As we commemorate Earth Day, we highlight our involvement in the South Buffalo Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Implementation Strategy, another noteworthy project in our 40-year history of shaping communities and enhancing quality of life that also aligns with the Earth Day ethos of environmental stewardship.
A Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) is a designation assigned to areas with abandoned or underutilized properties, typically due to real or perceived environmental contamination resulting in economic disinvestment. The New York State Department of State BOA Program provides funding to eligible entities (i.e., municipalities, community-based organizations, and community boards) to develop plans for areas characterized by multiple vacant properties and/or brownfields. While this project focused on South Buffalo, this concept resonates globally as communities worldwide strive for environmental renewal and economic revitalization.
The South Buffalo BOA spans 2,000 acres along the Buffalo River, adjacent to Lake Erie, and once hosted heavy industries like Republic Steel. Over the years, our team, in collaboration with the City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning and Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC), has worked diligently to chart a course for revitalization, guided by the BOA Plan. This plan has already catalyzed over $1 billion in new investment, including notable projects like the Tesla Plant at Riverbend and the Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park. This study received the 2014 Outstanding NY BOA Award by the New Partners for Community Revitalization.
As a member of a multi-disciplined team, our responsibilities included a comprehensive range of tasks, from analyzing existing conditions to master planning and identifying strategic redevelopment sites.
This project is not only a testament to our expertise in urban planning and redevelopment but also an affirmation of our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, the South Buffalo BOA stands as one of the pioneering implementation strategies under the BOA program, setting a precedent for future revitalization efforts.
We celebrate the progress made in the South Buffalo BOA, symbolizing our dedication to creating resilient, environmentally conscious communities. We extend our gratitude to the City of Buffalo and our clients for their collaboration in this transformative endeavor.
Aerial image © James Cavanaugh Photography.
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