Our official Green Code Comments can be found here: BYP Green Code Comments 2016
An open letter to the Common Council
April 1, 2016
To the Buffalo Common Council,
The Buffalo’s Young Preservationists wish to submit the following comments to the Buffalo Common Council in regard to adoption of the Buffalo Green Code.
If the Green Code were already adopted today, as is, cities across the country would look to Buffalo as a city planning leader for the 21st century. As is, the Green Code presents a progressive and forward- thinking vision for the Nickel City, informed by an unprecedented amount of public input.
Buffalo’s Young Preservationists are in full support of the Buffalo Green Code, and we believe our recommendations will make it even better. BYP submits the following four-point plan for improving the Green Code:
- Pursue a smart approach to preservation
- Embrace Buffalo’s historic character
- Support alternatives to the automobile
- Promote investment and entrepreneurship
We believe the Green Code should allow for our communities to grow, while protecting our historic fabric. We encourage you to take these comments into consideration, and to feel free to reach out to us if you have questions.
Thank you,
Derik Kane, Bernice Radle, Chrissy Lincoln, Mike Puma, and Derek King
BYP Green Code Working Group
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