The first phase of the Marine Drive redevelopment project is being reviewed by the Planning Board next week. Initial work will take place along Erie Street where an existing 370 space parking lot will be replaced with a 12-story, a seven-story, and a three-story apartment building, a three-story parking garage with 185 spaces, 5,000 sq.ft. of commercial space and a 25-space surface parking lot. 252 residential units are planned in this phase along with a new road to connect Perry Boulevard with Marine Drive Loop Road. The development team selected to lead the effort, The Habitat Company and Duvernay +…
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SAA | EVI is moving forward with a second phase of development on The Forge site located at 490 Broadway. Twenty-two for-sale townhomes are proposed including two six-unit buildings along Mortimer Street and two five-unit buildings along Sycamore Street. Each residence will include three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and rear driveway parking. The 158 apartments in The Forge opened in 2020. Silvestri Architects designed the apartments and proposed townhomes. The Planning Board will review the project on Monday.
Buffalo is an incredibly rich and diverse city when it comes to musical offerings. On any given night, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy a live performance in a concert hall, dedicated music venue or a neighborhood bar. This is true for almost every genre except opera. While we’re blessed with a major league orchestra and various classical ensembles, a thriving jazz scene, an incredible wealth of rock and even country, when it comes to operatic offerings, we aren’t so fortunate. This is where the University of Buffalo’s Music Department and the Center for the Arts (CFA) come into the…
Lights, Camera, Literacy! Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, a shining gem in Buffalo’s cultural scene, is ready to bring some educational magic to the young minds of the area. Starting from February 6 until May 23, this beloved spot for book enthusiasts and coffee lovers will transform into an after school wonderland for students in grades 3 8. And guess what? It’s absolutely free! Imagine a blend of school and social club that’s simply fabulous! The program offers a diverse range of activities just like a Broadway show lineup. Tuesdays are all about grades 3 and 4 diving into an…
Ellicott Development purchased a three-story apartment building at 1125 Main Street from the WNY Veterans Housing Coalition on Monday for $1.5 million. The building is adjacent to vacant property at the southeast corner of Main and Best Street where the company is planning a mixed-use project. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is selling Ellicott a 0.23-acre parcel at 1127 Main Street needed for the project. The Coalition sold the 27-unit building after it finished a 61-unit residential project on Howard Street. Ellicott plans to renovate the building and reduce the unit count by combining units. Leasing is expected to start this…
The “Buffalo…..who knew?” podcast series highlights the (often under-appreciated, sometimes unearthed) assets of Buffalo–particularly as it relates to art and culture and the built and natural environments. It reveals up-and-coming projects, checks in on those that are already underway, and discusses some of the barriers that may impede their forward movement. In this segment of Buffalo….who knew?, Frits Abell speaks with Cathleen Chaffee, Charles Balbach Chief Curator of the Buffalo AKG, about the artist Marisol and her historic, transformative bequest she made to the Museum in 2016. The episode covers a wide range of topics—from Marisol’s evolution to one of the most prominent artists of…
A rare downtown area conversion candidate is on the market. The two-story building that was formerly occupied by Park Avenue Coat Company is for sale with a $799,000 asking price. It contains 21,821 sq.ft. of space and is located within the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor and adjacent to the Broadway Barns site that is proposed for redevelopment. From the Cushman & Wakefield listing: Two-story building located on the corner of William and Nash Streets. One (1) overhead door. 16′ clear height. Includes an additional lot at 20 Nash Street. Centrally located next to Buffalo’s Central Business District, Canalside,…
A revolution is quietly brewing—a transformative force reshaping the very contours of the battle against opioid addiction. At the epicenter of this seismic shift is MATTERS, a program born from the insightful frustration of a University at Buffalo physician. This isn’t just another drug program; this is a beacon of hope, a lifeline unfurling across the state’s rugged landscape. With a robust $8 million grant, courtesy of New York’s Department of Health and sourced from last year’s opioid settlement funds, MATTERS is transcending boundaries. It’s not just about expanding geographically; it’s about embedding itself into the very fabric of communities,…
In a move that underlines the University at Buffalo School of Management’s commitment to community service, IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management are set to offer a boon to low and moderate-income families and individuals in Buffalo, N.Y., with their annual free tax preparation service. This initiative, targeting those with an annual income of $73,000* or less, is a practical response to the economic disparities affecting the region. The program, staffed by students who are part of the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, along with members of the UB chapter of Beta Alpha…
The University at Buffalo football program ushers in a new era by appointing Pete Lembo as its head coach. This decision, announced by Mark Alnutt, Vice President and Director of Athletics, signifies more than just a change in leadership. It represents a commitment to excellence and a brighter future for UB Football. According to Alnutt, “Pete Lembo brings not only an impressive coaching record but also a legacy of building successful programs and a genuine ability to connect with people. His arrival signifies the beginning of a new chapter for UB Football, filled with promise and high expectations.” Lembo’s coaching…