Uniland Development Company - Kaleida Health

Redevelopment of the 

Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital 

PROPOSAL 

Submitted by: 

Aerial View down Chapin Parkway to proposed Chapin Place 

MAY 4, 2012 

File #: 7425

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Section 

Development Team Experience 1 

Primary Developer and Team Leads 

Team Overview 

Resumes 

Project Concept Summary 2 

Development Implementation Strategy 3 

Site Design 

Management Overview 

Potential Economic Development Incentives 

Development Schedule 

Project Concept 4 

Site Plan 

Drawings 

Program Summary Tabulation 

Project Objectives and Considerations 

Pro Forma 5 

Statement of Qualifications 6 

Development Team Experience Chart 7 

Development Team References 8 

Appendix – Marketing Material Concepts 9 

Appendix – Economic Impact Analysis 10 

Appendix – Firm Profiles /Representative Experience 11 

MILLARD FILLMORE GATES CIRCLE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT 

MAY 4, 2012

Development Team Experience Section 1

PRIMARY DEVELOPER AND TEAM LEADS 

Members of proposed development team include primary developer, Uniland Development 

Company in partnership with Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated, Flynn Battaglia 

Architects, Janet Rosenberg & Associates Landscape Architecture, and Enermodal 

Engineering/Sustainable Design Consulting. 

Uniland Development Company Project Lead: David J. Reilly, Vice President, Uniland 

Construction Corporation, 100 Corporate Parkway, Suite 500, Amherst, NY 14226, 

dreilly@uniland.com, (716) 834-5000. 

Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated Project Lead: Martin Davidson, Principal, 

Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc., 384 Adelaide Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, 

Canada M5V 1R7, mdavidson@dsai.ca, (416) 862-8800. 

Flynn Battaglia Architects Project Lead: Ronald J. Battaglia, FAIA, Principal, Flynn Battaglia 

Architects, 617 Main Street, Suite 401, Buffalo, NY 14203, rbattaglia@flynnbattaglia.com , (716) 

854-2424. 

Janet Rosenberg + Associates Project Lead: Glenn Herman, Principal & Sr. Designer, Janet 

Rosenberg + Associates, 148 Kenwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6C 3S2, 

office@jrala.ca, (416) 656-5756. 

Enermodal Engineering/Sustainable Design Consulting, Project Lead: Braden Kurczak, 

P.Eng., LEED AP BD+C, Division Head, Green Buildings, 582 Lancaster Street W, Kitchener, 

Ontario, Canada N2K 1M3, bkurczak@enermodal.com, (519) 743-8778.

TEAM OVERVIEW 

As lead developer, Uniland Development Company is well suited to undertake a project such as 

the adaptive re-use of Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital. Uniland’s organizational platform of 

comprehensive development services enables most functions to remain in-house, which results in 

reducing overall project expense while also enhancing communication by limiting the number of 

support firms involved. In addition, the firm’s local knowledge and existing relationships within the 

community will also play an integral role in the property’s successful transition from a healthcare 

campus to a vibrant multi-use complex. It is critical for a project of this magnitude to have an inhouse 

and local core team of professionals representing different development disciplines (planning 

& design, construction, finance, etc.). This provides a basis to react quickly and efficiently to the 

myriad issues and challenges that will inevitably arise over the course of development. Uniland’s 

organizational structure is uniquely suited for a project of this scale. 

Uniland is partnering with two stellar architectural firms that bring innovative experience with 

adaptive re-use projects as well as those with historical significance. In addition, due to the unique 

nature of this project and the distinctive green space elements being incorporated, Uniland chose to 

bring a landscape architectural firm and sustainable design firm on board to round out the team’s 

expertise. Complete firm profiles are included in Section 9. 

Established in 1975, Diamond Schmitt Architects has achieved national and international 

recognition for innovative design excellence in a broad range of building types. The firm is known 

and respected for responsible project management and budget control. A dedicated and principled 

approach to all aspects of design delivers buildings that consistently meet and exceed client 

expectations. Their extensive client list includes Fortune 500 Companies and top academic, cultural, 

and healthcare institutions in North America. The selected team of architects has the requisite depth 

of experience, demonstrated leadership and successfully delivered projects of similar size and 

scope. The firm ensures staff availability and timely implementation of projects by assigning a 

Principal who is involved in the project’s day-to-day activities and is responsible for its management 

and ultimate success. 

Flynn Battaglia Architects is a design and planning firm providing creative and responsive 

solutions to human environments, including plans, new construction and renovation of existing 

structures. Their experience includes both urban and rural sites, as well as new and deteriorated 

buildings, exhibits and interiors. The firm emphasizes a contextual design approach which also 

benefits the surrounding environment. The firm often adds design elements to projects which enrich 

and engage the human spirit. A significant portion of the past and current work of Flynn Battaglia 

Architects involves historic sites, communities, and buildings which are listed on the local, state or 

national register. 

Janet Rosenberg + Associates (JRA), brings its extensive and award-winning portfolio of work that 

includes public, commercial, and institutional spaces as well as private residential gardens, green 

roofs, and condominium towers to the development team. Drawing from individual strengths, JRA 

creates treasured, ecologically-responsible landscapes that respond to the demands of the urban 

environment, and engage, excite and enhance the quality of life for those who inhabit them. 

Enermodal Engineering is exclusively dedicated to green buildings and communities. With a 

professional staff of 100 green building specialists, Enermodal is the foremost LEED consulting firm, 

working on sustainability projects worth over $5 billion. For over 30 years, Enermodal has been an 

industry leader, pioneering some of the most innovative yet practical green building technologies 

including rainwater cisterns, onsite biofiltration, radiant cooling, building renewable energy systems, 

and variable flow refrigerant systems. Enermodal’s success is rooted in a hands-on and technical 

understanding of building systems and energy use.

Carl j. montante, Jr. 

Vice President–Marketing & strategic initiatives, 

Uniland Development company 

cmontantejr@uniland.com 

716.834.5000 x 593 

Mr. Montante joined Uniland Development Company in 1992. Since then he has held 

EDUCATION 

B.S. – Psychology 

St. Lawrence University 

J.D. 

Cleveland Marshall 

School of Law 

M.B.A. 

University of Buffalo 

positions in several departments including Property Management and Finance. Currently 

he serves as Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Mr. Montante 

manages various corporate initiatives and development projects. His primary responsibilities 

include pursuing business development opportunities for market and product expansion, 

enhancement of client services and organizational development. 

He is active in the Urban Land Institute, a trade industry organization based in Washington 

D.C., and represents Western New York as a national Board member of the National 

Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). 

Mr. Montante is also active in the community, serving on the Board of Artpark and Company, 

Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR) and the BISON Scholarship Fund, as well several economic 

development advisory committees including Governor Cuomo’s Regional Council Work Group 

on Smart Growth Initiatives for Western New York. His past philanthropic involvement includes 

Canisius High School, the Catholic Charities Appeal, Junior Achievement of WNY, the 

Niagara Lutheran Health Foundation and the Barnabite Founders Ball. 

Unique Master Planning Experience 

In 2004, Uniland’s Buffalo Lakefront Development Team drafted a vision for the City of Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Led by Carl Montante, Jr., Uniland assembled a 

team of experts in various disciplines who together created a master plan, financial pro forma, phasing schedule, and held countless meetings with community 

groups, elected leaders, and other organizations to ensure community support for the project. Although the project was stalled for reasons outside of the Buffalo 

Lakefront development team’s control, this unique experience reflects Uniland’s expert capability to manage large development projects that require a team 

approach in executing a master plan. 

Request for Interest – Redevelopment of the Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital

PETER A. SAYADOFF 

DIRECTOR, CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP 

psayadoff@uniland.com 

716.834.5000 x 414 

As Director of Capital Markets Group at Uniland, Peter Sayadoff is responsible for the financing 

EDUCATION 

B.S. 

University of Connecticut 

of Uniland’s commercial development projects as well as funding the Company’s various capital 

requirements relating to acquisition of property. Over the past 28 years, Sayadoff has been 

involved in the financing of over 460 transactions in excess of $1.4 billion. He oversees a staff 

of professionals who have responsibilities including financial analysis, due diligence, closing 

coordination and corporate and real estate law. 

Prior to joining Uniland in 1983, Sayadoff was employed in the commercial loan industry as 

an Assistant Vice President with a mortgage banking firm in Rochester, N.Y. He has been an 

active Board Member of the Greater Niagara Frontier Council-Boy Scouts of America since 

1990, and currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board after serving three and a half 

years as Council President. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Buffalo 

Chapter of the American Red Cross. 


MICHAEL A. LONGO 

DIRECTOR of PLANNING & DESIGN 

UNILAND DEVLOPMENT COMPANY 

mlongo@uniland.com 

716.834.5000 x570 

Mr. Longo, RA, NCARB, leads Uniland’s in-house team of award-winning architectural 

EDUCATION 

B.A. – Architecture 

University of Detroit 

designers, interior designers and space planners, who have designed some of the most 

luxurious and stunning Class A office spaces in Western New York. As Director of Planning 

& Design at Uniland, Mr. Longo is responsible for the development of building design concepts, 

coordination of site master plans and creation of construction documents. 

With more than 20 years of architecture experience, Mr. Longo’s portfolio includes a wide 

range of projects in the commercial, healthcare and education sectors. He most recently 

coordinated the development of Avant, a 400,000 square foot mixed- use facility that includes 

Class A office, hotel, restaurant and luxury condominium spaces. At CrossPoint Business Park, 

Mr. Longo’s expertise helped to design the 265,000 Citicorp North America space, and at 

Airborne Business Park, he designed a three story, 108,000 square foot office building that is 

the cornerstone of that development. 

KEY PROJECTS 

ATTO technologies 

155 CrossPoint Parkway 

Citigroup global transactions service center 

265,000 sq. ft. multi-story office building 

Summit educational resources 

72,000 sq. ft. educational facility 

✲n Avant 

405,275 sq. ft. 15-story mixed-use project- adaptive 

re-use that includes an Embassy Suites Hotel, Class A 

office and luxury residential condominiums 

n 

n 

285 Delaware avenue 

116,818 sq. ft. five-story Class A office building 

300 Airborne Parkway 

108,000 sq. ft. Class A office building 

6500 Sheridan Drive 

53,000 sq. ft. office building 

n 

FIDELIS CARE 

480 CrossPoint Parkway 


Geico 

256,728 sq. ft. profit center 

Canisius college townhouses 

73,000 sq. ft. student housing featuring four student 

residences and one community center for a total of 

221 beds 

✲n Charter school of applied 

technologies campus 

52,000 sq. ft. single-story high school and 76,550 

sq. ft. grammar school and gymnasium 

Holy angels academY 

17,100 sq. ft. gymnasium and 5,250 sq. ft. library/ 

media center 

✲ Adaptive Re-use 

n Sustainable design 


DAVID J. REILLY 

Vice President 

Uniland Construction Corporation 

dreilly@uniland.com 

716.834.5000 x 567 

Mr. Reilly has more than 34 years of construction experience in the Buffalo region. As vice 

EDUCATION 

State University of New York 

at Buffalo 

president of construction, he supervises an in-house staff of project managers, estimators 

and on-site personnel. Throughout his 30 year tenure at Uniland, Mr. Reilly has led numerous 

fast-track and time sensitive design-build projects for a variety of product types including office 

parks, warehouse and manufacturing facilities, residential and dormitory housing, educational 

buildings and retail plazas. 

Prior to joining Uniland, Mr. Reilly worked at a regional construction firm as an architectural 

designer and interior space planner. 

KEY PROJECTS 

✲n Avant 

405,275 sq. ft. 15-story mixed-use project- adaptive 

re-use that includes an Embassy Suites Hotel, Class A 

office and luxury residential condominiums 

n 285 Delaware avenue 

116,818 sq. ft. five-story Class A office building 

✲n CANISIUS COLLEGE SCIENCE HALL (In progress) 

250,000 sq. ft. educational institution 

The chapel at crosspoint 

129,000 sq. ft. faith-based facility 

Citigroup global transactions service center 

265,000 sq. ft. multi-story office building 

Geico 

256,728 sq. ft. profit center 

Ima edwards 

43,387 sq. ft. industrial building 

3m ocelo 

30,000 sq. ft. two-story facility 

n Blue cross/blue shield of wny 


Canisius college townhouses 

73,000 sq. ft. student housing featuring four student 

residences and one community center for a total of 

221 beds 

University corporate center at amherst 

Class A suburban office park totaling 372,564 sq. ft. 

Niagara center 

287,917 sq. ft. eight-story Class A office building 

Summit educational resources 

72,000 sq. ft. educational facility 

✲n Charter school of applied 

technologies campus 

52,000 sq. ft. single-story high school and 76,550 

sq. ft. grammar school and gymnasium 

Holy angels academY 

17,100 sq. ft. gymnasium and 5,250 sq. ft. library/ 

media center 

✲ Adaptive Re-use 

n Sustainable design 


DONALD SCHMITT, AIA, NCARB, OAA, FRAIC 

Diamond Schmitt Architects Principal-in-Charge 

Donald Schmitt is a graduate of the University of Toronto and acted as 

Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Nova Scotia, University 

of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania and the University of Texas, 

Arlington. 

One Cole Condominium, Regent Park 

Redevelopment of Block 23, Toronto 

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 35 

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS 

• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Toronto 

• Member, American Association of Architects 

• NCARB, Accreditation for all 50 US States 

• Member, Ontario Association of Architects 

• Fellow, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 

• Toronto Society of Architects 

• Board Member, Canadian Art Foundation 

• Member, Toronto Society of Architects 

• Member, Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and 

Real Estate for the National Capital Commission, 

Ottawa 

SELECTED RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

Residential 

• One Cole Condominium, Regent Park, Toronto* 

• Paintbox Condominium, Regent Park, Toronto* 

• Regent Park Arts and Culture Centre, Toronto* 

• Hudson Condominium, Toronto 

• Charlie Condominium, Toronto 

• Russell Hill Residence, Toronto 

• Dundas Sackville Residential Tower, 

Regent Park, Toronto 

• Colborne Street Condominium, Toronto 

• The Lonsdale Condominium, Toronto* 

• Deer Park Condominium, Toronto 

• High Park Condominium, Toronto 

Adaptive Reuse / Historic Significance 

• Centre for Green Cities, Evergreen Brick Works, 

Toronto* ** 

• 198 St. Paul Street, Brock University, 

St. Catharines* ** 

Master Plan / Large Scale Redevelopment 

• Regent Park Redevelopment, Toronto* 

• Vaughan Metro Centre for SmartCentres, Vaughan 

• Campus Master Plan and Academic Buildings, 

University of Ontario Institute of Technology* 

• Corus Quay, Toronto* 

• East Bayfront Precinct Plan, Toronto 

• Milestone Corporate Centre, Vaughan* 

• McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton 

• City Hall Redevelopment, Calgary 

• Downsview Lands Master Plan, Toronto 

• Humbertown Mixed-Use Centre Master Plan, Toronto 

Projects in the U.S.A. 

• Constantine Papadakis Integrated Sciences 

Building, Drexel University* 

• Student Union Building, 

New Mexico Highlands University* 

• Health Sciences Building, 

Santa Fe Community College (LEED Gold)* 

• Max M. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit 

Symphony 

• Thayer Building, University of Michigan 

* Sustainable Design ** Adaptive Reuse 

Mr. Schmitt has collaborated closely with Great Gulf Developments 

in Toronto, completing the $38.0M Hudson Condominium; the Russell 

Hill Residence for Seniors; the design of the Charlie Condominium 

(currently under construction); the PACE Condominium and 3 new 

mixed-use towers on King Street East. 

As Principal-in-Charge of the design team for the Regent Park 

Revitalization Project, Mr. Schmitt has overseen the design and 

construction of the LEED Gold registered One Cole Condominiums 

and the new 25-storey Paintobx Condominium. Part of a 30-cityblock 

redevelopment initiative, these projects set a new standard for 

housing development in the city and exhibit exceptional environmental 

performance and efficient use of land. Both phases target LEED 

certification. 

Mr. Schmitt is also working with the Daniels Corporation on a new 

condominium near High Park in Toronto and with DiamondCorp on a 

new high rise residence on St. Clair Avenue in Toronto. Mr. Schmitt 

recently represented Minto Ltd. at the OMB for the successful approval 

of The Lonsdale on Avenue Road in Toronto. 

Currently, Mr. Schmitt is the Principal-in-Charge of the new Regent 

Park Arts and Culture Centre in Toronto, registered for LEED Gold; a 

new $400.0M Research Tower for Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto; and the 

design and re-zoning application of a new 42-storey student residence 

tower on College Street in Toronto with Knightstone Limited. 

Mr. Schmitt has held responsibility for a number of mixed-use projects 

such as the new development on the Barrie Waterfront, which includes 

a convention centre, retail, hotel and residential suites. 

Don has extensive experience designing projects seeking LEED 

certification and incorporates sustainable initiatives into all of the 

firm’s projects. He is in charge of overseeing the implementation of 

University of Ontario Institute of Technology master plan with phased 

implementation of nine academic buildings (all designed to LEED 

Gold standards). He also led the firm’s three LEED Platinum certified 

projects: Centre for Green Cities at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto; 

Algonquin Centre for Trades in Ottawa; and the CANMET Laboratory in 

Hamilton. 

Mr. Schmitt is a well-respected architect who has acted on several 

public art juries as well as the jury for the Canadian Architect awards 

of Excellence. He and his firm have won over 200 design awards 

including six Governor General’s Medals. Don is the founding Chair of 

the Public Art Commission, City of Toronto, 1986-1993, and a fellow of 

the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. He is currently a member 

of the Advisory Committee on Planning Design and Real Estate of 

the National Capital Commission, Ottawa and Board Member of the 

Canadian Art Foundation.

MARTIN DAVIDSON, AIA, OAA, MRAIC 

Diamond Schmitt Architects Principal, Project Manager 

Martin Davidson is a graduate of the School of Architecture at the 

University of British Columbia and offers 23 years of experience. 

Since joining the firm Martin has developed expertise in both historic 

renovation and new construction. Mr. Davidson became a Principal in 

2003. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects and the 

American Institute of Architects. 

Ontario Legislative Assembly Master Plan and 

Phased Renovations, Queen’s Park, Toronto 



• Bachelor of Architecture, 

University of British Columbia 

• Masters Programme in Social Anthropology, 

York University 

• Bachelor of Arts, York University, Toronto 

• Member, American Institute of Architects 

• Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 

• Member, Ontario Association of Architects 

• Member, Toronto Society of Architects 


Renovations / Historic Significance 

• Ontario Legislative Assembly Phased 

Renovations, Master Plan and Programming, 

Queen’s Park, Toronto** 

• Holy Blossom Synagogue and Day School 

Revitalization, Toronto** 

• Historic Ellis Building Renovations, Toronto** 

• Jerusalem City Hall, Israel 

• Fifth Floor Renovation, Ontario Legislative 

Assembly, Queen’s Park, Toronto** 


• Constantine Papadakis Integrated Sciences 

Building, Drexel University* 

• Student Union Building, 

New Mexico Highlands University * 

• Health Sciences Building, 

Santa Fe Community College (LEED Gold)* 

• JCC in Manhattan, New York 

Other 

• Southbrook Vineyards, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

(LEED Gold)* 

• Environmental Laboratories Biology Annex, 

Carleton University 

• Otonabee College Renovations, Trent University 

• Creative Arts Facility, University of British Columbia 

• Labatt Health Sciences Building, Western University 

of Western Ontario 

• South Valley Campus Master Plan, University of 

Western Ontario 

• CIBC Leadership Centre, King City 

• Jessie’s Centre for Teenagers, Toronto 

• Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre, Toronto 


Mr. Davidson has held responsibility for a variety of historically 

significant and academic projects including the renovation to the 

Environmental Laboratories Biology Annex at Carleton University, the 

Otonabee College Renovations at Trent University, and the Jerusalem 

City Hall in Israel (the project involved the restoration and renovation 

of eleven historic properties dating to the British Mandate period and 

earlier). 

Martin was the Project Architect for the master plan and design 

development for the $100M renovation and restoration of the Ontario 

Legislative Assembly at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Under his direction, 

the firm undertook numerous phased renovation projects, which 

involved both exterior and interior restoration work. The firm was 

also responsible for the introduction of a contemporary architectural 

language sympathetic to the exiting historic fabric of the buildings 

and grounds. 

Mr. Davidson was the Project Architect for the Labatt Health Sciences 

Building at the Western University (UWO) in London; the Student 

Recreation Facility at Lakefield College School and the certified LEED 

Gold Health Sciences Building at Santa Fe Community College in New 

Mexico. Most recent academic work includes the new Constantine 

Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building at Drexel University. 

The building’s design sets a high standard of sustainability and 

incorporates a living biofilter wall to achieve energy efficiency and 

serve as an exemplary standard of indoor air quality. It is on target to 

become LEED Gold certified. 

Martin is also known for his work on the 135,000 square foot JCC in 

Manhattan, a multipurpose community facility on the Upper West 

Side, which includes a pool, library, fitness cardio facilities, a day 

care, café and catering facility. 

Martin led the Southbrook Vineyards – a LEED Gold certified winery 

located on 150 acres in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The facility includes a 

production winery and a new 8,000 square foot facility in a separate 

pavilion housing retail, hospitality and administrative areas. This 

project is recipient of nine national and international design awards. 

Mr. Davidson is currently working closely with the Holy Blossom 

Temple in Toronto for the revitalization of the heritage listed and 

historically significant facility, which includes a variety of flexible 

spaces, restoration of the sanctuary and the expansion of the Temple 

and Day School. He is also overseeing the design and construction of 

a Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University.

SONY RAI, BAS, BES, MArch, IOAA 

Diamond Schmitt Architects Project Architect 

Sony Rai is a graduate of the University of Dalhousie School of 

Architecture. He holds a Masters of Architecture and a Bachelor of 

Environmental Studies. Mr. Rai is a registered intern architect with 

the Ontario Association of Architects. 

Pool, Minto Lonsdale Condominium, Toronto 



• Masters of Architecture, Dalhousie University 

• Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, Dalhousie University 

• Registered, Intern Architect, Ontario Association of 

Architects 


Residential 

• Minto Lonsdale Condominium, Toronto* 


• Deer Park Condominium, Toronto 


• Jewish Community Centre, Manhattan 

• Health Sciences Centre, Santa Fe Community College 

(LEED Gold Certified)* 

• Student Union Building, New Mexico Highlands 

University, New Mexico* 

• Instructional Laboratory Building, Drexel University* 

Other 

• Life Sciences Centre (LEED Gold Certified), 

University of British Columbia* 

• Chemical and Biological Engineering Building, 

University of British Columbia 

• National Wildlife Research Centre, Carleton University 

• Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University 

of Toronto 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

• Founder, York Region’s Infrastructure Challenges 

Speaker Series 

• Member, Vaughan Design Review Panel 

• Executive Director, Sustainable Vaughan 

• Participant, Woodbridge Village Farmer’s Market 

• Member, Vaughan Citizen Newspaper, Community 

Links Panel 

• Founding Member and Executive Committee, 

Woodbridge Earth Hour Lantern Walk 


Since joining the firm in 2002, Sony has worked on a variety of projects 

of varying scale and complexity, developing expertise in condominium 

residences and complex academic facilities. 

Sony is currently working on three condominium projects with 

recreational components: Minto Lonsdale, High Park and Deer Park. 

The 19-storey building at Minto is designed to LEED Gold standard 

featuring a rooftop garden and terrace space, lounges, an exercise 

room and an elegant pool. Overlooking High Park, the new 12-storey 

residence will provide much needed local amenity, retail and services 

at street level. It will feature outdoor amenities, a designated exercise 

area, gym/yoga rooms, a spa, climbing wall and lounge. Deer Park’s 

tall residential building is sensitively being developed on a heritage 

site by an existing church with its modest grounds and interior be 

developed as public open space and amenity for the neighbouring 

community. 

Most recently, Sony was Project Architect for the Santa Fe Community 

College Health Sciences Center in New Mexico. The 48,000 square 

foot facility is the centerpiece of the college’s School of Health 

and Sciences. This state-of-the-art building was designed for and 

successfully achieved LEED Gold certification. Sony is also working 

on creating the new Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands 

University - the student hub will include facilities for various social 

activities such as a games room, computer lab, theatre and ballroom. 

In addition, Mr. Rai was involved with the new $60M Drexel University 

Integrated Sciences Building in Philadelphia. The facility provides 

state-of-the-art learning spaces for undergraduate students in the 

department of Nutrition and Food Science and 32 research laboratories 

for faculty and graduate research assistants. Newly completed, this 

facility is being recognized for the design of its atrium, skylights, 

feature stair, Living Wall biofilter and student study spaces. 

Sony was also Project Architect for other complex facilities such as the 

LEED Gold certified Life Sciences Centre at the University of British 

Columbia and the Chemical and Biological Engineering project also 

at the same university . 

Sony is an active community member who is committed to building 

better towns and cities for the communities who live in them. He is 

a strong advocate of sustainable living and performed as Executive 

Director of the Sustainable Vaughan initiative in Ontario’s vibrant 

York Region. Entitled “Infrastructure, Growth and the Shape of the 

Suburbs; York Region’s Infrastructure Challenges in the next 20 years” 

he organized a four-part Speaker Series in October 2011. The series 

looks at the physical, social and cultural infrastructure at a time of 

rapid urbanization.

Christopher F. Less, AIA, LEED AP 

Design Architect 

Mr. Less is an award-winning architect with over 29 years of experience in a range of project 

types including Higher Education, Campus Planning, Healthcare and K-12 Education. Working 

within numerous and diverse client groups has given him the ability to interact in a highly 

collaborative fashion yielding innovative results. 

Exhibiting design excellence on a range of building types, he was the lead designer for the 

Buffalo State College, Science and Math Complex, the SUNY Oswego Student Center, and the 

Integrated Science Center at SUNY Oswego. His K-12 Education portfolio includes the Buffalo 

School of the Visual and Performing Arts, the new addition at the McKinley HS and the awardwinning 

James Madison School of Excellence in Rochester, NY. 

License 

New York State 

Education 

Bachelor of Architecture 

Rhode Island School of Design 

Providence, RI 

Bachelor of Fine Arts 

Rhode Island School of Design 

Providence, RI 

Associates of Architectural 

Engineering Technology 

Wentworth Institute of 

Technology 

Boston, MA 

Experience 

Flynn Battaglia Architects PC 

Buffalo, NY 

2009 - Present 

Cannon Design 

Grand Island, NY 

1980 - 2009 

Professional Affi liations: 

National Trust for Historic 

Preservation 

American Institute of Architects 

Recognized for design quality on numerous occasions, he has won national and regional awards 

from the American Institute of Architects, Society of American Registered Architects and the 

American Planning Association for his work on educational facilities and high profi le public 

spaces. He has been a visiting critic and has taught at the UB School of Architecture, and was 

the Vice President of Government Affairs on the AIA New York State Board. 

A LEED Accredited architect, Mr. Less has participated in several projects leading to certifi cation 

and integrates sustainable practices in all works of the fi rm. 

Project Experience: 

Education 

Buffalo State College, Rehabilitate Upton Hall Phase 1, Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo State College, Great Lakes Research Center Program Study, Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo State College, Facilities Master Plan, Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo State College, Science Complex renovation, Buffalo, NY 

SUNY Oswego, Campus Center, Oswego NY 

SUNY Oswego, Science Center, Oswego, NY 

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Rehabilitate Allied Health, Alfred, NY 

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Hinkle Library, Alfred, NY 

University at Buffalo, Master Plan for Medical School, Buffalo, NY 

SUNY Brockport, Study to Repair Decks and Stairs, Various Buildings, Brockport, NY 

SUNY Fredonia, Campus and Community Children’s Center, Fredonia, NY 

Niagara University, Bisgrove Hall Addition and Renovation, Lewiston, NY 

Niagara University, Dwyer Arena Renovation, Lewiston, NY 

Buffalo Public Schools, District Wide Strategic Facility Plan, Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo Public Schools, Buffalo School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY 

McKinley High School, Classroom Addition, Buffalo, NY 

Niagara Wheatfi eld Central School District, Facility Upgrades, Sanborn, NY 

Addison School District, High School/Middle School Renovation/Additions, Addison, NY 

Roosevelt Union Free School District, Construction of 5 New Buildings, Roosevelt, NY 

Roosevelt Union Free School District, Master Plan, Roosevelt, NY 

Awards & Publications 

AIA/Western New York Chapter, First Award for Design Excellence: 

Ecology and Environment’s Analytical Services Center 

American Institute of Architects, First Award for Design Excellence: 

James Madison School of Excellence

Christopher F. Less, AIA, LEED AP 

Design Architect 

AIA Committee on Design / AIA 

Committee on Regional and Urban 

Design 

AIA Buffalo/WNY - Board 

Member and Past President 

US Green Building Council, LEED 

Accredited Professional 

American School and University , William Caudill Award, 

James Madison School of Excellence 


Columbus Community Health Center 


Highland Hospital Diagnostic Wing and Main Lobby 

American Society of Interior Designers, Award of Excellence 

Niagara Wheatfi eld Schools 

American Society of Interior Designers, Award of Excellence 

Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts 

American Planning Association, Award for Outstanding Planning: 

Niagara Reservation State Park and Visitor Center 

American Institute of Architects, Professional Excellence Award: 

Distinguished Service 

Outstanding Leadership in Community Affairs Award, Business First, “40 Under 40” 

Ecology and Environment Analytical Services Center - “Lab Design Cultivates Dual 

Objectives”, Building Design and Construction, May 1996

JANET ROSENBERG + ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / URBAN DESIGN 

148 Kenwood Avenue Toronto, ON M6C 3S2 t 416 656 6665 f 416 656 5756 www.jrala.ca 

JANET ROSENBERG DLitt (Hon.), OALA, FCSLA, FASLA, IFLA, RCA 

Janet Rosenberg is an enthusiastic defender of the public realm and avid proponent 

of environmental sustainability whose professional goal is to make 

the world a better place one landscape at a time. As founding principal of 

JRA, she has been pushing the boundaries of landscape design, leading her 

firm towards the completion of numerous parks as well as commercial and 

residential landscapes, bringing landscape architecture to the forefront of 

discussion. 

