Downtown Buffalo Development

The ongoing battle over two buildings in the Cobblestone district continues, as the Buffalo Common Council voted Tuesday to approve and greenlight a series of emergency stabilization repairs the buildings’ owner has said he will not support.

The historic F. Scherer & Sons building that leads into downtown Buffalo has been acquired for $700,000 by a real estate development group run by former Rep. Chris Jacobs. Its future remains uncertain with plans of redevelopment.

One of the most obvious changes at Canalside is stuck in the mud and not making any progress.

It looks like East Buffalo will finally be once again connected to downtown, without the headaches of potholes and a more walk and bike-friendly roadway.

When you're looking to get your caffeine fix, you will soon have a new option in Downtown Buffalo.