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  1. MEC

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    Jul 16th, 11:39

    I was impressed with how they were able to retro-fit the bank into a former restaurant. I think we need to wait until it has been completed, but from the looks of the West Delevan entrance, it may be a more inviting experience walking by on Delevan. It is a bank, so there are always going to be security issues built into the design.

    Either way, this and the new Bank of America building put M&T to shame, the elmwood branch barely takes care of their dying trees. For a local company, M&T should be ashamed.

  2. Andrew

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    Jul 16th, 22:47

    Looks good to me. now lets work on that disgusting gas station across the street

  3. sonyactivision

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    Jul 16th, 23:04

    They should open a branch in Downtown that coincidentally would also be their headquarters.

  4. Your_Intellectual_Superior

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    Jul 16th, 18:08

    Go get a taco and see for yourself.

  5. UrbanGuy

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    Jul 16th, 11:28

    looks like a good elmwood village co-branding effort! (i'm saying that in a good way)

  6. hamp

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    Jul 16th, 11:27

    I think if you say you want to be a community-minded institution you construct a building that is welcoming and transparent. You don't put in all this dark glass that runs counter to the pedestrian experience that Elmwood strives to have.

    From the rendering, it looks like this is going to be another Darth Vader on Elmwood.

  7. sbrof

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    Jul 16th, 12:45

    MEC, The elmwood branch (just like their former Delaware branch) suffers from the architecture for which it was built. from that standpoint it is a decent building but that style of architecture doesn't fit well with a non-sterile mixed use and open setting like elmwood.

    Also all the tree did die after the October storm, they have since 100% replanted them, are you saying that the new trees need some work or watering?

  8. Bufago

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    Jul 16th, 20:42

    Almost as pretty as Pano's new addition.

  9. MEC

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    Jul 16th, 14:21

    I agree that the original architecture is the problem, however the branch is clearly one of the busiest as indicated from the lines inside/parking lot/ATM and drive-through teller lines at any given time. All I am saying is it could use some enhancements for a better curb appeal.

  10. jstraubinger

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    Jul 16th, 15:04

    So what does the former Burger King and now the new home of ETS look like after it's makeover?

  11. jamesbflo

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    Jul 16th, 23:51

    i was thinking the panos addition fits the streetscape well...very well.