Jauronimo Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This idea expands on Terry Pegula's Harborcenter hockey academy concept. I have it on good authority that part of the plan includes moving the Pearl St Brewery down the street and changing the name to Pearl Motherf@#$ing Harbor by El Pegual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 as an urban planning student. this rings so true to me. more public space, and communal areas. less special events. we need more people living in central business districts, not more businesses, and people in the suburbs. http://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_burden_how_public_spaces_make_cities_work?utm_source=email&source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ios-share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) This is a great article--almost something you would read at The Onion.com! A handful of guys (Burke of "Burke Sportz", 2 architects from "Left Coast Design Studio"--in Lancaster and a local lawyer) who no one knows and are backed by a Fla-based "multipurpose sports project" developer who's most notable such facilities so far include "The Spooky Nook Sports Complex", "Rocky Top Sports World" and "Bo Jackson's Elite Sports". Yeah, financing should be not trouble for these Titanz of the sportz development world. And speaking of financing, check out the article's estimation of the "full price tag" (remember, this plan includes a retractable domed Bills stadium AND a high-rise hotel and convention center) at "several hundred million dollars". Pure gold. Edited May 13, 2014 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sportz with a 'z' = swag. That was my first thought - did they HAVE to spell it with a "z"? Hell, I work in action sports and even "extreme" brands dropped the z spellings like 10 years ago... Is their logo in comic sans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) This is a great article--almost something you would read at The Onion.com! A handful of guys (Burke of "Burke Sportz", 2 architects from "Left Coast Design Studio"--in Lancaster and a local lawyer) who no one knows and are backed by a Fla-based "multipurpose sports project" developer who's most notable such facilities so far include "The Spooky Nook Sports Complex", "Rocky Top Sports World" and "Bo Jackson's Elite Sports". Yeah, financing should be not trouble for these Titanz of the sportz development world. And speaking of financing, check out the article's estimation of the "full price tag" (remember, this plan includes a retractable domed Bills stadium AND a high-rise hotel and convention center) at "several hundred million dollars". Pure gold. Well I guess you could call 15 hundred million "several" This can't be serious, can it? Edited May 13, 2014 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman128 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I think they should combine the buffalo zoo,the museum of science and add a new aquarium facility down on the outer harbor. Complete with rides, games, restaurants etc. Edited May 13, 2014 by oman128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I love these waterfront plans.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 its a waste of the outer harbor. push the stadium a bit inland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman128 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 There is a golf course by UB, purchase that and turn it into a new Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 OMG a forward thought to use land that is making ZERO revenue & turn it into a tourism destination for final four & possible other huge sporting events to bring back a huge chunk of tax revenue & jobs to the area ... (Typical Western NY thought pattern) NAH IT WILL NEVER WORK but some day some one will come along & use the land for a park !!! its a waste of the outer harbor. push the stadium a bit inland Typical Western NY thought pattern … Let's just let it sit generating nothing & then it will get better with time like a good wine !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It would be exactly what I think this city needs, and must have as it rebounds from 60 years of decay, mass exodus, and demise. Finally an idea that helps rebuild the city which bears it's name, and not some convoluted idea of building next to a trash dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 what, envisioning more for our major strength/attraction than a bunch of trash-littered parking lots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 OMG a forward thought to use land that is making ZERO revenue & turn it into a tourism destination for final four & possible other huge sporting events to bring back a huge chunk of tax revenue & jobs to the area ... (Typical Western NY thought pattern) NAH IT WILL NEVER WORK but some day some one will come along & use the land for a park !!! Typical Western NY thought pattern … Let's just let it sit generating nothing & then it will get better with time like a good wine !! you hit the nail on the head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This is a great article--almost something you would read at The Onion.com! A handful of guys (Burke of "Burke Sportz", 2 architects from "Left Coast Design Studio"--in Lancaster and a local lawyer) who no one knows and are backed by a Fla-based "multipurpose sports project" developer who's most notable such facilities so far include "The Spooky Nook Sports Complex", "Rocky Top Sports World" and "Bo Jackson's Elite Sports". Yeah, financing should be not trouble for these Titanz of the sportz development world. And speaking of financing, check out the article's estimation of the "full price tag" (remember, this plan includes a retractable domed Bills stadium AND a high-rise hotel and convention center) at "several hundred million dollars". Pure gold. That made me laugh too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 The proposal seems ridiculous. The article swallows it whole. Overall, entertaining stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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