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Buffalo, What’s Next?

Buffalo, What's Next? | Getting Buffalo Back on Track

Published April 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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From city-owned vacant lots to an emerging housing crisis to neighborhood gentrification, a variety issues need addressing by Buffalo leaders. Dr. Jason Knight, Associate Professor of Geography and Planning at Buffalo State, offers his critique of current policies and approaches.

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