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Putting Vacant Land to Good Use | Buffalo in Transition
| Date: | May 15, 2025 |
| Author(s): | Sam Magavern |
| Topic(s): | Environment: Land Use, Housing / Neighborhoods: General |
| Type: | Policy Brief |
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Today, there are around 15,300 total vacant lots in Buffalo, and almost half of them (7,400) are owned by the City and other related public agencies. Examples from Buffalo and around the nation show that vacant lots can be repurposed to promote equity and sustainability with new uses such as green affordable housing and community gardens.
Buffalo in Transition briefs are a collection of clear, community-driven policy ideas for Buffalo’s next chapter. Each brief highlights practical ways to reduce poverty, advance racial equity, and build a more just city. The ideas come from PPG’s Community Agenda, created each year by over 380 local partners.