Hamlin Park Looks to Re-Establish Humboldt Parkway

2021-10-12T00:15:24+00:00

Hamlin Park Looks to Re-Establish Humboldt Parkway

 

Reposted from the GoBike Buffalo website.

It has been about 60 years since Humboldt Parkway was dug up in exchange for the Kensington Expressway (the 33); this destroyed the Hamlin Park neighborhood by cutting it in half, killing connectivity, and reducing the neighborhood vitality.

Well, the residents of Hamlin Park have had enough.  A coalition aptly named Restore Our Community Coalition is spearheading an effort to make the 33 into a tunnel, to reestablish Humboldt Parkway on top of it […]

Hamlin Park Looks to Re-Establish Humboldt Parkway2021-10-12T00:15:24+00:00

A City Divided Comes Together

2021-10-12T00:13:14+00:00

A City Divided Comes Together

Reposted from Buffalo Rising.

There is a renewed energy and spirit when it comes to reevaluating Buffalo’s high speed roadways that disconnect us as a city, and block us from accessing our waterfront. For some people, the battle to heal our city from the harms of urban renewal run deep. Deep scars that tore communities apart, and left trails of disinvestment and blight in their wake.

One organization in Buffalo set out some time ago to address the issues and convince The City to […]

A City Divided Comes Together2021-10-12T00:13:14+00:00

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

We are well-aware of the challenges this project presents for the city of Buffalo. These also play into ongoing correspondence with the NYSDOT, whom are ultimately in charge of the project. That is why we want to address any major concerns as we move forward.

These Frequently Asked Questions are the most common concerns among residents, developers, and business owners. Their respective answers will help clear any confusion or misinformation that arises as the mission continues to take shape.

 

1. How much will […]

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How You Can Help

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How You Can Help

ADVANCING THE LEGACY

1. Share Your Story

Call us at (716) 883-0529. Visit our headquarters at 60 Hedley Place and bring pictures that we can copy. Use our website to upload video, email or write your story on our blog at roccbuffalo.org.

2. Share Printed and Electronic […]

How You Can Help2021-10-13T01:34:06+00:00

Research Studies

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                                Research Studies

 

Humbolt Parkway Deck – Economic Impact Study

April 25, 2014
Prepared by: School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Funded by: New York State Department of Transportation

Summary:

This report was commissioned by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to determine the possible economic impacts of constructing a $560 million (2015 dollars) deck over the existing NY Route 33 Expressway, commonly known as […]

Research Studies2021-10-12T17:27:32+00:00

Case Studies

2021-10-12T20:01:03+00:00

Mission Possible!

Freeway Capping Projects

Jim Ellis Freeway Park


The […]

Case Studies2021-10-12T20:01:03+00:00

Creating Space & Place Through Community Reconnection

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Creating Space & Place Through Community Reconnection

On Friday April 12, 2019, a special panel was held at the Burchfield Penney Art Center to discuss the ongoing process of reuniting our broken neighborhoods.

Creating Space & Place Through Community Reconnection2021-10-12T17:28:24+00:00

Location:
60 Hedley Place
Buffalo, NY 14208

Telephone:
(716) 833-0529

Email:
info@roccbuffalo.org

We are a group of concerned citizens and organizations who aim to remediate the devastation and civic injustice caused by the construction of Route 33 in Buffalo, NY.

Location:
60 Hedley Place
Buffalo, NY 14208

Telephone:
(716) 833-0529

Email:
info@roccbuffalo.org

We are a group of concerned citizens and organizations who aim to remediate the devastation and civic injustice caused by the construction of Route 33 in Buffalo, NY.

© Copyright 2021 Restore Our Community Coalition. All Rights Reserved. 

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