[PDF] Buffalos Waterfront Renaissance eBook

Author : Gene Bunnell
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 16,63 MB
Release : 2024-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1438499108

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This book tells the remarkable story of how Buffalo's post-industrial waterfront was reclaimed for public use and enjoyment and pays tribute to the many local citizens and nongovernmental organizations that made the city’s waterfront renaissance possible. After years of litigation, public controversy and debate, preservationists and environmentalists ultimately succeeded in persuading the state to abandon its contentious plans for privately developing Buffalo's waterfront. Gene Bunnell, an experienced urban planner, lays out the Buffalo waterfront's long and troubled history, from the torrent of shipping and commercial activity that was unleashed by the opening of the Erie Canal, to the contamination of the Buffalo River due to waterside industries, to how the Outer Harbor—the last portion of the waterfront to be industrially developed—was reshaped and contaminated by filling in low-lying areas with a toxic mix of waste materials. Drawing on interviews and articles, editorials, and op-eds from The Buffalo News, Bunnell provides the reader with a "real-time" sense of how the struggle over the future of Buffalo's waterfront unfolded and the ultimate victory by local activists to secure environmental cleanup, restored natural habitats, and expanded public waterfront access.

Author : Bill Zimmermann
Publisher :
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 11,90 MB
Release : 2020-12-13
Category :
ISBN : 9781734013993

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It's a great time to discover, explore, and be an active part of Buffalo's dynamic waterfront. On, near, or under the water, child or adult, there's something for everyone to love. Our waterfront is now a destination full of excitement and has a palpable new energy that's positively a cause for celebration. This book captures our waterfront's storied past and it's spectacular transformation to where we are today. The best chapters have yet to be written. As a city and as a region, we are completely inseparable from our waterfront. It's an embarrassment of wealth that is our connection to our past, present, and future. We depend on this water for our power, recreation, industry, and agriculture.It has separated us in war, and it's what binds us in peace. And for good and for bad, it dictates our weather. It's our identity to the world, reflecting our radiant beauty. In short, our water is the glue that binds us together. This fluid connection, however, is only a magnificent illusion. The same water we gaze out upon today isn't the same water we'll see tomorrow. While seemingly abundant and permanent, our glue is constantly racing away at the staggering rate of 750,000 gallons per minute. We dedicate this book as a celebration of its journey.

Author : William E. Kae
Publisher :
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 39,95 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Harbors
ISBN : 9780979663222

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A guide to the waterfront of Buffalo, New York that spans more than 120 years. It tracks the evolution of the Buffalo Harbor, Black Rock Canal by comparing archival photographs of the significant structures and features to contemporary images.

Author : Mark Goldman
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,51 MB
Release : 1984-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1438404301

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In 1901 Buffalo was the national symbol of the country's optimism, pride, and braggadocio. Toward the close of the century, it epitomizes the sense of economic and demographic crisis prevalent in American industrial cities. High Hopes analyzes and interprets the historical forces—external and internal— that have shaped New York's second largest city. It examines the historical shifts that have served as a catalyst in Buffalo's growth, charting the city's evolution from a small frontier community through its development as a major commercial center and its emergence and eventual decline as a significant industrial metropolis. Mark Goldman looks at the detailed patterns of local daily life from the settlement of the village in the early nineteenth century to the tragedy of Love Canal. In the process, he covers a wide range of topics, including work, ethnicity, family and community life, class structure, and values and beliefs. By bringing to bear on the events and developments that have shaped Buffalo a broad range of subjects and ideas, Goldman helps readers to understand the vast array of complex forces at work in the historical development of all American cities.

Author : Joel A. Dombrowski
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1640493948

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From the roaring power of nature to the adventure waiting beyond the falls, Moon Niagara Falls reveals the best of this bucket list destination. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for both the American and Canadian sides, including Buffalo, a weekend at the Falls, and day trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake, wine country, and more Strategic advice for families, couples, travelers on a budget, and more The top sights and unique experiences: Take in views at Horseshoe Falls or glide on a thrilling zipline above the Niagara River. Visit the Underground Railroad Heritage Center and head out to see some its most important sites for yourself, or go north to experience military history come-to-life at Fort George and Old Fort Erie. Stroll through Buffalo to spot architectural gems, kayak the Buffalo waterfront, or catch some live music in a former grain silo. Sip your way through the Niagara Wine Trail or have a romantic evening at a picturesque Canadian winery Honest advice from Buffalo native and Niagara Falls tour guide Joel Dombrowski on when to go, what to pack, where to eat, and where to stay, from campsites and motels to luxurious inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential information on getting there and getting around, crossing the US-Canada border, weather, wildlife, and safety Helpful tips for seniors and visitors with disabilities With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Exploring more of Canada? Try Moon Montréal & Quebec City or Moon Atlantic Canada. Headed down the East Coast? Try Moon New England Road Trip or Moon Pennsylvania.