Buffalo Rising Online

It has been six years since First Amherst rolled the dice on creating The Lofts @ Elk Terminal. Since then, several other developers realized the potential of downtown redevelopment. As time elapsed, the conversion of old and dilapidated buildings into stunningly modern structures has become old hat here in Buffalo. The long list of developers proclaiming grand projects no longer fuels the ire of jaded and disbelieving Western New Yorkers that have lived through years (if not decades) of broken promises. As the inventory grows larger and older, these apartment complexes settle into the scenery, sharing in the awakening of the neighborhood.

The effects of these apartment buildings on the adjacent neighborhoods however, have seen little press. The reporting has solely been on the procurement, construction, and leasing of these buildings. This article will highlight a study completed at the University at Buffalo about the effects of the Sidway and Granite Works to a study area compos…