Buffalo announces major shift in addressing vacant, blighted properties

Buffalo announces major shift in addressing vacant, blighted properties

The Stabilization First Demolition Diversion Policy prioritizes stabilization and rehabilitation over demolition, Mayor Sean Ryan said.

City of Buffalo Announces Stabilization First Initiative

Buffalo’s bleak recent history of demolishing buildings first, and asking questions later, seems to be mainly behind us, thankfully. To think of what we’ve lost over the years is certainly disheartening. Previous City administrations did little to advocate or protect the very structures that make this city so unique. And so it seemed that there would ever be hope for change. Until now, that is. Mayor Sean Ryan has announced that the City of Buff…