Among her many pursuits, Janet is a founding member of the Toronto Tree 

Foundation and a long standing participant of Toronto’s Waterfront Review 

Panel and the City of Toronto Design Review Panel. She also frequently sits 

on international jury panels as well as speaks about design at conferences 

and universities across North America. In recognition of her work, Janet 

has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape ARchitects 

and awarded an Honourary Doctorate from Ryerson University, a 

prestigious Urban Leadership Award from the Canadian Urban Institute, the 

OALA’s Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence, and the Governor 

General of Canada Confederation Medal. 

AWARDS 

2008 Urban Leadership Award (City Liveability Category), Canadian 

Urban Institute 

2005 Ryerson Alumni Achievement Award 

2003 Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence, OALA 

1998 Toronto Arts Award for Architecture and Design 

1994 Toronto Life Magazine, Women Who Make a Difference Visual 

Arts Award 

1992 Governor General of Canada, Confederation Medal 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

Member, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects 

Fellow, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects 

Fellow, American Society of Landscape Architects 

Member, International Federation of Landscape Architects 

Member, Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts 

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE 

Parks & Public Gardens 

• Newmarket Riverwalk Commons 

• Guelph Market Square 

• TTC Extension (Steeles & Finch West 

Subway Stations), Toronto 

• Qingdao Development, China 

• Community Common, Mississauga 

• Mississauga Civic Centre Square 

• Martin Goodman Trail, Toronto 

• Gairloch Gardens Master Plan, Oakville 

• Peace Memorial Park, Hamilton 

• Devonian Gardens, Calgary 

• Markham Centre Park 

• Markham Civic Mall 

• Light Forest (Portage & Main), Winnipeg 

• HTO Park, Toronto 

• Welland Canal & Civic Square 

• Bloor/Devonshire Precinct Development 

Master Plan, Toronto 

• Branksome Hall Master Plan, Toronto 

• Franklin Children’s Garden, Toronto Island 

• Town Hall Square, Toronto 

• Chang Zeng New Town Development, China 

• Barrel Warehouse Park, Waterloo 

• Courthouse Square, Toronto 

• Butterfly Gardens, Niagara Falls 

Institutional/Corporate 

• Rideau Hall, Ottawa 

• Granite Club, Toronto 

• Richmond Adelaide Centre, Toronto 

• TD Centre Plaza, Toronto 

• Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto 

• UofT School of Economics 

• Toronto Courthouse 

• Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, 

Toronto 

• First Canadian Place, Toronto 

• Baycrest Hospital, Toronto 

• Taboo Resort & Spa, Gravenhurst 

• UofT Scarborough Arts Building 

• UofT Scaborough Master Plan 

• Schulich School of Business, Toronto 

• UofT Mississauga Student Residence 

• Le Clos Jordan Estate Winery, Jordan 

• Jackson Triggs Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

• Integrated Learning Centre, Queen’s 

University 

• Gerstein Science Information Centre, UofT 

• Student Centre, Ryerson University 

• Student Residence & Centre, Sheridan 

College 

• Student Centre, University of Waterloo 

• St. Andrew’s College Master Plan, Aurora 

• 30 Adelaide Street East, Toronto 

• Southlake Regional Cancer Centre, 

Gravenhurst 

• Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre 

• Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

• York University Common & Transportation 

Hub



EDUCATION 

2008 Honourary Doctorate, Ryerson University 

1976 Landscape Architecture, Ryerson University 

1973 Bachelor of Arts, York University 

Community Developments 

• Peterborough Development 

• Bond Lake Community, Richmond Hill 

• Fieldgate Community, Toronto 

• Wyndham Hill Community, Ajax 

• Williamstown Community, Markham 

• Morristown Creek Community, Oakville 

FORMER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Member, City of Toronto Design Review Panel 

Member, Task Force on a Beautiful City 

Member, Waterfront Review Panel (Waterfront Toronto) 

Member, VanAlen Institute Canadian Consulate Forum 

Founding Member, Toronto Tree Foundation 

Instructor, University of Toronto, AL&D 

Consultant, Loblaws Garden Centres 

RECENT SPEAKING/JURY COMMITMENTS 

OCT 2011 ASLA 2011 Annual Meeting & Expo, Speaker 

OCT 2011 2011 Edmonton Urban Design Awards, Jury Member 

SEP 2010 IIDEX, Speaker 

JUN 2010 ASLA Awards, Jury Member 

DEC 2009 Construct Canada, Speaker 

OCT 2008 ASLA: Green Infrastructure, Speaker 

APR 2008 Granite Club: Art in the Landscape, Speaker 

MAR 2008 Stratford Garden Festival, Speaker 

JUN 2007 DX Roundtable: Promoting Canadian Design, 

Speaker/Panel Discussion 

MAY 2007 DX Power Lecture Series, Speaker 

MAY 2007 Carleton University School of Industrial Design: 

JRA & Umbra Product Design, Jury Member 

APR 2007 BCSLA Conference: Toward the Green Horizon, Speaker 

MAR 2007 CSLA Congress in Cuba, Speaker/Jury Member 

FEB 2007 Garden Club of Montreal, Speaker 

OCT 2006 Landscape Ontario: “The New Landscape” 

(Lecture at Convocation Hall, UofT) 

2006 ASLA Awards, Jury Member 

2006 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum 

(Smithsonian Institution) 

National Design Awards, Jury Member 

Installations 

• Sfumato, 2006 International Flora Montreal 

• Subterranean, 2005 International Garden 

Festival: Jardins de Métis 

• Interior Design Show 2005 

• 2002 Canadian Tulip Festival: Tulipmania 

Exhibition 

• Graydon Hall (May 2000) 

• Downsview Park Purple Wave (June 1999) 

• Canada Blooms (1997-2005) 

• Royal Winter Fair 

Hotels & Condominiums 

• 1 Bloor, Toronto 

• 5 St. Joseph, Toronto 

• Tridel: 1900 Bayview, Toronto 

• Church Condo, Toronto 

• X Condominium: 590 Jarvis, Toronto 

• Regency Yorkville Condominiums, Toronto 

• Great Gulf Homes: Denver & Dallas 

Condominiums 

• Greenscapes: Yonge/Davisville, Toronto 

• Wittington Properties: Yonge/Alvin 

Condominium, Toronto 

• 832 Bay Street Condominium, Toronto 

• WJ Properties: 125 Neptune/7 St. 

Dennis/140 Carlton, Toronto 

• Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto 

• 430 King Street, Toronto 

• 1005 King Street, Toronto 

• Sheridan Hotel, Toronto 

• DNA Condominium, Toronto 

• 18 Yorkville Condominium, Toronto 


• 276 St. Clair West Condominium, Toronto 

• Novotel, Toronto 

• Bristol Place Hotel, Toronto 


Private Residences 

• Canadian Residences 

• Country Estates 

• Rooftop Terraces 

• Montreal Estate (Historical Restoration)



GLENN HERMAN OALA, CSLA 

PRINCIPAL & SENIOR DESIGNER 

Highly creative and experienced, Glenn has helped JRA earn an international 

reputation along with numerous awards since 1988. His designs are known 

for being innovative, iconic, and thought-provoking, the result of Glenn’s 

artistic sense and elegant style. He works closely with Janet Rosenberg on 

all of the firm’s projects, taking inspiration from art and nature to enhance 

people’s experience and appreciation of outdoor gardens. 


Member, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects 

Member, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects 

EDUCATION 

1986 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Toronto 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

1988 - Present Janet Rosenberg + Associates 




• Newmarket Riverwalk Commons 

• TTC Extension (Steeles & Finch West Subway 

Stations) 


• Community Common, Mississauga 

• Mississauga Civic Square Master Plan 


• McMurtry Gardens of Justice, Toronto 

• Devonian Gardens, Calgary 

• Markham Centre Park 

• Markham Civic Mall 

• Light Forest (Portage & Main), Winnipeg 

• HtO, Toronto 

• Welland Canal & Civic Square 

• Franklin Children’s Garden, Toronto Island 

• Town Hall Square, Toronto 

• Chang Zeng New Town Development, China 

• Barrel Warehouse Park, Waterloo 

• Courthouse Square, Toronto 

• Butterfly Gardens, Niagara Falls 



• Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto 

• First Canadian Place, Toronto 

• Baycrest Hospital, Toronto 

• Taboo Resort & Spa, Gravenhurst 

• UofT Scarborough Arts Building 

• UofT Scaborough Master Plan 

• Schulich School of Business, Toronto 

• Jackson Triggs Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

• St. Andrew’s College Master Plan, Aurora 

• 30 Adelaide Street East, Toronto 

• Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

• York University Common & Transportation Hub 

Installations 

• Sfumato, 2006 International Flora Montreal 

• Subterranean, 2005 International Garden 

Festival: Jardins de Métis 

• 2002 Canadian Tulip Festival: Tulipmania 

Exhibition 

• Downsview Park Purple Wave (June 1999) 

• Canada Blooms (1997-2005) 

Other 

• Condominiums & private estates throughout 

North America



JESSICA HUTCHEON MLA, GRP 

Jessica joined JRA upon completing her Masters of Landscape Architecture 

at the University of Toronto. While working towards her degree, she concentrated 

her studies on land restoration and the associated social benefits. 

Jessica heads the Environmental and Green Roof division at JRA and has 

been instrumental at integrating environmentally-friendly and sustainable 

practices and technologies in all of the firm’s projects. She is also an accredited 

Green Roof Professional, implementing a green roof at 200 King 

Street West in Toronto. Jessica has been involved in a variety of projects and 

in many stages of design including early conceptual design, construction 

drafting, and construction implementation. She was the Project Manager for 

the newly-completed Guelph Market Square that revitalized Guelph’s downtown 

core. 

AWARDS 

2007 Peer Recognition Award, University of Toronto 


Associate Member, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects 

EDUCATION 

2007 Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Toronto 

2004 Bachelor of Arts, Trent University 



• TTC Subway Extension, Toronto 



• Yonge/Alvin Parkette, Toronto 


• Taddle Creek Park, Toronto 


• 200 King Street Green Roof, Toronto 

• John & Adelaide Plaza, Toronto 


• Granite Club, Toronto 

• Warden & St. Clair Community Centre, 

Toronto 

• TD Centre Plaza, Toronto 

• Eastern Avenue Centre, Toronto 

• Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto 

• Toronto Courthouse 

Condominiums 

• X Condominium: 590 Jarvis, Toronto 

• Regency Yorkville Condominiums, Toronto 

• Wittington Properties: Yonge/Alvin 

Condominium, Toronto 

Private Residences 

• Canadian Residences 

• Country Estates 

• Rooftop Terraces 

• Montreal Estate (Historical Restoration) 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2007 - Present Janet Rosenberg + Associates 

Summer 2006 Smith Group, JJR Chicago 

Summer 2005 City of Mississauga Community Services: Development

Team Member Profile 

Braden Kurczak, P. Eng., LEED ® AP BD+C 

Division Head, Green Buildings 

• Member of Enermodal Green Building Design team 

• Assists design teams in all aspects of the LEED process 

• Utilizes energy modelling to identify cost effective and energy efficient building designs 

• Expertise in business management, procurement processes, marketing, strategic planning, and business development 

• Works with planning teams and stakeholders to develop sustainable master plan and policy documents 

Sustainable Design Consulting 

Projects include the following: 

Institutional 

McMaster University New Engineering & Graduate Studies Building (Hamilton, ON) 

Sustainable design facilitation, LEED certification 

LEED Gold certified, this 11,600 m² laboratory, teaching and administrative facility is predicted to 

be 30% more energy efficient than the MNECB through the integration of efficient lighting, BAS 

controlled mechanical and electrical systems and dedicated outdoor air ventilation with heat recovery. 

The project will also achieve significant potable water savings. 

Drexel Integrated Sciences Laboratory (Philadelphia, PA) 


This 12,500 m², 5 storey facility is aiming to be the first building on the Drexel University campus 

certified under the LEED rating system. The facility will house laboratory space for the university that 

will be used for both teaching and research purposes. Water efficient plumbing fixtures will be utilized 

in addition to a stormwater filtration system. 

McMaster University Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Rehabilitation (Hamilton, ON) 


Housing research labs, classrooms, exercise/evaluation rooms, offices, and meeting areas, this 

1,850 m² facility is targeting LEED NC Silver certification. Key sustainable strategies include water 

efficient landscaping, light coloured roofing, rainwater cistern used for toilets, and a demand control 

ventilation system. 

Education 

2003: B.Eng.Mgt. 

Mechanical Engineering and 

Management 

McMaster University 

Recognition 

Professional Engineers Ontario 

– Full member 

Green Building Certification 

Institute 

– LEED ® Accredited Professional 

Awards 

2011 

40 under 40 – Building Design + 

Construction Magazine 

40 under 40 – Consulting – 

Specifying Engineer Magazine 

Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Burlington, ON) 


Currently in construction, this multi-purpose facility includes a main theatre, studio theatre and 

public space. Located in the heart of Burlington, the 5,800 m² facility features energy efficient HVAC 

equipment, recycled and regional products, low VOC products, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. LEED 

Certified is targeted. 

Cornwall RCMP (Cornwall, ON) 


This 5,000 m² building will house the Royal Canadian Mounted Police services. In targeting LEED 

Silver, sustainable building products plus energy and water savings are being pursued. The project 

incorporates recycled and regional content materials, low-emitting furniture products, and instituted 

a green housekeeping program. 

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Commercial 

Southbrook Winery (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON) 


LEED Gold certified, this 850 m² hospitality and retail facility provides 

a superior indoor environment for vineyard visitors. Water and 

energy savings exceed 40% and the project received the 2008 Award 

of Excellence for Architectural Design. Sustainable features include 

the use of 33% regional materials, a high performance curtainwall 

system, and demand controlled ventilation. 

Recreational 

Sixteen Mile Sports Complex (Oakville, ON) 


This 18,400 m² quad arena complex includes multiple soccer fields, 

skate and bmx park, and splash pad. A design-build project, it 

features a combined refrigeration/heat pump system with desiccant 

dehumidification, heat recovery ventilation, in-floor heating for arena 

seating, energy efficient lighting, and a stormwater management 

pond. Targeting LEED Silver certification. 

George & Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture – Toronto 

Botanical Gardens Addition (Toronto, ON) 

LEED certification 

This 750 m 2 retail and education space achieves annual energy 

savings of 33%. Optimal design for window shading and day lighting 

were identified using Ecotect software. An experimental green roof 

and rainwater harvesting for site irrigation comprise some of the 

effective green features of this LEED Silver certified building. 

Canada Post (Toronto, ON) 


Currently in operation, this 6,400 m 2 distribution centre is targeting 

LEED Gold. Features of the project include low-flow plumbing fixtures, 

CO 2 

and occupancy sensors, low VOCs in interior finishes, incorporation 

of daylighting, energy efficient lighting, and efficient roof top units. 

McMaster University David Braley Athletics Centre (Hamilton, 

ON) 

LEED certification 

This 13,000 m² addition to the university athletic complex has 

multi-sport facilities. The building features daylighting, waterless 

urinals, rainwater storage and re-use, and the use of low off-gassing 

materials. The design achieves a 40% annual energy savings. A LEED 

Certified rating was achieved for this facility. 

Master Planning 

McMaster University Innovation Park (Hamilton, ON) 

Investigated sustainable development opportunities as part of a 

master plan for a private/public research park intended to serve as 

an incubator for new technologies and inventions. 

Dubai Canal District (Dubai, UAE) 

Sustainable design facilitation, LEED technical guidance 

This 140,000 m² development includes a mixture of residential, retail 

and commercial space. Assisted with the schematic design targeting 

LEED Gold for the project which focused on environmental and 

energy efficiency goals. 

Residential 

West Village (Hamilton, ON) 


Constructed of insulated concrete form (ICF) walls, this ninestorey, 

19,000 m² residential building houses 450 students. The 

facility features high performance windows, energy efficient HVAC 

equipment and water saving fixtures. Onsite water treatment 

and energy generation through renewable sources support the 

sustainability of the project. LEED Platinum certified. 

Nathan Philips Square Redevelopment (Toronto, ON) 

Demonstrated sustainable design on this prominent civic project through 

the preservation and enhancement of heritage qualities while renewing 

and revitalizing the built elements and landscaping of the entire site. 

Building Research 

Performance Monitoring of 77 Governor’s Road Condominium 

(Dundas, ON) 

This research for CMHC monitored the performance of a six-storey 

condominium and included planning, installing, and commissioning a 

computer-based data acquisition system and blower door air leakage testing. 

McMaster University Les Prince Hall (Hamilton, ON) 


LEED Certified, this 9,800 m 2 student residence features native/ 

adaptive landscaping, efficient lighting, enthalpy wheel heat 

recovery, and a high performance envelope. Housing 389 students, 

the building achieved 49% potable water savings and 32% energy 

savings relative to a comparable building. 

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Project Concept Summary Section 2

PROJECT CONCEPT SUMMARY 

Ten acres with an adjoining parking ramp located within the Olmsted Park System in one of the 

most desirable places to live in all of Buffalo… introducing Chapin Place. 

Gracefully combining a mix of uses that create a compelling place to live, work and recreate, 

the development team, led by Uniland Development Company, proposes to initiate the project 

with a complete demolition of all eleven existing buildings to most effectively develop a new 

residential community unlike any other in Western New York. Chapin Place highlights include: 

• Residences: 276 units of residential living options including condominiums, townhomes, 

luxury and market rate apartments, as well as senior living units. All units will have 

access to protected and/or underground parking 

• Retail: Dining and Convenience Retailers such as a restaurant, café, small market, 

pharmacy, bank, drycleaners, and flower shop 

• Health & Wellness: A Wellness & Fitness Center also includes space for physician 

practices and other professional services 

• Urban Park: A one acre Olmsted-inspired privately managed urban park that not only 

serves as an outdoor living room for residents, but also welcomes visitors from 

surrounding neighborhoods throughout the day and evening 

• Hospitality: A 60-room Boutique Hotel and Restaurant overlooking Gates Circle also 

includes well-appointed meeting space for corporate and university functions 

Despite recent estimates exceeding $10 million for asbestos remediation and demolition, the 

plan requires an $8 million contribution from Kaleida to clean and prepare the site for new 

development. The Uniland team’s responsibility includes remediation, demolition, development 

of all building improvements, a new road extending Lancaster Avenue to Linwood Avenue, and 

a new landscape designed park. 

The Project Schedule assumes a property ownership transfer of December 2012. 

Predevelopment work will take place the following year (2013) including design, engineering, 

regulatory approvals, as well as asbestos remediation and demolition of ALL structures. From 

the point at which new development commences in 2014, full build-out is projected to take six 

years or less, depending on market demand. New residential supply will be introduced annually 

over a six year period, and commercial uses will be developed as soon as feasibility is 

established. Chapin Place is expected to house over 500 residents and produce 160 new jobs. 

In addition to construction management of all new improvements, Uniland’s property 

management division would handle ongoing management of new residential and commercial 

uses. 

With Kaleida’s contribution to make the site shovel-ready, this plan represents an opportunity to 

do something very unique in the city of Buffalo. Redeveloping existing basements into 

underground parking and utilizing the Osinski ramp enables asphalt parking lots to be 

transformed into green space, providing a fitting termination to the beauty of Olmsted’s Chapin 

Parkway. Residents will be steps away from amenities including a wellness center to promote 

health and neighborhood retailers to serve their daily needs. They will also enjoy a large outdoor 

living room replete with gardens, café tables, lawn areas, and places for both privacy and social 

gatherings. Chapin Place will truly define the meaning of an active urban Olmsted lifestyle.

SOLDIERS’ 

PLACE 

Delaware Park 

Forest 

Lawn 

Cemetery 

AGASSIZ 

CIRCLE 

renewal Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital is reborn 

with a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood anchored by a residential 

crescent defining the terminus of Chapin Parkway at Gates 

Circle. On axis, a tall gateway opens to a mid-block park surrounded 

by four- and six-storey residential buildings. Defined by 

two-storey townhouses at grade, the garden park extends the 

Olmsted landscape vocabulary into the twenty-first century. 

an urban village Lancaster Avenue is extended 

through the site from Delaware to Linwood reestablishing the 

public realm and urban continuity of the neighborhood. Street 

edges around the site are established. The development becomes 

a village that balances residential, retail, office, wellness 

services and hotel uses. Built around a large green park, it extends 

the fabric of the Olmsted City and provides spaces for a 

range of program opportunities. 

COLONIAL 

CIRCLE 

FERRY 

CIRCLE 

Elmwood 

Village 

GATES 

CIRCLE 

a mixed use community Gates Circle features 

a 60-room boutique hotel providing an elegant address and 

amenity to the neighborhood. On Delaware an 11-floor residential 

tower complements the townhouses, apartments and retail 

units surrounding Chapin Park. A diverse mix of unit types and 

sizes are distributed throughout the precinct. Lancaster is fronted 

by retail including food, pharmacy and service shops providing 

much needed amenity to the neighborhood. A wellness center 

and professional offices provide health and recreational services 

to the community. An urban plaza surrounding the retained 

chimney anchors an outdoor gathering space for public performances 

or café and restaurant seating. 

Context Plan 

La Salle 

Park 

SYMPHONY 

CIRCLE 

NIAGARA 

SQUARE 

Throughout the project parking is distributed to minimize the 

impact on the development of a rich pedestrian realm. Old basements 

Humboldt 

are recast as underground parking structures and the adjacent 

parking structure is reclad to adjust its scale and presence 

Park 

in the neighborhood. Surface parking is kept to a minimum and 

organized in small groupings. 

plazas, gardens and park Olmsted’s Parkway 

System connects people to nature, leisure and social interaction. 

It is exemplary of a tradition that this landscape proposal 

aims to repeat. One of the goals of the Buffalo park system, as 

guided by Olmsted, was of connection. A primary design and organizing 

principle for this project is to continue the rhythmic tree 

plantings of Chapin Parkway beyond the Gates circle into the 

redevelopment of the site. The Chapin Parkway trees terminate 

at a lively mixed-use plaza space in front of the Wellness Center. 

The organizing principle of circulation through Chapin Park is 

reinterpreted from Olmsted’s park system. Retracing, simplifying, 

borrowing and softening the current path system and the 

spaces they create, a diversified landscape scheme is created 

that allows for a variety of active and passive recreational activities. 

A water feature, allowing summer water play and winter ice 

skating, is positioned with views from the Ground Gateway. It 

creates a central focal point for the residential community around 

it. Located in close proximity is a plaza suitable for large gatherings 

such as outdoor festivals, concerts, or farmer’s markets. 

An array of elongated benches, lights, and other furnishings are 

situated throughout the park, in order to facilitate casual conversation 

and formal gathering alike. 

The landscape design for Chapin Place adheres to Buffalo Parkway’s 

traditional organizational and urban design principles. It 

connects and enhances an infrastructure for the city that revolves 

around access to nature, leisure, and social interaction 

among members of the community and the public at large. 

a sustainable precinct State of the art sustainability 

initiatives include geothermal snow melting, green roofs, 

on site storm water management, drought tolerant landscape 

and building performance that is a 35% improvement on current 

energy codes. Green design principles ensure this project represents 

a commitment to community engagement, environmental 

stewardship and responsible economic development. Chapin 

Place establishes a sustainable, pedestrian friendly neighborhood 

fabric responding to surrounding context and providing a 

model for new community development in this century. 

View looking through Gateway to Gates Circle. 

Site Section from Chapin Parkway to Lancaster Avenue 

CHAPIN PLACE 

Diamond Schmitt Architects 

Flynn Battaglia Architects

CHAPIN PARKWAY 

3 2 

1 

LAFAYETTE AVENUE 

GATES CIRCLE 

12 

12 

11 

12 

11 

DELAWARE AVENUE 

12 

12 

LINWOOD AVENUE 

LANCASTER AVENUE 

5 

4 

5 5 5 5 5 

2 

3 

9 

5 

7 7 7 7 

6 

9 

9 

Aerial View down Chapin Parkway to proposed Chapin Place. 

8 

9 

9 

Extending Olmsted and 

Reinforcing Gates Circle 

Strengthening the Street Edge 

Program 

1 Hotel Lobby 

2 Cafe / Restaurant 

3 Patio 

4 Condo Lobby 

5 Retail 

6 Wellness Center Lobby 

7 Studio 

8 Clinic 

9 Office 

10 Existing Parking 

11 Future Development 

12 Residential 

10 

Residential 

At-grade Retail 

Wellness Centre 

Boutique Hotel 

Existing Parking Ramp 

N 0 25 50 100 ft 

Site Plan 

Pedestrian 

and Vehicular Access 

Maximizing Views 

Distributed Parking 

Surface Parking 

Hotel 85 spots 

Retail 14 spots 

Ring Road 27 spots 

Lancaster Extension 

Internal Roads 

Private Residential Drive 

Pedestrian Circulation 

Underground Parking 

294 spots 


760 spots 

Townhomes 

24 spots 

Lafayette Avenue Elevation 

Gates Circle Elevation 

Delaware Avenue Elevation 

CHAPIN PLACE 



View from Gates Circle through Gateway into Chapin Park. 

Landscape Strategy 


Parkway Extension 

Neighborhood Parkette 

on Gates Circle 

Enclosed Park 



Residential Front Yard 

Terrace and Garden 




High Intensity Activities: 

Larger Lawns & Water 

Residential Gardens 



Landscape Plan 

Low Intensity Activities: 

Smaller Lawns & Relaxation 

Retail and Event 

Programming 

Paved Plaza 

Pedestrian Streetscape 




Programming 

Re-tracing Olmsted Simplifying Borrowing 

Softening the Edges 

Delaware Park by Frederick Law Olmsted 

Site Section from Delaware Avenue through Park to Linwood Avenue 

CHAPIN PLACE 



Distribution of Residential Units 


6 Floor Residential 

2-Storey Townhomes 

4-Storey Luxury 

Apartments Above 



2-Storey Apartments Above 

2-Storey Townhouse with 

Backyard and Garage 

11 Floor Residential Tower 

Ground Floor Lobby with 

10-Storey Units 

UNDERGROUND PARKING COUNT 

Single stalls 228 

Tandem stalls 33 

TOTAL CARS 294 

Footprint of Existing 

Hospital Buildings 

Typical 2-Storey Townhouse 

2-Bedroom 

Typical Apartment Units 

1-Bedroom 

2-Bedroom 

3-Bedroom 

0’ 5’ 10’ 20’ 

Typical Residential Tower Units 

1-Bedroom 

2-Bedroom 

2-Bedroom + Den 

A 

B 

A 

A 

B 

B 

A 

B 

0’ 5’ 10’ 20’ 

Zinc 

Brick 

Stone 

Wood 

A B A B B 

A B 

Zinc 

Brick 

Stone 

Wood 

12’ 

12’ 12’ 11’ 

50’ 

4th Floor 

3rd Floor 

2nd Floor 

12’ 

12’ 12’ 11’ 

50’ 

4th Floor 

3rd Floor 

2nd Floor 

Zinc 

Brick 

Stone 

Wood 

Zinc 

Brick 

Stone 

Wood 

12’ 12’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 

70’ 

6th Floor 

5th Floor 

4th Floor 

3rd Floor 

2nd Floor 

View of Chapin Park with Residential Tower beyond. 

Ground Floor 

Ground Floor 

Ground Floor 

Elevation of Typical 4-storey Unit on Lafayette and Linwood 

Elevation of Typical 6-storey Unit on Gates Circle 

CHAPIN PLACE 



Chapin Park in winter. 

Chapin Park in Summer. 

Linwood Avenue West Elevation 

CHAPIN PLACE 



View looking east on Lancaster Avenue. 

View from Park to Wellness Center and Cafe. 

1 Wind & Microclimate 

2 Rainwater Reuse 3 Green Roofs 

4 Solar Shading for Residential Tower 

5 Geothermal Snow Melting 

6 Greening Existing Parking Structure 

Permeable Paving 

Reflecting Pool 

· Retains stormwater 

· Reduces urban heat island effect 

· Cools building below in summer 

· Provides rooftop amenity space 

· Increases area bio-diversity 

Summer Cooling Breeze 

Summer Wind Frequency 

Tower without 

Solar Shading 

Tower with Solar Shading 

South Elevation 

Solar Gain (kV) 

20 

10 

Without Solar Shading 

With Solar Shading 

Underground Cistern 

Landscape Irrigation 

Winter Shelter 

Winter Wind Frequency 

0 

5am 

Noon 

Peak Solar Gain on Summer Day 

9pm 

Clears roads and paths without harmful salt. 

Trellis shading and vertical garden facade. 

Lancaster Avenue South Elevation 

CHAPIN PLACE 



CHAPIN PLACE 



Development Implementation Strategy Section 3

SITE DESIGN 

An introduction to Chapin Place 

This proposal replaces the Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital with a vibrant mixed-use 

neighborhood anchored by a residential crescent defining the terminus of Chapin Parkway at 

Gates Circle. On the Parkway axis a tall gateway opens to a mid block park surrounded by four 

and six level residential buildings. Defined by two-story townhouses at grade, the garden park 

extends the Olmsted landscape vocabulary into the twenty first century. The former hospital 

basement is retained as below grade parking. 

Lancaster Avenue is extended through the site from Delaware to Linwood, reestablishing the 

public realm and urban continuity of the neighborhood. A roundabout is also introduced as a 

traffic calming measure. On Delaware, an eleven-story residential tower complements the 

condominium, apartments and retail units surrounding Chapin Park. Mid-rise high density units 

provide a mix of unit types and sizes. The Lancaster extension is fronted by retail including 

food, pharmacy and service retail providing convenience amenities to the neighborhood. To the 

east a large complex of fitness, spa, wellness center and medical offices provides health and 

wellness services to the community. An urban plaza surrounding the retained chimney of the 

former Kaleida central energy plant serves as a marker and focal point for outdoor gathering, 

café and restaurant seating. 

Utilizing the basements of several hospital buildings, a new 293-car underground parking facility 

provides parking to residents. The adjacent 760-car multi-level parking structure is integrated 

with pedestrian and vehicular access to Lancaster, adding convenient parking for visitors and 

employees. Planted overhead trellises shade cars on the upper level and reduce the heat island 

effect of the expansive deck. A new planting intensive screen facade along Linwood integrates 

the parking structure into the scale of the surrounding neighborhood while an allée of trees 

extend the rich landscape boulevard of the redevelopment proposal. 

A new 60-room boutique hotel on Gates Circle provides an elegant address and amenity to the 

neighborhood. Defined with lush planting and garden terraces overlooking the Circle and the 

fountain, the hotel creates a welcome environment for visitors. 

