Niagara FallsWednesday, November 4
Niagara Falls named developers for Niagara University student housing on North Main Street
The Daily Buffalo team
Things are moving on North Main Street in Niagara Falls. City, Niagara Orleans Land Improvement Corp. and Empire State Development officials hosted an open house and progress update for the Main Street Revitalization Initiative. The Buffalo News says development on North Main Street could be the start of a true revival.
38properties the city has taken control of near North Main Street
The city did it through its Urban Renewal Agency, working with the state, Niagara County and NORLIC.
Source: Niagara Frontier Publications
Abe Bose and Sandy Marks of Niagara Development Partners are the named developers for the proposed Niagara University student housing project at 2010-2018 Main St. Mayor Robert Restaino said, “It is time for our city to take control of its own destiny.”
- Jenss Building ground floor: a bazaar market concept
- 803 Division Ave.: short-term rental, construction has begun
- Partners: city, NORLIC, Empire State Development, Niagara County
Three Main Street projects are moving ahead
| Address | Plan |
|---|---|
| 2010-2018 Main St. | 100 student beds, ground-floor commercial space |
| 2019 Main St. | Six apartments, commercial space; under construction |
| 1708 Main St. | 32 two-bedroom apartments; plans being finalized |
Source: Niagara Frontier Publications
Empire State Development's Hope Knight said the developer selections will “broaden local ownership, bring new uses and unlock the community's potential.”
Sources: Niagara Frontier Publications, Buffalo News