My Administration today filed with the Buffalo Common Council a request to authorize the use of 27 unimproved parcels on Wilson Street in the City of Buffalo for an urban farming pilot initiative.<\/p>\n
As I have previously stated, I do not oppose the concept of urban farming, but it must be done in a manner that makes sense from a long-term planning standpoint. As urban farming is not contemplated in the city\u2019s zoning code and comprehensive plan, my Administration had to devise a creative mechanism to initiate an urban farming initiative in the City of Buffalo.<\/p>\n
The city will enter into an agreement with the Stevens family for the use of the 27 parcels for an urban farming pilot initiative. They will be responsible for maintaining the properties, conducting gardening activities in a neat and orderly appearance, and any produce from the parcels shall be offered or sold in the City of Buffalo. They will pay the City of Buffalo the annual sum of $1 and are fully indemnifying the city as part of this 5-year agreement.<\/p>\n
It is my hope that the Common Council will approve this creative measure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Great news\u2026Mark and Janice Stevens are one step closer to making their dream of transforming 27 empty parcels on Wilson Street into a farm.<\/p>\n
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