Development of 166-170 Dart Street

Watch a recording of the September 14 public exhibition for the Dart Street Project.

View the developers' proposals for the Dart Street Project.

In April 2019, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo State College President Katherine Conway-Turner officially announced that the college affiliate, BSCR Corporation, had been chosen as the designated developer for 166-170 Dart Street, the current site of the City of Buffalo Impound Lot. The site is located on the western campus border, adjacent to Buffalo State Building 50 and parking lot G-20.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSCR Corporation will request an extension to the original 18-month designated developer agreement (DDA) timeline for developing a plan for the 8.8-acre parcel and completing purchase of the property.

The possibilities for development of the land are open; there is no pre-determined use for the site. As a land-locked institution, Buffalo State has a rare opportunity to extend its campus footprint, while contributing to the revitalization of Buffalo's West Side.

For more details about the project, please review the responses to frequently asked questions.

Development Vision

Buffalo State will work with internal and external constituents toward a final plan and development vision that will:

Support Buffalo State’s Strategic Plan and Facilities Master Plan by seamlessly connecting to the existing campus footprint while augmenting and improving the college experience for its students
Welcome the community and support revitalization efforts on Buffalo’s West Side. This is consistent with Buffalo State’s commitment to civic and community engagement and its position not only as an anchor institution for the City of Buffalo, but also as SUNY’s only urban-engaged campus.
Consider waterfront access, green space and other sustainable solutions. The project should not negatively affect water quality or the ecological health of Scajaquada Creek or the surrounding area.
Enhance the appearance of the campus, neighborhood and city, especially for those traveling along the western end of the NYS Route 198.
Leverage creative and viable funding solutions to bring this development to fruition while considering future operating costs and impacts to the campus.

Timeline

August to December 2019: Advertised project RFP and recieved proposals from developers

December 2019 to March 2020: Reviewed proposals from developers; conducted community outreach

March to September 2020: Public aspects of the project paused due to COVID-19 public health emergency

September 14, 2020: Virtual public exhibition. Input from the community is welcome and encouraged.

September to December 2020: Final reviews, recommendations, approval by President

December 2020 to April 2021: Negotiation of Land Disposition Agreement with the City of Buffalo: for approval by City of Buffalo Common Council

April 2021 and Later: Design process, continued community outreach

Public Exhibition: September 14

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public aspects of the Dart Street project were paused in spring 2020.

We were pleased to resume the project with a virtual public exhibition on Monday, September 14, where RFP respondents described their visions for development of the Dart Street site.

Watch a recording of the Dart Street Project public exhibition.

View the developers' proposals for the Dart Street Project.

Send us your questions or comments.

The recorded session will be available for view on a public computer at the Elaine M. Pantry Branch Library at 820 Tonawanda Street in Buffalo.

Please send us an email at dartstreet@buffalostate.edu with your questions or comments.