTV, satellite, etc. I would think the target market for these kind of units would expect that kind of capability.
Completelyoverplayed - Let me guess, you are graduating in May and are anxious about the job market. That is understandable, there are plenty of jobs available in Buffalo if you have the right skills, education and/or experience. I have three openings that I cannot fill because I can't find anyone who is qualified, has experience, or is willing to work the 45 hours a week it takes to get the job done. Quite honestly, the current group of college graduates are among the most over-entitled / whiny / needy, and self-centered group of candidates that I have ever interviewed. Many want to earn $60,000 with benefits and perks out of the gate yet many aren't willing to work for it. I had one candidate tell me about how much she hates working for large corporations but was willing to make that sacrifice if the money was good. I ended the interview there.
Einstein, what type of positions are you trying to fill and what does your business do?
I think they did great work on the Buehl. I hope they can do the same here. I think the cobble stone district is so under rated and has the potential to be the brooklyn of buffalo. it could be the new hip and trendy place to live if we get a few more residental developments. i think people will come.
There is a lot of potential in the Cobblestone District that has not been tapped into yet. This is a step in the right direction. Let's see something happen here.
Is it true west coast, that you don't live in Buffalo? Anyway, J. Roger Trettel’s work is commendable. I view this man as an old school contractor, buy it, fix it, sell it. And I congradulate him on his timing. Buffalo has sections of town that are moving, and I envy his capacity to see that, SEE it, then finance the proposition. Congrates JR !! The work across from the library is fine to say the least. I would like to have this guys credit line in my residential work, I could save 20 doubles. JK
yea the buildings behind that parking ramp remind me of outside yankee stadium filled with bars and stuff, i can't belive hsbc arena has been up for 10 yeras and nothing has come about around the place.. hopefully finally the tide is turning
Completelyoverplayed-
Funny; I consider myself young. Have a job. Have gotten numerous offers, all with strong compensation packages, since moving here. And have found jobs for friends; and migrated them to Buffalo. One thing that makes the city more attractive to businesses/people is a town which doesn't look like Hiroshima ca. 1946. It's a lot nicer taking my friends on an inaugural tour of the city, and seeing cranes, construction, people, and nice buildings instead of blight... Get a marketable skill, or a desired degree, and you can find solid employment in the Buff.
So, on that note... Fantastic! And keep the development info coming. I love the area around the arena; and am glad that 10+ years later, and through no direct act of the huge arena, the area's turning...
And, besides, the construction jobs created by the rehab couldn't be filled by young people, right? :)
-Andy
Einstein - I am SOOOOO in the same boat as you, I have 2 programming positions to fill, and am willing to go with the mid-higher rates, but some of the expectations are overinflated and unbelievable! Maybe if we were in Silicon Vally I could plunk down 75k for a 25yr old hotshot programmer, but this isn't the market for that.
When I first got into the industry, someone told me that in order to earn $XX amount of money I should expect to work 50+ hours a week.... first I scoffed, then I learned ;)
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