The development is a village precinct that balances residential, retail, office, wellness services 

and hotel uses. The community is built around large green park areas extending the landscape 

vocabulary of the Olmsted City. Designed to LEED Silver standards, the Uniland team 

proposes state-of-the-art sustainability initiatives including geothermal snow melting, green 

roofs, on site storm water management, drought tolerant landscape and building performance 

that is a 35% improvement on current energy codes. Integrating green design principles, this 

project represents a commitment to community engagement, environmental stewardship and 

responsible economic development. Chapin Place establishes a sustainable, pedestrian friendly 

neighborhood fabric that responds to surrounding context while providing a model for new 

community development in this century.

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW 

Description of how the Uniland team will successfully manage, operate, and 

maintain the project 

Uniland Development Company is well suited to undertake a project such as the 

adaptive re-use of Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital. Uniland’s organizational 

platform of comprehensive development and management services enables most 

functions to remain in-house, which reduces project expense while at the same time 

enhancing communication by limiting the number of consultants involved. In addition, the 

firm’s local knowledge and existing relationships within the community will play an 

integral role in the property’s successful transition from a healthcare campus to a vibrant 

multi-use community. 

Uniland intends to assign a project lead who will have three main responsibilities: 1) 

Primary coordinator in driving the numerous development processes to successful 

completion, 2) Act as Kaleida’s primary contact for any issue concerning the project, and 

3) Maintain a macro level perspective to ensure overall project objectives are being 

fulfilled. This individual would have constant interaction with Uniland’s other team 

members who would each be responsible for a particular process. Those individuals 

would coordinate efforts, as necessary, with outside consultants hired to leverage 

specific areas of expertise. It is critical for a project of this magnitude to have an inhouse 

and local core team of professionals representing different development 

disciplines (planning & design, construction, finance, etc.). This provides a basis to react 

quickly and efficiently to the myriad issues and challenges that will inevitably arise over 

the course of development. Uniland’s organizational structure is uniquely suited for a 

project of this scale. Master Planning will be done in partnership with development team 

members, Diamond Schmitt and Flynn Battaglia. This phase will also include extensive 

public input as the plan develops. Once the master planning process is complete, 

Uniland will seek qualified engineering firms based on the types of final uses identified. 

Uniland’s Planning and Design team will work with Diamond Schmitt and Flynn Battaglia 

to maintain a healthy balance between strong design quality and financial feasibility in 

the creation of the project master plan. On the construction side, Uniland Construction 

Corporation will manage all construction services and deliver all phases in its customary 

on-time, budget sensitive fashion. 

Other in-house Uniland resources will round out the project team including: 

• Uniland’s Capital Markets Group that will arrange financing through a 

combination of debt, equity and economic development incentives. Uniland 

enjoys excellent relationships with professionals in the economic development 

community and is well versed in programs at the local, state and national level. 

An initial list of potential programs follows this narrative. 

• Uniland’s Marketing team has the resources to conduct community meetings, 

provide projects updates, etc. It would also be our intent to assemble an advisory 

group comprised of key stakeholders such as the Olmstead Conservancy, 

neighboring block clubs and educational institutions to ensure community 

support. 

• Uniland’s Account Executives have broad experience with a variety of real estate 

uses including office, medical office, retail, for-rent and for-sale multifamily 

residential, institutional and hospitality.

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW 

• Uniland Property Management Services prides itself on its award winning quality 

and satisfaction, which is evidenced by the fact that results of annual surveys 

indicate that on average 98% of Uniland customers would recommend our firm. 

Finally, Uniland Development Company shares Kaleida’s commitment to equal 

opportunity. During all phases of the project, Uniland will make every attempt to achieve 

a high level of participation with New York State certified Minority and Woman-Owned 

Enterprise (M/WBE) contractors. Uniland Development Company is an equalemployment-opportunity 

employer and does not discriminate against any employee or 

applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, sexual orientation marital status, 

handicap, religion, national origin, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic 

violence victim status, military service/leave, or arrest/conviction record.



Chapin Place 

Program Agency / Utility Program Description 

Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) 

Empire State 

Development (ESD) 

Uniland Development will submit the project through the CFA for ESDC to determine eligible 

state incentives for the development of Chapin Place. 

Multifamily Performance Program (MPP) - New 

Construction 

New York State Energy Program includes an initial whole-building assessment and creation of an approved Energy 

Research & Development Reduction Plan, with specific money-saving, efficiency-boosting goals of 15% or more. The 

Authority (NYSERDA) plan will include specific executable steps and concrete energy-saving goals geared to the 

building's particular needs and will take into account all elements that comprise its energy 

system. Savings come from measures such as increased insulation, high-efficiency heating 

and cooling systems, energy-saving appliances and lighting, high-performance windows and 

doors and innovative technologies such as advanced meters, renewable energy and 

combined heat and power systems. 

New Construction Program (NCP) - 

Whole Building Design Incentive 

New York State Energy Program provides incentives to offset costs associated with utilizing energy efficient 

Research & Development design/mechanicals of the commercial component of the project. Incentives will vary 

Authority (NYSERDA) depending upon efficiency design plan. 

Project Increment Financing (PIF) 

Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) 

Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption 

Erie County Industrial 

Development Agency 

(ECIDA) 



(ECIDA) 



(ECIDA) 

This is a public financing method that serves as a vehicle for fronting money to finance 

projects by pledging future tax revenues to pay associated debts. It utilizes payments from a 

PILOT (payment in lieu of tax). Money generated from the difference between full taxes and 

the PILOT is utilized for payment of project debt. 

Abates a portion of real property tax of the commercial component of the project. Depending 

upon user, portion of project could be eligible for either a 7 or 10 year PILOT. 

Abates the mortgage recording tax if eligible. 

Sales Tax Exemption 



(ECIDA) 

Exempts sales tax on construction materials, equipment rentals and/or equipment and fixtures 

purchased in conjunction with the commercial component of project. 

Capital Investment National Grid Grant to be used toward infrastructure improvements. Dollars awarded are based upon the 

total investment as well as the degree of required infrastructure improvements. 

Area Development Program National Fuel Grant to be used for natural gas-related upgrades. 

Note: Eligibility of programs will be determined once project is awarded 


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PROJECT SCHEDULE 

CHAPIN PLACE 

Gates Circle, Buffalo, NY 14209 

Duration 

ID TASK NAME Start Finish 

(Months) 

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 

1 PRE-DEVELOPMENT 17 12/3/12 4/11/14 

2 Design/Engineering/Regulatory 6 12/10/12 5/24/13 

3 Demolition/Abatement 12 2/15/13 2/11/14 

4 BLOCK A / 88 CONDOS 14 2/18/14 4/15/15 

5 Site Development/Utilities/Lancaster Ave. Ext. 11 3/2/14 2/20/15 

6 Underground Parking Garage 6 7/14/14 1/2/15 

7 Chapin Place Park 9 8/4/14 4/4/15 

8 BLOCK C/60 APARTMENTS 11 10/6/14 8/28/15 

9 BLOCK B/35 APARTMENTS 11 10/9/15 8/26/16 

10 BLOCK F/8 TOWNHOMES 12 10/9/15 10/9/16 

11 BLOCK G/6-STORY HOTEL 12 11/2/15 4/3/17 

12 BLOCK D/ MEDICAL OFFICE & 

WELLNESS CENTER 

14 11/6/17 9/7/18 

13 BLOCK E/ RETAIL & RESIDENTIAL 

TOWER 60 APARTMENTS 

18 10/4/17 4/15/19 

14 BLOCK H/FUTURE LUXURY CONDOS TBD 

15 BLOCK I/ FUTURE TOWNHOMES TBD

Project Concept Section 4

View looking through Gateway to Gates Circle 

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Delaware Park 

SOLDIERS’ 

PLACE 

Forest 

Lawn 

Cemetery 

AGASSIZ 

CIRCLE 

COLONIAL 

CIRCLE 

GATES 

CIRCLE 

FERRY 

CIRCLE 

Elmwood 

Village 

SYMPHONY 

CIRCLE 

La Salle 

Park 

NIAGARA 

SQUARE 

Context Plan 

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Aerial View down Chapin Parkway to proposed Chapin Place 

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CHAPIN PARKWAY 

3 2 

1 

LAFAYETTE AVENUE 

GATES CIRCLE 

12 

12 

11 

12 

11 

DELAWARE AVENUE 

12 

12 

LINWOOD AVENUE 

LANCASTER AVENUE 

5 

4 

5 5 5 5 5 

2 

3 

9 

5 

7 7 7 7 

6 

9 

9 

8 

9 

9 

1 Hotel Lobby 

2 Cafe / Restaurant 

3 Patio 

4 Condo Lobby 

5 Retail 

6 Wellness Center Lobby 

7 Studio 

8 Clinic 

9 Office 

10 Existing Parking 

11 Future Development 

12 Residential 

10 

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0 25 100 200 ft 

Site Plan 

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Extending ng Olmsted and 

Rein 

einforcing ng Gates Circle 

Strengthening the Street Edge 

Program 

Pedestria 

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and 

Vehicular Access 

Residential 





Lancaster Extension 

Internal Roads 

Private Residential Drive 

Pedestrian Circulation 

Maximiz 

mizi 

zing 

Views 

Distributed Parking 

Surface Parking 

Hotel 85 spots 

Retail 14 spots 

Ring Road 27 spots 


294 spots 


760 spots 

Townhomes 

24 spots 

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Chapin Parkway 

Lafayette Avenue 

Gates Circle 

Linwood Avenue 

Delaware Avenue 

Landscape Plan 

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Parkway Extension 

Enclosed Park 


Residential Gardens 

Paved Plaza 

Pedestrian Streetscape 

Landscape Program 










Programming 

Delaware Park by Frederick Law Olmsted Re-tracing Olmsted Simplifying Borrowing Softening the Edges 

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View of Chapin Park with Residential Tower beyond 

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Distribution of Residential Units 



4-Storey Luxury 

Apartments Above 



2-Storey Apartments Above 

2-Storey Townhouse with 

Backyard and Garage 

11 Floor Residential Tower 

Ground Floor Lobby with 

10-Storey Units 


UNDERGROUND PARKING COUNT 

Single stalls 228 

Tandem stalls 33 

TOTAL CARS 294 

Footprint of Existing 

Hospital Buildings 

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View from Gates Circle through Gateway into Chapin Park 

View from Park to Wellness Center and Cafe 

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Admin 

Offi ce 

Restaurant/Cafe 

Kitchen 

Offi ce 

Lobby 

Studio 

Studio 

Studio 

Studio 

Offi ce 

Clinic 

Offi ce 

Offi ce 

Wellness Center Plan 

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Loading 

Restaurant/ 

Cafe 

Reception 

Lobby 

Hotel Plan 

Condo 

Lobby 

Retail 

Retail Retail Retail Retail 

Retail 

Retail 

Loading/ 

Storage 

Retail Plan 

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Typical 2-Storey Townhouse 

Ground Floor 

Second Floor 

Typical Apartment Units 

One Bedroom 

Two Bedroom 

Three Bedroom 

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3 

3 

1 1 

2 

2 

Typical Residential Tower Units 

1 

2 

3 

One Bedroom 

Two Bedroom 

Two Bedroom + Den 

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A B A B 

Zinc 

12’ 

Brick 

4th Floor 

Stone 

Wood 

12’ 12’ 11’ 

50’ 

3rd Floor 

2nd Floor 

Ground Floor 

Elevation of Typical 4-Storey Unit 

on Lafayette and Linwood 

Apartments 

2-Storey Townhouse 

A B A B 

Zinc 

Brick 

Stone 

Wood 

12’ 12’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 

70’ 

6th Floor 

5th Floor 

4th Floor 

3rd Floor 

2nd Floor 

Ground Floor 

Elevation of Typical 6-Storey Unit 


Apartments 

2-Storey Townhouse 

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1 Wind & Microclimate 

2 Rainwater Reuse 

Permeable Paving 

Reflecting Pool 

Summer Cooling Breeze 

Summer Wind Frequency 

Underground Cistern 

Landscape Irrigation 

Winter Shelter 

Winter Wind Frequency 

3 Green Roofs 

4 Solar Shading for Residential Tower 

· Retains stormwater 

· Reduces urban heat island effect 

· Cools building below in summer 

· Provides rooftop amenity space 

· Increases area bio-diversity 

Tower without 

Solar Shading 

Tower with Solar Shading 

South Elevation 

Solar Gain (kV) 

20 

10 

Without Solar Shading 

With Solar Shading 

0 

5am 

Noon 

Peak Solar Gain on Summer Day 

9pm 

5 Geothermal Snow Melting 

6 Greening Existing Parking Structure 

Clears roads and paths without harmful salt. 

Trellis shading and vertical garden facade. 

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View of Chapin Place from Gates Circle 

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Chapin Park in Summer 

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Chapin Park in Winter 

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View looking east on Lancaster Avenue 

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Site Section from Chapin Parkway to Lancaster Avenue 

Site Section from Delaware Avenue through Chapin Park to Linwood Avenue 

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Lafayette Avenue Elevation 

Gates Circle Elevation 

Delaware Avenue Elevation 

Linwood Avenue West Elevation 

Lancaster Avenue South Elevation 

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CHAPIN PLACE PROGRAM SUMMARY 

Chapin Place 

Program Summary 

Location 

Description 

Net 

area/unit 

(SF) 

# of units 

Subtotal 

(SF) Total GFA Notes 

Block A: 

Level 1 and 2 Townhouses 1,800 30 54,000 Luxury 

Level 3 Condominiums 1,800 15 27,000 Luxury 









113 178,200 213,000 

Block B 

Apartments 900 12 10,800 One Bedroom/Market 

Apartments 1,100 20 22,000 Two Bedroom/ Market 

Apartments 1,600 3 4,800 Three Bedroom/Market 

35 37,600 44,350 

Block C Apartments 900 25 22,500 

Apartments 1,100 30 33,000 

Apartments 1,600 5 8,000 

60 63,500 80,800 

Block F Townhouses 1,800 8 14,400 14,400 14,400 

Block E Luxury Apartment Tower 10 Levels 

2 BR + Den/2 per floor 1,800 20 36,000 Luxury 

2 BR/2 per floor 1,550 20 31,000 Luxury 

1 BR/ 2 per floor 750 20 15,000 Luxury 

60 82,000 

Ground Floor 6,000 

Total Residential Units 216 

93,000 

Retail 1500-2000 7 11,200 

Block D Wellness Center 

Phase 1 49,000 49,000 Main Site 

Phase 2 31,000 31,000 Acquired Area 

Phase 1 Professional Office 7,800 7,800 Main Site 

Phase 2 Professional Office 3,750 3,750 Acquired Area 

91,550 

Hotel Site (not included in pro forma) 

7 Floors 

Rooms 390-490 50 incl below 35@390,10@415,5@490 

Suite 620 10 26,500 37,750 

Ground Floor 8,800 1 8,800 Lobby, Café, Loading 

Second Floor 8,800 1 8,800 Amenity, Meetings, Admin 

55,350 

Total GFA 603,650 

Total Site Area (3 parcels 9.9 acres) 435,230 

FAR 1.39 

Resident Parking: 

Underground 293 

Ring Road 27 

Townhomes 24 

Reserved in Osinki Ramp 68 

Subtotal 412 

Ratio 2 cars/person 

Visitor and Employee Parking: 

Parking Structure 692 

Total: 1104 


MAY 4, 2012

Program 

B 

A 

F 

A 

C 

Residential 

E 


D 




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PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND CONSIDERATIONS 

As a supplement to the visual representations included in the Uniland team’s proposal, 

the following narrative responses address specific issues that drove the team’s decisionmaking 

process and ultimate design. 

What was the Uniland team’s guiding objectives for the design of Chapin Place? 

1. Leverage the hospital site’s size and adjacent parking structure to create a unique multi-use 

residential community that incorporates uses, landscaping place-making and smart growth 

principles to create a vibrant and compelling place to live and visit. 

2. Leverage Frederick Law Olmsted’s reputation as the father of American landscape 

architecture by making landscaping a dominating theme in the project’s program and 

design. 

3. Incorporate a high level of design quality to respect the surrounding architecture, existing 

residential homes, and the prominence and beauty of Gates Circle. 

4. Incorporate secondary uses that not only serve Chapin Place residents, but also support 

and enhance the value of surrounding neighborhoods. 

5. Make the project scalable to balance meeting residential demand and capital investment. 

6. Incorporate a variety of state-of-the-art sustainable features to enhance the project. 

Why was a complete demolition of existing buildings chosen over an adaptive re-use 

strategy in order to take advantage of historical tax credits? 

Having extensive experience with several adaptive re-use projects, including the Dulski federal 

building conversion to what is now known as Avant, the team recognized the value of saving 

and redeveloping structures with “good bones” and floor plates that were conducive for new 

uses. After several tours of the hospital campus, the team identified numerous challenges to the 

existing structures that reduced their residual value including: low ceiling heights, narrow 

building dimensions, disorientation in wayfinding due to decades of expansions, and finally, 

relatively low architectural design quality. Design decisions seem to have been heavily budgetbased 

with little regard to future residual value. 

In addition, the team decided early that any redevelopment should meet high standards to 

complement the prestige of Gates Circle and support other project objectives. For these 

reasons, it was determined that new construction made more sense than redeveloping the 

existing buildings. 

Limitations in the Historic Tax Credit program also significantly reduce its value, especially in 

comparison to the benefit of being able to design a project without existing constraints. The 

team also encountered difficulty even convincing SHPO representatives to tour the campus and 

provide an assessment of historical significance. One of our consultants noted that it was 

unlikely that historic tax credits would be awarded for the main building facing Gates Circle if it


were selectively deconstructed to expose the original hospital, as was suggested in the Urban 

Land Institute Advisory Panel recommendations. 

Finally, it should be noted that while it makes sense in certain cases, adaptive re-use of existing 

structures often limits a project’s potential for more modern and progressive architecture. 

Consider Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin house as one of many examples in Buffalo. Most 

projects that are considered architecturally significant were developed as new construction and 

were often controversial in their day. The buildings comprising Gates Circle Hospital clearly do 

not fall into that category. 

Why is multifamily residential the primary use? 

A nationwide trend exists in which, for a variety of reasons, people are moving back into urban 

centers. Buffalo is no different. Among all development product types (multifamily and single 

family residential, office, industrial, retail, etc.), the demand for multifamily is strongest. In fact, it 

is one of the few product types in the city where demand for new development currently exists. 

A housing study completed this year by the firm of Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc., 

commissioned by the city of Buffalo, confirmed that the desire for urban living has significantly 

increased. Future demand will further increase from the effect of UB’s 2020 program, especially 

its plan to move the medical school to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. It is projected that 

in four years, 5,000 more people will be working at the BNMC. 

Beyond the general demand for urban living, few locations within the city of Buffalo can 

compare to this 10-acre site. Situated at the terminus of Olmsted-designed Chapin Parkway, 

one homeowner who lives on the parkway described his experience residing there as “heaven 

on earth.” In addition to the amount of green space in this urban setting, residents can enjoy the 

experience of Elmwood Avenue’s charm and the summertime programming that occurs on 

Bidwell Parkway. It is truly a great place to live. 

Is Chapin Place considered a smart growth project? 

Chapin Place falls squarely within the smart growth objectives identified in the Regional 

Economic Development Council plan presented to the Governor. Specific smart growth 

principles this plan supports include: 

1. Mix of Land Uses- residential, retail, wellness/fitness, professional office, hospitality and 

recreation. 

2. Range of Housing Choices- residential offerings comprised of one, two and threebedroom 

condominiums, townhomes and apartments, including independent living 

senior housing units. Prices range from market rate to luxury. 

3. Compact Building Design- guided by the team’s project objectives and financial 

feasibility, the project contains 603,000 square feet of new development, including 276 

new housing units on less than ten acres of land. 

4. Create Walkable Neighborhoods- Chapin Place’s amenity rich program is designed 

specifically to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment.


5. Foster Attractive Communities with a Sense of Place- the distinctive building design of 

Chapin Place provides a stylish modern interpretation of the stately architecture that 

surrounds the project. The combination of Chapin Park, which blends effortlessly into the 

beautiful extension of Lancaster Avenue, creates a unique experience that will draw 

visitors throughout that day and evening. 

6. Preserve Open Space and Natural Beauty- designed as an elegant finale to Olmsted’s 

vision of Chapin Parkway, the new urban park at Chapin Place is larger than a football 

field. 

What impact does the Osinski parking ramp have on Chapin Place? 

The close proximity of the parking ramp is a critical component in the design and success of 

Chapin Place for several reasons: 

1. It enables lawns, gardens, and other types of green space to replace what would 

otherwise be asphalt parking lots for residents. This, in turn, presented an opportunity to 

incorporate Olmsted-inspired landscape architecture as a main theme in the project. 

2. The ramp will be heavily used for the commercial uses envisioned along the new portion 

of Lancaster Avenue, especially the Wellness Center and professional offices. 

3. The covered and protected parking offered by the ramp will also appeal to residents of 

Chapin Place, who will not have to worry about the routine of shoveling or removing 

snow from their cars in the winter. 

How does Chapin Place benefit the surrounding neighborhood community? 

1. Demographic analysis in the census tracts near the project site indicate that a number of 

single family homeowners are of the age where they may desire to downsize from their 

homes into a quality apartment or condominium. Chapin Place will offer these individuals 

an excellent option only blocks away from where they live. 

2. Retailers and other local merchants will certainly benefit from having over 500 new 

residents frequent their establishments on a regular basis. 

3. The design quality of buildings within Chapin Place will meet or exceed the high 

standard of architectural quality for existing homes surrounding it, thereby protecting or 

enhancing property values. 

4. The amount of green space within Chapin Place offers nearby residents an amenity rich 

environment in which to gather, recreate and socialize. It is also our intention to provide 

programming that allows events to occur within the park such as small concerts, cocktail 

parties, and outdoor movies. 

5. The planned Wellness Center, professional offices and convenience retail were chosen 

to serve the needs and desires of the surrounding community and further strengthen the 

appeal of living in this remarkable neighborhood: 

a. The Wellness Center (80,000sf) is envisioned similar to a YMCA. This would 

serve the fitness/wellness needs of both Chapin Place residents and area


neighbors. Space for a small community center, childcare facility, and space for 

other programs such as nutrition counseling are also envisioned within the 

building. 

b. The professional offices (11,550sf) are envisioned as small physician, dental and 

other healthcare practices. 

c. Targeted convenience retailers (11,200sf) include a coffee shop/bakery, small 

grocer, pharmacy, drycleaners, and flower shop. 

6. The Uniland team recognizes the reinvestment occurring along Linwood Avenue and 

around it. As a gesture to our commitment to this project and the surrounding Buffalo 

community, it would be our intention to contribute approximately $1 million to establish a 

community building program. Two options under consideration include: 

a. Matching grant program in which Uniland would reimburse owner-occupied 

homeowners up to a certain amount for exterior improvements to their homes 

(e.g. painting, landscaping, etc.). 

b. Contributing the entire $1 million toward the development of the Wellness Center 

to support the surrounding community. 

How does Chapin Place benefit Kaleida Health? 

1. It relieves the system of the substantial burden and distraction of the ongoing 

management of an unused asset. In other words, it enables the organization to focus on 

its core mission (assuming it awards the project to a responsible developer). 

2. With its $8 million contribution, dedicated to returning the property to shovel-ready 

status, Kaleida’s financial exposure is capped. Also, in agreeing to clean the site and 

prepare it for new development, Kaleida’s reputation as being community-minded is 

strengthened. This is particularly important with the future closure of Woman’s and 

Children’s Hospital, as it will promote a sense of trust that Kaleida will “do the right 

thing.” 

3. As Kaleida continues its growing presence at the BNMC, providing doctors, nurses and 

other workers with an appealing place to live and the ability to take public transportation 

(bus or light rail) to work will become a growing issue. Chapin Place will make it easier 

for Kaleida to recruit top talent and also reduce the demand for parking at the BNMC 

campus. 

How does Chapin Place benefit the city of Buffalo? 

1. The site plan and design quality of its new buildings support and enhance the continuing 

reinvestment occurring in the Linwood/Oxford area of the city, thereby strengthening the 

neighborhood. 

2. It provides a use for the city-owned Osinski parking ramp in accommodating the parking 

needs of residents, workers, and visitors both day and night.


3. The real estate taxes alone generated from Chapin Place are estimated to be over 

$3,200,000 upon full build-out (refer to Section 10). 

4. The Uniland team asked the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise to undertake an analysis of 

Chapin Place based on its proposed uses, an exercise regularly performed for new 

development projects. The summary in Section 10 provides insight on the regional 

economic impact of the proposed project. The data was collected through ImPlan, an 

economic modeling program built and maintained by Minnesota ImPlan Group. The 

results of this report indicate an estimated annual impact of $29.5 million, and a one-time 

development impact of $161.2 million. 

How does Chapin Place integrate the Olmsted Park System? 

Frederick Law Olmsted’s Parkway System in Buffalo structures the urban fabric in order to 

connect people to nature, leisure and social interaction. It is exemplary of a tradition that this 

landscape proposal aims to repeat. 

One of the goals of the Buffalo park system, as guided by Olmsted, was of connection. Olmsted 

intended that people remain connected to nature through carefully designed park landscapes, 

and that the park systems remain connected to each other. Olmsted’s legacy in Buffalo 

comprises six major parks, multiple parkways, green circles and small spaces. His vision 

connected “unique parks with ribbons of green that ran through the city’s residential 

neighborhoods, bringing the parks to the people” (Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy). 

The redevelopment of the Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital is an exceptional development that 

remains well-connected to its adjacent neighborhoods and the green spaces that surround it. To 

this end, a primary design and organizing principle for the project is to continue the rhythmic 

tree plantings of Chapin Parkway beyond Gates Circle into the redevelopment of the site. 

Extending the parkway planting of Linden trees is the primary organizational element on which 

all landscape and architectural components are structured. This bold gesture creates a distinct 

sequence of landscapes from Chapin Parkway, each diverse in character. These include a 

neighborhood parkette at Lafayette Ave, a ribbon of residential gardens, the Ground Gateway, 

Chapin Park, Lancaster Avenue streetscape, and the plaza in front of the Wellness Center. 

Facing Gates Circle is a residential complex which is set back significantly to create a 

neighborhood parkette along Lafayette Avenue. A green carpet, ample tree canopy and 

extensive seating provide informal social gatherings and meditative areas at the footsteps of the 

residential gardens facing Gates Circle. Front yard garden plots and patio spaces allow resident 

gardening. Linden trees from Chapin Parkway march through the parkette and appear to split 

the residential complex into two buildings, forming a visual and physical gateway into Chapin 

Park. 

The organizing principle of circulation through Chapin Park is reinterpreted from Olmsted's park 

systems. By retracing, simplifying, borrowing and softening the current path system and the 

spaces they create, a diversified landscape scheme is created that allows for a variety of active 

and passive recreational activities, activities that Olmsted termed gregarious and neighborly 

activities. A water feature, allowing summer water play and winter ice skating, is positioned with 

views from the Ground Gateway and creates a central focal point for the residential community


around it. Located in close proximity to the water feature is a plaza with decorative paving 

suitable for large gatherings such as outdoor festivals, concerts, or farmer’s markets. An array 

of elongated benches, lights, and other furnishings are situated throughout the park, in order to 

facilitate casual conversation and formal gathering alike. 

Extensive green carpets and specific tree plantings throughout the park create an “immersion in 

scenery” of which Olmsted was so fond. Elliptical grassy mounds allow residents to enjoy 

neighborly activities such as picnics and sunbathing. A large sloped grass roof over the parking 

entrance creates a natural amphitheater for events and continuous views throughout the park. 

Large canopied and flowering trees are positioned in specific areas to provide shade, color and 

seasonality, as well as screening of parking areas and winter wind. 

Along Lancaster Avenue, hardy trees are planted on both sides of the street to produce a grand 

canopy of inter-mingling branches that frame the entrance into the development and welcome 

users into its park. A poetic grove of cherry trees is also located on both sides of the street to 

add color and seasonal interest. Bollards, rather than curbs, delineate the vehicular route while 

emphasizing the ease of pedestrian circulation and create a distinctly user-friendly environment. 

The Chapin Parkway trees terminate at a lively mixed-use plaza space next to the Wellness 

Center. A series of hard and soft spaces are positioned adjacent to these buildings to allow spillout 

spaces for restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores. Flowering trees also provide colorful 

animation and sensory experience of the plaza. Further programming of the area will contribute 

to a dynamic attraction for the community. The repetition of elliptical forms like those in the 

plaza, throughout the whole development, contribute to a unique neighborhood identity while 

taking a cue from the tradition set out by Olmsted’s park precinct. 

The landscape design for Chapin Place adheres to traditional organizational and urban design 

principles of parkways in the city of Buffalo. It connects and enhances an infrastructure for the 

city that revolves around access to nature, leisure, and social interaction among members of the 

community and the public at large.

Pro Forma Section 5

Statement of Qualifications Section 6

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 

UNILAND AND ITS DEVELOPMENT TEAM PARTNERS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR THE 

MILLARD FILLMORE GATES CIRCLE HOSPITAL RE-USE PROJECT. 

EXPERIENCE 

As a developer of 12 million square feet and a portfolio manager of close to 150 properties, 

Uniland will bring its vast experience as a planner, designer, builder, manager and owner of 

commercial real estate to this project. Our experience in each of these roles enables project 

decisions to be made holistically and in consideration of other issues, rather than from just one 

perspective. Having both in-house design and construction expertise enables Uniland to “value 

engineer” projects extremely well. This process maximizes project quality, effectiveness and 

efficiency while maintaining a strict focus on budget consequences. Its design-build process 

also enables Uniland to complete projects on average 15% faster than its competition. 

From award winning property management services to creative and innovative marketing and 

leasing strategies, Uniland has all of the development services needed to execute a project of 

this size and scope. Among the firm’s experience, Avant stands as the most relevant to this 

project for many reasons, not the least of which is the strong public-private partnership that 

made the project possible. Detailed information about Avant and other relevant projects from 

all development team members are included in Section 11. 

