Profile for urbanboarder

Biography
Born and raised in Buffalo, I chose to stay here in hopes that during my youth and adulthood I will be able to witness the resurgence in our great city. I chose UB over Northeastern for undergraduate school, and I chose UB again over Illinois for my Master's Degree in Urban Planning. I have high hopes for Buffalo, despite the overwhelming pessimism that is driving so many to leave our area.
2 weeks ago
User Rating
3.35 (85 votes)
Interests:
Redevelopment, revitalization, construction, mass transit, people watching, large crowds in tight quarters, snow, autumn, beaches, culture, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas, Portland, Massachusetts
Favorite Movies:
American Beauty, Napolean Dynamite, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Session 9
Favorite Music:
Radiohead, Keane, Rooney, Deathcab, Regina Spektor, John Mayer, Peter Bjorn and John
Favorite Books:
City on the Edge by Mark Goldman

urbanboarder's Comments

  • How a NIMBY can ruin a good thing for an entire city...

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    May 29th, 16:51

    I agree that this is a shame that it will not happen, however, Wikipedia for the definition of a NIMBY? I am kind of unimpressed. The definition fails to reflect where the burden of such projects actually fall - those who have no choice. Take a pow…

  • Update: Cargill Unloads Outer Harbor Site

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    May 22nd, 10:04

    Drove down Route 5 yesterday, work seems well underway on the reconstruction of Fuhrmann Blvd. as well. This is vacant land people, there are no grain elevators here. Thanks Bufflow and DJB..I agree with both of you. And utilitarian was an archit…

  • What Were They Thinking? #2

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    May 9th, 13:02

    Walgreens on Main Street in Williamsville, that is much more faux-historic

  • Update: Main Street for Sale

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    May 9th, 12:57

    The block featured in the opening picture with the former Grevers Flowers, 9 Genesee and Rose Nails has tremendous potential. Opening Genesee Street up would take more than what DTJ proposes, but he has a great vision for what is necessary and cert…

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