BRO is owning me this month in construction photo updates to the point where I’ve lost track so let’s just do a quick roundup for some projects I’ve been keeping an eye on…
The Kaleida/UB Vascular Center is under-construction downtown but it is at risk with a new state budget cut proposal that would leave the structure in a similar appearance to that of the Buffalo Creek Casino. Until the project halts, check up on FixBuffalo for monthly updated images.
A few block south, the Innovation Center-an office structure connected to the Trico plant-is nearing completion. While this project is great, its disappointing to know that once the innovation stage is over and the “make large profit” stage begins, the companies leave town thanks to NYS taxes.
Next door, Ulrich’s has a new look as the BNMC’s food/drink anchor.
The Genesee Gateway project is coming along well. A new roof is being put up while windows, masonry, and interior work continues. Only months away from completion it seems.
The Federal Courthouse will have its opening delayed until Feb. ‘11 thanks to new testing that needs to be done on the glass that will cover the bunker. A wall-extension has emerged along Delaware Ave. which looks like is intended to conceal the surface lot/security area behind it a la 285 Delaware.
The outlines of the new street grid at the Inner Harbor have been placed. It is much easier now to visualize what this long fenced-off wasteland will look like come August.
Ellicott Development is slowly moving along with its Fairmont Creamery building in the Cobblestone District. The structure will host one commercial tenant, occupying the balance of the space inside. The district has surprisingly become mostly geared towards office space as opposed to the residential neighborhood most people envisioned in the beginning of the decade.
Ellicott is also about to blow dust of its plans for the Baker’s Shoes building and the Greystone Hotel. These projects have been stopped and started for the last decade so we’ll see if this time is for real.