DESIGN STRENGTH 

Uniland’s in-house Planning and Design team offers innovative and creative design solutions 

that enhance lives in the communities in which we live and do business. Our experts have 

more than 35 years of experience and understand exactly how to enhance productivity, 

increase comfort and deliver effective, cost-efficient space – in part because they complete, on 

average, one million square feet of space planning each year. The team includes staff certified 

in environmentally sustainable design, and is experienced in working with other architectural, 

engineering and interior design firms. In this case, the Uniland team is working with Diamond 

Schmitt Architects, Flynn Battaglia Architects, and Janet Rosenberg and Associates 

Landscape Design. As evidenced by the firm profiles and representative experience provided 

in Section 11, all firms have experience with innovative projects using creative site design 

concepts, adaptive re-use projects and many involve historic structures. 

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EXPERTISE 

Uniland’s in-house sustainable design expertise is supplemented for this project with the 

addition of sustainable design consultant Enermodal Engineering. This firm is a leader in their 

field, dedicated to green buildings and communities. Enermodal’s firm profile and 

representative experience can also be found in Section 11.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 

FINANCIAL STRENGTH 

Uniland’s comprehensive focus on commercial development, management, and long-term 

ownership enables it to capitalize on market upturns and also weather periodic market 

downturns. This provides ongoing sustainability and offers clients the assurance that Uniland 

has the financial resources to deliver what we promise. Uniland’s in-house Capital Markets 

Group has excellent relationships with local and national lenders. One of the team’s most 

notable accomplishments was their ability to coordinate financing for the adaptive re-use of 

Avant during the nation’s worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. This proves 

not only Uniland’s stability, but the team’s credibility with lender partners, two of which are 

included as references in Section 8. 

COMPANY CULTURE 

Uniland’s real strength resides in its human capital- its people. The firm is a collective of real 

estate professionals, each bringing his/ her particular area of expertise to bear on a project or 

issue, but all united in our pride and satisfaction in delivering high quality developments and 

services to our customers. Also, as the majority of our work is based in Western New York 

where our employees call home, we gain additional satisfaction in sharing our success by 

generously giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic efforts.

Development Team Experience Chart Section 7

Developer TEAM Experience 

PROJECT address completed value sources of financing construction DATES development team 

285 Delaware Avenue 285 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 $ 20.6 Million Debt, Equity, Economic 

Development Incentives 

Completed: August 2007 Developer: Uniland Development Company 

Architect: Hamilton, Houston and Lownie Architects, LLC 

285 Delaware opened in August 2007, on schedule and under budget. Developed on spec by Uniland Development Company and built by Uniland Construction Corporation, four of the five floors were 

leased before the building was completed. Providing Class A office space and large floor plates with generous daylighting, this project stands out in the central business district for its distinctive modern 

and sustainable design qualities. 


Avant 200 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14202 $ 85 Million Debt, Equity, NYS Assistance Completed: 2009 Developer: Uniland Development Company 

Architect: Stieglitz Snyder Architecture 

In 2007, Uniland bought a dormant federal building at auction and redeveloped the15-story high-rise in the core of Buffalo’s central business district into the city’s first true mixed-use infill development. 

The modern building now houses luxury condominiums, an upscale hotel, and Class A office space. Existing city codes had to be completely rewritten to accommodate the necessary installation of new, 

independent mechanical systems for each use. The building also required a $10 million asbestos remediation and was successfully redeveloped during the economic meltdown that hit the nation in 2007. 


Blue Cross 1901 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208 $ 16 Million Debt, Equity, Economic Completed: 1987 

Developer: Uniland Development Company 

Development Incentives 

The Sears & Roebuck store on Main Street in Buffalo had been vacant for some time when it was acquired by Uniland Development Company. A utility shutoff also resulted in a water main break that caused 

damage throughout the building. Although a risky venture given its size, state of disrepair, and asbestos, Uniland saw potential in the large retail building due to its prominent location on Main Street, the 

accompanying parking ramp, and its proximity to Canisius College. The firm undertook extensive remediation as it pursued opportunities to adapt the space for another use. The design team recognized 

opportunities to expand the building and add a modern facade, while keeping the base structure intact. The team successfully marketed the building to Blue Cross, which required new offices with parking. 


Canisius College Village Townhouses 2046 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208 $ 7.1 Million N/A, Build-to-Suit Completed: 1996 Developer: Uniland Development Company 

Architect: Saratoga Associates and Design 200 Architects 

Working closely with Canisius College, Uniland Construction Corporation delivered four, three-story student housing apartment buildings and one, single-story community center for use by Canisius 

College. Design sensitivity was paramount in complimenting the neighborhood’s historic architecture and an existing on-campus building dating from 1901. Today, the 36 apartments with 77,000 SF 

of living space are the campus’s most sought after housing. 


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Black Sea Residential Development Obzor, Bulgaria $105 Million (Obzor and 

Kavarna) 

Private Developer 2005 - Ongoing Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects 

Developer: Unique Developments, UK 

A total of 8,000 resort condominium units comprising 700,000 square meters in construction area are being developed within four separate properties along the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea. Amenity 

spaces such as swimming pools, restaurants, lounges, fitness centres and commercial establishments support the residential uses on each property. Construction will be phased within individual sites as well 

‘as amongst the four sites. These four development sites - Shabla, Kavarna, Biala and Obzor - will be distinguished within the marketplace by offering superior site planning, interior design, and building and 

grounds design, while maintaining competitive unit pricing. Site planning strategies include breaking down the scale of individual developments into small clusters of residential buildings, each associated 

with its own green space and parking access. The Black Sea project represents an opportunity to significantly intensify the usage of a sought-after coastal area, while still retaining the qualities that originally 

rendered it desirable. Obzor, the first phase, was completed in June 2008. 


High Park Condominiums Bloor St. W. and Pacific Ave. $60 Million Private Developer Fall 2012 - 2014 Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects 

Developer: Daniels Corporation 

Occupying a complete city block on Bloor Street West overlooking High Park, this new condominium works within the main street guidelines of the City of Toronto. Designed at 14 storeys in height plus 

penthouse units, the building will reestablish an urban street edge on Bloor. Continuous retail frontages provide much needed local neighbourhood amenity and service. A rear lane provides access to 

below grade parking and facilitates traffic movement on site. A generous courtyard off Bloor Street provides public amenity space flanked by commercial spaces and overlooked by 3 wings of residential. 

Amenity spaces on the third floor are connected with a landscaped garden, including an outdoor yoga studio, indoor climbing gym, billiards/games room. In addition, there is a 10th floor party room 

with a rooftop terrace for outdoor dining and views of the park. A ground floor pet spa, extensive bicycle room, lobby and concierge. The side wing to the east and west continue to define the neighbourhood 

side streets stepping down from 7 storeys to 2 storey townhouses with front doors at grade furthering reinforcing the residential character of the street. This project is currently in the municipal approvals stage. 


The Hudson Condominiums King Street and Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON $54 Million Private Developer 2003 - 2007 Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects 

Developer: Great Gulf Homes 

The Hudson occupies a prominent corner site between two dynamic neighborhoods: the factory warehouse live/work fabric on Spadina Avenue and the flourishing entertainment district of King Street West. 

The building comprises a 21-storey glass tower condominium on a major arterial in an urban setting. The Hudson successfully sets the tone for new buildings to come on the King-Spadina stretch, successfully 

mitigating between the industrial language to the north and the vernacular high-rises to the south. All 282 units of the building offer floor-to-ceiling glass for expansive views of the city. A large amenity club on the 

second level opens to a rooftop garden. The lobby meets the residential need of a well-located entry yet is discreetly tucked between two building wings and architecturally identifiable with a copper canopy. 


One Cole Condominium Dundas and Parliament St., Toronto, ON $55 Million Provincial Infrastructure Funding 

Grants / Private Developer 

2006-2009 Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects 

Developers: Daniels Corporation / Toronto Comm. Housing Corp. 

One Cole occupies a complete city block and forms a part of the 30 city block Regent Park neighbourhood redevelopment in downtown Toronto. One Cole includes market condominiums, townhouses 

and 35,000 square feet of commercial retail space. The building includes a 19-storey tower, a 10-storey main street podium building on Parliament Street and grade related townhouses. Contemporary in 

design, these new buildings accommodate 293 units and incorporate the traditional best practices of the City’s medium-density residential areas with an emphasis on individual street entrances for units and 

the inclusion of porches and balconies, ensuring that all eyes are “on the street.” The scheme includes a mix of market-rate and rent-geared-to-income midrises, apartment and convential townhouse units that 

include retail, residential amenities, parking, loading docks, an inviting lobby, and outdoor green space. An immense green roof, over a half an acre in size on the third level situated above a major grocery 

store chain, provides a private park space overlooked by One Cole amenity space. A 4-storey wintergarden at Dundas and Parliament Streets provides a gateway to the new Regent Park and includes a 

3-storey biofilter wall to purify air. 


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Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan Buffalo, NY $ 62 Million Empire State 

2004 Architect: Flynn Battaglia 

Development Corp. 

Redevelopment of this 12 acre urban renewal parcel located on the Buffalo River at the historic terminus of the Erie Barge Canal included designs for several Projects: Veteran’s Park, 

Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan and Erie Canal Harbor Project. Flynn Battaglia Architects led the project on both phases of the $47 million project and the master plan. 


Naval and Military Museum – 

1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202 $ 3 Million Empire State 

July 2007 

Architect: Flynn Battaglia 

Erie Canal Harbor 

Development Corp. 

A signature waterfront museum contained within an existing and highly respected military park that salutes all branches of the US Armed Forces at the historic western terminus of the Erie Canal. 


Roycroft Campus Master Plan 31 S. Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052 $15 Million Roycroft Campus Corporation Dec. 2007- Nov. 2010 Architect: Flynn Battaglia 

At the time of the Roycroft Movement, the Campus encompassed six major and eight minor buildings across six acres of contiguous property in the Village of East Aurora, NY. Although for the most 

part the buildings remain, their ownership is varied, fragmenting the original Campus into a series of loosely connected holdings with overlapping functions, easements and relationships. Flynn Battaglia 

Architects has been challenged with three distinct projects: Master Plan, a recreated Power House and the Museum Copper Shop restoration. 


Barrel Warehouse Park Waterloo, Ontario, Canada $ 650,000 City of Waterloo Completed: 2001 Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg + Associates 

A community park at a former industrial site in trendy uptown Waterloo. The 1.2 acre site sits adjacent the historic Seagram distilleries that were former barrel warehouses converted to condominiums. 

The design honors the original industrial history of the neighborhood while creating a new sense of place that meets the needs of urban residents. Massings of ornamental grasses pay homage to the fields 

of grains used in the distilling process at Seagrams while contemporary elements such as the water feature, steel grate paths, and custom made wood and concrete benches give the space a more urban 

character fitting of this developing community. The park has increased the livability and real estate value of the area, encouraging new development and investment. 


HtO 

339 Queens Quay West 

$10.5 Million City of Toronto 2003- 2007 Landscape Architect: Janet Rosenberg + Associates 

Toronto, ON, Canada 

An iconic park designed to reconnect Toronto with its water and attract more visitors to its isolated waterfront. Accented with an urban beach sprinkled with distinct yellow umbrellas that edge the water 

and playful grassy dunes scattered throughout the rest of the park, we successfully created a unique and flexible space just steps from the city centre, where people of all ages can relax by the water. Since 

its opening in 2007, HtO has welcomed thousands of local and outside visitors and has consequently contributed to the economic success of the neighborhood as well as to further development along 

the waterfront. Built on a former industrial site, the team had to address issues of soil contamination and propose other environmentally sustainable solutions for storm water management and the use of 

sustainable practices. Capping was used as a cost-effective way to mitigate the polluted soils, while storm water management using slow-release infiltration pits was key to avoiding contaminated run-off 

into the lake. 


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Georgetown Library and Cultural Centre 9 Church St., Georgetown, ON Canada $ 26 Million Halton Hills Public Library Opening: mid-late 2012 Enermodal Engineering 

This cultural centre and library contains an art gallery, theatre, studying and meeting rooms. Currently in construction, the 4,700 m 2 expansion to the existing facility will increase the capacity of both the theatre 

and art galleries as well as provide more exhibition space. Utilizing a ground source heat pump as well as upgrades to the facility’s insulation and building envelope, this project demonstrates how upgrades 

to an existing facility can vastly improve its energy efficiency and sustainability. Key sustainable features in this project targeting LEED Silver include water efficient landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and a 

green education strategy to connect the community with the sustainable elements featured in the building. Enermodal is providing LEED and energy efficiency consulting, plus fundamental and enhanced 

commissioning services for this project. 


McMaster University Burke Science 1280 Main St., West Hamilton, ON $ 25 Million Public – McMaster University Completed: September 2008 Enermodal Engineering 

Building Renovation 

Canada 

In the heart of the McMaster University campus, the existing, 1950’s era, natural sciences building was renovated in three phases to allow at least two thirds of the facility to be used while construction was 

underway. The building is approximately 14,500 m 2 and incorporates lecture halls, class rooms, offices and laboratories. The complete interior renovation includes installation of water efficient plumbing 

fixtures and energy efficient lighting with controls, new variable air flow HVAC system, and improved indoor environment through use of low VOC emitting finishes. Additional upgrades include building 

envelope improvements of the roof, insulation, air and vapour seals, glazing, and framing. There was extensive use of recycled and locally sourced materials on the project. 


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Development Team References Section 8

S ECTION 8: DEVELOPMENT TEAM REFERENCES 

Uniland Development Company References: 

Peter S. Marlette 

Partner 

Damon Morey LLP 

200 Delaware Avenue 

Suite 1200 

Buffalo, NY 14202-2150 

(716) 858 - 3763 

pmarlette@damonmorey.com 

Relationship: Tenant 

John Hurley 

President 

Canisius College 

2001 Main Street 

Buffalo, New York 14208 

(716) 888-2100 

president@canisius.edu 

Relationship: Client 

Jeffrey Wellington 

President Buffalo Division 

M & T Bank 

One Fountain Plaza 

Buffalo, NY 14203 

(716)-848-7007 

jwellington@mtb.com 

Relationship: Lender 

Buford Sears 

Senior Vice President 

First Niagara Bank 

726 Exchange Street 

Suite 900 


(716)-819-5759 

buford.sears@fnfg.com 

Relationship: Lender


Diamond Schmitt References: 

One Cole Condominiums and Regent Park Redevelopment 

Mr. Mitchell Cohen, President 

The Daniels Corporation 

20 Queen Street West 

Suite 3400 

Toronto, ON M5H 3R3 

(416) 598-2129 

mcohen@danielscorp.com 


The Hudson Condominium 

Alan Vihant 

Senior Vice President, High Rise 

Great Gulf Homes 

3751 Victoria Park Ave. 

Toronto, ON M1W 3Z4 

(416) 744-2187 

alanv@greatgulfhomes.com 


Flynn Battaglia References: 

Williamsville Mill Project 

Mayor Brian J. Kulpa 


Williamsville, NY 14221 

(716) 632-4120 x3002 

bkulpa@village.williamsville.ny.us 


Roycroft Campus Projects 

Douglas Swift, President 

Roycroft Campus Corporation 

315 Grove Street 

East Aurora, NY 14052 

(716) 856-8400 

dougs@workingdowntown.com 


Genesee Gateway Project 

Joe Petrella, President 

Larkin Development Group 

726 Exchange Street, Suite 825 


joep@larkindevelopmentgroup.com 

Relationship: Client


Janet Rosenberg + Associates References: 

Bronwyn Krog 

Urban Forme Ltd. 

1 Bedford Road, Suite 2501 

Toronto , ON M5R 2B5 

(416) 967-7904 

bronwyn.krog@urbanforme.ca 


Gary Switzer 

President & CEO 

MOD Developments 

1087 Yonge Street 

Toronto ON M4W 2L2 

(416) 928-4330 

gswitzer@moddevelopments.com 


Dino Carmel 

Chief Operating Officer 

Tridel 

4800 Dufferin Street 

Toronto, Ontario M3H 5S9 

(416) 736-2632 

DCarmel@Tridel.com 


Enermodal Engineering References: 

Jane Diamonti 

Director of Libraries 

Halton Hills Public Library 

9 Church Street 

Georgetown, ON L7G 2A3 

905-873-2601 ext. 2501 

diamontj@hhpl.on.ca 


Tony Cupido 

Director of Business Development 

IRC Group, Former Assistant Vice-President, Facility Services, McMaster University 


West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S4L8 

905-607-7240 ext. 266 

tcupido@ircgroup.com 

Relationship: Client

Appendix – Marketing Material Concepts Section 9

APPENDIX – MARKETING MATERIALS 

Naming / Identity Concept 


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Website Concept 

AMENITIES NEIGHBORHOOD TEAM CONTACT AVAILABILITY 

CHAPIN PLACE is a community consisting of luxury condos, apartments, townhomes, 

class A office space, retail and wellness facilities. The park-like setting also 

features restaurants, a salon and other amenities such as a community garden and 

private, secure parking. Located in a vibrant neighborhood,a brief walk puts you in 

the heart of the renowned Elmwood Village District, and Olmsted Park Conservatory. 

CONDOMINIUM FEATURES: 

Units range between 1,XXX sf to 3,XXX sf 

Each unit has a private terrace 

Spectacular views 

Pet friendly 

Community meeting rooms 

Restaurants and retail 

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Prem incia 

Sincturia conest corum fugiani 

AMENITIES: 

Wellness/Fitness 

Valet parking for guests 

Catering/special events 

Community Garden 

Salon 

Restaurants 

Bar 

Outdoor dining patio 

CHAPIN PLACE | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 | MAP 

©2012 All Rights Reserved. 


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Appendix –Economic Impact Analysis Section 10

Economic Impact Analysis 

Chapin Place - Real Estate Tax Impact Analysis 

Impact by Component 

(Assumes no RET abatements) 

Component GFA AV RET Impact 

(GFA x $psf) 

office* 15,365 $1,920,625 $74,597 

retail 11,789 $1,768,350 $68,683 

residential (rental units) 203,444 $21,671,200 $841,709 

condos 214,000 $36,473,120 $1,416,616 

wellness center 80,000 $10,000,000 $388,400 

hotel 47,500 $4,987,500 $193,715 

land area 0 $5,920,250 $229,943 

Pro Forma total 572,098 $82,741,045 $3,213,662 

*assumed that office medical office space is the difference between pro forma 

95,365sf office less 80k sf wellness center as not separately set forth on 5/1 pro 

forma 

Assessed value of residential units are estimated using income approach to value: 

$1.28psf market rent x GFA x12 [to annualize], less 5% vacancy factor, less 

operating expenses (est 20% of adjusted revenue), less 2% reserve for capital 

improvements, less 5% management fee, divided by 10% CAP rate (including taxes 

as an expense), with no projected annual increase in assessments until 15% 

increase in Year 9. Annual tax rate increases of 0% included. 

combined tax rate 

$5.49 

$1.70 

$31.65 

$38.84 

Prepared by Virginia Henderson Dated 5/3/12 


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Uniland Development – Mixed Use Project 

Economic Impacts 

Uniland Development is proposing a dramatic mixed-use complex in downtown Buffalo. 

The planned mixed-use facility will include residential units for both purchase and rent, a 

mixed-use medical office and wellness center, a new boutique hotel, and commercial 

retail opportunities. The proposed project could provide significant economic impact to 

the community during the construction phase, as well as the ongoing business activity. 

This summary seeks to provide insight on the regional economic impact of the proposed 

Uniland Development project. The data was collected through ImPlan, an economic 

modeling program built and maintained by Minnesota ImPlan Group, (MIG) located in 

Stillwater, Minnesota. 

The ImPlan software allows a user to input specific project information (employment, 

revenue, payroll, etc.) to model inter-industry effects on the regional economy broken 

down by pre-determined sectors within the software. In general, the input/output analysis 

allows users to model how a specific project affects demand, employment, payroll, and 

output across all other industries in the economy. 

The data modeled by ImPlan is broken out into three separates impacts: direct, indirect, 

and induced. Direct impacts represent the impacts of production changes or expenditures 

made by producers/consumers as a result of a new activity or policy. Indirect impacts 

represent the cycle of spending by local industries buying goods and services from other 

local industries as a result of a new activity or policy. Induced impacts represent the respending 

of household income received as a result of a new activity or policy. 

More simply put, the direct impact of a project is the level of employment/investment a 

company is investing in a new project. The indirect impact is the level of 

employment/investment other companies across industries must make to meet the 

demand for goods and services of the new project. The induced impact is the household 

spending of workers who are employed by either the original (direct) investing company 

or the (indirect) support companies 

For this specific model, the construction impacts, which last for only as long as 

construction occurs, are broken out from ongoing business cycle impacts which will 

reoccur throughout the economy so long as those businesses exist. 

Due to data limitation, all dollar figures are in 2011 dollars.

The charts below demonstrate the output - the value of the goods produced due to 

demand - for both the construction phase and ongoing business activity: 

One time impacts: 

Residential Construction 

Direct Effects $65,400,000 

Indirect Effects $25,795,268 

Induced Effects $21,552,116 

Total $112,717,384 

Annual impacts: 

Residential Real Estate 


Indirect Effects $0 


Total $9,105,923 

Commercial Construction 




Total $40,392,260 

Retail 


Indirect Effects $465,959 

Induced Effects $564,067 

Total $2,638,604 

Construction Carrying Costs 




Total $8,071,143 

Medical Office 




Total $9,682,859 

Wellness Center 




Total $4,000,238 

Hotel 




Total $4,112,199 

Chart Explanation: The “output” of a specific industry represents the value of production 

based on demand change. In this example, the demand change is Uniland Development’s 

specific mixed-use project. The estimates for the construction phases last only as long as 

construction occurs. The ongoing business activity outputs are annual estimates. For 

service sectors, as above, production refers to sales. 

For example, the boutique hotel, assuming it employs 30 workers, will create $2,667,002 

worth of product (sales), and, in order to meet that demand, they will require $789,297 

worth of goods and services from the local economy. The induced effect of $655,899 

represents the value of goods and services purchased by the household spending of those 

employed in both within the hotel (direct) and the companies who supply goods and 

services to the hotel (indirect). This explanation holds true for all charts.

The charts below demonstrate the employment impacts required to produce the value of 

the output listed in the previous section: 


Direct Effects 446.6 

Indirect Effects 188.8 

Induced Effects 170.1 

Total 805.5 





Total 251.0 





Total 40.7 





Total 26.1 

Retail 




Total 37.5 





Total 76.1 





Total 62.3 

Hotel 




Total 40.5 

Chart Explanation: The employment impacts represent the workforce needed to meet the 

expected value of production based on demand change. In this example, the demand 

change is Uniland Development’s specific mixed-use project. The estimates for the 

construction phases last only as long as construction occurs. The ongoing business 

activity employment is annual estimates. 

For example, the boutique hotel, assuming it produces $2,667,002 of “output,” will 

require 30 employees. The indirect job count of 5.4 represents the number of jobs 

necessary to fulfill the increased demand of goods and services for the hotel, and the 

induced job count of 5.2 represents the employment needed to fulfill new demand of 

goods and services required by the household spending of those employed in both within 

the hotel (direct) and by the companies who supply goods and services to the hotel 

(indirect). This explanation holds true for all charts.

The charts below demonstrate the labor income (payroll) impacts required to 

compensate the employees who are needed to fulfill the new production needs based on 

demand change. 





Total $39,036,448 





Total $12,873,794 





Total $2,048,962 


Direct Effects 0 

Indirect Effects 0 


Total $1,089,528 

Retail 

Direct Effects $675,167 



Total $1,027,038 





Total $3,824,541 





Total $1,688,826 

Hotel 

Direct Effects $690,774 



Total $1,192,641 

Total Economic Impact - Construction: 

Chart Explanation: The labor income impacts represent the payroll required to 

compensate the workforce needed to meet the expected value of production based on 

demand change. In this example, the demand change is Uniland Development’s specific 

mixed-use project. The estimates for the construction phases last only as long as 

construction occurs. The ongoing business activity payroll levels are annual estimates. 

For example, the boutique hotel, assuming it produces $2,667,002 of “output” and 

employs 30 employees, will pay $690,774 in annual payroll to its employees, while the 

companies who provide goods and services to the hotel will pay its employees $285,939 

per year. Household spending of those employed in both within the hotel (direct) and by 

the companies who supply goods and services to the hotel (indirect) will necessitate 

$215,928 of labor income to produce the required goods and services. This explanation 

holds true for all charts.

Model Assumptions 

1) The first assumption is that the production functions (an industry’s list of 

expenditures) are assumed to have constant returns to scale. This means the 

production functions are considered linear; if additional output is required, all 

inputs increase proportionately 

2) There are no supply constraints. An industry has unlimited access to raw materials 

and its output is limited only by the demand for its products. 

3) There is a fixed commodity input structure, or price changes do not cause a firm 

to buy substitute goods. This structure assumes that changes in the economy will 

affect the industry’s output but not the mix of commodities and services it 

requires to make its products. 

4) The fourth assumption is that there is a homogenous sector output. The 

proportions of all the commodities produced by that industry remain the same, 

regardless of total output. An industry won’t increase the output of one product 

without proportionately increasing the output of all its products. 

** The economic impact models can be constructed based off one of two inputs: 

employees or investment. ** 

Each subgroup’s assumptions below state which of these figures was used to calculate its 

respective impact. 

Uniland’s Mixed-Use Project Model’s Assumptions 

 

 

The final numbers represent impacts for Erie County only. 

The final dollar figures are all in 2011 dollars. 

Construction Assumptions (Commercial & Residential) 

It was assumed that the total project cost was $103,700,000 

Costs were estimated broken down by use: 

- Residential: $65,400,000 

- Retail/Medical Office/Wellness Center/Hotel: $25,100,000 

- Carrying Costs: $13,200,000 

These investments figures were the numbers used to calculate the separate 

construction impacts between the residential construction and the commercial 

construction, which includes the retail, medical office, wellness center, and hotel 

components.

Residential Assumptions 

The residential component was assumed to cost $65,400,000 for construction 

According to figures from Uniland it was estimated that the residential component 

of this project would be comprised of 121 units for sale and 155 units for rent. 

The total estimated number of residents in the building was 550. 

Retail User Assumptions 

The retail users impacts are based on the assumption all the users are new to the 

area. 

The retail users were assumed to be made up of general service industries 

The retail component was assumed to cost $1,100,000 for construction 

The retail users were assumed employ 30 individuals 

The retail users were assumed to comprise approximately 15,600 square feet 

Medical Office and Wellness Center User Assumptions 

The medical office and wellness center users impacts are based on the assumption 

all the users are new to the area. 

The medical office and wellness center component was assumed to cost 

$14,600,000 for construction 

The medical office and wellness center users were assumed employ 50 

individuals each 

The medical office users were assumed to comprise approximately 11,550 square 

feet 

The wellness center users were assumed to comprise approximately 80,000 square 

feet 

Hotel Assumptions 

The hotel users impacts are based on the assumption all the users are new to the 

area. 

The hotel component was assumed to cost $9,400,000 for construction 

The hotel users were assumed employ 30 individuals 

The hotel users were assumed to comprise approximately 47,500 square feet

Standard Definitions: 

Direct Effects: The set of expenditures applied to the predictive model (i.e., I/O 

multipliers) for impact analysis. It is a series (or single) of production changes or 

expenditures made by producers/consumers as a result of an activity or policy. These 

initial changes are determined by an analyst to be a result of this activity or policy. 

Applying these initial changes to the multipliers in an IMPLAN model will then display 

how the region will respond, economically to these initial changes. 

Indirect Effects: The impact of local industries buying goods and services from other 

local industries. The cycle of spending works its way backward through the supply chain 

until all money leaks from the local economy, either through imports or by payments to 

value added. The impacts are calculated by applying Direct Effects to the Type I 

Multipliers. 

Induced Effects: The response by an economy to an initial change (direct effect) that 

occurs through re-spending of income received by a component of value added. 

IMPLAN's default multiplier recognizes that labor income (employee compensation and 

proprietor income components of value added) is not a leakage to the regional economy. 

This money is recirculated through the household spending patterns causing further local 

economic activity. 

Output: Output represents the value of industry production. In IMPLAN these are annual 

production estimates for the year of the data set and are in producer prices. For 

manufacturers this would be sales plus/minus change in inventory. For service sectors 

production = sales. For Retail and wholesale trade, output = gross margin and not gross 

sales. 

Employment: A job in IMPLAN = the annual average of monthly jobs in that industry 

(this is the same definition used by QCEW, BLS, and BEA nationally). Thus, 1 job 

lasting 12 months = 2 jobs lasting 6 months each = 3 jobs lasting 4 months each. A job 

can be either full-time or part-time. 

Labor Income: All forms of employment income, including Employee Compensation 

(wages and benefits) and Proprietor Income.

Appendix – Firm Profiles /Representative Experience Section 11

A Leading Commercial Developer 

Uniland Development Company specializes 

in the development process, and has 

constructed, re-fitted and renovated a 

wide variety of real estate for commercial, 

government, education, office, medical 

and industrial industries. 

For more than 35 years, Uniland has been 

continuously engaged in designing, 

constructing, developing, owning, acquiring, 

managing, leasing and redeveloping 

properties for commercial uses. 

As the largest commercial real estate 

developer of office and industrial parks 

in the Buffalo-Rochester Corridor, Uniland 

Development Company’s philosophy is 

to offer our clients a full-service approach 

with design, construction, project and 

property management all under one roof. 

Uniland Development Company’s 

portfolio contains more than one hundred 

operating properties and hundreds of acres 

of development ready land. 

Uniland adheres to guiding principles 

of integrity, excellence, innovation and 

professionalism with a team-oriented, 

customer focus approach. Our staff of 

professionals will use this team-oriented 

approach to deliver the solutions you 

require. We also recognize how important 

working relationships are to the success 

of our endeavors. Our staff, through their 

expertise and adherence to our Guiding 

Principles, continually earns the trust and 

cooperation of the numerous governmental 

officials, consultants and contractors who 

are involved in the development process. 

Presently, Uniland owns and operates 

over six million square feet of properties 

and has experience in developing nearly 

12 million square feet of commercial real 

estate since 1974. 

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The Uniland Advantage 

What differentiates Uniland from others: 

• A reputation for integrity in the 

commercial real estate business 

earned over the past three decades. 

• The Company’s intensive approach 

to customer satisfaction. 

• Relationships with a diversified base of 

over 480 existing tenants and in-depth 

knowledge of those tenants’ operations 

and space requirements in achieving 

high tenant retention levels. 

