The zoning request was denied. We protected our neighborhood.
January 17, 2020
Final supporters
Deny the developers special zoning for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as requested by Sinatra Real Estate and Ellicott Development for re-development of the former Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. The developers should not be allowed to circumvent the standard requirements of the Unified Development Plan (Green Code). Protect the scale and character of our neighborhood.
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to see that PUD is denied. Also:
* Make renovation of the hospital a priority to prevent further deterioration;
* No new retail except on Elmwood Avenue;
* No shops larger than 3500 sf to conform to the Green Code;
* No retail on West Utica Street;
* Create a one-acre park as a place to gather, play, and reflect;
* No demolition of existing houses.
* No sale of parking ramp to developers;
Updates
November 25, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. City hall can no longer pretend we are not watching.
Reached 100 supporters
November 25, 2019
58 Comments
Once in a lifetime opportunity to do it right for the neighborhood, the city, and the developer’s legacy. And, yes, I believe s profit is possible from a down scaled development.
The Elmwood District does not need any big box stores in the Elmwood Crossing project. The Common Council should be representing residents who support compliance with the Green Code, and not waivers. The PUD should not be approved in its current configuration.
Please do the right thing and listen to the people! We’ve called the Elmwood VIllage “home” for over 35 years and now our grandchild lives here as well. Let’s keep the character in place.
Elmwood Avenue provides plenty of retail space. The proposed PUD on West Utica is completely inappropriate and unnecessary.
Large, sun blocking buildings do not foster the feeling of neighborhood. We do not need more “ market rate” housing which pushes out the people who actually need housing. Gentrification crushes diversity and community.
Feeling so let down by board that routinely grants variances to deep pocket developers. It's just a ridiculous game, and everyone knows it.
The Elmwood Village is the heart of Buffalo. We need and deserve a better plan than what has been proposed
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The zoning request was denied. We protected our neighborhood.
January 17, 2020
Final supporters
Deny the developers special zoning for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as requested by Sinatra Real Estate and Ellicott Development for re-development of the former Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. The developers should not be allowed to circumvent the standard requirements of the Unified Development Plan (Green Code). Protect the scale and character of our neighborhood.
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to see that PUD is denied. Also:
* Make renovation of the hospital a priority to prevent further deterioration;
* No new retail except on Elmwood Avenue;
* No shops larger than 3500 sf to conform to the Green Code;
* No retail on West Utica Street;
* Create a one-acre park as a place to gather, play, and reflect;
* No demolition of existing houses.
* No sale of parking ramp to developers;
Updates
November 25, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. City hall can no longer pretend we are not watching.
Reached 100 supporters
November 25, 2019
58 Comments
There has already been too many oversized buildings put in our neighborhood. I don't want the look or feel of living in Queens NY. If they really cared about our neighborhood they would take notice of what is there already. Beautiful older buildings, no more than 2-3 stories, with architectural cohesiveness.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to do it right for the neighborhood, the city, and the developer’s legacy. And, yes, I believe s profit is possible from a down scaled development.
The Elmwood District does not need any big box stores in the Elmwood Crossing project. The Common Council should be representing residents who support compliance with the Green Code, and not waivers. The PUD should not be approved in its current configuration.
Please do the right thing and listen to the people! We’ve called the Elmwood VIllage “home” for over 35 years and now our grandchild lives here as well. Let’s keep the character in place.
Elmwood Avenue provides plenty of retail space. The proposed PUD on West Utica is completely inappropriate and unnecessary.
Large, sun blocking buildings do not foster the feeling of neighborhood. We do not need more “ market rate” housing which pushes out the people who actually need housing. Gentrification crushes diversity and community.
Feeling so let down by board that routinely grants variances to deep pocket developers. It's just a ridiculous game, and everyone knows it.
The Elmwood Village is the heart of Buffalo. We need and deserve a better plan than what has been proposed
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There has already been too many oversized buildings put in our neighborhood. I don't want the look or feel of living in Queens NY. If they really cared about our neighborhood they would take notice of what is there already. Beautiful older buildings, no more than 2-3 stories, with architectural cohesiveness.