Previous Work
![Citizen Planning School](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2021/07/one-reg-forward-planning-session-600x420.jpg)
Citizen Planning School
The Citizen Planning School is designed to empower Buffalo Niagara residents to be agents for change in their local communities.
![Buffalo Summit Series](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/summit-600x420.jpg)
Buffalo Summit Series
Experiments in Democratic Action
![The Governance Project](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Old_County_Hall_Buffalo_NY-600x420.jpg)
The Governance Project
A Foundation for Understanding and Action
![Northeast Southtowns (NEST) Solid Waste Management](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/recycling_belt-2-7-600x420.jpg)
Northeast Southtowns (NEST) Solid Waste Management
An assessment of collaborative waste management arrangements for 37 Erie County municipalities
![Chemung County Highway Services Study](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/chemung-highway-600x420.jpg)
Chemung County Highway Services Study
Chemung County Expansion of Highway Services Consolidation and Shared Services Study
![Borders in Globalization](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/canada-600x420.jpg)
Borders in Globalization
Borders in Globalization (BIG) initiative
![Chautauqua County Community Summits](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Chautauqua-600x420.jpg)
Chautauqua County Community Summits
An integrated program of governance reform and community development
![Environmental Collaboration Across International Boundaries](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/CA-600x420.jpeg)
Environmental Collaboration Across International Boundaries
Lessons Learned About Cross-Boundary Collaborations
![Rethinking the Niagara Frontier](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Rethinking-NiagFrontier-scaled-e1605376350957-600x420.jpg)
Rethinking the Niagara Frontier
A bi-national effort to stimulate conversation, re-imagination, and collaboration centering around the Niagara River
![All Politics (or International Law) is Local](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Legal_Gavel__Open_Law_Book_27905720280-600x420.jpg)
All Politics (or International Law) is Local
Recommendations to Quebec
![Border Brief](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Rainbow-Bridge-in-Niagara-Falls2-600x420.jpg)
Border Brief
Adapting the Border to Regional Realities
![A Canal Conversation](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/1915-full-canal-600x420.jpg)
A Canal Conversation
An array of experts talk about the Commercial Slip, the Erie Canal, and the prospects for “heritage development” in Buffalo
![Consensus Building and Facilitation to Build an International Trade Gateway](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/themes/ubri20/images/default/work-thumbnail.jpg)
Consensus Building and Facilitation to Build an International Trade Gateway
Consensus among Binational Regional Stakeholders
![Region’s Edge](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/RegionsEdge2.png)
Region’s Edge
Buffalo Niagara Region’s International Boundary
![Niagara National Heritage Area Study](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/NiagaraNationalHeritageArea-photo-600x420.jpg)
Niagara National Heritage Area Study
Determining whether to give National Heritage Area status to the area around Niagara Falls
![Mapping Niagara](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/WNYEAmap-600x420.jpg)
Mapping Niagara
Identifying existing data bases and sources of information on the binational Niagara Region
![Research Support to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/CC2A2300-600x420.jpg)
Research Support to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority
Research support and facilitated public participation for the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority
![Mapping Waste](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/waste-600x420.jpg)
Mapping Waste
Setting the Stage to Clean-Up Niagara
![Route 5 & 20 Corridor](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Routes-5-20-photo-600x402.png)
Route 5 & 20 Corridor
Design Guidelines
![500 Block Redevelopment Concept](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/500BlockFeature-600x420.png)
500 Block Redevelopment Concept
Rethinking the 500 Block of Main Street, in Buffalo, NY
![The International Niagara Peace Park](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/IPP-Feature-600x420.png)
The International Niagara Peace Park
A bi-national approach to sustainable community, economic, and environmental development through education, advocacy, and collaboration
![WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/pexels-skitterphoto-2334-600x420.jpg)
WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway
A project grown out of the community's interest in protecting their natural environment and cultural heritage
![Alternatives to Incarceration](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/scales-2-600x420.jpeg)
Alternatives to Incarceration
Strategies for Success
![Orchard Park Economic Development Committee](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/OPED-Feature-600x420.png)
Orchard Park Economic Development Committee
Strategies to improve effectiveness in promoting economic development
![Groundwork Buffalo Feasibility Study](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/GroundWorkFeature-1-600x420.jpg)
Groundwork Buffalo Feasibility Study
A feasibility study for starting a Groundwork Trust in Buffalo
![Center SPACE Buffalo](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/CENTERspace-2-600x420.jpg)
Center SPACE Buffalo
A high quality shared space and service facility for non-profit and community groups and like-minded entrepreneurial activity in Buffalo
![Western New York Relicensing](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Niagara-power-project.jpg)
Western New York Relicensing
Consensus Committee Website
![Review of the Village of Arcade](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Arcade-600x420.jpg)