• Expertise gained through Uniland’s 

experiences in developing over 

12 million square feet of commercial 

real estate since 1974. 

• Community acceptance and 

appreciation through involvement 

and support, both on a volunteer and 

financial basis, with numerous area 

community organizations. 

• Depth within the Company’s 

fully-integrated management 

infrastructure and an organization 

with all commercial development 

services under one roof. 

• Uniland always strives to achieve 

quality construction and a distinctive 

design by using the latest technology 

with a well-managed approach. 

This strategy allows the client to 

focus on their own business. 

• A strong presence and working 

relationship with national and 

regional government agencies, 

financial institutions, real estate 

brokers and a diverse field of real 

estate professionals. 

• Experience in acquiring and 

redeveloping under performing 

office and industrial properties. 

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In House Services 

Uniland Development Company offers 

the following in-house services: 

Leasing/Sales 

With an expert team of account executives 

and sales support, Leasing and Sales 

takes an efficient and well-managed 

approach to the process; from preliminary 

discussions on identifying needs, to 

creation of a space plan, construction 

fit-out and final move-in. Our leasing 

experts will arrange competitive leasing 

packages while working with you and 

our in-house design team to develop 

a space plan that suits the specifics 

needs of your company. 

Property Management Services 

As client satisfaction is the ultimate goal of 

this department, Property Managers make 

regular personal visits to each Uniland 

client, as well as making follow-up 

inquiries to ensure any requests have 

been fulfilled. The department’s full service 

approach offers a wide range of in-house 

capabilities serving the property needs of 

Uniland clients 24 hours a day. Because 

the ideal is reducing the number of repair 

requests, PM incorporates an extensive 

preventive maintenance program to keep 

building systems operating efficiently and 

repairs to a minimum. The department 

has a staff of property managers, lease 

administrators, maintenance managers, 

and a mobile maintenance team to 

provide an efficient and timely response 

to our clients’ needs. 

Planning and Design 

Uniland boasts an in-house Design 

Department providing full architectural 

services and management from concept 

planning, architectural design, and design 

engineering, to zoning and regulatory 

approvals. This value-added function 

enhances our ability to 

provide quality control and timely delivery. 

Our professionals work closely with you to 

identify the particular criteria and floor plan 

requirements to meet your design needs. 

Planning and Design has a staff of professional 

interior and architectural designers 

and space planners to provide creative and 

efficient floor plans. For larger projects, 

the department will enhance its abilities 

by forming a team of consultants to aid 

in the coordination of design responsibilities. 

The Planning and Design Department 

handles all necessary planning board 

approvals, including rezoning variance 

and public utilities for a smooth transition 

to and throughout the construction phase. 

Construction Management 

This department functions as a full service 

Construction Management Company that 

handles all of Uniland Development’s 

construction needs, and also enters into 

third party construction contracts. Within 

Uniland, the department’s main responsibilities 

include project management, quality 

control, scheduling, and contract compliance. 

With a staff of estimators, project 

managers and superintendents, this 

department puts a premium on timely 

delivery, quality, and details. Uniland’s 

construction management team ensures 

that each project is expertly coordinated 

on behalf of the client. The department 

has used its 30+ years of experience in 

the industry to develop solid relationships 

with local contractors, consultants, and 

regulatory officials. This has made Uniland 

Construction synonymous with professionalism, 

quality and efficiency, and has 

earned it a reputation of completing 

projects under significant time constraints. 

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In House Services (cont.) 

Finance and Acquisitions 

Serving as the financial arm of Uniland 

Development this department is fully 

responsible for all acquisitions and 

dispositions of wholly owned and 

operated commercial properties. This 

includes financial functions as raising of 

capital, both debt and equity, short-term 

lines of credit, construction financing, 

permanent loan financing, bond financing, 

and limited partnership structuring for 

investment purposes. This department is 

also responsible for presentation and 

closing of loans for all Uniland companies’ 

commercial development projects, as well 

as construction loan administration and 

rate monitoring. Finance and Acquisitions 

relies on the expert staff of loan originators, 

closing coordinators and financial support 

personnel to implement the financing of 

each years transactions. 

Information Technology 

Responsible for the creation and current 

administration of the wide area network 

and applications that provide up to date 

computer technology and information. 

This department allows for efficient 

operations throughout the Uniland 

enterprise. Information Technology 

supports all corporate and departmental 

computer functions by providing networking 

capabilities along with software 

development, data warehousing, web 

development and support services. 

Marketing 

This department uses marketing communications, 

public relations, advertising, tenant 

and community relations to inform and 

generate interest while strengthening the 

image of Uniland Development Company. 

Corporate Finances/Tax Administration 

This department provides extensive 

accounting services to over 30 Uniland 

companies including financial analysis, 

reporting and record keeping. This department 

also provides in-house corporate tax 

analysis, preparation, and administration 

for the Uniland enterprise. 

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Property Management 

Uniland Development Company Property Management Services 

At the heart of Uniland Development Company's corporate philosophy is a commitment 

to quality and client satisfaction. Uniland Development Company places a great deal 

of emphasis on monitoring every aspect of its diverse real estate portfolio. 

Uniland Development Company is unique in providing full scope property management 

services without contracting third party property management companies. This feature 

of the company allows for shorter response time and direct accountability. Property 

Management service is among the most significant advantages offered by Uniland 

Development Company. Uniland places sound property management at the top of its 

list of priorities. The professionals of our Property Management Department range in 

discipline from architecture and engineering to property management and maintenance. 

We are quick to respond to and pro-active in anticipating problems before they arise. 

Our 24/7 on-call service and preventive maintenance program exceeds expectations. 

The department is staffed with property managers, dispatchers, and a mobile maintenance 

team. Preventive maintenance is the focus that ensures uninterrupted operation of your 

building and office space. When there is an unanticipated problem our staff provides 

efficient and timely response to your property needs. Whenever technical concerns 

cannot be addressed in-house, Uniland has a prescreened source of electricians, 

plumbers, engineers, carpenters, painters, and other contractors that are immediately 

available to respond to maintenance concerns. 

As a Uniland client your satisfaction is paramount. Our property managers, whose 

performance is judged by your satisfaction, are professional, courteous, and most 

importantly, responsive.

Sampling of Uniland Clientele 

Uniland has partnered with a wide range of satisfied clients to provide 

the finest development, construction, and property management services 

in the region. 

ADT Security Services 

ATTO Technology 

Bank of America 

Better Business Bureau 

Bryant & Stratton College 

Buffalo Medical Group 


Cardinal Health 

Charles Schwab & Co. 

Citi 

Citizen’s Bank 

Coffee Culture 

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates 

Damon Morey 

Dunkin' Donuts 

Edison Schools 

Entercom Communications 

FedEx Trade Networks 

First Niagara Bank 

GEICO 

General Motors Acceptance Corporation 

Great Lakes Orthodontics 

The Guardian Life Insurance Company 

H&R Block 

The Hartford 

Johnson Controls 

M&T Bank 

March of Dimes 

Meritain Health 

Merrill Lynch 

Mutual of Omaha 

National Fuel Resources 

NCO Financial Systems 

NYS Department of Taxation & Finance 

NYS Dormitory Authority 

OneBeacon Insurance 

PAETEC Communications 

Paychex 

Progressive Insurance 

Rochester General Hospital 

Scholastic Books 

Sodexho America 

Spinneybeck Enterprises 

State Farm Insurance 

Time Warner 

US Army Corp of Engineers 

USA General Services Administration 

Walgreen’s 

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An Award Winning Developer 

Uniland is consistently recognized throughout the real estate community for 

excellence in development, design, and construction. The following list highlights 

our most recent awards and honors. 

Adaptive Reuse Award 

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties 

Charter School for Applied Technologies 

Tonawanda Commerce Center 

Award for Commitment to Community and the Environment 

Amherst Chamber of Commerce 

Uniland Development Company 

Award of Excellence 


AVANT, 200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 

Best Conversion 

Hilton Worldwide N. American Hotel Development Awards 

Embassy Suites ® , AVANT, 200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 

Best New Office Building 

Business First 

285 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 



Niagara Center 

130 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 



6400 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 

Sheridan Meadows Corporate Park - North 

Building of the Year 

Building Owners and Managers Association 

100 Corporate Parkway, Amherst 

University Corporate Centre at Amherst 


Building Owners and Managers Association 

1901 Main Street, Buffalo 

Main Street Centre 

Buffalonian of the Year Award 

City of Buffalo 

Carl J. Montante 


Commission for the Conservation of the Environment Award 

Tonawanda Commerce Centre 

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An Award Winning Developer (cont.) 

Development Property of the Year 


University Corporate Centre at Amherst 

Downtown Buffalo Revitalization Award 


Niagara Center 

130 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 

Golden Brick Award 



Industrial Property of the Year 


Great Lakes Orthodontics Headquarters, Tonawanda 

Interstate Commerce Center 

Lifetime Achievement Award 

Brick by Brick 



Modernization Excellence Award 

Buildings Magazine 

1901 Main Street, Main Street Centre, Buffalo 

National Clean Air Gold Medal 


Office Building of the Year 


285 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 

Office Building of the Year 


6400 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 

Sheridan Meadows Corporate Park - North 

President’s Award 


Carl J. Montante / Uniland Development Company 

Real Estate Development of the Year 

Greater Buffalo Building Owners & Managers Association 


The Private Sector Initiative Award 

National Council for Urban Economic Development 

Tonawanda Commerce Centre 

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The LisT 

Commercial developers 

Ranked by WNY portfolio 

August 26 - September 1, 2011 

| Notes 

ReseaRch by JeRRy Rott 

jrott@bizjournals.com 

716-541-1619 

| Re-oRdeRiNg the list 

Top 10 Developers ranked by employees 

Rank/Company Number of employees 

1. Ellicott Development Co. ........... 350 

2. Phillips Edison & Co .................. 225 

3. International Airport Centre/Sonwil 

Distribution Center Inc. ............. 215 

4. Ciminelli Real Estate Corp. Inc. .. 120 

5. M.J. Peterson Real Estate Inc. ... 115 

6. Uniland Development Co. ......... 100 

7. Benchmark Group ....................... 55 

8. The Krog Corp. ............................. 50 

9. Casillo Cos. ................................... 40 

10. Calamar ....................................... 36 

Data provided by the firms and not subject to verification. 

WNY portfolio is total square footage of buildings 

either existing, under construction (must have broken 

ground) or under renovation. Where updated data 

were unavailable, 2010 list data were used. 

DND—Did not disclose. 

It is not the intention of this list to endorse the participants 

or to imply that a firm’s size or numerical rank 

indicates its quality of service. We reserve the right to 

edit entries or delete categories for space considerations. 

| ComiNg Up: Future lists 

Environmental companies, Sept. 2 

Charter Schools, Sept. 9 

CPA firms, Sept. 16 

RaNk/ 

Prior rank 

phoNe 

Website 

Uniland development Co. 834-5000 

1 1 University Corporate Centre 

uniland.com 

Amherst, NY 14226 

benderson development Co. llC 886-0211 

2 1 570 Delaware Ave. benderson.com 


Ciminelli Real estate Corporation inc. 631-8000 

3 3 Centerpointe Corporate Park 

ciminelli.com 


the krog Corp. 667-1234 

4 6 4 Centre Drive krogcorp.com 

Orchard Park, NY 14127 

m.j. peterson Real estate, inc. 688-1234 

5 5 501 John James Audubon Pkwy. mjpeterson.com 


ellicott development Co. 854-0060 

6 7 295 Main St. ellicottdevelopment.com 


acquest development llC 204-3570 

7 8 80 Curtwright Drive acquestdevelopment.com 


mcguire development Co. 829-1900 

8 12 560 Delaware Ave. mcguiredevelopment.com 


Calamar 693-0006 

9 9 3949 Forest Pkwy. calamar.com 

Wheatfield, NY 14120 

mancuso management inc. 585-343-2800 

10 11 56 Harvester Ave. mancusogroup.com 

Batavia, NY 14020 

Casilio Cos. 633-9933 

11 13 2457 Wehrle Drive casilioco.com 


first amherst development group llC 839-1400 

12 14 4508 Main St. firstamherst.com 

Snyder, NY 14226 

benchmark group 833-4986 

13 10 4053 Maple Road benchmarkgrp.com 


international airport Centre/sonwil distribution Center inc. 

14 17 100 Sonwil Drive 684-0555 

Cheektowaga, NY 14225 

sonwil.com 

matrix development Corp. 568-9022 

15 15 27 S. Woodside Lane mdcweb.com 


Quaker Crossing llC 823-7704 

16 21 3275 N. Benzing Road quakercrossing.com 


bella Vista group 684-9000 

17 16 6495 Transit Road bellavistagroup.com 

Bowmansville, NY 14026 

Zaepfel development 632-7230 

18 NR 5505 Main St. zaepfel.com 


larkin development group 362-2662 

19 NR 726 Exchange St. mainliberty.com 


main place liberty group 855-1900 

20 20 2100 Liberty Building mainliberty.com 


phillips edison & Co. 706-9447 

21 21 1967 Wehrle Drive phillipsedison.com 


savarino Cos. 332-5959 

22 25 26 Mississippi St. savarinocompanies.com 


North forest office space 626-9764 

23 24 8201 Main St. nforest.com 


tri-main development llC 835-3366 

24 NR 2495 Main St. trimaincenter.com 


plaza group inc. 874-4880 

25 23 1207 Delaware Ave. plazagroup.com 


WNY 

poRtfolio 

iN sQ feet/ 

emploYees 

12 

million 

100 

11.5 

million 

DND 

8.10 

million 

120 

5.90 

million 

50 

4.60 

million 

115 

4.20 

million 

350 

3.40 

million 

22 

2.40 

million 

25 

2.35 

million 

36 

2.25 

million 

DND 

2.12 

million 

40 

1.80 

million 

DND 

1.44 

million 

55 

1.35 

million 

215 

1.33 

million 

DND 

1.20 

million 

6 

1.10 

million 

16 

1.10 

million 

10 

1 

million 

DND 

1 

million 

DND 

874,000 

225 

850,000 

35 

700,000 

22 

658,000 

14 

477,000 

11 

iNdUstRial/ 

Retail/ 

offiCe 

21% 

1% 

75% 

DND 

DND 

DND 

32% 

0% 

60% 

49% 

2% 

49% 

0% 

10% 

10% 

5% 

40% 

45% 

DND 

DND 

DND 

5% 

0% 

73% 

56% 

1% 

5% 

94% 

1% 

5% 

40% 

20% 

40% 

0% 

4% 

96% 

18% 

71% 

11% 

80% 

0% 

20% 

10% 

0% 

90% 

0% 

100% 

0% 

21% 

76% 

3% 

15% 

3% 

72% 

0% 

2% 

98% 

0% 

15% 

85% 

0% 

100% 

0% 

10% 

10% 

60% 

0% 

0% 

100% 

39% 

1% 

60% 

0% 

20% 

80% 

tWo Notable pRojeCts 

Avant on Delaware Ave, 

300 Airborne Parkway 

Boulevard Consumer square, 

eastgate Plaza 

Bethune lofts, 

1001 Main st. medical office building 

Quaker Centre industrial Park, 

lakeside Commerce Park 

uB Center for informatics, 

Deer lakes Apartments 

tapestry Charter school, 

Baker shoe Apartments 

Federal Center, 

Border Patrol 

sKFusA inc., 

1800 Maple road 

eagle Crest senior Village, 

tuscarora Nation House 

Harrison Place, 

Batavia industrial Center 

Plum Creek Commerce Center, 

thruway industrial Park 

Granite Works, 

university Orthopaedics medical building 

shops at Main transit, 

Delaware sheridan Plaza 

Jamison Business Park, 

315 ship Canal 

Buffalo Gastroenterology Associates, 

uB Neurosurgery Medical office facilities 

Quaker Crossing, 

Windsor Park 

Gateway Center, 

Wegmans Plaza 

DND 

larkin at exchange Building, 

larkin District 

liberty Building, 

Main Place tower 

university Plaza, 

Boulevard Place 

Cobblestone District development, 

White’s livery Apartments 

southwestern Commons, 

sweet Home Commons 

tri-Main Center 

Delaware Place Plaza, 

Plaza suites executive offices 

WNY Ceo/ 

YeaR foUNded 

iN WNY 

Carl Montante 

1974 

randall Benderson 

1950 

Paul Ciminelli 

1981 

Peter Krog 

1995 

Victor Peterson iii 

1930 

William Paladino 

1973 

William Huntress 

1988 

F. James McGuire, James 

Dentinger 

1960 

Kenneth Franasiak 

1990 

B. thomas Mancuso 

1959 

Mary Casilio Powell 

1965 

Benjamin Obletz 

1958 

Clarke Narins, steven longo 

1984 

Peter Wilson 

1966 

John Yurtchuk 

1990 

Gerry Buchheit, Gary Blum 

1990 

Joseph Cipolla, Penny Cipolla 

1996 

James Zaepfel 

1974 

Joseph Petrella, 

Howard Zemsky 

Patrick Hotung 

1995 

tom Keller 

2007 

samuel savarino 

2001 

roy Jordan, David Merrell 

1987 

elgin Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe, 

Wayne Purdon 

1989 

ron Alsheimer 

1997 

Coming soon 

to The Lists: 

CEO 

email addresses 

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option for publishing email addresses for 

all local executives in our Top 25 lists surveys. 

The first list with email addresses will 

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publishing the email addresses of various 

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Property management companies 

Ranked by square footage of rentable space 

April 29 - May 5, 2011 

| the qUestioN: 

ReseaRch by JeRRy Rott 

jrott@bizjournals.com 

716-541-1619 

Participants were asked to briefly describe a key issue 

facing property management companies. 

RaNk 

1 

Uniland 

2 

buffalo 

phoNe 

Web site 

property management Corp. 834-5000 

University Corporate Centre 

uniland.com 


municipal housing authority 855-6711 

City Hall 

bmhahousing.com 


sqUaRe footage/ 

NUmbeR of 

pRopeRties 

5 million 

125 

4.47 million 

29 

offiCe/ 

Retail 

spaCe 

75% 

5% 

12% 

5% 

iNdUstRial/ 

otheR spaCe 

20% 

0% 

0% 

83% 

Notable pRopeRties maNaged 

Avant, Geico, Citigroup 

Marine Drive Apartments, Frederick 

Douglass Apartments, Mullen Manor 

Apartments 

WNY Ceo/ 

YeaR foUNded 

iN WNY 

Carl Montante 

1974 

Dawn sanders 

1939 

some aNsWeRs: 

m.J. peterson: “Tenant retention, operating expense 

control” 

mancuso management inc: “Building value 

for owners & tenants in the challenging and uncertain 

New York state environment” 

2 

Ciminelli 

4 

m.J. 

Real estate Corp. 631-8000 

Centerpointe Corporate Park 

ciminelli.com 


peterson 688-1234 

501 John James Audubon Pkwy. mjpeterson.com 


4.3 million 

103 

3.15 million 

261 

68% 

7% 

5% 

3% 

21% 

4% 

0% 

92% 

First Niagara Bank Administrative 

Headquarters, Key Center/Bank of America 

Buildings, Centerpointe Corporate Park 

Audubon Center, Deer lakes apts., 

Westchester apts. 

Paul Ciminelli 

1981 

Victor Peterson iii 

1930 

mcguire development Co: “There is a shortage 

of property managers, a need for local property 

management educational opportunities, legislative 

controls.” 

5 

Calamar 

693-0006 

3949 Forest Pkwy. calamar.com 

Wheatfield, NY 14120 

2.35 million 

3 

5% 

1% 

56% 

38% 

Woodlands Corporate Center, 

Forestview senior Apartments 

Kenneth Franasiak 

1990 

patrick property management llC: 

“The reputation of the inexperienced, negligent or 

under-staffed firms affecting the reputation of the 

management companies that are responsive to their 

client needs and do a great job.” 

superior Constructors inc.: “High property 

taxes and ambulance-chasing lawyers” 

Universal property management inc.: 

“Owners that purchase property cheaply but are not 

prepared to put the work into them to make them 

rentable.” 

buffalo municipal housing authority: “Lack 

of low income housing for families particularly three 

bedrooms and up.” 

6 

mcguire 

7 

Cb 

8 

mancuso 

9 

bCg 

development Co. 829-1900 

560 Delaware Ave. mcguiredevelopment.com 


Richard ellis-buffalo 855-3700 

257 W. Genesee St. cbre.com/buffalo 


management inc. 585-343-2800 

56 Harvester Ave. mancusogroup.com 

Batavia, NY 14020 

Real estate and property management 842-4109 

723 Main St. bcgrealestate.net 


2.3 million 

31 

1.75 million 

10 

1.66 million 

3 

1.35 million 

DND 

73% 

0% 

50% 

20% 

5% 

1% 

DND 

DND 

5% 

22% 

30% 

0% 

94% 

0% 

DND 

DND 

400 international Drive, 1800 Maple road, 

sKFusA inc. 

HealthNow New York Headquarters, 

Concourse Center, Olympic tower 

Harrison Place, Harvester Center BiC, 

Batavia industrial Center 

42 Hoffman Place, 101 Newfield st. 

F. James McGuire 

1960 

V. Jeffrey liPuma 

1997 

B. thomas Mancuso 

1959 

DND 

DND 

10 

the kissling interest llC 853.2787 

298 Main St. kapts.com 


1.1 million 

34 

10% 

10% 

0% 

80% 

remington lofts on the canal, Allentown 

lofts, Various historical buildings 

throughout Buffalo 

Anthony Kissling 

1997 

| Notes 

Data provided by the firms and not subject to verification. 

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bella Vista group 684-9000 

6495 Transit Road bellavistagroup.com 

Bowmansville, NY 14026 

1 million 

300 

5% 

80% 

10% 

5% 

transit French Plaza 

Joseph Cipolla 

1996 

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patrick property management llC 689-1930 

8600 Transit Road patrickcompanies.net 

East Amherst, NY 14051 

1 million 

41 

20% 

0% 

0% 

80% 

DND 

Patrick Mastrangelo 

1992 

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National property management association inc. 662-0340 

4221 N. Buffalo St. npma.ws 


Universal property management inc. 839-0101 

248 Berkshire Ave. wnypropertymanagement.com 


superior Constructors inc. 634-6777 

280 Berkley Road superiorconstructorsinc.com 


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edgebrook estates, Chestnut ridge Court, 

Barrington Centre 

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Davison road square, Cardinal Building 

William Gacioch 

1968 

Dean Blanchard 

2005 

robert shaw 

1953 

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Avant 200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 

Case Study 

Client: 

Use: 

Project Size: 

Value: 

Contract: 

Architect: 


Mixed-use: Hospitality, Office, Residential 

405,315 sf 

$85 Million 

Design/Build 

Stieglitz Snyder Architecture 

July 2007 

Challenge 

In 2007 Uniland and its joint venture partner bought an 

abandoned 405,000 square foot, 15-story high-rise 

building in the core of Buffalo’s central business district. 

Flooding the downtown office market with that much 

space would be impractical, so an adaptive re-use 

strategy was pursued. The objective was to convert the 

structure into a premier trophy property and Buffalo’s first 

mixed-use high-rise, creating a vertical community of 

hospitality, residential and office uses. Major challenges 

included a $10 million asbestos remediation, installing 

new, independent mechanical systems, and overcoming 

the financial and economic meltdown that plagued the 

nation in the last quarter of 2007. 

Strategy 

Recognizing that its challenges threatened the project's 

financial feasibility, Uniland leveraged its experience with 

economic development programs and relationships with 

local and state elected leaders to successfully assemble 

enough public subsidies to support its development 

vision. After underwriting the cost of a design competition, 

Uniland’s in-house design and construction professionals 

worked with the winning team to design and engineer 

three different uses, each with independent mechanical 

and electrical systems. The firm’s financial strength also 

successfully enabled it to finance the project and manage 

several unavoidable increases in the construction budget. 

July 2009 

Results 

Uniland successfully delivered on its promise to city 

officials to redevelop the abandoned structure into a 

model for Buffalo’s renaissance. The property was 

renamed Avant, meaning “forward thinking.” Floors 1-8 

house a 183-room Embassy Suites Hotel; floors 9-12 

offer 100,000 square feet of Class A office space; and the 

top three floors house 28 luxury residential 

condominiums. Commencing in 2007 and completing it in 

2009, Uniland designed, engineered, financed and 

constructed this extremely complex project within one of 

the most challenging economic periods in the nation’s 

history. 

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AVANT Awards 

Hilton Worldwide 

Best Conversion 

NORTHEASTERN ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPErs ASSOCIATION 

PROJECT OF THE YEAR 

Business First Golden Brick award 


Building Owner’S and 

Management Association 


NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 


Blue Cross 1901 Main Street, Buffalo New York 

Case Study 

Client: 

Use: 

Project Size: 

Value: 

Contract: 

Blue Cross 

Adaptive Re-Use: Office 

250,000 sf 

$16 Million 

Design/Build 

Challenge 

The Sears & Roebuck store on Main Street in Buffalo had 

been vacant for some time when it was acquired by 

Uniland Development Company. A utility shutoff also 

resulted in a water main break that caused damage 

throughout the building. Although a risky venture given its 

size, state of disrepair, and asbestos, Uniland saw 

potential in the large retail building due to its prominent 

location on Main Street, the accompanying parking ramp, 

and its proximity to Canisius College. The firm undertook 

extensive remediation as it began pursue opportunities to 

adapt the space for another use. 

Strategy 

Uniland recognized the value of the existing building and 

its parking ramp to the future growth of Main Street. The 

structure of the building was sound, with 18”, steel - 

reinforced concrete floors and cast concrete columns 

throughout. Much of the basement mechanical systems 

were in excellent working order and could be shored up 

and kept for future uses. The design team recognized 

opportunities to expand the building and add a modern 

facade, while keeping the base structure intact. The team 

successfully marketed the building to Blue Cross, which 

required new offices with parking. The healthcare 

company chose the reasonable cost of the adaptive reuse 

plan over the expense of new construction. 

Results 

Uniland transformed the exterior façade of the former 

department store. The exterior skin of the building was 

removed and replaced with attractive pre-cast panels and 

a blue glass shell. To complete its modern transformation, 

a tower that once held an water supply for an obsolete 

sprinkler system was removed. An expansive lobby and 

atrium were added to introduce light and further adapt the 

building to its new office use. Because Uniland carefully 

re-used existing attributes, project costs were kept within 

budget, and resources were employed toward creating a 

contemporary looking new headquarters for Blue Cross. 


Canisius College Village Townhouses Main Street, Buffalo, New York 

Case Study 

Client: 

Use: 

Project Size: 

Value: 

Contract : 

Architect: 


Student Housing 

77,000 sf, 225 beds 

$7.1 Million 

Construction Management (GMP) 

Saratoga Associates and Design 2000 Architects 

The Challenge 

Canisius College acquired a 2.5 acre site from Mt. St. 

Joseph’s Elementary School. The college need was for 

approximately 200 beds. The project was located on a 

site bordered by Mount St. Joseph’s Academy, Medaille 

College and other Canisius College buildings, resulting in 

a high level of student activity surrounding the site. 

Coordination during the construction process was 

necessary so as not to interfere with the functions of 

either the college or the grammar school. It was also 

important that the design of the new student housing fit 

appropriately with the architecture of the surrounding 

buildings. 

Strategy 

To address the high level of student activity surrounding 

the site Uniland worked closely with officials from each 

institution to establish safe pedestrian areas, while also 

providing access to the site for construction vehicles. In 

addition, the confined nature of the site made staging for 

construction equipment and materials difficult. Uniland 

devised creative solutions to overcome this issue as well. 

Results 

The project was completed within a ten-month period. 

The 225-bed project consisted of five residential buildings 

and one shared (college) community center. All buildings 

have steel structures with poured concrete floors. The 

design of the buildings is consistent with the architecture 

that surrounds the project. 

To this day, the townhouse complex is the most desirable 

on the Canisius College campus. Each year students 

participate in a lottery to gain the favored positions to 

occupy one of the desirable apartment units. 


285 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 

Case Study 

Client: 

Use: 

Project Size: 

Value: 

Contract: 

Architect: 


Office 

117,000 sf 

$20.6 Million 

Design/Build 

Hamilton, Houston, and Lownie Architects, LLC 

The Challenge 

The Uniland Company, having owned a site on the edge 

of the city’s central business district, intended to develop 

a 120,000 square foot facility designed with sufficient 

flexibility to attract a variety of office tenants. The building 

would be designed to offer maximum flexibility to 

accommodate both large and small office users. The site 

was relatively small (1.6 acres) and needed to 

accommodate not only the building but parking for 

approximately 100 automobiles. All work during 

construction would have to be self-contained on the site. 

Strategy 

The Owner held a design competition engaging five preselected 

architectural firms to participate. Each firm was 

given the task of designing a modern office building that 

blended harmoniously with the graceful old mansions 

lining Delaware Avenue located just a few blocks away. 

The firm of Hamilton, Houston, and Lownie Architects 

were the successful respondent. Uniland Construction 

Corporation was engaged to construct the building on a 

fixed budget that was based on projected revenue. 

Results 

Uniland Construction Corporation managed to construct 

the building on a very small site. The building’s footprint 

encompasses a majority of it, which made staging of 

construction materials and equipment extremely difficult. 

Uniland’s construction team addressed this issue by 

working closely with suppliers and contractors to 

coordinate deliveries on a just-in-time time basis. Also, due to 

high water table, lake water infiltrated the building’s 

excavation, which required significant shoring and the 

installation of large pumps during the construction 

process. 

The Uniland team overcame these and other challenges 

to deliver the building in the spring of 2007 with four out of 

five floors pre-leased. In 2008 the project won Business 

First’s New Office Building of the Year award. 


Unique Master Planning Experience: 

Buffalo Outer Harbor Project 

In 2004, Uniland’s Buffalo Lakefront 

Development Team drafted a vision for 

the City of Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. 

Uniland assembled a team of experts in 

various disciplines who together created 

a master plan, financial pro forma, 

phasing schedule, and held countless 

meetings with community groups, elected 

leaders, and other organizations to 

ensure community support for the 

project. 

As the Outer Harbor encompassed 120 acres, the development plan included multiple uses: marina, 

residential, retail, and regional destination functions including a convention center, sports center, cultural 

and tourism attractions, amphitheater/performance hall, and a hotel. To manage a project of this 

magnitude, the core team comprised experts in retail, urban planning, public/private finance and 

cultural/sports venues. As with any project, the team continually evolved to include appropriate experts as 

needed. 

