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| In the late 1800s, visionary citizens brought Olmsted to Buffalo. It was here that Olmsted, inspired by Joseph Ellicott's radial street layout, designed his first system of parks and parkways, and proclaimed Buffalo to be "the best designed city in the country, if not the world." During the 1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo was celebrated not only as the City of Light, but the City of Trees. |
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What's Going On
EAST SIDE BLOCK TO RECEIVE GARDENING MAKEOVER
Professional landscapers will donate their time and materials to transform 19 front yards
National Buffalo Garden Festival Front Yard Garden Competition is a first for Buffalo and the nation
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Peace Bridge Resolution
• A resolution was passed by the Board of Trustees on June 24, 2010, clarifying the following 4 point statement:
o The BOPC continues to support efforts to restore the historic Front Park and its majestic view of the waterfront.
o The BOPC has not supported and does not support the diversion of neighborhood improvement funds in order to restore Front Park or its view.
o BOPC stands firm in its commitment to our mission to protect and preserve the Olmsted Vision that includes the neighborhoods surrounding our historic park system. We will advocate for the best possible project in this and all other cases.
o The position of the BOPC concerning the Peace Bridge expansion and related mitigation measures is well documented in the public record and has not been withdrawn. The BOPC’s record on the issue can be found at http://www.peacebridgex.com
OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY HONORS ITS FOUNDERS
July 16 Gala, Sponsored by M&T Bank, Returns to Delaware Park Meadow
The 8th Frederick Law Olmsted Gala – the Olmsted Conservancy’s signature summer garden party that annually takes place at one of the City of Buffalo’s renowned parks – returns to Delaware Park on Friday, July 16, 2010 with a Canopy of Green theme. Read On
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