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Council hears presentation on designated developer agreement for 53 Broadway Fillmore lots
Summary
Council heard a presentation about a designated developer agreement to allow site control for redevelopment of 53 vacant lots in Broadway Fillmore, emphasizing affordable housing, adaptive reuse and community engagement; the presenter’s name was not spoken on the record.
The Buffalo City Common Council received a presentation on a proposed designated developer agreement (DDA) intended to enable redevelopment of 53 vacant lots in the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood. The presenter described the DDA as a tool to allow site control so one developer can plan and build a cluster of homes, including affordable units and adaptive reuse of dilapidated structures.
In describing the proposal, the presenter said: "This is a designated developer agreement with I'm a developer for 53 vacant lots in Broadway Fillmore," and emphasized community outreach with block clubs and stakeholders on streets such as Detroit, Townsend and Wilson. The presenter argued the DDA is a step toward rebuilding neighborhood density and restoring porches and street life.
Council debate on the floor recorded the motion to approve or send the item to committee (motion text and seconds were entered on the record), but the transcript does not capture a final roll-call vote or tally for the item. The record shows the item was on the agenda as Item 8 and that a motion to approve was made and seconded.
No detailed financing plan, developer identity beyond a "proposed developer," or implementation timeline appears in the transcript. Council members noted the need for community-sensitive design and affordability but did not adopt specific project terms on the floor during this session.