Uniland acted as co-developer with one of the largest developers in the country, The Opus Group, for this 

extraordinary project. This structure combined Uniland’s local knowledge, relationships and financial 

equity with Opus’ financial strength and experience with multi-use projects of this scale. Uniland’s 

vertically integrated development business model which combines expertise in design, construction, 

financing, leasing and property management under one roof was critical in both maintaining strict budget 

control over the project, and overseeing a multitude of other consultants. On a combined basis, Uniland 

and Opus were prepared to invest $350 million over the course the multi-year development plan. 

In preparation for its formal response to the project RFP, Uniland personnel scheduled countless 

meetings with numerous community groups, elected officials, and other public and private organizations 

in order to seek input on the aspirations and concerns over development of this important waterfront site. 

Although the project was stalled for reasons outside of the Buffalo Lakefront development team’s control, 

it reflects Uniland’s experience in managing large development projects that require a team approach in 

executing a master plan

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Interior of a condo at Avant. See page 4 for more photos 

Uniland changes landscape of WNY over last 35 years 

The trek from a single warehouse to the most 

expensive and exquisite condominiums in the 

history of this region has been a 35-year success 

story marked by commitment, dedication, 

business acumen, tenacity and a little bit of luck. 

Uniland Development Company has built 

more than 12 million square feet of offices, 

schools, churches and industrial buildings in 

Western New York since 1975. It has grown 

from a two-person team with no development 

experience assigned the task of supervising 

the building of a warehouse to more than 200 

employees and thousands of contractor and 

other business relationships. 

Carl J. Montante initially teamed with 

co-founder Nancy Dobson. He was a freshly 

Thousands of guests have already enjoyed downtown Buffalo’s newest hotel. 

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minted lawyer who discovered very quickly 

that he did not want to practice law. The two 

tackled a warehouse project with considerably 

more enthusiasm than experience. 

“The entire process appealed to me from 

the very start,” explained Montante. It became 

even more appealing when an offer was made 

by a third party to purchase the warehouse, at a 

profit for the company, before it was complete. 

Thus, Uniland Development Company 

started in the subsequent warehouse with 

Montante, Dobson and a handful of young 

specialists. “The market opportunity was not 

simply being able to build quality buildings, but 

offer space for lease with rock solid property 

management support,” Montante said. 

See Uniland on Page 2 

Buffalo’s newest 

Embassy Suites 

is unlike any 

other, anywhere 

Downtown Buffalo’s newest hotel is 

off to a remarkably strong start. The 153- 

room Buffalo Embassy Suites Hotel on 

the first seven floors of Avant has already 

enjoyed several sold-out week nights and 

weekends while hosting everyone from 

movie stars and world-class playwrights 

to hockey players large and small. 

“A business-class hotel that also caters 

to families seemed to be missing from the 

downtown mix,” said Michael Montante, 

Uniland vice president. “When we looked 

at the strength of Hilton’s reservation and 

affinity systems, we knew we wanted to 

build an Embassy Suites Hotel.”(Embassy 

Suites is part of the Hilton family of hotels.) 

The wide-open Avant floor plates allowed 

the project design team to create 

broader hallways, amenity areas and, in 

many cases, rooms larger than the standard 

Embassy Suites. “Our design is 

like no other,” Montante explained. “We 

worked with Hilton to create a space 

See Suites on Page 2 

Upscale Downtown 

Embassy Suites Buffalo offers 

153 contemporary suites 

Page 3 

Wine and Dine 

Della Terra’s extensive wine list 

complements its unique menu 

Page 3 

Giving Back 

Uniland’s three-decade 

community commitment 

Page 6 

Offices Everywhere 

All over WNY, Uniland offers more than 

6 million square feet of office space 

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Managing Director 

I am a fortunate man. 

All of my grandchildren 

grew up within a few miles 

of my home. We have 

shared all the significant 

milestones in their lives 

as well as innumerable 

Sunday dinners. Far too 

many of my friends are 

not nearly as lucky. 

Their children and 

subsequent grandchildren 

have scattered far 

from home in search 

of jobs and opportunities 

they could not find here. Western New York’s largest 

export is now our talented, hardworking children. But the 

situation does not need to be as dire as it seems today. 

Our community enjoys the largest freshwater source in the 

world, yet has no problem with hurricanes and the savage flooding 

of coastal areas. Our immigrant forefathers instilled a rock 

Montante and Dobson build company 

Uniland • from 1 

Construction team delivers 

for Uniland and others 

It started with warehouses, then flex space 

(warehouse and office combined) and Class 

A office space. Today, Uniland’s Construction 

Company tackles a wide variety of challenges 

with the same dedication to quality and 

cost control that built the parent company. 

The division is currently wrapping up St. 

Mary’s Catholic Church in Swormville, and 

the condominiums at Avant. Recent projects 

include new Class A office space at 300 Airborne 

Parkway and 6500 Sheridan Drive; a new field 

house and state-of-the-art classroom building 

at Canisius High School; a new gymnasium, 

library and media arts center at Holy Angels 

Academy; and a high-tech expansion of Citicorp 

operations at CrossPoint Business Park. 

“We have a good team of experienced 

construction managers who enjoy a solid 

bench of support from our design and administrative 

departments,” said David Reilly, 

Suite life on 

Delaware 

Suites • from 1 

WNY is worth the investment 

solid work ethic in our populace. We have exceptional education 

opportunities available on all levels, with a fine educational 

fabric woven by Canisius College, D’Youville, Buffalo State, and 

the University at Buffalo. Our Buffalo Medical Campus is a worldwide 

beacon for the best and the brightest in key research fields. 

Our proximity to Canada gives us greater access to cultural and 

economic opportunity on both sides of the border. Our cultural 

resources are unparalleled outside of major metropolitan centers. 

Our neighbors look out for each other in a way few regions can 

boast. It’s often said that the only peoplewho don’t appreciate Buffalo 

are those who have never been here -- and those who have never left. 

There is no way to sugarcoat the challenges businesses face 

with New York’s onerous taxation and regulatory burdens, 

but creative and enlightened partnerships between private industry 

and the city, state and federal governments work. We 

can do so much more together than any of us can do alone. 

Uniland’s first major Class A office project, Sheridan Meadows, 

was once fallow farmland with a minimal return to the 

community. When forward thinking leaders in Amherst town 

government offered a short-term tax abatement to encourage 

the development of that parcel, I took the chance. We have 

Initially, Dobson handled property management and leasing 

duties while Montante covered construction and development. 

The team grew as the company grew. Many of the company’s first 

employees are still with Uniland today including: Dave Reilly, 

Director of Construction; Peter Sayadoff, Director of Finance; 

Doug Engl, Director of 

Property Management; 

and Joe Navarro, Senior 

Vice President. 

Today’s management 

team includes Reilly, 

Sayadoff, Engl, Navarro, 

Montante in the role of 

Managing Director, and 

Dobson as Executive Vice 

President. Completing 

the team are: Michael 

Longo, Director of Design; 

Carl Montante Jr., Vice 

President of Marketing 

and Strategic Initiatives; 

Michael Montante, 

Vice President; and Laura Zaepfel, Vice President. 

The balance of operations between development and 

property management has allowed Uniland to sustain growth 

through the irregularities of the marketplace over the last 

three and a half decades. Uniland’s in-house construction 

division offers Construction Management and Design/ 

Director of Construction. “While every project 

presents its own challenges, we are never 

in the position of reinventing the wheel.” 

Excellent relationships with the 

region’s best architects, engineers, subcontractors 

and suppliers ensure quality 

work and the economies of scale. 

“After the success of our first few Design/Build 

projects, we are now actively 

marketing these services,” Reilly said. 

Under the Design/Build model, one company 

handles the coordination and delivery 

of all aspects of a project, many times with 

a guaranteed budget and/or delivery time. 

“Frequently, our clients discover we can 

value engineer a project to increase quality 

and reduce costs,” Reilly explained. 

For more information on Uniland’s Design 

Build services, call Reilly at 834-5000. 

“I have been part of Uniland for 

35 years since Carl Montante and 

I started the business as a company 

of two. I feel a great deal of 

pride and satisfaction that it has 

grown to a company of 220 hardworking, 

employees, each one 

vital to the growth of the company 

and dedicated to the success 

of our Western New York.” 

now paid millions of dollars in taxes on that parcel alone. 

Our company pays more than $8.9 million in taxes 

annually to local jurisdictions. We have a role in building 

a better community with each of our projects. 

Uniland and our hospitality subsidiary employ more 

than 200 people directly. Our property management and 

construction divisions work daily with hundreds of subcontractors. 

I am proud to be able to offer those jobs, but we 

have accomplished much more working with others. 

Working with state and local economic officials, our Cross- 

Point Business Park has welcomed thousands of new jobs and 

has become an international financial transaction hub. 

These types of partnerships are not simply possible, they are 

working everyday creating jobs and opportunity. They are still 

the exception rather than the rule, but enlightened leaders in 

the political and business community can broaden the path. 

Our children deserve no less. 

Build services on a variety of projects. Its Design section 

works with the Sales Department on space planning and 

design and with Construction on building projects. 

“Having a team of experienced professionals under one 

roof offers our clients expertise and economy. We provide one 

source for experienced professionals with decades of experience 

in the entire life cycle of the 

building,” Dobson said. 

Uniland is the largest 

commercial developer and 

leading provider of Class A 

office space in the region. 

Looking at coming decades, 

the company has recently 

expanded its portfolio with 

residential and hospitality 

Nancy Dobson 

Executive Vice President and Co-Founder 


at Avant – the $85 million 

reuse of the former federal 

building at 200 Delaware Ave. 

“There is tremendous 

opportunity in this area 

for both hospitality and 

residential projects. Our 

core businesses remain 

commercial development, construction and property 

management, but we are seriously examining opportunities 

in both new areas,” said Michael Montante. 

“Initially, there were many people who did not believe 

Avant could be completed as announced ‘in Buffalo,’ ” said 

Carl Montante. “Wait until they see what comes next.” 

that works for our space and our city.” 

Thus the hotel offers not only the cookedto-order 

breakfast, complimentary manager’s 

reception, business center, fitness center, pool 

and two-room suite standard expected at all 

Embassy Suites, but many exceptional extras. 

All rooms offer floor-to-ceiling glass 

views of downtown; a coffee shop serves 

fresh Starbucks coffee every morning; Della 

Terra offers fine dining; the lounge serves 

up the best steak sandwich in town and valet 

parking is available for every guest. 

“We took everything a step beyond and the 

response has justified our investment,” Montante 

said. For more information and room 

specials go to www.embassysuitesbuffalo.com. 

1974 

Year that Carl Montante and Nancy Dobson 

co-founded Uniland Development Company 

Uniland by the numbers 

142 

Buildings (within 30 office parks) under Uniland 

Property Management 

98.62% 

Percent of tenants who would recommend 

Uniland to a colleague 

12 Million 

Square feet of office, warehouse and residential space 

developed throughout Western New York 

6 Million 

Square feet owned and operated by Uniland 

220 

Associates proud to call Uniland their employer, 

including the Buffalo and Rochester Operations 

480 

Companies in Uniland buildings 

160 

Number of local organizations, including education, 

environmental, human services and 

cultural causes, Uniland helped to fund in 2009 

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Della Terra at Avant 

Avant’s flagship restaurant, featuring “a taste of Tuscany” with a 

focus on Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s wine list boasts 

over 200 varieties from all over the world. 

• Signature dishes: menu changes seasonally, 

but popular dishes include stuffed pork chop 

w/Taleggio cheese, encrusted rack of lamb topped 

with roasted garlic sauce and grilled filet mignon 

topped with gorgonzola sauce. Chef’s specialty 

tiramisu continues to be a favorite dessert. 

• Pricing: Lunch options vary from $6 for the 

Soup of the Day to $10 for the penne pasta with 

prosciutto and asparagus. Most sandwiches and 

salads in the $7 range. Dinner items include 

rigatoni and eggplant for $16, veal scaloppini for 

$24 and filet mignon for $33. 

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• Versatile dining: in addition to Della Terra’s 

relaxed, yet refined dining room with stunning 

views of Delaware Avenue, the patio is open in 

warmer weather. A fire pit, open grill for show 

cooking and live music offer a unique dining 

experience. Late night eaters can also order from 

the Lounge’s amended menu until 12 a.m. 

• Hours: 

Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; 

Lounge 11 a.m. – midnight. 

• More information or reservations: 

dellaterrabuffalo.com or 716-842-6100 

Fine dining at Della Terra 

Extensive wine list, unique menu with an Italian flair 

Elegant and easy, Della Terra offers an 

extensive menu of classic dinner favorites 

and exceptional dishes with Northern Italian 

flair. Open for lunch and dinner seven 

days a week, Della Terra brings the freshest 

and finest ingredients to each table. 

An extensive wine list offers a wide variety 

of hard-to-find wines and many value 

options. The list is built for the most discriminating 

palate with expensive wines, 

and wines that only taste expensive. 

Nightly specials promise a new taste 

opportunity on every visit. While the glass 

and linen ambience is perfect for the most 

special of occasions, the dress code is 

relaxed and the atmosphere is friendly. 

“This is not a hotel restaurant,” 

explained Michael Montante, Uniland 

vice president, “This is a unique 

and independent dining experience. 

Della Terra’s only tie to the hotel is 

location and commitment to quality.” 

Della Terra’s patio faces the daily 

downtown hub bub at lunch and mellows 

to a quiet evening place with 

a central fire pit. It’s an easy walk 

from the Chippewa Entertainment 

District, but also worlds apart. 

Lunch favorites include a variety of 

wraps, sandwiches and pastas as well as 

fresh soups daily. The Lounge, adjacent 

to the restaurant, is perfect for a quick 

bite including pizza, steak sandwiches 

and the signature Tuscan Burger. 

For full menus and information 

go to www.dellaterrabuffalo.com. 

Reservations are recommended, 

online or at 842-6100. 

Every 

Occasion 

Embassy Suites 

· Features: 153 two-room suites loaded 

with extras: two flat screen televisions, an 

alarm clock with MP3 connection, a living 

room/work area (with sleeper sofa) separate 

bedroom, refrigerator and microwave. 

Wheelchair accessibility, children welcome, 

no pets. 

· Amenities: indoor lap pool, oversized 

whirlpool, fitness center and conveniences 

such as a salon/spa (the renowned 

Capello’s), restaurant (Della Terra), room 

service, 24/7 business center, walk-up 

eatery and convenience store. 

· Complimentary services: high speed 

and wireless Internet access in each suite 

as well as in common areas, made-to-order 

breakfasts, nightly manager’s reception, 

valet parking and airport shuttle bus. 

· Pricing: varies by day and season, but 

generally ranges from around $140 for a 

standard suite to $275 for the executive 

suites. Call the hotel for specific room 

availability and pricing. 

· Conference facilities/banquet rooms: 

seven meeting rooms with a combined 

6,200 square feet of space offer facilities 

for groups of 10 to 350. Room types range 

from an intimate executive conference 

room to spacious ballrooms; full A/V and 

catering services and event/hotel packages 

available. 

· More information: 

visit embassysuitesbuffalo.com 

or call 716-842-1000. 

With the Avant ballroom, Encore event room and 

some of the most elegant pre-function space in the 

region, Embassy Suites is ready to cater any event 

whether it is an elegant soiree for 250, a youth sports 

banquet for 100 or an important business meeting for 

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Future of downtown driven by cooperation, imagination 

Michael J. Montante 

Vice President, 


There is no silver 

bullet or single 

magic project that will 

transform downtown 

Buffalo, it’s a series of 

successes large and 

small that connect 

to build the fabric 

of the community. 

Uniland had 

already completed or 

was working to finish 

downtown projects 

in the Elm-Oak 

Corridor, Niagara 

Center and 285 Delaware, when we first examined the former 

Dulski building at 200 Delaware as a development prospect. 

In order to see the opportunity that became Avant, we 

had to look at it with a fresh perspective. As a company, we 

have built more than 12 million square feet of commercial 

space in Western New York. We enjoy high occupancy and 

exceptional tenant satisfaction thanks to the lessons learned 

over 35 years of developing and managing office property. 

We believed the time was right for downtown and knew 

that despite major correctable environmental issues, the 

200 Delaware building had “great bones.” We also knew 

the market would not effectively absorb the 450,000 square 

feet offered. We had to consider the property for non–typical 

uses not anticipated by current municipal codes. 

The hotel, restaurant, office, and luxury condominium complex 

that is now Avant, required much more than an $85 million 

investment. Avant would never have made it off the drawing 

board without the city embracing something different as we 

moved through the site plan, approval and permitting process. 

It hasn’t always been easy. Interpreting 50-year-old 

building codes covering three distinct applications in one 

space has required constant effort. But both the city and our 

staff have embraced the challenge as a learning process. It 

will now be that much easier for the next similar project. 

The success of this project and consideration of the next 

would not be possible without the investment made and 

confidence given to us by our condominium buyers and 

office tenants. We concentrated on quality and sustainable 

design. Under our most optimistic financial projections, 

we did not expect our first three condominium sales 

contracts would be more than $1 million each. Nor did we 

anticipate having only two units left on the top floor at this 

early stage. The marketplace has told us clearly that there 

is a place for a project of this scale in our community. 

If the state, county and city continue to invest in infrastructure 

and streetscape, the downtown corridor has tremendous 

potential. It will not be the downtown our grandparents recall, 

but it can be someplace even better. Putting cars back on 

Main Street is an important first step. Parking and maintenance 

issues will require creative and cooperative solutions. 

In the end, it’s the people who care about downtown 

and choose to work, live and play there who will ultimately 

complete the vision of the downtown this region deserves to 

enjoy. Without their support, there are no projects to build. 

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Avant residences offer quality 

and views above it all 

When Stieglitz Snyder Architects presented 

the rendering for the dramatic glass curtain 

wall reuse of the former Federal Building, the 

plan took form. The sweeping views and high 

ceilings of the top three floors could create the 

most exquisite residences in the region. 

“The pricing would be far below similar 

quality projects in other cities, but we would 

have to offer square-footage costs beyond 

anything offered here,” explained Michael 

Montante, Uniland vice president. 

Twenty-nine residences were designed with the 

emphasis on quality and service. Uniland partnered 

with local vendors to offer specific expertise including 

Universal Woodworks, Auburn Watson, 

Italian Marble and Granite and Buffalo Hardwood. 

“There is nothing standard about our 

standard offerings,” Montante explained. 

“Each resident is offered hundreds of choices 

to make their home uniquely their own.” 

The structural challenges of bringing commercial 

space to the highest residential standard 

were tackled by the Uniland’s Construction 

and Design teams in conjunction with some 

of the region’s best contractors, including 

Murray Roofing and Northeast Mechanical. 

Residents enjoy secure underground parking, a 

private fitness center, a solarium for entertaining, 

on-floor storage and access to many hotel features 

including room service and the airport shuttle. 

When the first three condominiums sold for 

more than $1 million each, months before a 

model was complete, Montante said it was clear 

it was right to bet on Buffalo. 

“We set our standards high and the market 

was waiting for us,” Montante said. Only 12 

residences remain. For floor plans and details go 

to www.avantbuffalo.com. Showings are by appointment 

only; call Ellen Warner at 840-0045. 

Residences 

at Avant 

· There are 29 residences at Avant, all on the top three 

floors, ranging from 1,300 to 3,800 square feet. Each 

has at least one terrace and two secure underground 

parking spaces. 

· All units are designed to be pet friendly according to 

American Humane Society standards. 

· Residents can choose from several hardwood flooring 

finishes, five weaves of carpet in dozens of colors, 

hundreds of tile alternatives and a wide variety of 

granite countertop and custom cabinetry options, in 

order to achieve a custom look. 

· All kitchens include an in-drawer microwave, warming 

drawer, wine chiller, gas stove, refrigerator, vent hood, 

dishwasher and more. 

· Residents enjoy a park area (complete with grill), 

benches and a pet relief area. 

· Room service, housekeeping and catering services 

available to all residents, as well as a private solarium, 

conference room and fitness center. 

· Other amenities include 24/7 lobby security, 

on-floor private storage, valet guest parking and 

airport shuttle service. 

· Condo prices on available units range from $465,000 to 

$1.4 million. Call (716) 840-0045 or visit avantbuffalo.com 

for more details or to arrange a private showing. 

In the middle 

of everything 

Avant office tenants like Damon Morey LLP enjoy wide 

open floor plans and sweeping views. The environmentally 

efficient space provides exceptional working areas. For more 

leasing information call 834-5000. 

Damon Morey Law Offices 

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Uniland Headquarters, Amherst 

Uniland’s proactive property 

management works for business 

In today’s highly mobile business climate 

how does one company enjoy a client 

retention rate of more than 96 percent? 

“Service, service and more service,” explained 

Doug Engl, Uniland’s Director of Property 

Management. Over the years, some businesses 

have moved out of town and others have 

closed, but less than 4 percent of Uniland’s 

office tenants have left for a competitor. 

It requires proactive maintenance of the 

structures and constant accessibility for the 

tenants. With millions of square feet of business 

property serving hundreds of businesses, 

Engl finds the best defense is a solid offense. 

“For years people asked us where we 

bought our light bulbs because it seemed the 

bulbs never burned out,” Engl said. “They 

didn’t realize that we make the changes 

at night, before the bulb is burnt.” 

An experienced team of property managers 

and maintenance specialists work with dozens of 

local companies to provide the extensive services 

required to keep properties in top form. 

Over the years, Uniland has been instrumental 

in helping many family and small businesses 

grow with Uniland’s expanding portfolio. 

Uniland tenants are surveyed regularly, 

consistently reporting that 98.62 percent would 

recommend Uniland’s office and warehouse 

properties to a colleague. “When we get to 

100, we’ll be able to relax a little,” said Engl. 

For more information on Uniland office, 

flex and warehouse availability, call 

834-5000 or go to www.uniland.com. 

300 Airborne 

Giving back means investing in people 

Laura Zaepfel 

Vice President 

I learned from an 

early age that hard work 

enables you to give back 

to your family and your 

community. It wasn’t 

discussed in that way, 

but it is the example my 

father, Carl J. Montante, 

has shown us daily. 

People are always 

asking for the total 

amount Uniland or 

the Montante family 

gives to the community 

each year, and we are 

frankly not comfortable sharing that number. Suffice it to say 

it is a substantial amount. The publicity aspect is not part of 

our philosophy. While we are honored that some institutions 

dear to our hearts have chosen to attach our name to various 

buildings and programs, that has never been a motivating factor. 

Uniland has grown our business in Western New York for 

35 years so Western New York is the benefactor of our philanthropic 

efforts. 

There are always more requests and a greater need than we 

can fulfill. We choose to focus our giving on education, human 

service, cultural and environmental causes. We look for ways 

our contribution can be leveraged to provide a larger benefit. 

Non-profit organizations are, unfortunately, the fastest 

growing business segment in our community. We are more 

likely to support a cause that is willing to share resources and 

work together with others for the maximum betterment 

of the community. 

Most challenges cannot be met by simply writing a check. 

Our executive team and associates dedicate thousands of hours 

each year to non-profit board leadership and community service. 

Through contributions and service, we support hundreds 

of organizations. 

There are, of course, sentimental favorites. My father grew 

up on the West Side of Buffalo. Some of the most significant 

relationships in his life today came from his days in grade 

school, Canisius High School and Canisius College. 

My brothers — Carl Jr., Michael and Timothy — and 

now our next generation have followed the same high 

school path. My brother Michael and I both completed 

our undergraduate education at Canisius College. 

But our substantial support of these schools is much 

more than alumni sentiment. Both of these institutions have 

prospered and maintained a commitment to excellence in 

the heart of our city. Both provide large numbers of scholarships 

to local students. They have helped to strengthen a city 

fabric that is too often frayed by indifference and exodus. 

My brothers and I often serve on the boards of community 

organizations where my father has previously served. The 

issues have changed over the years and in many cases 

the challenges are greater than they have ever been. 

But we have seen so many other families and individuals 

continue to fight for the things that matter to our community 

and we believe in what we can accomplish collectively. 

We’re honored to work with these fine people and Uniland’s 

associates to do our part. 

We believe in Western New York and work daily for the 

community our children and their children will be proud to share. 

NORTHEAST MECHANICAL WOULD LIKE TO 

CONGRATULATE CARL MONTANTE AND 

UNILAND ON 35 SUCCESSFUL YEARS AND 

THANK THEM FOR THE CONFIDENCE THEY’VE 

SHOWN IN OUR COMPANY OVER THE YEARS. 

Northeast Mechanical Inc. 

“Your Indoor Comfort Creator” ® 

139 Sawyer Avenue 

Depew, New York 14043 

(716) 684-6301 

www.heatingcoolingbuffalo.com 

HEATING — AIR CONDITIONING — AIR FILTRATION 

MAINTENANCE — VENTILATING — BOILERS 

BACKUP POWER STANDBY GENERATORS 

DESIGN/BUILD — GREEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS 

Consider us your home and office comfort creation specialist. 

Your new heating and cooling system will affect your comfort 

and energy bills for years to come. That’s why Northeast 

Mechanical Inc. is committed to helping you find the best 

system for your needs. We conduct a detailed analysis of your 

home or business and its ductwork, clearly explain your 

options, and provide installation and service too. Some 

people might say we go the extra mile, but it’s just how we 

like to do business. When you expect more, you get more. 

Contact us today to arrange for a free consultation. 

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Green Commitment 


· Avant is the largest recycling effort in WNY 

history, with more than 7,200 tons of clean 

material used, other construction and building 

projects throughout the country. 

· Avant’s curtain wall of high performance, 

low-E glass represents a cost premium of more 

than 35 percent over traditional glass wall construction. 

However, it promises many decades 

of energy efficiency. 

· As part of Avant’s clean recycling project, 

crews harvested 6,434 tons of concrete exterior 

panels, 570 tons of interior concrete and brick, 

200 tons of steel and heavy metal and 10 tons of 

aluminum. 

· In September 2009, 45 Earhart Drive in 

Uniland’s Amherst International Park became 

the first in its portfolio to receive LEED certification. 

It was only one of four buildings in New 

York State, and the first in Western New York 

to do so. 

· The LEED certification project at 45 Earhart 

drive resulted in a 30 percent reduction 

in annual energy costs and its green building 

practices also greatly reduce the amount of 

CO2 gas emissions: nearly 147,000 lbs per year. 

This is the equivalent to removing 22 passenger 

vehicles from area roads. 

· Uniland’s green property maintenance 

includes installing high-efficiency heating and 

cooling systems, fluorescent bulbs and LED 

lighting, timed lighting, window coverings to 

control solar heat and liberal use of trees and 

shrubs for shade and air purification. 

285 Deleware Ave. 

In their own words… 

“Uniland’s commitment to the greater 

community goes far beyond dollars. 

It touches, and at times changes, lives 

in ways far beyond just the significant 

monetary gifts. Teaching, nurturing, 

demonstrating and actually doing things 

to better people, places and things make 

greater communities.” 

Doug Engl 

Director of Property Management 

24 years 

“Though my 20-year career at major law firms and a federal 

agency was among high-level professionals, I was struck immediately 

by Uniland’s lean, innovative workforce. Ten years 

later, the example of excellence and philanthropy set by Carl 

Montante defines the Uniland environment. We feel it. We 

strive to be better.” 

Virginia L. Henderson 

Real Estate Tax and Insurance Manager 

10 Years 

6400 Sheridan Dr. 

“Uniland is different from other 

companies in that it offers the most 

comprehensive menu of services from 

design to property management. There 

is a seamless integration of services that 

allows us to focus on the needs of our 

customers and clients.” 

Michael Longo 

Director of Planning and Design 

12 years 

Holy Angels Academy 

“I appreciate the family first atmosphere here. I interviewed 

with another developer at the same time. I was able to compare 

the two companies toward their values to the community 

and their employees. I have always been involved with the 

community and charities in our community. They go above 

and beyond any expectations.” 

Craig Muni 

Account Executive 

5 years 

“I’m proud to work for a family-oriented company with 

family values. Uniland has a strong commitment to giving 

back to local charities and those in need.” 

Pam Zee 

Information Systems Manager 

14 years 

Niagara Center, 130 South Elmwood Ave. 

“It’s been a personal and professional 

honor to complete so many great 

projects in Western New York and 

exceed our customers’ expectations. I am 

especially proud of the variety of projects 

completed in the last few years.” 

David Reilly 

Director of Construction 

30 years 

100 Corporate Parkway 

Uniland employees are encouraged 

to give back to the community. 

We are thankful to Uniland for 

choosing Murray Roofing 

to be partners in 

Quality for this 

project and many others. 

300 Corporate Parkway offers distinctive architecture at both its back and front entrances. 

Over 25 million square feet under warranty. 

MURRAY ROOFING COMPANY INC. 

Commercial & Industrial 

Roofing & Repairs 

600 Cayuga Creek Road 

Cheektowaga, NY 14227 

716-896-5555 

OVER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE 

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6 Million Square Feet of Western New York 

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AIRBORNE BUSINESS PARK 

Genesee St. and Holtz Dr. 

AMHERST INTERNATIONAL PARK 

Earhart Dr. and Lawrence Bell Dr. 

AUDUBON BUSINESS CENTRE 

Hazelwood Dr. at Commerce Dr. 

AUDUBON OFFICE PARK 

John Muir Dr. at 

Millersport Highway 

AVANT 

200 Delaware Avenue 

BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 

Elm-Oak Corridor 

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With over six million square feet (and 

counting) of commercial real estate 

in its portfolio, Uniland is the area’s largest 

developer. A wide variety of city and suburban 

locations ensure tenants have many options 

when it comes to Class A offi ce, industrial and 

warehouse spaces across Western New York. 

Commercial Interior Design 

Commercial Kitchen Design 

Food Service Consulting 

Furniture & Furnishings 

Tabletop and Smallwares 

Light & Heavy Equipment 

Custom Millwork 

Custom Metal Fabrication 

Design, Deliver and Install 

WE CAN DO IT ALL !! 

Albany ~ *Buffalo ~ Rochester 

Showrooms in all of our locations 

Website: 

www.buffalohotelsupply.com 

*375 Commerce Drive 


(716) 691-8080 

585691 

Congratulations to the 

Montante Family and 


on 35 years of success! 

