Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy

🌟 Exciting Opportunity to Hear From Leaders in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design! 🌆 Join us this Saturday, October 19th as the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, hosts a pivotal panel discussion celebrating the impact of architecture and infrastructure investments on creating vibrant, resilient communities. This FREE panel + reception features a distinguished lineup of landscape architects, designers, and community leaders who will share their insights and visions for sustainable, inclusive urban environments. 🗓 Date: THIS SATURDAY! October 19th 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM 📍 Location: Lipsey Auditorium, Buffalo AKG 🍽 Reception: Light refreshments on the Sculpture Terrace immediately following the panel. Panelists include: ✨ Michael Van Valkenburgh, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. ✨ Janne Siren, Buffalo AKG Art Museum ✨ Michael Stein, schlaich bergermann partner sbp ✨ JJ Tighe, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation ✨ Keiah Shauku, Buffalo AKG Art Museum ✨ Moderated by Katie Campos, Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy ✨ Welcoming Remarks by Mary Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is requested. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr7sSnqP Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and contribute to the dialogue on shaping the future of our urban spaces! #UrbanDesign #Architecture #CommunityDevelopment #Sustainability #BuffaloEvents

Big things are happening at Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo! This past weekend, the pedestrian bridge designed by schlaich bergermann partner sbp was successfully installed on site. The bridge, which will create an inviting and accessible gateway to the park and reconnect Buffalo to its waterfront, marks the first big milestone for the project. The site's shoreline is also taking shape as the Inlet is currently being planted to establish four different plant communities. The Inlet has replaced 1,700 feet of the existing vertical bulkhead and created a protected area where about 3 acres of new wetland habitat will be established. More updates to come. Image credits: Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy

The Ralph Wilson Park Bridge is up and we could not be more excited! Join us on Sat., Oct 19th at The Buffalo AKG to celebrate the pivotal role of architecture and infrastructure investments in shaping vibrant cities that lead to better, stronger communities. Our panelists, comprised of architects, designers, and community leaders, will share their insights for creating sustainable, creative, inclusive urban environments through thoughtful design and strategic investment. Panel begins at 10:30am, followed by a light reception. Both are free & open to all! Please RSVP to help us plan. Link in bio. Panelist: Michael Van Valkenburgh , Janne Sirén , Michael Stein, James Tighe , Keiah Shauku Moderator: Katie Campos

Buffalo's iconic new bridge is up and it is spectacular! The Ralph Wilson Park Bridge was successfully set in place across the I-190 this weekend through a well-orchestrated collaboration of construction partners and emergency services teams. This signature bridge was designed by schlaich bergermann partner sbp to better connect people from across Buffalo to the new Ralph Wilson Park and the waterfront. Gilbane Building Company Danny's Construction Company, LLC VIC's Crane & Heavy Haul Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Empire State Development City of Buffalo, New York Buffalo Urban Development Corporation Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. #UnionConcrete

Join us this fall as we collaborate with the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on two free events to celebrate the Ralph Wilson Park Bridge this fall! This Fri., Oct. 4th our team will be at Buffalo AKG Art Museum First Fridays from 4-8pm with drop-in art making activities to celebrate the art of bridging gaps to connect opportunities and spark understanding. Buffalo Architecture Foundation and BuffaLUG will also be joining us with bridge-inspired activities for all ages. We are also hosting a free panel + reception on Sat., Oct. 19th at 10:30 am Buffalo AKG Art Museum highlighting the pivotal role of architecture and infrastructure investments in shaping vibrant cities that lead to better, stronger communities. Our panelists will share their insights and visions for creating sustainable, creative, inclusive urban environments through thoughtful design and strategic investment. This panel + reception are free and open to all, registration is requested here - https://lnkd.in/gr7sSnqP Thank you to our bridge programming sponsors for your ongoing support! Mark Cerrone, Inc. Gilbane Building Company Union Concrete M&T Bank KeyBank Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

It's #ClimateWeek2024! From the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy in #Buffalo, to the Green-Wood Cemetery in #Brooklyn, EFC has invested $238M in transformational #GreenInfrastructure projects across NYS since 2009 to mitigate the effects of climate change. efc.ny.gov/gigp

THIS! 🌳 City Parks Alliance recent economic impact study shows that city parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical wellbeing of America's cities and their residents. We are so fortunate for the leadership from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, City of Buffalo, New York and dozens of other public and private partners who support parks as vital city infrastructure that boost community health AND the economy!

Wonderful to host Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation leadership last month for shared learning and conversation about the impact of activating amphitheaters through the power of free, live music for building community. #connectingcommunities #livemusicmatters #empoweringcommunities #parksandrec #buffalony Kari Root Bonaro Katie Campos Marnetta Malcolm Keith Belanger Mark McGovern

Soon to be installed in #Buffalo #bridge #sbp #schlaichbergermann schlaich bergermann partner sbp

How do you move a 260-foot-long pedestrian bridge from Italy to Buffalo, New York? A barge that will travel through the Adriatic and Mediterranean Sea, across the Atlantic Ocean, up the Hudson River, and into the Erie Canal, of course!   Gilbane Building Company is proud, and so excited, to support Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy as they make history in Buffalo, NY by delivering the Ralph Wilson Park signature pedestrian bridge that will connect the park to the Lower West Side over the I-190. The Erie Canal, once a frequented waterway for people and material goods, hasn’t seen a historical transport this massive in decades, and it’s fitting that it was the final leg of the bridge’s journey as Ralph Wilson Park is built on a stretch of greenspace that was formally an abandoned canal waterway.   By delivering the bridge by barge, it was able to be prefabricated in larger sections, providing cost savings and an easier assembly. Through navigating high storm waters, working with a geotechnical/structural engineer to determine the specific crane needed to lift the bridge from the barge (the first piece alone weighed 60 tons), and ensuring all necessary hydraulics were in place for the barge to safely approach the seawall with enough water tolerance, the new pedestrian bridge was successfully delivered to its new home on #716Day!   Thank you to all of the partners who have helped in the coordination of this amazing feat - Carver Companies Crystal Steel Fabricators, Inc. Cimolai Group U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Coast Guard City of Buffalo, New York, New York State Canal Corporation, Danny's Construction Company, LLC, Port of Coeymans. Stay tuned for updates on assembly as we work to get this bridge ready for public use! 📷 photos courtesy of Stacey M. Cummings #BuildingMoreThanBuildings #75YearsBuildingNY #RalphWilsonPark #PedestrianBridge #BargeDelivery #ErieCanal