Write Up 02/27

BUFFALO, NY

Buffalo has seen a decline in population since the 1900’s. There are over 9 colleges within the city. The Broadway Fillmore neighborhood surrounds the terminal with a population of 7,700, with the average age of residents being around 32 years old. 

Buffalo is a declining city that needs upcycling of many of its old resources that currently exist within the city. One of the most important structures that currently exist is the Buffalo Transportation terminal that runs Amtrak trains in and out of the city. This structure has been deteriorating in the past couple of decades. More recently, in 2016, the roof of a nearby train station in the downtown financial district collapsed due to heavy wind and rain. Keeping the structure strong and safe will be the most important aspect of this project.

Upcycling the terminal would save money by maintaining the old structure. As a result of the station collapse/partial closure, Buffalo is left with less transportation. Reviving the train terminal could prevent further downfall of the population and has the potential to improve the economy as well. A modernized train station would bring in more people from other areas through AMTRAK. Once way to increase the number of people visiting this terminal would be to improve the architecture to make it more appealing to visitors.

Buffalo Billion:
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Broadway/Fillmore
- Neighbourhood in Buffalo with a total population of 7,707
- It occupies approximately 1.39 square miles
- Expenses are 28% lower than National Average
- The median age range is 32, 29% of residents are married, and 36% of residents have at least one child. 
- The average summer temperature is 70.8°F, while the average winter temperature is 24.5°F.                

BUFFALO CENTRAL TERMINAL

·         Built in 1929, and abandoned in 1979.

·         Comprised of two distinct regions:

             -  the main building which houses the interior of the terminal

             -  an extensive network of railways that trains operate on.

·         Was a combination of office and terminal space

·         Hosted shows and festivals, such as Oktoberfest and the Train Show which drew large crowds; there were a record 20,000 visitors in 2006.

·         The Tower is 17 Stories high

PLANS FOR UPCYCLING

- PROGRAMMING
  

Tower

• Floor 1-3 will be of Public Library from bottom up
• Floor 4 Library Computer Centers/ IPAD/ Tablets Rental Centers
• Floor 5 will be Library Activities, ranging from homework help, arts and crafts, etc
• Floor 6-7 Private Tutoring Centers involving more specific learnings like SAT, SHSAT, Regents, etc
• Floors 8-17 Private Company Research Facilities/ Startup Companies

Long Building 1

• Floor 1 Food Venders Extended
• Floor 2 Shops
• Floor 3-4 Gym Event
• Green Spaces
• There’s a higher level on the L1 roof, that level shall have the flower solar panels

Central Terminal Building

• Map Directory Location
• Lobby/ Control Room/ Security
• Floors closest to Tower: Target/ Walmart/ Big Company Locations
• (Mass Central Terminal Middle Building) C2: Floors furthest away from Tower: Maybe Movie Theater/ Event Spaces

Long Building 2

• Maybe Fully Recreational Center with the two floors with different events, similar to the World Ice Arena (INDOOR THINGS)!!
• Solar Panels on Top (Maybe)

Low Building North

• Area is all Parking Spots
• Storage/

Back Buildings:

• Rebuild

• Storage

• Community Gardens: The area is very residential so it would be beneficial for the community
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Triangle Area In Front of L2 and L1

• Solar Panels

- RESOURCES/MATERIALS

     Local businesses/resources for construction:
   

1. Best Buy Metal Roofing National: Roof structure contractors; Required to rebuild and fortify existing roof. Essential due to strong winds which collapsed a roof nearby.

1. Gregg's Waterproofing & Concrete Inc/ Dura Tech Basement Waterproofing: Buffalo is known to have a lot of snowfall/heavy winds every year so contractors involving waterproofing/leaking is important. Every year, Buffalo gets over 90 inches of snowfall during the winter months.

1. GPI/ Greenman - Pedersen- To provide Civil & Structural Engineering, Land Survey & Mapping, Site Design, Waterline Planning & Design, Drainage Design and Construction Inspection services.

1. Gypsum Systems, Inc. - Interior structures such as walls, ceilings, etc.

- SCHEDULE