It is our honor and privilege to 

be one of your business partners. 

Brookwood Hospitality... 

exceeding expectations for 

all your hospitality needs. 

www.brookwoodhospitality.com 

587110 

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CAMP ROAD CENTER 

Camp Rd. near Southwestern Blvd. 

CROSSPOINT BUSINESS PARK 

CrossPoint Square 

Millersport Hwy. and N. French Rd. 

at Interstate-990 

285 DELAWARE AVENUE 

Delaware Ave. near Chippewa St. 

737 DELAWARE AVENUE 

Delaware Ave. near Summer St. 

EASTPORT COMMERCE CENTER 

Walden Ave. and Pavement Road 

INTERSTATE COMMERCE CENTRE 

Cooper Ave. at Ensminger Rd. 

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Metal Studs | Acoustic Ceilings 

Drywall | Project Management 

Congratulations to Uniland on 

35 Wonderful Years! 

1352 Genesee St | Buffalo, NY 14221 

Ph. (716) 332-4069 | fax (716) 332-4072 

588974 

Plumbing & 

Mechanical, Inc. 

Congratulations to 

Uniland on your 

35th Anniversary! 

www.mlpcorp.com 

589388 

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8980 MAIN STREET 

Main St. near Sheridan Dr. 

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MAIN STREET CENTRE 

Main Street at Delevan Ave. 

MAIN STREET PROFESSIONAL 

6044 Main St. near Youngs Rd. 

MAIN STREET PROFESSIONAL CENTRE 

6120 Main St. at Youngs Rd. 

3401 MILITARY ROAD 

Military Road near Woodside Pl. 

142 PERRY STREET 

Michigan and Scott Streets 

8100 SHERIDAN DRIVE 

Sheridan Dr. near Transit Rd. 

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Sales, Installation and Service 

on Commercial Steel Doors 

and Frames • Wood Doors 

• Hardware 

GROSSO DOOR 

& HARDWARE, 

INC. 

8805 Main St. 

Williamsville, NY 

631-2746 

Fax 631-2747 

589509 

30 Simonds Street 

Lockport, New York 

(716) 433-2144 

589539 

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SHERIDAN MEADOWS 

Corporate Park-North 


SHERIDAN MEADOWS 

Corporate Park-South 


7610 TRANSIT ROAD 

Transit Road at Sheridan Dr. 

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Congratulations Uniland on Avant. 

Congratulations Glad to be part Uniland of your on team. Avant. 

Stockwell Glad be part Construction 

of your team. 

Company Inc. 

Stockwell Construction 

Company Inc. 

• Structural 

Steel 

Structural Steel Precast Crane Rentals 

• Precast 

• Crane 

Rentals 

Foundations 

Masonry 

Concrete 

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SOUTHWESTERN 

COMMERCE CENTRE 

3345 Southwestern Blvd. 

SWEET HOME CENTRE 

Sweet Home Rd. at Dodge Rd. 

7 

9835 County Road 

P.O. Box 377 

Clarence, Center, NY 

9835 County Road, P.O. Box 377, Clarence Center, NY 

phone: (716) 741-8125 fax: (716) 741-1153 

(716) 741-8125 www.StockwellCC.com 

fax: (716) 741-1153 

www.StockwellCC.com 

589836 

Marine 

BrawdyConstruction.com 

716-741-8714 

589838 

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TONAWANDA CENTRE OF INDUSTRY 

Fillmore Ave. at Twin Cities Hwy. 

TONAWANDA COMMERCE CENTER 

Kenmore Ave. at Vulcan St. 

UNIVERSITY CENTRE 

N. French Rd. at John Glenn Dr. 

UNIVERSITY CORPORATE 

CENTRE AT AMHERST 

Maple Rd. at I-290 Expressway 

WALDEN BUSINESS CENTRE 

Walden Ave. near Transit Rd. 

Thank you for a 

great 15 year 

relationship! 

4955 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 


716.662.0880 

pmetzger@metzgerinc.com 

www.metzgerinc.com 

Peter Metzger 

President 

Procurement Consultants for the 

Commercial Flooring, Furniture and 

Specialty Product Industries since 1991 

589314 

Congratulations to Uniland. 

We are proud to be part of your team. 

MANDON BUILDING SYSTEMS INC. 

• Interior / Exterior Building Systems • Ceilings & Facias 

• Partitions • Commercial Carpentry • EIF Smart Contractor 

84 Gunnville Road • Lancaster, NY 14086 

716.759.8106 FAX:716.759.8109 

Congratulations 

to Uniland. 

Congratulations to Un 

We are proud to be part of yo 

MANDON 

We are 

BUILDING 

proud 

SYSTEM 

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• Interior / Exterior Building Systems • Ceilin 

•Partitions part •Commercial of your Carpentry team. •EIF Smar 

MANDON BUILDING 

SYSTEMS INC. 

• Interior / Exterior Building Systems 

• Ceilings & Facias • Partitions 

• Commercial Carpentry 

• EIFSmart Contractor 

84 Gunnville Rd., Lancaster N.Y. 14086 

716 759-8106 PHONE 

716 759-8109 FAX 

590224 


Uniland Development 

on 35 Years of Success! 

Kirst Construction Inc. 

7170 Boston State Road, North Boston, NY 14110-0171 

ph; 716.649.0906 fax; 716.649-0206 

email; kirstconst@aol.com 

591111 

HDE 

Electric, Inc. 

5841 Seneca Street 

Elma, NY 14059 


on your 35 Years 

of Success! 

HDE looks forward to 

providing Uniland with 

prompt & professional 

Electrical Contracting 

for many years to come. 

674-7259 

590230 

Congratulations to Uniland and its 

success over the past 35 years. 

Our Focus is on the Customer 

resources 

integrity 

service 

As Your 

Partner Beyond the Plate® 

US Foodservice® offers a 

tremendous variety of the 

worlds finest foodservice products, 

built for foodservice applications, 

by foodservice professionals. 

590318 

U.S. Foodservice, Inc. 

Buffalo Division 

www.usfoodservice.com 

590342 

Embassy Suites Hotels 

is proud to support Uniland 

and the great city of Buffalo. 

To book, go to embassysuites.com or call 800-Embassy. 

589179 

“We are a proud part of your team.” 

Clarence Center, NY 

(716) 741-9008 

www.unicentermillwork.com 

589845 

Zoladz Construction Co., Inc. 

Congratulations Uniland, 

on 35 yrs. of leading 

the way to Success! 

937-6575 

Experts in: 

Site work • Paving • Demolition 

Zoladzconstruction.com 

590372 

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384 Adelaide Street West, Suite 300 

Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 

T: 416.862.8800 F: 416.862.5508 

E: info@dsai.ca W: www.dsai.ca 

CORUS Corporate Headquarters, Toronto 

SELECTED EXPERIENCE 

• One Cole Condominium, Regent Park, Toronto 

• The Hudson Condominium, Toronto 

• Charlie Condominium, Toronto 

• Paintbox Condominium, Regent Park, Toronto 

• Lonsdale Condominium, Toronto 


• College Street Residence, Toronto 

• Salvation Army Harbour Light, Toronto 

• Black Sea Residential Developments, Bulgaria 

• East Bayfront Master Plan, Toronto 

• Barrie Waterfront Development 

• Regent Park Arts and Culture Centre, Toronto 

• Banff Centre Master Plan and Redevelopment, Banff 

• Calgary City Hall Redevelopment, Calgary 

• Cambridge Civic Administration Centre, Cambridge 

• Regent Park Master Plan and Revitalization 

• Evergreen Brickworks Centre for Urban Sustainability 

• McMaster Innovation Park Master Plan 

• Downsview Park Master Plan 

• Vaughan Metropolitan Campus, City of Vaughan 

• University of Ontario Institute of Technology Master Plan 

and 9 Academic Buildings 

• CORUS Entertainment Headquarters, Toronto 

• Milestone Corporate Centre Master Plan, Vaughan 

• Westface Capital Offices, Toronto 

• Ellis Building Office Renovation, Toronto 

• CIBC Headquarter Renovations, Toronto 

• Israeli Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem 

• Vanier Hall Renovation and Expansion, University of 

Ottawa 

• Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of 

Toronto 

• Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital 

• SickKids Learning and Research Tower, Hospital for Sick 

Children 

• CANMET MTL Laboratory, McMaster Innovation Park 

• Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Canadian 

Opera Company 

• Thayer Academic & Office Building, University of Michigan 

Who We Are: Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated (DSAI) is a 

Toronto-based firm with a practice that is worldwide. Established in 

1975, the firm has continued to grow steadily designing buildings 

for corporate, academic, health care, cultural, civic, and commercial 

institutions. The firm comprises 17 Principals, 11 Associates, 77 

architectural staff and 29 support personnel with 32 staff architects 

that are LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) 

Accredited Professionals. 

How We Work: Diamond Schmitt Architects have received international 

recognition with projects that achieve design excellence, display a 

deep understanding of the contexts in which they are located and 

are innovative in the ways in which user satisfaction is provided. Our 

popular success has been achieved by unremitting attention to user 

needs and aspirations whereas critical recognition has been achieved 

through commitment to planning and design from first principles. 

In addition to functional design, we understand the transformative 

capability of architecture to inspire. In public buildings as well as for 

many health care, academic and research projects where interaction 

is sought – both in a practical, multidisciplinary context and through 

social encounter – our buildings prove to be works for positive 

engagement and ones that reflect the character of the institution for 

whom they are built. 

Relevant Projects: In addition to completing varied projects of immense 

scope, complexity and value for both new and renovated buildings, a 

large percentage of our work is in residential mixed-use design. We 

have an enviable reputation for high-rise towers and interior spaces 

that are suited to an urban market. The firm recently completed the 

award winning One Cole Condominum, part of a large revitalization 

initiative in downtown Toronto. DSAI has demonstrated capacity to 

deliver similar projects effectively mixing residential, commerical and 

public spaces. 

Products / Services Offered: Full architectural services; sustainable 

design certification facilitation; site analysis; facility studies and 

master planning; existing facility evaluation and analysis; functional 

programming; phasing studies; public process consultation; interior 

design; urban design and approvals; fundraising; marketing 

packages; 3D animation; commissioning; graphic design; and REVIT. 

Awards and Recognition: DSAI has received more than 200 regional, 

national and international design awards, including 6 Governor 

General’s Awards for architecture. In 2004, 2008 and 2009, the firm 

was named among Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies – the only 

firm of architecture to be included in this group. Four times since 2004, 

Business Week/Architectural Record has selected our projects to be 

among the World’s Ten Best Buildings for the year in which they were 

completed. These were the Israeli Foreign Ministry (2004); Toronto’s 

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (2006); Shakespeare 

Theater in Washington, D.C. (2008); and Southbrook Vineyards (2009) 

in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. 

Diamond Schmitt Architects

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HIGH AND LOW-RISE / LARGE SCALE MIXED USE 

REGENT PARK REVITALIZATION 

TORONTO, ON 

LEED GOLD TARGET 

PHASE 2 REGENT PARK REVITALIZATION, 


Since 2006, Diamond Schmitt Architects has been working closely with the co-developers Toronto 

Community Housing Corporation and Daniels Corporation to complete a block by block analysis of 

the 30 city block Regent Park Revitalization Project. An overall Master Plan study was completed 

PROJECT DETAILS 

Project Size: 69-acres total 

6,500,000 sq. ft. residential 

in 2007 and resulted in a comprehensive planning study of the Regent Park Revitalization Project. South West View 

207,500 sq. ft. commercial 

The Master Plan study respected the original Regent Park Urban Design Guidelines of March 2005 5,840 parking spaces 

while also meeting rent-geared-to-income housing targets and sound market housing, parking, 

retail and institutional planning. 

Phases 1 and 2 zoning amendments were approved for development by the City in 2009 and 

the phases are currently in detail design or construction. The Master Plan has resulted in the 

completion of Block 13’s One Cole residential-retail project, and Block 24’s Paintbox Condominium 

and adjacent Arts and Culture Centre, currently under construction. The Phases 3 to 6 have been 

further developed in order to respond to a growing demand for housing downtown, success in 

marketing the development and the evolving interest in greater, sustainable urban densities. The 

combined mixed use plan area including market and subsidized housing is bound by Parliament 

Street, Gerard Street East, River Street, and Shuter Street in downtown Toronto. Dundas Street 

East and a new Regent Park forms the centre of the neighbourhood. 

The detailed analysis involves a block by block development study that investigates massing, 

height and the number of housing units. As per the requirements of the city’s housing authority, 

the updated master plan includes a mix of market-rate and rent-geared-to-income (RGI) 

midrise buildings, apartments, and conventional townhouse units. Building designs include 

retail, residential amenities, parking, loading docks, lobby space, and outdoor green space. All 

roofscapes on these blocks are “green,” increasing energy efficiency and providing outdoor space 

for residents. In addition to green roof strategies, sustainable design (with a target of LEED Gold 

accreditation) was heavily emphasized in this plan. The study tracks building areas, housing unit 

numbers and ownership tenure statistics in each block to ensure that housing targets are being 

met and financial pro-forma are on track. The resulting co-operation and management of the 

co-development and consulting team has met and exceeded expectations. The community will 

also benefit from new community, sports and culture centres as well as new job opportunities. 

One Cole (the initial development) received an Urban Design Award in 2011. 

Schedule: 2006 - ongoing phased 

implementation 

Implemented buildings 

Block 23 - One Cole Condominium 

Block 24 - Paintbox Condominium and 

Arts and Culture Centre 

Project Team: 

Donald Schmitt, Principal 

Jon Soules, Project Architect 

Services: Master Planning; Urban 

revitalization, Programming and Design, 

including 

• working with Toronto Community 

Housing to design and prepare 

rezoning package for Phase II of the 

redevelopment 

• updating architectural design 

package for future development 


LARGE MIXED USE 

VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CAMPUS 

VAUGHAN, ON 

The City of Vaughan has developed a plan to create a new vibrant downtown. The master plan 

encompasses 400 acres and includes a bus terminal and a subway station. 

Diamond Schmitt were engaged by Smart Centres to prepare a development plan for their 

land holdings within the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The Smart Centres Master 

Plan is now being used to amend the Draft Secondary Plan prepared by the City of Vaughan 

prior to its incorporation into the Cities official plan. The Smart Centres Plan has involved 

consultation with the City of Vaughan, The Region of York, The Ministry of Transportation and 

other authorities having jurisdiction. Furthermore the plan has engaged discussions with 

adjacent land holders with the intent of developing consensus for the Smart Centres plan in 

context of the larger goals of the VMC in general. 

The secondary plan was developed in consultation with Vaughan citizens and is shaped by 

seven general principals: 

Transit - oriented: future subway station, VIVA stations and regional bus stations 

Walkable: 

Accessible: 

Diversity: 

Vibrant: 

Green: 

Beautiful: 

network of streets and pathways to minimize distances for pedestrians. 

road network and transit system will facilitate easy access to 

downtown; integrated network of bicycle paths; strategic placement of 

parking structures for convenience. 

accommodation of a variety of housing types to attract residents of varying 

socio-economic backgrounds 

key streets and open spaces will be lined with commercial and other active 

ground floor uses to enliven the downtown 

downtown to be a model of sustainable development with a rigourous 

green design mandate; Low Impact Development; preparation of a 

Community Energy Plan; enhancement of the Black Creek corridor 

naturalized open space to frame the downtown; prominent public art in 

civic spaces; rigourous City led planting / vegetation plan; functional, 

complimentary styles of architecture. 


Project Size: 

400 acre site - Diamond Schmitt 

Architects scope is roughly 100 acres 

Services: 

Key Project Team: 


Development Planning, 

Programming, Design 

Key Features: 

• creation of a new downtown core 

for the City of Vaughan 

• proposed master plan includes a 

bus terminal and a subway 

station 

• central park linking various 

neighbourhoods within the 100 

acre radius 

• public transit oriented long term 

vision 

• walkable and pedestrian focused 

network of streets and pathways 

• rigourous sustainable design 

mandate 


RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HIGH-RISE / LARGE MIXED USE 

HUMBERTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE MASTER PLAN 

TORONTO, ONTARIO 

The Shops at Humbertown is a proposal prepared for First Capital Realty to demonstrate the 

potential for a site currently occupied by low-density retail. The site consists of two parcels of 

land totaling 8.9 acres, separated by a secondary city street. 

The proposal envisions a mix of retail, office and residential development to create a vibrant 

community centred around a pedestrian plaza that unifies the two halves of the site. From the 

east side of the site facing a major arterial street, the plaza opens up views to the main retail 

anchor on the west side, while drawing pedestrians across the site along its shaded arcades. 

Underground parking is also connected under the secondary street, providing seamless flow 

for shoppers, tenants and residents. 

Careful attention has been paid to the scale of the building frontages, articulated with a 

framework for commercial signage, and the relationship of the development to the existing 

residential context. A variety of street level retail space is complemented by office space 

above. Residential offerings consist of a condominium tower, low-rise loft apartments, and 

townhomes. 

Green initiatives include: orienting buildings for optimal summer and winter microclimates; 

rainwater re-use; exterior solar shading for the condominium tower; supporting public transit 

and bicycle access; winter free cooling; reclaiming waste heat for summer pool heating and 

winter snow melting; a living wall biofilter for improved indoor air quality; solar thermal 

panels for domestic hotwater; an 1.75 acre green roof that provides allotment gardens for the 

condominium and a public park for the adjoining community. 

Program Areas: 152,000 ft2 retail / 83,000 ft2 commercial offices / 37,800 ft2 health club / 

10,800 ft2 daycare / 350,000 ft2 of residential: 95,000 ft2 condominium tower, 225,000 ft2 

low-rise loft apartments, 30,000 ft2 townhomes / 1170 parking stalls 


Project Size: 8.9 acres 

Schedule: 2010 

Services: 

Development Planning, 

Programming, Design 



Walton Chan, Project Architect 

Key Features 

• proposed mixed-use village precinct 

with residential, retail and flexible 

office spaces, below grade parking, 

community amenities, pathways and 

parks 

• planned to create a balanced 

community integrated with the 

neighbourhood as a model of compact 

urban intensification 

• 2nd floor rooftop allotment gardens 

• 50,000 SF Loblaws grocery store 

incorporated 


RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HIGH AND LOW-RISE 

PAINTBOX CONDOMINIUM / ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTRE 

TORONTO, ON 

LEED GOLD REGISTERED 

This new residential tower is located at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Sackville 

Street. It is immediately adjacent to the new Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre, which 

will contain a multi-purpose arts and culture space to accommodate a wide variety of 

performances, festivals and events. Together, the two projects will constitute the new Block 

24 North of the revitalized Regent Park. 

The residential portion of the project includes 281 suites in 25 storeys, as well as fully-glazed 

amenity areas (resident lounges, exercise facilities, party rooms) 4th floor outdoor terrace 

with a view to the new park directly north across Dundas Street. Units range in size from 

studios to 3-bedrooms. The first four floors include artist lofts with large studio windows. 

The 285,000 square foot building includes two storeys of underground parking. The tower is 

8,000 square foot in floor plate area, sits above a 4-storey podium, which itself is defined 

by a series of volumes of a more domestic scale. The ground floor on Dundas Street will 

accommodate a restaurant/café with sidewalk patio seating to enliven the street on the side 

opposite the park. The private street at the south will be designed as a pedestrian mews. 

Every suite in the project will have excellent direct access to the outdoors via, at minimum, a 

generous 1.8 metre-deep balcony. 


Project Size: 285,000 SF 

Project Value: $57,000,000 



Jennifer Mallard, Project Manager 

Services: Full Architectural Services 

Key Features: 

• 25 storeys, 281 units 

• outdoor amenity terrace 

• ground level will include 

a restaurant 

• 2 stories of underground parking 

The project is registered for LEED Gold registered with the Canadian Green Building Council. 


RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HIGH AND LOW-RISE 

CHARLIE CONDOMINIUM 

TORONTO, ONTARIO 

Rising 36 stories from a coveted corner site in Toronto’s dense King West district, The Charlie 

Condominium is an innovative solution to accommodate urban intensification in an historic 

area. The dark brick and stone base is sympathetic to the industrial vernacular of adjacent 

structures, while anchoring a glass tower whose height is comparable to the 36 to 45-storey 

residential towers in the immediate surroundings. Generous provision is made at the ground 

level for retail space, designed to enhance the already vibrant at-grade environments of King 

and Charlotte streets. 

The six floor podium contains a mix of large loft spaces with 12’ ceilings. The tower above 

and disconnected from the podium bases contains the balance of the 322 apartments. On 

the seventh storey of the King frontage, with views of that street, an outdoor pool and garden 

complement an indoor sauna as well as exercise and dining rooms. The product of extensive 

community consultation, the building incorporates high-quality materials and public art. 

Currently under construction Charlie is a high-density residential development sensitive to 

its warehouse urban context. 






Steven Bondar, Project Architect 


Key Features: 

• 36 stories, 323 units 

• common lounges, athletic 

facilities 

• ground level retail space 

• open lobby space fronting 

the side street 

• extensive community 

consultation with the City 


ADAPTIVE RE-USE / MIXED USE / SUSTAINABLE DESIGN / HERITAGE 

CENTRE FOR GREEN CITIES 

EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS, TORONTO 

Evergreen Brick Works occupies a 4.9-hectare site with 16 designated heritage buildings, some 

of which date from the 1890s. Diamond Schmitt Architects, part of a large interdisciplinary 

team on the project, designed the centerpiece Welcome Centre and Centre for Green Cities, 

a 55,000-square-foot facility that incorporates original ground floor walls of the brick drying 

room. 

These are the only new buildings on the site. The five-storey building houses the offices of 

the non-profit Evergreen organization, classrooms and event space. The adjoining Welcome 

Centre features industrial artifacts, including a massive brick press that remained in situ 

when brick production ceased in the late 1980s. 

The building scheme employs a variety of innovative initiatives that will reduce energy 

consumption by sixty percent over a conventional building. These include much higher 

insulation rates on walls roofs and windows, ground floor radiant heating, a green roof, 

rainwater harvesting, sunscreen shading, natural ventilation chimneys and lighting sensors. 

A track system allows moveable screens, window boxes and large-scale art installations to be 

attached to the building’s exterior. The system acts as a canvas for the Evergreen community, 

giving staff and artists the ability to grow plants and flowers outside their office windows or 

install artwork that change with the seasons or programming. The site programming has 

been developed based on the connection between retail, leisure, inspiration, education and 

action, with the goal that visitors to the site will leave with the energy, understanding, and 

the tools necessary to live more sustainable. 







Michael Leckman, Project Manager 

Key Features: 

• LEED Platinum design - rigourous 

sustainable design mandate 

• adaptive reuse of a designated 

heritage site 

• multipurpose program: office, 

event space, gallery, welcome 

centre, community environmental 

education 

• Ground floor restaurant Cafe Belong 

• Regular food markets and special 

events held throughout the year 

• Ample outdoor public space 

LEED PLATINUM REGISTERED 

This project has won 5 awards, including the Green Toronto award (2012). In keeping with 

Evergreen’s mission to bring communities and nature together the Centre for Green Cities 

is targeting LEED Platinum certification for energy conservation – a first for a designated 

heritage site in Canada. 


Firm Profile 

Flynn Battaglia Architects is a design and planning fi rm providing creative and responsive 

solutions to human environments, focused on educational and cultural projects. Our experience 

includes both new and historic buildings, campus and community planning, building science 

and interior design work. The fi rm emphasizes a highly interactive design approach, engaging 

building owners and users and delivering enhanced value to clients based on this shared 

process of discovery. 

Naval & Military Museum - Erie Canal Harbor 

Erie Community College 

Design Approach 

We view design as an applied science which fulfills basic human requirements through the use 

of creative ideas, natural and manmade materials, technology, color and art. At the core of 

our practice is an ability to assist the client in shaping a design vision that enables clients to 

see the reality of projects, as well as unexpected opportunities. Opportunities include spatial, 

fi nancial and aesthetic enhancements which are brought to the attention of clients through 

frequent communication and conscientious service. 

The fi rm was founded (1989) on the basis of the experience of the principal architects and 

staff in planning, project development, architecture and interior design. Ronald Battaglia and 

Peter Flynn utilize their complementary leadership, management and design experience to 

bring together the skills of our staff in service to the client. Through a focus on select markets 

in higher education, historic, housing and community facilities, the staff expertise has been 

broadened and developed to benefi t clients. 

Planning 

Flynn Battaglia has developed services which assist clients in community visioning and consensus 

building ranging from master plans to development analyses, historic surveys and national 

register forms. Some of the key tasks in these studies include developing consensus, design 

guidelines and site uses. Comparing sites and construction feasibility are important client 

concerns. Case studies of similar projects, studying alternatives and reviewing regulatory 

concerns, assists in avoiding difficulties and often leads to significantly improved project quality. 

Central Dining Hall - SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 

Education 

The educational community contributes significantly to the maintenance of our culture through 

the development, challenge and focus of our values. A depth of knowledge in the function, 

design and construction process which produces educational facilities forms the basis of the 

firm’s service to education. This knowledge is supplemented through specialization in campus 

planning, facility management, capital funding procedures and development planning. 

Our educational client list includes: 

Master Plan - Buffalo State College 

Campus & Community Children’s Center - SUNY Fredonia 

Buffalo Board of Education 

Cornell University 

D’Youville College 

Erie Community College 

Niagara University 

St. Bonaventure University 

St. John Vianney Seminary 

State University College at Buffalo 

SUNY Brockport 

SUNY Buffalo 

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 

SUNY Fredonia 

SUNY Oswego

Firm Profile 

Historic Preservation 

A significant portion of the past and current work of Flynn Battaglia Architects involves historic 

sites, communities, and buildings which are listed on the local, state or national register. Through 

this work, the firm has established a standard of care for projects based on thoughtfulness and 

sensitivity in the application of historic planning and design standards. Original techniques and 

current technology are carefully evaluated so as to maintain the integrity of historic resources. 

Projects that form the core of our Historic Preservation Portfolio: 

Asbury Delaware Church 

Guaranty Building - National Historic Landmark 

Asbury Delaware Church - Adaptive Reuse and Exterior Restoration 

St. Pauls Church - National Historic Landmark 

Old Post Offi ce - Reuse as Erie Community College, City Campus 

Roycroft Campus Master Plan/Powerhouse Restoration - National Historic Landmark 

Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan - Uncovering the Historic Terminus of the Erie Canal 

Richardson Olmsted Complex - Building 10 Restoration 

Regina A. Quick Fine Arts Center - St. Bonaventure University 

O’Brian Hall - SUNY Buffalo 

Housing and Community Facilities 

Housing projects provide crucial resources which form the basis of stable communities and 

exciting neighborhoods. We are experienced with varied geographies and settings from rural 

to urban, residential to institutional. The fi rm understands these relationships and contexts 

through its experience with successful projects. Our experience includes both publicly and 

privately financed projects in a range of community settings housing a wide variety of residents, 

for both dense and scattered sites. 

Arts Facilities 

The arts enrich our culture and allow individuals of divergent skills and backgrounds to 

come together to share common experiences. The development and design of arts related 

and interpretive spaces is an exciting and catalytic experience for all involved. The resultant 

environments fuel the arts and the artists to display their talents to the fullest, which in turn 

provides society with a mirror upon which to refl ect its values. 

Interior Design 

Our design philosophy extends from the earliest planning of the buildings to the fi nal fi t out 

of the project. Interior design is an integral part of our process developing a complete and 

holistic environment. We focus on providing our clients beautiful and functional spaces that 

address long term maintenance and durability with building identity and wayfi nding resulting 

in enduring and special facilities. 

Allied Health - SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 

Sustainability 

Flynn Battaglia prides itself on our commitment to green buildings. Since a significant portion of 

our work involves Historic Preservation and renovation, the firm design culture has internalized 

ways to reuse and preserve materials and reduce the impact that facilities have on our built 

environment. We are currently producing a LEED Gold rated Science facility for the SUNY 

Alfred State College of Technology. 

Genesee Gateway

Awards 

2011: 

AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter 

Design Excellence Honor Award 

The Guaranty Building 

Buffalo, NY 

Guaranty Building 


Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan 

2010: 

2009: 

2008: 

2007: 


Design Excellence Merit Award 

Buffalo State College Facilities Master Plan 

Buffalo, NY 

Preservation Buffalo Niagara 

Rehabilitation/Adaptive Use 

Genesee Gateway 

Buffalo, NY 

SUNY Fredonia 

First Award 

Outstanding Performance & Signifi cant Contributions 

SUNY Fredonia Campus 

Fredonia, NY 

Preservation League of New York State 

Project Excellence 

The Guaranty Building 

Buffalo, NY 

The Waterfront Center 

Honor Award for Historic Preservation/Design 

Erie Canal Harbor Project 

Buffalo, NY 

Society for Environmental Graphic Design 

Merit Award 


Buffalo, NY 


Excellence in Historic Preservation 


Buffalo, NY 

Decor Design Award 

Sika-Sarnafi l 

Erie Canal Harbor Naval & Military Museum 

Buffalo, NY 


Design Citation - New Building 

Erie Canal Harbor Naval & Military Museum 

Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo Preservation Board Awards 


Buffalo, NY

Awards 

2006: 

Build New York Award 

Renovation Project 


Buffalo, NY 

Build New York Award 

Innovation in Project Delivery 

School 80 (Buffalo Public Schools, Phase 1) 

Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 

Regin A. Quick - St. Bonaventure University 

2005: 

2002: 

2001: 

1999: 

1998: 

The Waterfront Center 

Excellence on the Waterfront; Parks & Recreation 


Buffalo, NY 


Project Excellence 

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Garden Dome Restoration 

Buffalo, NY 


First Award for Restoration 

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Garden Dome Restoration 

Buffalo, NY 

Buffalo Preservation Board Awards 

Adaptive Reuse Award 

Irish Classical Theater 

Buffalo, NY 


First Award for a New Building 

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts 

St. Bonaventure University 

Olean, NY 


Honorable Mention for Adaptive Reuse 

Moore Complex 

State University College at Buffalo 

Buffalo, NY 

Moore Complex - Buffalo State College


Buffalo, New York 

Archeological District 1872 

2004 Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan



Redevelopment of this 12 acre urban renewal 

parcel located on the Buffalo River at the historic 

terminus of the Erie Barge Canal included designs 

for several Projects: 

• Veteran’s Park 

• Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan 

• Erie Canal Harbor Project 

Flynn Battaglia Architects led the project on both 

phases of the $47 million project and the master 

plan. Working with Flynn Battaglia was a team of 

consultants, who helped guide the project through 

complicated programming and design scenarios. 

