WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Since February of 2016, a proposed ala carte restaurant on the upper level of the Marcy Casino has been in active discussion between the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Magnolia Events, the City of Buffalo and the community.
On Wednesday, July 27, the community is invited to attend the third input and informational session, which will be held in the cafeteria at Buffalo Seminary. Facilitated in collaboration with Dean Robert Shibley, attendees will hear a brief recap of the proposal and have an opportunity to give input, voice concerns or express reasons for support through breakout sessions. Details regarding the public process between the Conservancy, the City of Buffalo, Magnolia Events and the community will be addressed in evaluating proposed plans for this city-owned facility.
| DATE: | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 |
PLACE: |
Buffalo Seminary 205 Bidwell Parkway Buffalo, NY 14222 |
| TIME: | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
| 7:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Welcome/Introduction: Robert Shibley, Professor and Dean, UB School of Architecture & Planning Stephanie Crockatt, Executive Director, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy |
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| Additional representation from: D-District, City of Buffalo Parking Enforcement, City of Buffalo, Magnolia Events and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy |
Attendees may state their opinion during face-to-face discussions via breakout groups, or by filling out the input cards that will distributed at the informational session, or by submitting their comments through the ‘Contact Us’ section of the Conservancy’s website at bfloparks.org.
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy will also discuss plans to establish an Olmsted neighbor ‘Advocacy Council’ which will be designed to address current and future park system communication in fostering ongoing community support and engagement.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Conservancy at 716-838-1249 ext. 10.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Due to the Ronald McDonald 5k run, street access and parking may be limited. Race begins at 6:30 p.m. and the race route is scheduled to include Bidwell Parkway, attendees are asked to plan accordingly.
Seven Parkways
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Agassiz, Colonial, Ferry, Gates, McClellan, Soldiers, and Symphony.
Contact: Maureen Hanagan, Director of Marketing & Communications
Cell: 716/909-4454