Review of the Village of Arcade
A comprehensive study of the village government
![Census Partnerships](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/census-partnerships-600x372.jpg)
Census Partnerships
A statewide initiative to promote accurate counting
![Strategic Positioning for CAEW BOCES](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Boces-3.jpg)
Strategic Positioning for CAEW BOCES
Coordination of its strategic positioning process
![State-County Relations in New York: Key Partnership Issues](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/NYS-map-600x420.jpg)
State-County Relations in New York: Key Partnership Issues
State Mandates Study
![Shared Municipal Services Incentive](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/central-ave-pre-parade_1_orig-600x420.jpg)
Shared Municipal Services Incentive
Technical Assistance Project
![Buffalo’s Grain Elevators](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Reconsidering-Concrete-Atlantis-Buffalo-Grain-Elevators-photo-600x420.jpg)
Buffalo’s Grain Elevators
Rediscovering the Industrial Monuments of the Early Modern Age
![Impact Analysis](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Home_LocalImpact3-768x447-1-600x420.png)
Impact Analysis
Industries for the Blind of New York State & its Affiliated Agencies
![Speaking of Health in Central New York](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/hfwcny-social-600x420.jpg)
Speaking of Health in Central New York
Discussions on Topics that Matter
![Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC)](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/BNMC-scaled-e1605560906917-600x420.jpg)
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC)
A 20-year master plan to govern anticipated growth and development of BNMC's 72-acre campus
![Robert Moses Parkway South Segment](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Robert-Moses-Parkway-600x420.jpg)
Robert Moses Parkway South Segment
Building a scenic parkway system
![Richardson Olmsted Complex Master Plan](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/RichardsonFeature-600x420.png)
Richardson Olmsted Complex Master Plan
Organizing and supporting ongoing community involvement in the Master Plan process
![Regional Economic Development Database](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/southtowns-farmtrail-2-600x420.jpg)
Regional Economic Development Database
An online, GIS-enriched database to support coordination among various providers of economic development services
![Partnering for Tourism in the Southtowns of Erie County](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/ST_tourism_feature-600x420.png)
Partnering for Tourism in the Southtowns of Erie County
Sowing the Seeds for Southtowns Agribusiness
![Vacant Properties](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/vacant-properties-600x420.jpg)
Vacant Properties
A multi-jurisdictional Vacant Property Systems Assessment
![Go With the Flow: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Crossings](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/foit-albert-whole-rainbow-bridge-600x420.jpg)
Go With the Flow: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Crossings
Understanding Industries, Trends, and Drivers that Affect Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Crossings
![University at Buffalo Economic Impact Study](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/2M7A0302-600x420.jpg)
University at Buffalo Economic Impact Study
Assessing UB's quantitative and qualitative impacts upon the region and state
![Erie Two Supervisory District](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/TN_BOCESReorganization.png)
Erie Two Supervisory District
An Analysis of Reorganization Options
![Western New York Regional Skills Assessment](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/work-skills-600x420.jpg)
Western New York Regional Skills Assessment
A comprehensive analysis of employer skill needs
![Foundation Giving in Erie and Niagara Counties](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/CGiving2006-e1605626275634-600x420.jpg)
Foundation Giving in Erie and Niagara Counties
Assessing how foundation dollars are distributed in the region
![Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/The_Benefits_of_Giving-600x420.jpg)
Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County
A quantitative analysis of philanthropic trends in the region
![Who’s Your Economy](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/WhosYourEconomy-1-600x420.png)
Who’s Your Economy
Buffalo Niagara Labor Market Assessment 2010
![Public Choices and the Dynamics of Sprawl](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/urban-sprawl-6-600x420.jpg)
Public Choices and the Dynamics of Sprawl
Adapted from the League of Women Voters' Education Campaign on Urban Sprawl
![Border Barometer](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Global-Research-scaled-e1605373715298-600x420.jpg)
Border Barometer
Featuring analysis of economic activity along the U.S.-Canadian border
![Sustaining Arts and Culture in Buffalo Niagara](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/SustainingArtsCulture-e1605626936714-600x420.png)
Sustaining Arts and Culture in Buffalo Niagara
Assessing the region's system of arts and culture support
![Economic Impact Assessment of One Summerlong Sensation](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/summer-long-sensation-600x420.jpg)
Economic Impact Assessment of One Summerlong Sensation
A Report to the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
![WNY Environmental Alliance](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/lake-erie-600x420.jpg)
WNY Environmental Alliance
Establishing a shared agenda for environmental issues in WNY
![Humboldt Parkway Deck Economic Impact Study](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/HumboldtParkwayDeck-scaled-e1605559370249-600x420.jpg)
Humboldt Parkway Deck Economic Impact Study
Exploring possible future economic impacts of constructing a deck over the existing Kensington Expressway.
