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You’ll notice that I’m leaving out the field house because I feel that the current one serves the team too well to simply be cast aside. There would be space for new offices for the Bills as well if that was deemed a necessary addition. could be removed and that land would serve as the location of the new stadium. Everything between Chicago and Hamburg St. Upon replacing the Perry Projects, I’d see both the currently occupied buildings along with the vacant ones further south demolished to make way for new development. Getting funding for this project from the future owner would certainly go a long way in financing the construction of the new units while aiding in gaining approval for such an undertaking.Īssuming that a new home for the Perry Projects is found, the rest of my proposal follows in a fairly simple path. Ideally the BMHA (whose office near the Perry projects would need to move as well) would be able to take advantage of the countless vacant lots throughout the city to develop a replacement project. If there isn’t a feasible option for relocating the residents of both the towers and two-story apartments, there is no reason to think about a stadium on this site. This plan is contingent on one major factor: the development of an adequate replacement to the current Perry Projects. I love the proximity to Canalside and First Niagara Center along with the opportunity to reinvigorate a district that has been whittled down to a single block of buildings. In a previous post on this site, I alluded to my interest in utilizing the Perry Projects as the site for a new stadium. That being said, I decided to break down and share my own personal pipe dream for a downtown stadium. There won’t be a better alternative in terms of quality, preparation and vision compared to what Andrew Kulyk, Peter Farrell and the rest of the Artvoice crew came up with. My concern is that the costs associated with such a project would ultimately doom this plan, despite its resounding brilliance.

I really love the idea of depressing the 190 and eliminating a great deal of the barriers that sever the central business district from the waterfront. It is a phenomenal article written by a pair of stadium experts with the details worked out and planned by a true expert. More than a few opinions are floating around currently and this week’s Artvoice cover story goes into great detail about a very cool plan for a new stadium in the heart of downtown. The Bills sale is going to close before we know it and the focus will shift from who will be purchasing the team to what that new owner plans to do for a new stadium.

Something similar to the mezzanine area at Gillette Stadium or even the oft-photographed plaza at AT&T Stadium in Dallas is what I have in mind. But I have one idea to make the exterior of Buffalo’s new downtown stadium stand out.ĭepending on logistics, infrastructure and general design constraints, I’d love to see some sort of fan plaza or grand exterior entryway factored into the design of the new stadium. Nor is there any official word on what the stadium will ultimately look like. There’s no guarantee that Terry Pegula or anyone else involved in the financing and construction of this project will choose one of the four sites the State selected. There are still plenty of hurdles to clear in terms of getting a stadium built. Coupled with the revitalization of Ohio Street and the riverfront and the continued growth and success of Canalside, Buffalo will have the opportunity to have a phenomenal entertainment district situated right on the waterfront. While the State’s report does not need to be taken as gospel, there is clear momentum building towards a downtown stadium that will more than likely join with First Niagara Center, HarborCenter and Coca-Coal Field in creating a cohesive arena/entertainment district. Of the four sites they mention, three are in downtown Buffalo and two of those are located a stone’s throw from the front door of First Niagara Center. The most recent chip to fall in the Bills’ stadium saga was the release of the State report detailing the recommended sites based on the opinion and expertise of the New York State commissioned report. Here’s the template for the Jim Kelly statue. While there are still some pushing for a renovation or construction of a new stadium in Orchard Park, it appears all but assured that the Bills will be calling downtown Buffalo home in the near future. A new Buffalo Bills stadium is coming, there’s no doubt about it.