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Buffalo’s future lies not in “silver-bullet” development schemes but in sustainable, community-based development that supports locally owned independent businesses, living wage jobs, and environmental responsibility. Development resources should be concentrated in high-need areas where they will have the greatest impact, not squandered on greenfield sites in areas experiencing development pressure.
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January 29, 2025
Partnership for the Public Good Rolls Out Policy Change Agenda for 2025
On the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates—from large social and health and legal service agencies, neighborhood groups, arts organizations, small businesses, and environmental justice organizations—convened to unveil the …
January 22, 2025
The Buffalo News Editorial Board: "Partnership for Public Good's 2025 agenda addresses urgent needs and deserves support"
"Agendas for Buffalo’s future don’t always come from City or County Hall, nor should they. Those looking for ideas and solutions for the region’s most pressing needs can also turn to the Partnership for the Public Good, which released its 2025 Community Agenda last week.
January 17, 2025
WGRZ: "More than 100 community groups voice support for Kensington Expressway's removal, Humboldt Parkway's restoration"
Nate Benson | January 17, 2025 Community-based think tank Partnership for the Public Good unveiled its 2025 Community Agenda Friday morning during an event at Buffalo State University. The community agenda is a list of 10 policies, voted on by the partners of PPG, that the organization will …
January 17, 2025
Buffalo News: "Community responders, CBAs, rental inspections lead Partnership for the Public Good's agenda"
Ben Tsujimoto | January 17, 2025 A community think tank says that in 2025, it hopes to address quality of life concerns in Erie County, better rental housing conditions and ensure major development projects don’t leave out the surrounding community. The Partnership for Public …
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Buffalo City Budget 101 WorkshopApril 15, 2025, 12:30-2 pm
Buffalo’s annual budget is over $600 million. What are the priorities in the proposed budget for 2025-2026? What is the annual budget process, and how can you influence it? Where does the City get its revenue, and what are the biggest areas of spending?
CORNELL ILR BUFFALO CO-LAB and ERIE COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMENTO RELEASE STUDY ON ALL WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY DAYMarch 25, 2025, 11 am-12:30 pm
Cathy Creighton, Rusty Weaver, Karen King
Buffalo History Museum will serve as venue for presentation on the symbolic day used annually to raise awareness about pay inequities; results will focus on persistent pay gap in Erie County.
CORNELL ILR BUFFALO CO-LAB and ERIE COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMENTO RELEASE STUDY ON ALL WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY DAYMarch 25, 2025, 11 am-12:30 pm
Cathy Creighton, Rusty Weaver, Karen King
Buffalo History Museum will serve as venue for presentation on the symbolic day used annually to raise awareness about pay inequities; results will focus on persistent pay gap in Erie County.
CORNELL ILR BUFFALO CO-LAB and ERIE COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMENTO RELEASE STUDY ON ALL WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY DAYMarch 25, 2025, 11 am-12:30 pm
Cathy Creighton, Rusty Weaver, Karen King
Buffalo History Museum will serve as venue for presentation on the symbolic day used annually to raise awareness about pay inequities; results will focus on persistent pay gap in Erie County.