![Innovation Impact](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/innovation-600x420.jpg)
Innovation Impact
The Value of University-Industry Partnerships
![Book Smart](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Librarystudy-scaled-e1605373097403-600x420.jpg)
Book Smart
A Field Guide to Library System Organization for Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
![How SUNY Matters](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/HowSUNYMatters-e1605626835620-600x420.jpg)
How SUNY Matters
Economic Impacts of the State University of New York
![Reaching for Excellence](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/RX4Excellence-photo.jpg)
Reaching for Excellence
Community Vision and Voices for Western New York Health Care
![Global Research and Engagement Programming](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/globalResearch_headerbg-600x404.png)
Global Research and Engagement Programming
Overcoming barriers, shaping agendas and helping to solve complex problems in binational Buffalo Niagara and beyond
![Public Policy & Research](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/PolicyResearch_Headerbg-600x404.png)
Public Policy & Research
Objective, independent research on issues that matter to regions
![Building UB](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/G0029871_1_1-600x420.jpg)
Building UB
A Comprehensive Physical Plan
![Buffalo Niagara Cultural Tourism Initiative](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Knox-Venue-Featured-Image-600x420.jpg)
Buffalo Niagara Cultural Tourism Initiative
Long-term strategic plan for cultural tourism development in Buffalo Niagara
![Better by Degrees](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/ub-students-600x420.jpg)
Better by Degrees
Securing a Higher Role for Higher Education in Western New York
![WNY Community Health Needs Assessment](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/patients-600x420.jpg)
WNY Community Health Needs Assessment
Identifying opportunities to improve the quality of care and reduce costs
![Sustainable Futures](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Costa-Rican-Rain-Forest-600x420.jpg)
Sustainable Futures
Sustainable Futures is a ten week course open to graduate students who will learn while living in a rural Costa Rican rain forest community.
![Pathways to Progress for the Women and Girls of Western New York](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/women-speaking-600x420.jpeg)
Pathways to Progress for the Women and Girls of Western New York
An initiative of the WNY Women's Fund
![The Larkin District Plan](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Larkin2017-600x420.png)
The Larkin District Plan
A strategic plan for the area centered at Exchange and Van Rensselaer Streets, the site of the highly successful Larkin at Exchange commercial redevelopment project
![Great Lakes Governance](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/Kayaking-600x420.jpg)
Great Lakes Governance
Governance of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin
![Queen City Planning](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/11/QueenCity_headerbg-1-600x405.png)
Queen City Planning
Comprehensive Planning and Urban Design for the City of Buffalo.
![RRP Niagara Falls](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2024/04/1920px-Niagara_Falls_New_York_from_Skylon_Tower-600x420.jpg)
RRP Niagara Falls
The RRP takes a public-private approach that will maximize impact and leverage additional investment for Buffalo’s East Side and the urban cores of Rochester and Niagara Falls.
![One Region Forward for Climate Action](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2021/05/map-logo-600x420.jpg)
One Region Forward for Climate Action
One Region for Climate Action (1RF CA) is a regional planning initiative focused on identifying actionable steps Buffalo Niagara (Erie and Niagara counties) can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
![RRP East Side](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2020/10/east-side-6_4c-600x420.jpg)
RRP East Side
The RRP takes a public-private approach that will maximize impact and leverage additional investment for Buffalo’s East Side and the urban cores of Rochester and Niagara Falls.
![RRP Rochester](https://regional-institute.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/155/2024/07/Welcome-to-Rochester-1-1024x655-1-600x420.jpg)
RRP Rochester
The RRP takes a public-private approach that will maximize impact and leverage additional investment for Buffalo’s East Side and the urban cores of Rochester and Niagara Falls.