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The Success of Buffalo’s Green Code

A Proven Blueprint for Other Cities to Copy

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Michael Moore
Feb 22, 2024
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In Buffalo, NY a pioneering urban experiment has unfolded over the past several years, fundamentally reshaping the city's landscape and setting a precedent for municipalities nationwide. The Buffalo Green Code, officially called the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and adopted in 2017, promised a departure from tradi…

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