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Unveils zoning reform effort

Posted by admin on January 1st, 2010 and filed under Architecture | 1 Comment »

Mayor Byron Brown today unveiled an effort to overhaul Buffalo’s antiquated zoning code, an initiative that may prove particularly relevant to future development efforts in the Hydraulics. Brian Reilly, the Mayor’s Commissioner of Economic Development, announced the City’s plans in an editorial in today’s Buffalo News. Read the rest of this entry »

Urban scene of the week: A snowy sight…

Posted by admin on April 21st, 2009 and filed under Landscape | 1 Comment »

Today’s “urban scene of the week” brings us to Eagle Street. David Torke at Fix Buffalo captured this image during a guided tour of the Hydraulics this afternoon.

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Highlights success of Larkin redevelopment project

Posted by admin on December 10th, 2008 and filed under Construction | 2 Comments »

Howard Zemsky, principal in Larkin Development Group, testified before Congress yesterday, bringing the success story of the Larkin Terminal Warehouse conversion to a nationwide audience. The 10-story building, transformed in 2002 from industrial to chic office space and now at full occupancy, is one of many projects across the nation that benefited from the federal Renewal Communities program. Read the rest of this entry »