Buffalo Urban Development Corporation

Who We Are

BUDC is the City of Buffalo's not-for-profit development agency, reclaiming distressed land and buildings for future development.

POSITION OPENING: Director of Project Development & Construction

Applications consisting of a cover letter and resume should be sent to Brandye Merriweather, BUDC President, at 95 Perry Street, Suite 404, Buffalo, NY 14203. Applications can also be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Three references should be included. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2023 at 4:00 P.M.

Within Reach: Downtown Waterfront Improvement Plan

The Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) and City of Buffalo Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) would like to invite you to participate in our public Walk and Roll sessions taking place on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16. See details in the link beow in the flyer. Events will provide the public with an opportunity to explore the area and discuss proposed ideas and recommendations. A survey is also available to provide your feedback on what you would like to see along Buffalo’s waterfront.

DWIP Flyer (PDF)

Survey - Waterfront Improvement Plan (PDF)

Buffalo Building Reuse Project

Request for Proposals

Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) has loan funding available for real estate development projects in the downtown Buffalo area. through the Buffalo Building Reuse Loan Fund (BBRLF), Eligible projects may receive a maximum of $750,000 in financing for up to 54 months.

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Northland Beltline Corridor Leasing & Opportunities

The Buffalo Urban Development Corporation is redeveloping multiple properties in the Northland Avenue Belt Line Corridor.

The Workforce Training Center will partner with local manufacturers and energy providers, workforce development training organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and community and faith based organizations to deliver educational services and a comprehensive network of support for residents of Western New York.

Northland Beltline Corridor Leasing & Opportunities
Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park

Available Parcels

Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park (BLCP) is a newly-developed 'smart growth', urban commerce park on reclaimed waterfront land in Buffalo, New York with multi-modal transportation opportunities and excellent access to the interstate.

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QUEEN CITY POP UP - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Mayor Byron W. Brown, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) and partners at Buffalo Place today announced applications are now being taken for local retailers to be part of the 2021 ‘Queen City Pop-Up Holiday Edition’.

This year’s ‘Queen City Pop-Up Holiday Edition’ will take place in a new venue, the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, in the 500-block of Main Street, at 2 Fountain Plaza. This year’s holiday pop-up will run one week, from Saturday, November 27, 2021, which is Small Business Saturday and will continue through Saturday, December 4, 2021.

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