Please browse the reports, maps and news releases for information on the Richardson Olmsted Complex

reuse planning process. 

Reports

Richardson Olmsted Complex Draft Scoping Report for the Generic Environmental Impact Statement, December, 2009

The Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) assesses the potential environmental effects of the Richardson Olmsted Complex Master Plan.  The Draft Scoping Document identifies a preliminary list of issues that will be assessed in the DGEIS.  Your input is requested to review and help refine this scope. 

Please join us for the Public Scoping meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College. 

              Notice of Public Scoping Meeting and Intent to Prepare a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement

              Full Environmental Assessment Form

Richardson Olmsted Complex Master Plan, Executive Summary

Richardson Olmsted Complex Master Plan, September 2009 - Full Report

            The Master Plan assessed the Richardson Olmsted buildings and site, adjacent neighborhoods and, with a public   

            process, created a plan for long term development of the historic buildings and grounds.  The Generic

            Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) process is running concurrently and the final document will be a Master   

            Plan and GEIS.

Architecture and Visitor Center Visualized Concept Study, February 2009 - Full Report

The Architecture and Visitor Center will be the first new change at the Richardson Olmsted Complex. A Visualized Concept Study has been completed byRalph Appelbaum Associates.  The exhibit program focuses on high technology displays to celebrate the region’s architecture, urban design, landscape design and cultural institutions.  An interactive program and interpretive exhibits will engage visitors and encourage the exploration of Buffalo and the region’s treasures. 

Historic Structures Report, July 2008 - Executive Summary
Historic Structures Report, July 2008 - Full Report

Cultural Landscape Report, October 2008 - Executive Summary
Cultural Landscape Report, October 2008 –  Full Report

The Historic Structures and Cultural Landscape Reports will serve as guides for future changes made to this historic property. As an important first step in the planning process, these reports provide a critical foundation for future stabilization and master planning activities.

Urban Land Institute Advisory Panel, May 2007 - Full Report

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) released its recommendations for reuse, rehabilitation and potential redevelopment of the historic Richardson Complex in Buffalo. The ULI recommendations will provide a “framework” for guiding a reuse plan for the site. The report is the culmination of a week of intensive work May 21-25, 2007 in Buffalo.   After a week of touring the City and surrounding neighborhoods, intensive evaluation of the site itself, and interviews with nearly 100 community stakeholders and regional experts, ULI distilled the information down to recommendations that project sponsor Richardson Center Corporation and the community is considering.  The final report expands upon the preliminary report presented at the end of the study week in Buffalo.

Richardson Briefing Book, May 2007

In preparation for the Urban Land Institute visit background information was gathered to educate the panelists about the site. The book is a comprehensive compilation of written and visual material, including the City and region economic conditions, market conditions, historic preservation, history of the site and grounds, neighborhood conditions, and relevant city, state, county and federal legislative matters.

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