New York state has launched a study to invest further into the Buffalo Waterfront.
This goes from the Erie Basin Marina to KeyBank Center and Canalside to Sahlen Field.
According to a press release, “this planning effort will unite local stakeholders around a shared strategy to maximize previous investments, increase neighborhood density, and accelerate the area’s transition into a vibrant, year-round sustainable community.”
“This strategic initiative marks the next great chapter for Buffalo’s waterfront, transforming decades of momentum into a unified vision for a vibrant, year-round community,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “By bringing together local partners and analyzing market demand, we will ensure that future investments don’t just build a better waterfront — they build a stronger, prouder Western New York.”
The goal is to plan the next decade of the area for continued success.
Empire State Development will next hire a planning consulting firm to conduct market and urban design analysis.