Veterans Park 

The fi rst phase of the plan was completed in 2003 

and included construction of a new Veterans 

Park including: 

• Hero’s Walk and the Monuments 

• Reconfi gured bulkhead and marine esplanade. 

• Relocation of the Naval Vessels 

Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan 

The intermediate phase of the project was a 

detailed Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan of the 

remaining nine acres with a thorough public review 

process. The master plan was completed in 2004 

and accepted by the public. 


This successful project was completed in late 2007. 

Design elements include: 

• New Naval and Military Museum 

• Recall of Whipple Truss Bridge crossing the 

historic Commercial Slip 

• Navigable Historic Commercial Slip connected 

to the Buffalo River 

• Historic building foundations exposed 

• Festival and performance spaces along the 

historic Central Wharf 

• Docking for historic vessels and recreational 

watercraft along the new fl oating docks 

• Interpretative exhibits throughout the site 

• Continuous waterfront esplanade with ADA 

access down to the water’s edge 

• Intermodal linkages to all forms of transportation 

2001 Veteran’s Park 2003

2002 Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan 2004 2003 Erie Canal Harbor Project 2007

Location 


Projects: 

Veteran’s Park 

Erie Canal Harbor Master Plan - 2004 

Erie Canal Harbor Site Design 

Client 

Empire State Development Corporation 

Dennis Conroy 

716-846-8242 

Project Awards: 

2010 Waterfront Center Honor Award * 

2009 IES Illumination Award of Merit 

2009 SEGD Merit Award 

2008 NYS ASLA Honor Award 

2008 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award 

2007 AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter Design Citation * 

2005 Waterfront Center Planning Honor Award * 

* Recieved by FBA

Master Plan - Erie Canal Harbor 


Project Description 

A 19th century reinterpretation of the Buffalo and Erie Canal Harbor on the site of the historic 

western terminus of the Erie Canal and location of the City of Buffalo’s original settlement 

at the foot of Main Street. 

Goals/Challenges 

• Include program and design recommendations to recreate the Erie Canal Harbor 

terminus as a vibrant central location where local citizens and visitors have enhanced 

public access to the waterfront, local history and festivals and other public gatherings. 

• Needed to be viewed as a hub of activity that embraces Buffalo’s past and symbolizes the 

city’s future. 

• Sought to incorporate a restored portion of the Commercial Slip, several boat basins, a 

recreated Central Wharf, interpretive historic exhibits and a new site for the Buffalo and 

Erie County Naval and Military Museum. 

Solutions 

• Conducted extensive public participation process to determine site program and 

extracted preferred alternative designs. 

• Design guidelines created to establish appropriate bulk, use and density of the 225,000 

square-foot private development.

Master Plan - Erie Canal Harbor 


Location 


Client 

Empire State Development 

Dennis Conroy 

716-846-8242 

Type 

Master Plan 

Use 

Public Gathering, Museum, 

Interpretation, Commercial 

Development 

Size 

225,000 SF 

Cost 

$ 62,000,000.00 

Date 

2004

Naval and Military Museum - Erie Canal Harbor 



A signature waterfront museum contained within an existing and highly respected military 

park that salutes all branches of the US Armed Forces at the historic western terminus of 

the Erie Canal. 


• Interpret design in a historic context recalling Canal-side ambience in the mid1800s. 

• Provide a reimaged and respectful museum based on the military theme. 

• House and display a vast number and variety of military items. 

• Create a well oriented plan for all program areas including exhibit areas, offi ces, 

conference rooms, classrooms and gift shop. 

• Respect the footprint of the former Coit-McCutcheon Block, which once housed a 

historic, canal period warehouse building. 

Solutions 

• The massive four-story exterior volume recalls the form, mass and organization of the 

original Coit McCutcheon building. 

• Designed north and east elevations adjacent to historic canal slip that are masonry 

with stone foundation and water table with punched windows and articulated stone sills 

to refl ect an 18th century ambience. 

• Utilized block masonry and metal panels with glazed storefronts on the ground level 

and clerestory on the upper levels to refl ect the vocabulary of naval vessels on the west 

and south facades facing the Military Park. 

• Utilized the full-height building entry to include a WWII aircraft display and orients 

visitors to the intuitive circulation plan including the café, gift shop, restrooms, elevator 

and stairs.

Naval and Military Museum - Erie Canal Harbor 


Location 


Client 

Empire State Development 

Dennis Conroy, RA, Senior 

Architect 

716-856-8111 

Type 

New Construction 

Use 

Exhibition Gallery, Public 

Atrium, Administrative Offi ces 

Size 

11,000 SF 

Cost 

$ 3,000,000.00 

Date 

July 2007




Redevelopment of an entire city block of late 19th century and early 20th century buildings 

for reuse as contemporary offi ce and commercial space in downtown Buffalo. Included are a 

collection of ten two-to-four story masonry structures on the south side of Genesee Street 

– a gateway location on the eastern end of the downtown area. 


• With one exception, buildings sat empty and gutted for nearly two decades as previous 

renovation efforts foundered. 

• Stabilize existing structures. 

• Restore all elements to remain and provide design for new construction. 

• Maintain the historic aesthetics of building facades and streetscape. 

• Assist with development of fi nancial solutions. 

Solutions 

• Used lift to survey exterior conditions and provide analysis on interior materials and 

structures. 

• Helped owners research the feasibility of historic tax credits to help fi nance the 

construction. 

• Led the design team to restore historic street facades while developing contemporary, 

interconnected spaces and fl oor plates at the exterior. 

• Designed a completely new building, to be sympathetic to the context of the existing 

facades, occupies a mid-block site where an original building was lost. 

• Removed one original building to create an entry lobby to the entire block.



Location 


Client 

Genesee Gateway LLC 

Bill Jones, Partner 

716-856-8400 

Type 

Exterior and Interior 

Renovation Design and 

Construction 

Use 

Commercial, Retail, 

Restaurant 

Size 

60,000 SF 

Cost 

Estimate: $ 6,600,000.00 

Actual: To Be Determined 

Date (Design - Construction) 

November 2007 - 2011 

(Anticipated Completion)

Roycroft Campus Master Plan 

East Aurora, New York 


At the time of the Roycroft Movement the Campus encompassed six major and eight minor 

buildings across six acres of contiguous property in the Village of East Aurora, NY. Although 

for the most part the buildings remain, their ownership is varied, fragmenting the original 

Campus into a series of loosely connected holdings with overlapping functions, easements 

and relationships. 

Flynn Battaglia Architects has been challenged with three distinct projects: Master Plan, A 

recreated Power House and the Museum Copper Shop restoration. 


• Re-coordinate the original Campus 

• Reassert the interrelationships of the buildings, their grounds and their infrastructure 

on the basis of the historical precedent. 

Solutions 

• Identify critical structure and maintenance issues 

• Create guidelines and timetables for restoration and possible adaptive reuse 

• Maximize opportunities for honoring and strengthening the Roycroft movement 

• Defi ne opportunities for greater space effi ciencies

Roycroft Campus Master Plan 


Location 


Client 

Roycroft Campus Corp. 

Christine Peters, Executive 

Director 

716.655.0261 

Type 

Master Plan 

Role 

Programming, Design, 

Contract Documents, 

Construction Administration, 

Master Plan 

 

 

Cost 

$ 15,000,000 

Size 

4 Acres 

Date (Design - Construction) 

Dec. 2007 - Nov. 2010


148 Kenwood Avenue Toronto, ON M6C 3S2 t 416 656-6665 f 416 656-5756 www.jrala.ca 

COMPANY PROFILE 

Janet Rosenberg + Associates is one of Canada’s most distinguished 

landscape architecture and urban design studios. The studio is recognized 

for its extensive and award-winning portfolio of work that includes public, 

commercial, and institutional spaces as well as private residential gardens, 

green roofs, and condominium towers. 

We are visionaries and creative thinkers who develop out-of-the-box 

solutions as a collaborative team. Drawing from individual strengths, we 

create treasured, ecologically-responsible landscapes that respond to the 

demands of the urban environment, and engage, excite and enhance the 

quality of life for those who inhabit them. 

We are committed to: 

• Pushing the frontier of contemporary landscape architecture in 

North America 

• Creating lasting quality 

• Constantly learning and challenging ourselves 

• Seeking out new methods, materials, and technologies to redefine 

and re-shape spaces 

Janet Rosenberg, a passionate defender of the public realm and avid 

proponent of environmental sustainability, is at the helm of the studio. 

Over the years Janet has brought fresh eyes to community design 

challenges. She is supported by a team of inspired and inspiring landscape 

architects, environmental specialists, architects, and urban designers, 

each of whom works to constantly redefine the profession with unparalleled 

resourcefulness. 

As we see it, stellar design begins by embracing the unique characteristics 

of each site – everything from natural ecology and weather, to social 

cultures, usability, relationships to other open spaces, and history. We view 

the process as a collaboration, encouraging ongoing dialogue with our 

clients, the community, and stakeholders from start to finish.



PROJECTS - PUBLIC TERRAIN 

PUBLIC PARKS & GARDENS 

Concord West Streetscape Master Plan, Vaughan 

St. Patrick’s Bridge, Calgary 

Fort York Visitors Centre, Toronto 

Joel Weeks Park, Toronto 

Hurontario & Dundas Parkette, Mississauga 

Downsview Park Gateways, Toronto 

Newmarket Park 

Guelph Civic Square 

Qingdao Rooftop Park, China 

Community Common Park, Mississauga 

Mississauga Civic Centre Square 

Yonge/Alvin Parkette, Toronto 

Martin Goodman Trail, Toronto 

Gairloch Gardens Master Plan, Oakville 

McMurtry Gardens of Justice, Toronto 

Peace Memorial Park, Hamilton 

Devonian Gardens, Calgary 

Markham Centre Park 

Markham Civic Mall 

Light Forest (Portage & Main Redevelopment), Winnipeg 

Measurement Park, Toronto 

HTO, Toronto 

Welland Canal & Civic Square 

Bloor/Devonshire Precinct Development Master Plan, Toronto 

Burlington Waterfront 

Franklin Children’s Garden, Toronto Island 

Town Hall Square, Toronto 

South Unionville Village Green, Markham 

Chang Zeng New Town Development, China 

Barrel Warehouse Park, Waterloo 

Courthouse Square, Toronto 

Butterfly Gardens, Niagara Falls 

Princes’ Gates, Toronto 

COMPETITIONS 

ARC International Wildlife Crossings Design Competition, Finalist 

June Callwood Park Design Competition, Finalist 

Rotman School of Management Design Competition, Winner 

Jarvis Slip Design Competition, Selected Entrant 

Edmonton Entrance Features National Design Competition 

Veterans Memorial at Queen’s Park, Shortlisted 

Winnipeg City Crossings International Design Competition, Winner 

Markham Design Competition, Winner 

Parkdale Town Square Design Competition 

CAMH Open Ideas Wall Competition, Winner 

Human Stand Aids Memorial Design Competition 

Toronto Harbourfront Parks & Open Space Competition, First Place 

Knechtel Parkland Design Competition, Finalist 

City of Toronto Courthouse Square Open Competition, Winner 

Mississauga Living Arts Centre Open Competition, Winner 

University of Toronto St. George Street Revitalization, Finalist 

CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONAL 

Richard Ivey School of Business, Waterloo 

Rotman School of Management, Toronto 

Southlake Retirement Centre, Newmarket 

John & Adelaide Plaza, Toronto 

Granite Club, Toronto 

Rideau Hall, Ottawa 

Richmond Adelaide Centre, Toronto 

Warden & St. Clair Community Centre, Toronto 

TD Centre Plaza, Toronto 

Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto 

UofT School of Economics 

Toronto Courthouse 

Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto 

Russell Hill Retirement Centre, Toronto 

Graydon Hall, Toronto 

First Canadian Place, Toronto 

Baycrest Hospital, Toronto 

Taboo Resort & Spa, Gravenhurst 

UofT Scarborough Arts Building 

UofT Scaborough Master Plan 

Branksome Hall Master Plan, Toronto 

Schulich School of Business, Toronto 

UofT Mississauga Student Residence 

Le Clos Jordan Estate Winery, Jordan 

Jackson Triggs Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

Integrated Learning Centre, Queen’s University 

Gerstein Science Information Centre, UofT 

Student Centre, Ryerson University 

Student Residence & Centre, Sheridan College 

Student Centre, University of Waterloo 

Toronto Distric School Board Playground Learning Environments 

St. Andrew’s College, Aurora 

30 Adelaide Street East, Toronto 

Southlake Regional Cancer Centre, Newmarket 

Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre 

Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

York University Common & Transportation Hub, Toronto 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS 

Bond Lake Community, Richmond Hill 

Fieldgate Community, Toronto 

Wyndham Hill Community, Ajax 

Williamstown Community, Markham 

Morristown Creek Community, Oakville 

INSTALLATIONS 

Sfumato, 2006 International Flora Montreal 

Subterranean, 2005 International Garden Festival: Jardins de Métis 

Interior Design Show 2005 

2002 Canadian Tulip Festival: Tulipmania Exhibition 

Graydon Hall (May 2000) 

Downsview Park Purple Wave (June 1999)



PROJECTS - RESIDENTIAL 

CONDOMINIUMS* 

1 Bloor, Toronto 

560 Front, Toronto 

FIVE, Toronto 

The Huntington, Toronto 

Church Condo, Toronto 

X Condominium, Toronto 

Regency Yorkville Condominiums, Toronto 

Great Gulf Homes: Denver & Dallas Condominiums 

Greenscapes: Yonge/Davisville, Toronto 

Yonge/Alvin Condominium, Toronto 

832 Bay Street, Toronto 

125 Neptune, Toronto 

7 St. Dennis, Toronto 

140 Carlton, Toronto 

430 King Street, Toronto 

1005 King Street, Toronto 

DNA Condominium, Toronto 

18 Yorkville, Toronto 


276 St. Clair West, Toronto 


*We have worked with the following developers: Tridel, Great Gulf 

Homes, Pinnacle International, WJ Properties, Wittington Properties, 

Concord Adex Developments, Graywood Developments, Context 

Development, Fram Building Group, H&R Developments, MintoUrban 

Communities, Tricon Capital 

PRIVATE RESIDENCES 

Canadian Residences 

Country Estates 

Rooftop Terraces 

Montreal Estate (Historical Restoration) 

GARDEN INSTALLATIONS 

1997 - 2005 Canada Blooms (Loblaws Sponsored Feature Gardens) 

Royal Winter Fair



AWARDS 

2011 RED (ARC Wildlife Crossings Design Competition) - CSLA Awards, National Honour 

2010 Franklin Children’s Garden - 48th International Making Cities Livable Conference, Green Places Commendation 

2009 Markham Centre Park & Civic Mall - Urban Plazas Certificate, 47th International Making Cities Livable Conference 

HTO - Nature Spaces Award, 47th International Making Cities Livable Conference 

Courthouse Square - Urban Plazas Commendation, 47th International Making Cities Livable Conference 

HTO - ASLA Honour Award 

Franklin Children’s Garden - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

2008 HTO - CSLA Awards, Regional Honour 

2007 HTO - DX Awards, Gold 

18 Yorkville - Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence 

30 Adelaide Street East - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

2006 Town Hall Square - CSLA Awards, Regional Honor 

Hesperides, Canada Blooms - CSLA Awards, National Merit 

Subterranean - CSLA Awards, National Citation 

2005 Franklin Children’s Garden - National Post DX Awards, Bronze 

Town Hall Square - National Post DX Awards, Honourable Mention 

Schulich School of Business - Toronto Architecture & Urban Design Awards, Honourable Mention 

Canada Blooms Sheridan Nurseries Award, Best Small Garden 

Light Forest - CSLA Awards, Regional Citation 

Landmark Park - CSLA Awards, Regional Citation 

Pierre Berton Resource Library - Vaughan Urban Design Awards, Honourable Mention 

North York General Hospital Foundation, Cornerstone Society Certificate of Honour 

2004 Barrel Warehouse Park - National Post DX Awards, Silver 

Taboo Golf Course - National Post DX Awards, Merit 

CAMH Open Ideas Wall Competition - CSLA Awards, National Citation 

Erindale Hall/Student Residence - Mississauga Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence 

2003 Jackson-Triggs Winery - National Post DX Awards, Gold 

Jackson-Triggs Winery - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

Muskoka Sands, Taboo - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

Barrel Warehouse Park - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

2002 Oakville Residence - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

Canada Blooms, Dream Garden - CSLA Awards, Regional Citation 

Queen’s Quay Terrace - CSLA Awards, Regional Citation 

Canadian Tulip Festival: Tulipmania Exhibition - Finalist 

2000 Courthouse Square - City of Toronto Architecture & Urban Design Award 

Brampton YMCA - City of Brampton Development Design Award of Merit 

Niagara Parks Butterfly Garden - CSLA Awards, National Citation 

Niagara Parks Butterfly Garden - CSLA Awards, Regional Honour 

Canada Blooms 1999 - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

Forest Hill Residence - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

1999 Canada Blooms - Best Corporate Feature Garden 

Canada Blooms - Best Hard Landscaping 

Courthouse Square - CSLA Awards, National Honour 

Courthouse Square - CSLA Awards, Regional Honour 

1998 Canada Blooms - CSLA Awards, Regional Merit 

Canada Blooms - Award of Excellence 

1997 Canada Blooms - Landscape Ontario Award, First Place Winner 

Canada Blooms - Gordon A. Mac Lachern Award, First Place Winner 

Canada Blooms - Leslie A. Solty Memorial Award, First Place Winner 

Canada Blooms - Award of Excellence for Use of Colour in a Garden 

1995 York University Common - North York Design Award of Excellence

JANET ROSENBERG + ASSOCIATES 

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / URBAN DESIGN 

TOWN HALL SQUARE 

Toronto, Ontario, 2005 

Town Hall Square is an urban, 0.6 acre park located in Toronto’s posh Yorkville neighbourhood. Its design 

came about after the developer of the adjacent 18 Yorkville condominium donated the land to the City for 

a public park, which was intended to serve both the condominium community and nearby office workers as 

well as visitors to the area. 

Although the design was challenged by its unique position on top of an underground parking garage, we 

wanted to bring green to this dense city core and were determined to do this with many trees. The idea 

of people sitting under tree canopies, enjoying their lunch or a conversation with a friend, in a neighbourhood 

where this is almost impossible to do, was what drove our design. Town Hall Square features rows and 

rows of Ginkgo trees, specifically chosen for their ability to withstand harsh urban conditions. Tree roots are 

protected by concrete disks that also serve as flexible seating areas. Large precast pots with boxwood balls, 

yew hedging, and vinca ground cover further help to green the space while providing a geometric dimension 

that is both enjoyable from ground level and from condominium units above. The park also holds a 

25-foot cortan and aluminium sculptural piece by Canadian artist Jean-Pierre Morin selected through an art 

competition that was coordinated by JRA in collaboration with a public art facilitator. 

The simplicity of this park is what contributes to its success. It allows for any number of activities: a quick 

stroll through the site, a group meeting, an intimate conversation, or a small scale public event. 

Team: JRA 

Client: Great Gulf Group 

of Companies, City of 

Toronto 

Size: 0.5 acres 

Budget: $1 million 

Reference: 

Gary Switzer 

Former VP of 

Development 

Great Gulf Group of 

Companies now at 

MOD Developments 

Town Hall Square is 

winner of the 2006 

CSLA Regional Honour 

Award.



HTO 

Toronto, Ontario, 2007 

HTO is an iconic park along Toronto’s waterfront designed to reconnect the city with its water and attract 

more visitors to the its waterfront. The area has been undergoing steady development in the last two decades, 

with a wall of condominiums and an expressway that have created a visual disconnect between the 

waterfront and the downtown. 

The park is made up of an urban beach, a new concept to Toronto with many successful international precedents, 

and playful grassy dunes scattered across the area. Tall yellow umbrellas peppered in the sand and 

silver maples and willows on the dunes offer shade from the sun. Our strategy to develop a unique and flexible 

space just steps from the city centre, where people of all ages can relax by the water was and effective 

way to attract more visitors to the site. In fact, since its opening in 2007, HTO has welcomed thousands of 

local and outside visitors and has consequently contributed to the economic success of the neighbourhood 

as well as to further development along the waterfront. 

As part of the design of HTO, the team had to address issues of soil contamination and propose other environmentally 

sustainable solutions. Capping was used as a cost-effective way to mitigate the polluted soils, 

while stormwater management was key to avoiding contaminated run-off into the lake. Pervious surfaces 

were installed to allow water absorption and gradually disperse the water through infiltration pits. 

Team: JRA, Claude 

Cormier, Hariri Pontarini 

Architects 

Client: City of Toronto 

Size: 6 acres 

Budget: $10.5 million 

HTO is a winner of 

ASLA, CSLA and Gold 

DX Awards and was 

showcased at the 

47th International 

Making Cities Livable 

Conference in Portland, 

Oregon.



BARREL WAREHOUSE PARK 

Waterloo, Ontario, 2001 

Commissioned by the City of Waterloo, Barrel Warehouse Park became a new community park for uptown 

Waterloo as this former industrial area was being transformed into a trendy residential neighbourhood. The 

1.2 acre site sits adjacent to two former barrel warehouses that have been converted into condominiums and 

is near the historic Seagram distilleries. 

Part of the design honours the original history of the site and neighbourhood while creating a new sense of 

place; a space that would meet the needs of urban residents. Our design features massings of ornamental 

grasses that pay homage to the fields of grains used in the distilling process at the former warehouses. 

Contemporary elements such as the water feature, steel grate paths, or custom made wood and concrete 

benches give the space a more urban character fitting of this developing neighbourhood. 

Implementing orginal art into the design would have been costly, instead our team suggested the use of 

large industrial artifacts as art pieces throughout the site, an idea which was both applauded and welcomed 

by the City. We salvaged several large pieces and welded them together to create large iconic sculptures 

that act as neighbourhood landmarks and place makers. 

Team: JRA 

Client: City of Waterloo 

Size: 1.2 acres 

Budget: $650,000 

Barrel Warehouse Park 

is winner of the 2004 

Silver Award from 

the Design Exchange 

and the 2003 CSLA 

Regional Merit Award. 

Barrel Warehouse Park is now a beloved space, enjoyed year round by residents of all ages. They stroll 

through the grasses or have picnics and events on the rolling lawn, witness seasonal changes, and take pride 

in their improved neighbourhood. The park has also increased the livability and real estate value of the 

area, encouraging new development and investment.



BLYTHWOOD AT HUNTINGTON 

Toronto, Ontario 

Blythwood at Huntington is comprised of two development phases, each a low-rise condominium pursuing 

LEED certification and developed by renowned residential developer, Tridel Corporation. The project site 

is located in Toronto’s upscale Lawrence Park neighbourhood and borders the unspoiled Sherwood Park 

Ravine. Project components include two residential blocks, entry drives, trail and walkway improvements, 

formal public gardens, private terraces, green roofs, as well as ecological restoration of the ravine slope and 

naturalized buffer. 

Team: JRA 

Client: Tridel Corporation 

Size: .02 acres 

The design team worked to integrate the architecture with the ravine setting while also presenting a 

luxurious and upscale residential experience that is expected by Tridel and its clients. Numerous approvals 

have been successfully negotiated with the municipality, the conservation authority, adjacent landowners 

and rate payers groups to ensure the development meets stringent design requirements with the city and 

the surrounding community.

Company Profile 

Enermodal Engineering 

Who we are 

Enermodal Engineering is Canada’s largest consulting firm exclusively dedicated to green buildings and 

communities. With a professional staff of 100 green building specialists, Enermodal is working on sustainability 

projects worth over $5 billion. For over 30 years, Enermodal has been an industry leader, pioneering some of 

the most innovative yet practical green building technologies including rainwater cisterns, onsite biofiltration, 

radiant cooling, building renewable energy systems, and variable flow refrigerant systems. Enermodal’s success 

is rooted in a hands on and technical understanding of building systems and energy use. 

Enermodal is the foremost LEED consulting firm, with Enermodal delivering the LEED 2009 Rating System, 

employees serving as LEED Faculty members, and President Stephen Carpenter appointed chair of the Technical 

Advisory Committee. This first-hand knowledge of LEED is an important contributor to Enermodal’s recordbreaking 

250 LEED® projects across North America. Additionally, Enermodal is responsible for one-third of all 

LEED Canada certified buildings. 

Enermodal has provided LEED services for Canada’s premier green buildings including the Toronto Region 

Conservation Authority’s Restoration Services Centre (first Platinum certification in Ontario), Fifth Town Cheese 

(first Platinum industrial certification), Currie Barracks (first Canadian Stage 2 LEED ND certification), and the 

Bay Adelaide (largest LEED NC or CS project in Canada). And Enermodal designed its new headquarters, A 

Grander View, to achieve three LEED Platinum certifications and be Canada’s most energy-efficient office. 

Our Services 

• LEED Design and Certification • Energy Modelling 

• Mechanical/Electrical Design • Community Master Planning 

• Building Commissioning • Green Education Program Development 

• Energy Measurement & Verification • Renewable Energy Research & Design 

• Greening Existing Buildings & Operations • Window Rating 

Recent Accolades 

• Exceptional Service Award, Canada Green Building Council 

• 150 Fastest Growing Architecture Engineering Firms in North America, ZweigWhite HotFirm List 

• Canada’s 50 Greenest Employers 

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Enermodal Sustainable Building Experience 

Some project examples are listed below. Additional information is available on our website 

(www.enermodal.com). 

Georgetown Library and Cultural Centre – Georgetown, ON 

This cultural centre and library contains an art gallery, theatre, studying and meeting rooms. Currently 

in construction, the 4,700 m 2 expansion to the existing facility will increase the capacity of both the 

theatre and art galleries as well as provide more exhibition space. Utilizing a ground source heat pump 

as well as upgrades to the facility’s insulation and building envelope, this project demonstrates how 

upgrades to an existing facility can vastly improve its energy efficiency and sustainability. Key 

sustainable features in this project targeting LEED Silver include water efficient landscaping, rainwater 

harvesting, and a green education strategy to connect the community with the sustainable elements 

featured in the building. Enermodal is providing LEED and energy efficiency consulting, plus 

fundamental and enhanced commissioning services for this project. 

LEED Level: Silver; Status: Registered with CaGBC 

McMaster University Burke Science Building Renovation – Hamilton, ON 

In the heart of the McMaster University campus, the existing, 1950’s era, natural sciences building was 

renovated in three phases to allow at least two thirds of the facility to be used while construction was 

underway. The building is approximately 14,500 m 2 and incorporates lecture halls, class rooms, offices 

and laboratories. The complete interior renovation includes installation of water efficient plumbing 

fixtures and energy efficient lighting with controls, new variable air flow HVAC system, and improved 

indoor environment through use of low VOC emitting finishes. Additional upgrades include building 

envelope improvements of the roof, insulation, air and vapour seals, glazing, and framing. There was 

extensive use of recycled and locally sourced materials on the project. 

LEED Level: Silver; Status: Certified by CaGBC 

Nova Scotia Power Head Office – Halifax, NS 

Nova Scotia Power engaged Enermodal in the redevelopment of a coal plant for their new head office 

operations. Enermodal provided sustainable design facilitation, energy efficiency consulting, and LEED 

consulting and certification for the redevelopment project. Nova Scotia Power made commitments to 

reduce the impact of the construction of the new office, and the ongoing operations of the facility on 

the environment. The facility uses the harbour as a source for heating and cooling, and is implementing 

a green education program to educate the building occupants and visitors about the sustainable 

measure and features implemented. 

LEED Level: Platinum; Status: Submitted to CaGBC 

Grey Bruce Health Unit – Owen Sound, ON 

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is a 3 storey, 5,600 square metre facility. Occupied in the summer of 

2008, this state-of-the-art sustainable office building houses a variety of areas including 

classrooms, a fitness area, health centre, meeting rooms, and offices. Features include 

daylighting, views to the exterior of the building for the majority of the occupants and a high 

degree of occupant controllability through operable windows and lighting control strategies. The 

energy consumption for the building is expected to be approximately 52% less than the MNECB. 

LEED Level: Gold; Status: Certified by CaGBC

Enermodal Sustainable Building Experience 

Walkerton Clean Water Centre - Walkerton, ON 

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre was completed in 2010 and is a 2,000 square metre building 

water-treatment education facility. It houses classrooms, technical demonstration areas, and a 

research area dedicated to water treatment technologies. Some of the sustainable project 

features include a ground source heat pump, energy efficient lighting including occupancy and 

daylight sensors, recycled, regional and low-emitting materials, a green building education plan, 

and alternative-fuel vehicles for staff use. The energy efficiency measures implemented in this 

$4.4 million project resulted in a 59% reduction in energy consumption. 

LEED Level: Gold; Status: Certified by CaGBC 

M5V Condominium – Toronto, ON 

Enermodal provided the sustainable design facilitation, energy efficiency consulting, LEED certification, 

plus measurement and verification services for this large scale project. The M5V is a 24,000 m 2 , 30 

storey condominium comprised of an eight storey lower podium and a slender 22 storey tower. Housing 

two levels of ground related retail, indoor/outdoor amenities, and 230 residential units, M5V offers a 

unique customization oportunity to suit individual aspirations and lifestyles. A LEED Gold rating is 

anticipated for this project with targets of 30% reduction of indoor water use and 37% reduction in 

energy in comparison to a comparable building. Energy efficiency measures include heat recovery 

ventilators in each suite, high efficiency mechanical equipment and lighting, well insulated walls and 

roof, and high performance windows. 

LEED Level: Gold; Status: Submitted to CaGBC 

Majestic Court Condominiums – Markham, ON 

Majestic Court consists of two high-density residential towers totalling 45,000 m 2 with 532 suites and 

retail units on the ground floor. Some of the features contributing to the high environmental and 

energy efficient performance standards include use of water conserving plumbing fixtures, HRVs in 

each suite, improved building envelope, energy efficient lighting design, and use of materials that 

contain either high recycled content or have been regionally sourced. As a residential project, a great 

importance was placed on achieving superior indoor air quality. 

LEED Level: Gold; Status: Certified by CaGBC 

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