Bailey Avenue’s new look is getting a gateway arch

Bailey Avenue between Winspear Avenue and Kensington Avenue will be getting a $12 million make over.

A $12 million public investment could lead to a dramatic facelift for Buffalo’s University District. That’s the hope from city and business leaders as they announced a welcoming “University District” gateway double-sided arch, located on Bailey Avenue near Winspear Avenue. The $500,000 project was announced by Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon, Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard, and Councilman Rasheed N.C. Wyatt. St. Jean Tard say it’s impact could be huge.

“This project will be welcoming. It’s going to have a sense of pride. When you drive down Bailey Avenue, you’ll see ‘’Welcome to University district’,” St. Jean Tard said…

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