{"id":23308,"date":"2020-03-27T00:11:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T04:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadwayfillmorealive.org\/2.0\/?p=23308"},"modified":"2020-03-27T00:11:49","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T04:11:49","slug":"initiative-to-revitalize-buffalos-iconic-broadway-market-launches-with-an-online-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadwayfillmorealive.org\/2.0\/2020\/03\/initiative-to-revitalize-buffalos-iconic-broadway-market-launches-with-an-online-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Initiative to Revitalize Buffalo’s Iconic Broadway Market Launches with an Online Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Public is invited to respond to online survey now and participate in future community meetings once the COVID-19 crisis is resolved. This p<\/strong>ublic input will provide roadmap to create a vibrant and sustainable market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced it is seeking input via a public survey as part of public engagement outreach associated with the initiative to revitalize the iconic Broadway Market, a historic anchor institution in Buffalo\u2019s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. As one of the oldest and largest City-owned public markets in the United States, the Market is seeking to solidify and expand its customer base of faithful community patrons and annual holiday shoppers into a steady clientele that will help support and sustain the 90,000-square-foot site\u2014and fuel neighborhood development. The project\u2019s lead consultant, CJS Architects, is asking for the public\u2019s feedback via the survey on a variety of issues including the mix of market vendors, market appearance and operations, and non-food businesses and services. The feedback will help create a roadmap for implementation and capital improvements that can contribute to the market\u2019s renewed vibrancy and sustainability. Once the current coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis is resolved, CJS Architects and its team will be scheduling community meetings to discuss the project goals and to collect additional feedback on that Market\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Broadway Market is a transformational project for the city\u2019s East Side,\u201d said\u00a0Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and CEO & Commissioner-designate Eric Gertler<\/strong>. \u201cThis is the public\u2019s chance to provide input on the next phase of renovations and on ways the market can be better integrated into the fabric of the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has committed $4 million in state capital funds to ensure the Market is a sustainable and vibrant shopping hub and regional destination year-round. As one of the oldest and largest City-owned public markets in the United States, it is a focal point for Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood residents as well as a seasonal holiday destination. In addition to the Market\u2019s historic importance, the site is also a food shopping destination for residents seeking a diverse selection of affordable ingredients, prepared foods and neighborhood services.<\/p>\n

Buffalo-area residents are encouraged to provide feedback through a survey that is available at https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/BroadwayMarket2020<\/a>, as well as on the Broadway Market website and Facebook page. Once the current COVID-19 crisis is resolved, CJS Architects and its team will be scheduling community meetings to discuss the project goals and to collect feedback on the Market\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Revitalizing the East Side has been a continued focus of the Buffalo Billion.\u00a0 As part of the 2017 State budget, the Governor and the State Legislature funded a second round of Buffalo Billion funding, totaling $500 million. Working in partnership with Mayor Byron W. Brown and City of Buffalo staff, state officials have targeted a portion of this funding for strategic investments along Buffalo\u2019s four East Side commercial corridors. As part of this strategy, $65M in state funding is dedicated to the revitalization of Buffalo\u2019s East Side through transformational capital investments in nine investment areas along four East Side Commercial Corridors (Michigan Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Fillmore Avenue, and Bailey Avenue).\u00a0 The $4 million in capital funds for the Market will seek to ensure it\u00a0 is a sustainable and vibrant shopping hub and regional destination year-round.<\/p>\n

The lead consultant team for this project, CJS Architects, is a Buffalo-based firm that brings 40 years of experience in the design of public and private developments and urban planning projects. Working with CJS Architects is Public Market Development (PMD), a wholly owned entity, founded by its principal Aaron Zaretsky. PMD has provided conceptual, development, fundraising, feasibility, siting, business planning, marketing planning, management and design services to more than 50 cities, counties, economic and community development entities, private nonprofits and private developers for over 40 years, focusing solely on public markets. Notably, Zaretsky was the Director of Seattle\u2019s Pike Place Public Market during its $65 million renovation.\u00a0 Also part of the team is Developments by JEM, which has over 25 years of community outreach experience, primarily engaging with communities on Buffalo\u2019s East Side by creating road maps for viable and sustainable projects that produce economic development and enhance quality of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future success of the iconic Broadway Market requires it to be an anchor for the continued revitalization of the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. That means is needs to attract a diverse mix of shoppers, including the neighborhood\u2019s long-time residents and new immigrant population, while also drawing foodies and culture seekers from across our City and region,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Byron W. Brown<\/strong>. \u201cI strongly encourage participation in the survey that will drive New York State\u2019s $4 million investment, and build on the more than $2.6 million my Administration has spent on the market since 2009, with another $1.6 million committed to physical improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited to participate in the revitalization of Buffalo\u2019s East Side,\u201d said\u00a0Robert E. Stark, AIA, CJS Architects\u2019 partner\u2013in-charge of the project<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u201cWe believe the resurgence of the Broadway Market can serve as a catalyst to neighborhood redevelopment, but can also become an important destination that will draw visitors from around the city and the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The unfolding COVID-19 crisis has significantly affected how events and gatherings are held.\u00a0 A planned public meeting and additional community engagement hosted by CJS Architects to further guide the team\u2019s design and business planning developments is postponed until further notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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