02/18/2026
The game is afoot:
ONE ROAD
All of us together
BASICS:
RESTORE HUMBOLDT PARKWAY
REPLACE THE SCAJAQUADA EXPRESSWAY WITH “SCAJAQUADA DRIVE”
RESTORE THE FRUIT BELT STREET GRID
SCAJAQUADA CREEK WATERSHED RESTORATION
COROLLARIES:
PROJECT AREA INVESTMENT
4 Disadvantaged Community tracts adjacent to Kensington Expressway Project -
Utilize Local Development Corporation – Project funds allocated in 2023-2027 NYSDOT Capital Improvement and 5-year TIP – STIP and related sources
Assess and coordinate existing initiatives
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
Buffalo-Niagara as western terminus of New York State High Speed Rail and supporting regional network
Light Rail and transportation networks that facilitate commuter and visitor movement
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Massive scale addressing Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) – Infrastructure replacement
SUGGESTED:
Restoration of Olmsted’s Park/Parkway landscape masterpiece would be sensitively adapted – for example: E-questrian features replaced by E-Bike protected paths
Daylight Scajaquada Creek west of Grider Street.
Historic heritage of Scajaquada Creek as regional asset
Olmsted Crescent of cultural institutions enhanced
Charter Revision – Olmsted Parks/Parkway System – City of Buffalo Parks Department
Restoration of historic homes and structures in the Project Area – with training and employment of artisans and craftspeople – infill sensitive to existing fabric
Establish Mid-City Corridor – BNMC - Innovation – Biophilic – Urban Ag. - Housing
Coordinate with Suburban Communities – transportation network - infrastructure
New York State and City of Buffalo agencies work together for maximum benefit
Budget so as to expend TIP/STIP & related funds in 5 years, by City Bicentennial - 2032
Consider SUNY Professor G. Delaney’s concept for green space – Beltline Rail station in the Northland Beltline Brownfield Opportunity Area
Incorporate SUNY Professor B. Wales’ holistic vision and work as guiding principles
Address the nullification of SEQRA in Buffalo/Erie County
