After a comprehensive assessment conducted in 2020 by ESD, the City of Buffalo, and community partners, the resulting Business Plan recommended the creation of an independent nonprofit to provide sustainable governance and ensure the Market contributes to the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood, Buffalo’s East Side, and the regional food system. In response, Broadway Market Management Inc. (BMMI) was established in 2021 to lead the development and management of the renewed Broadway Market. As of...

At the heart of the project team’s work is the direct involvement of Broadway Market vendors—the people who embody the Market’s identity and daily rhythm. For the last 12 months, vendors participated in on-site conversations with the design team, offering first-hand insights on business operations, space needs, and customer experience. Their voices have shaped the project’s priorities including: ● Better stall configurations that can help to enhance visibility and circulation ● ...

The Broadway Market Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was established to serve as a community ambassador group for the ongoing redesign, restoration, and revitalization of Buffalo’s historic Broadway Market. The CAC provides a forum for inclusive dialogue, ensuring that residents, vendors, and neighborhood leaders play a meaningful role in shaping the future of one of Buffalo’s most cherished cultural and economic landmarks. Members of the CAC include local residents, representatives of...