Reimagining the DL&W Corridor: International Design Ideas Competition for a Multi-Use Urban Nature Trail & Greenway in Buffalo, New York
The Western New York Land Conservancy invites designers, architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and artists to submit visionary concepts to a juried competition laying the groundwork to transform the abandoned, 1.5-mile elevated DL&W rail corridor connecting Buffalo’s downtown with its waterfront through three distinct and historic neighborhoods.
This Design Ideas Competition is the next step in reimagining the DL&W corridor, following the work of community leaders, residents, planners, and advocates who have championed the potential of this site for years.
The new nature trail and greenway will be an inspiring community gathering place alive with the history and voice of the surrounding neighborhoods. More than just a trail, the reimagined rail corridor will be a vibrant, safe, and welcoming space for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to connect with each other, with nature, and with the waterfront, throughout the year. The nature trail and greenway will be the focal point of a revitalized community and a restored ecosystem.
Additional information regarding the goals and intended outcomes and disclaimers for the Design Ideas Competition are available on the competition website: https://wnylc.org/dlw-design/
Monetary awards are available for 1st ($7,500), 2nd ($3,000) and 3rd ($1,000) places in the juried competition. A $3,000 award will also be given to the community choice, selected by resident input.
Jurors:
• Charles Davis II, Assistant Professor of Architectural History and Criticism, University at Buffalo
• Ken Greenberg, Principal of Greenberg Consultants/ author of Walking Home – the life and lessons of a city builder
• Sara Heidinger, President of the Old First Ward Community Association/ co-owner Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery
• Chris Reed, Founding Director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism/ Professor in Practice of Landscape Architecture and Co-Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design Program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design
• Robert Shibley, Professor and Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning/ UB Campus Architect/ Senior Fellow at the UB Regional Institute
• Janne Sirén, Director of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
• Ana Traverso-Krejcarek, Manager of the High Line Network, at Friends of the High Line
Advisers and Consultants:
• Kishore Varanasi, Director of Urban Design and Principal at cbt
• Anthony Armstrong, Principal at Make Communities
Competition Schedule:
• November 16, 2018: Design Ideas Competition launch.
• January 4, 2019: Optional site visit for applicants.
• January 11, 2019: Deadline for questions from applicants. All questions will be answered and posted in writing to the Supporting Materials and Data site.
• February 15, 2019: Deadline for submissions (5:00 p.m. EST)
• March 2019: Public exhibition and selection of winners
Participants must register to enter the competition. Registration is free. Detailed information regarding the project site and background is available for registered participants. Those wishing to participate in the Design Ideas Competition are required to register by sending an email to dlw@wnylc.org. Please include your name, email address, design team name, and phone number. Once your registration is received, we will send you a password to access the information page for participants. If you have any questions, please email dlw@wnylc.org or call (716) 687-1225.
We would like thank the generous supporters of the Design Ideas Competition:
• M&T Bank
• Blue Fund, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation/Land Trust Alliance
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy through the Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund
• Individual Land Conservancy members and donors
Download the information related to this competition here.
Title
Call for Entries: International Design Ideas Competition - A Multi-Use Urban Nature Trail and Greenway in Buffalo, New YorkType
Competition Announcement (Ideas)Website
Organizers
Submission Deadline
February 15, 2019 05:00 PMVenue
The DL&W Corridor in Buffalo, NYPrice
Free