Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Over the years, plenty of work has gone in to revitalizing the Buffalo Waterfront and bringing city residents closer to the water than ever before. However, one part of the city’s waterfront is still in need of attention: The Erie Basin Marina.
That’s why when the Buffalo Common Council reconvenes from its August recess, city lawmakers will hold a committee hearing for the Waterfront Development Committee. Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski says the plan is to discuss a number of matters surrounding the Buffalo Waterfront, including the future of Erie Basin Marina.
“When we’re looking at a vacant William K’s or Templeton Landing that is inactive, ultimately, we don’t see the highest and best use happening right now. And then, ultimately, we have a city-owned marina that’s currently operated by Smith Boys. So we’re going to talk about these city parcels, where they are, and where we are in development of getting more activity down there, especially when the City of Buffalo has and owns these parcels and and are charged with it,” said Nowakowski in an interview with WBEN…