You are here: Home >

Issues and Ideas

From time to time, we put out position papers, presentations, or just a few thoughts on some of the issues that affect the Grant-Ferry commercial district and surrounding neighborhoods. Read about them here.

The Main Street Approach to Commercial District Revitalization
Communities across the country are using a methodology created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to rebuild their commercial districts. We should too.

Neighborhood Commercial District Revitalization
We take a look at why the revitalization of neighborhood commercial districts should be at the very top of our priority list.

Sprawl from Within
We've heard a lot about suburban sprawl and its destructive influence on economy and quality of life. Now it looks like we might be faced with a more complicated, but likewise destructive "sprawl from within."

Richardson Complex Redevelopment
The H.H. Richardson Center Corporation recently invited the Urban Land Institute to Buffalo to explore some ideas for redeveloping the landmark Richardson-designed Buffalo Psychiatric Center buildings and the surrounding Olmsted-designed landscape.

Commercial District Parking
In some ways, parking can make or break a commercial district—usually break when it is done without a plan to benefit the district as a whole.

A Tour of Grant-Ferry
With municipal government budget-challenged and undermanned, we don't get much attention. This tour is intended to present some of Grant-Ferry's problems and opportunities for those who can't seem to spare the time or effort to get in touch with the district.

Issues and Ideas

Welcome!