Only took 30 years, but better late than never!

This is going to be very cool when it is finished......I think we can say that Buffalo has finally turned the corner.

Great News! I didn't expect to see construction start this summer for this project.

they have any set plans for layouts or tenants yet? I hope it turns out great

Gaustad, is that really you?

Kooks- See the "genesee gateway" link in the third paragraph for floorplans.

I'm excited and glad to hear about the infill over an empty lot. How rare to hear that. Can't wait to see it finished and hear who moves in.

My friends and I have wanted to live behind that waterfall window for years! What a view and what a great project this is going to be for the region and city! But I guess it is too bad that we didn't take these eyesoars down for parking.. cause I mean, once something is vacant is always will be right?!?

Maybe it is beating a dead horse but the next time something falls into disrepair I hope we can collectively understand that securing and mothballing structures is a very viable way to protect safety, history and development opportunities. Notice how almost 0 new projects are done on shovel ready sites. The last one I can think of was the other CityView project on Chippewa and Main. We need our old building because they are the were development can afford to happen. New Construction is too expensive a justification for a city like Buffalo (for now)

Either way I REALLY hope they give tours of this place before renting it out. What a project! Today is a good day.

Dam! As a kid when downtown I always loved the "waterfall" windows and thought one day I would live there. Maybe I could convince the wendt people to turn that place into a condo instead! In any event, looking forward to seeing this block nice and refurbished!

bfloarchguy...money talks and everything can be had for the right price...i'm kidding (but not really)...what a great place to live...bradys down the block and billy o's golden swan not that far away...two of buffalo's finest drinking establishments!

oh yeah, a bit off topic...but...couldn't help but notice in this morning's buffalo news that the preservationists (?) are starting to make noise about the facade of the aud.......................

great news! I have always marveled at those windows and that block in general. this will be a great addition to that part of the city. it will be a showpiece for those taking the exit off the 33 into downtown. in time it would be nice to see the empty land across from the IS lofts turned into a park as well and really get that area going.

Great to see this moving forward. I took notice of this block back in the late 70's when Genesee St. was still pretty much intact heading out of downtown. Genesee east of Michigan Ave. contained many similar buildings that were in pretty good shape and presented a very nice streetscape. I remember thinking what great potential this street had but sadly one by one these interesting old buildings were demolished. A few remain today but do not give a sense of the density and variety that has been lost.

I can't believe it! I thought this building was going to be torn down years ago and wondered if anyone would take the financial risk to attempt a rehab. I would be surprised if this space is available for long - it is such a great location (minutes from the 33 and 190) and would be an impressive headquarters for any business. Many thanks to the Wendt Foundation.

Great to see this moving forward. I took notice of this block back in the late 70's when Genesee St. was still pretty much intact heading out of downtown. Genesee east of Michigan Ave. contained many similar buildings that were in pretty good shape and presented a very nice streetscape. I remember thinking what great potential this street had but sadly one by one these interesting old buildings were demolished. A few remain today but do not give a sense of the density and variety that has been lost.

Once this Genessee Gateway Project is completed,.....

Is there anyone who is going to stand up and ask for the Hyatt to get rid of the atrium and reopen Genessee Street?

Furthermore, isnt it really about time the Hyatt followed the Dulski and became mixed use office and residential instead of a hotel!

Great project but its such a shame that there isnt going to be any residental

The photos of the interior of the Werner building are fascinating indeed. The top floor with it's extraordinary north light seems as though it should be an artist's studio.

Long range planes need to put heavy consideration into removing the Hyatt Atrirum (if not the Hyatt itself since Delaware is becomeing the hotel hot spot - go residential), Convention Center, and Family Court Garage allowing Genesse to go straight through towards the water again. All future plans should be dirven to this goal. although it would take years to acomplish. Small steps will get us there.

This project is another of those smaller pieces that will add to our city and quality of life. Someday hopefully we'll see infill with hidden parking on the parking lot bewteen the Washington Market and The Market Arcade.

Oh, and that bar on the first floor of the Werner almost rivals the "Shining Light" bar formerly in Broadway and now in the Ellicottville Brewery.

I remember attending a meeting held by the city and Buffalo Place (Cars sharing Main Street) at ECC City Campus with someone there at the meeting saying that part of the Main Street reconfiguring will include the Hyatt moving it's Atrium over to the other side (Pearl @ Huron St.) and allowing traffic on Genesse St. again......What Happend to that promise?

looks awesome - can't wait until the bar is working...let me know and ill be down there makin the best martinis you've ever had

I would LOVE to see more infills in this area and all over Downtown. How freakin great it would be to walk past a FILLED downtown instead of endless parking lots and cars.

I woul luv to see a mix of buildings take over the M&T lots (BOTH Of Them) with residents, office, and first floor activity like another Movie Theater? Theme Restaurants? Unique Retail? and so on.

I don't care if it's all office or all residential, BUILD SOMETHING over those Large a** lots.

GDC --

Who are you asking to build something?

I mean, it's not just you -- people say similar things all the time on here -- but if something is going to be built, it's gonna be a developer. If one of these guys felt like he could make money building there, wouldn't it already be happening?

Simple economics: something will be built on those lots when it is more profitable to have a building there than a parking lot. Until that time comes, they will remain parking lots.

But I thought in this town, Parking is always more profitable.....?????

And let's all watch and see which buildings near this project City View or other wants to knock down in order to provide parking for the tenents of this complex. We should all know by now that for every new development, a building or two comess down for parking.

When you love a place and believe in a place, all is possible.

I am interested in the internal dynamics. What makes the movers and shakers of the Wendt Foundation so at ease with this particular investment?

first this side, THEN across the street.. this is a perfect end to chippewa i see this as a more laid back string of bars/cafes/patios like brady's to compliement chippewa