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, 4 days ago
User Rating
3.50 (97 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

  • Unique Midtown Property for Sale

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    Dec 16th 2008, 09:43

    this is an amazing piece of real estate. out of curiosity, why is the owner selling? does it have anything to do with the neighborhood, or does he simply want to move on to another rehab?

  • Build-a-District: KC Power & Light

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    Sep 4th 2008, 13:37

    I think that Canal Side will be highly visible from the 190 once the Aud and Donovan are demolished. While Buffalo may be smaller in population, KC still faces the same problems that we do as well, and they have pulled it off. In order to really …

  • Canal Side- Waiting for the Plan

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    Sep 3rd 2008, 09:34

    onestarmartin, I can see your voice of concern or weariness regarding the success of this project, or the future of Buffalo in general, but you have to focus on the assets and positive steps forward - no matter how small they may be. The Casino is…

  • Canal Side- Waiting for the Plan

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    Sep 3rd 2008, 09:33

    onestarmartin, I can see your voice of concern or weariness regarding the success of this project, or the future of Buffalo in general, but you have to focus on the assets and positive steps forward - no matter how small they may be. The Casino is…

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