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Author: Mike Puma
Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Common Council on Thursday jointly filed a revised draft Green Code, an update of Buffalo’s 63-year-old zoning code and land use policies, including more than 100 revisions that came out of 20 public meetings and two public hearings since October 2015. “Not only did we listen, we made substantial changes to the draft document based on the public’s suggestions and concerns, including the more than 230 public sessions dating back to 2010,” Mayor Byron W. Brown said. The Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS) filed with the Common Council includes written responses to public comment and proposed…
Simply put, Robert T. Coles is a legend in Buffalo. Coles has had a prolific architecture career here having designed the JFK Recreation Center, the Merriweather Library, his own personal home and studio in Hamlin Park, and much more. He was also a voice in the wilderness during our urban renewal years, calling for a reasonable solution to downtown’s woes that didn’t include large amounts of demolition. Having warned back in 1963, Coles said, “In wandering these downtown neighborhoods, one sees much that could be saved; one wonders whether it might be better for Buffalo or any other city to rehabilitate what it already…
Talk Coffee is the latest café to open in the Hamlin Park neighborhood, joining the long running E.M. Tea Coffee Cup Café. The new shop is located in a recently rehabilitated storefront/apartment building on the corner of East Delavan and Meech Avenues. The main operation is located along the Meech Avenue side while the frontage on East Delavan will soon be a casual lounging space for customers. Karl Myles is a lawyer by trade, but was looking for a change of pace when he decided to open the café. Myles is a Canisius College alumnus from 1992 and settled on…
AMB Real Estate Holdings has closed on 1054 Elmwood Avenue, more commonly known as the “We Never Close” building. A previous post incorrectly noted the building would not see significant changes, but AMB has big plans in store for the building. The corner building has a prominent two-story brick storefront/apartment addition along Elmwood with an older home at the rear and is located within the Elmwood West Historic District. The HD is only state and national, not local. Plans call for a full face lift, including painting the existing storefronts and making any necessary masonry and clapboard repairs to both…
As many people have noticed, the charming, three-story, storefront building at 362 Broadway completely disappeared last week. Plans to incorporate the façade in a new building were changed as the worsening condition of the building forced a demolition due to life safety concerns. Thankfully, the cast iron storefront elements, storefront lintel brackets, some original brick, stone detailing, and cornice/finials were all saved for future reuse and/or replication. The building was set to be part of a larger project on this corner of Broadway and Hickory, which was previously covered here last year. NYC based non-profit, HELP USA originally called for…
Don’t miss out on this month’s open mic, spoken word at the EM Tea Coffee Cup Café in Hamlin Park, taking place this Saturday, May 21st from 8pm to 10pm. There is always a great turn out and many talented people take the stage throughout the night. Food and drinks will be available before and during the show. The event is a non-competitive forum that allows all levels of poetic finesse to share. Proprietors, Wil and Kat Tyler along with Kat’s son Sterling, run the day-to-day operations and have recently remodeled for an even cozier venue. In addition to their fantastic offerings, the café…
The first substantial rehabilitation project on the east side is gearing up for greatness at the Otis Bed Manufacturing Building, located at 170 Florida Street. Located in the Hamlin Park Historic District, the rehab will be utilizing historic tax credits to help bridge the budget gap for tackling historic preservation projects. Jason Yots and Jason Wilson of Common Bond Real Estate began their due diligence over a year ago to purchase the property, which recently closed in January. Karl Frizlen joined the team as a co-developer and architect, adding another historic rehab project to his portfolio. Plans call for the…
Say hello to Groundwork Market Garden, Buffalo’s newest urban farm. Groundwork MG consists of two young farmers, Mayda Pozantides and Anders Gunnersen, and a two acre lot on Buffalo’s East Side. Their goal is to rebuild the ties between farmer and consumer and bring trust and honesty back to our food system by providing the community with a healthy source of fruits and vegetables. Groundwork MG is dedicated to feeding the community with only the highest quality, organically grown fruits and vegetables through area farmer’s markets, restaurants, and individual on-site sales. In just six months Groundwork MG have transformed a vacant…
I’ve been dying to get into this house for as long as I can remember and was finally afforded the opportunity yesterday, just one the perks of having your real estate license! 61 Woodlawn Avenue (google map) is a charming two-family home that is just shy of 2600 square feet. The steeply pitched gambrel roof is a unique touch and provides ample room for a great finished attic. Each unit has three bedrooms, a single bathroom, along with a charming dining room and front living room. The second floor unit has an extra room off of the living room as a…