Ohio Street Corridor Redevelopment

The Ohio Street Corridor links major activity centers associated with Buffalo’s developing waterfront. These include Canalside, the Cobblestone District and the Outer Harbor. Intended to service the waterfront’s former industrial land use, the Ohio Street corridor consisted of a four-lane commercial arterial with no provisions for pedestrians, bicyclist or transit users. The project included development of a Complete Street concept that provides a link from Canalside to the Outer Harbor for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users to move safely and comfortably.

This project met the city’s goals and objectives as a multi-modal connection between the Inner and Outer Harbor and has become Buffalo’s first true Complete Street. It incorporates Multi-Modal and Green Components that when combined, provide a sustainable solution enhancing mobility while reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Subsequently, the Ohio Street corridor was transformed from a derelict, unappealing roadway to a welcoming public space for residents, travelers and visitors wanting access to these assets. Interpretive elements of the project tell the story of the Buffalo’s grain and transshipment history. The aesthetic quality of the design and incorporation of sustainable elements will give Buffalo something to be proud of and boast about for years to come.