Elmwood Strip

The Elmwood Village, one of America's 10 Best Neighborhoods, as designated by the American Planning Association, and Buffalo/Niagara's most vibrant shopping, dining and cultural district, can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you're already in the neighborhood, elsewhere in Western New York, or visiting from across the border, the Elmwood Village is a wonderful destination.

In January of 2001, The Elmwood Village Association was designated a LISC Neighborhood Main Street Initiative Network Member. The Center for Commercial Revitalization is a program of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) that began a six-site demonstration project in partnership with the National Main Street Center (NMSC) in 1996. The NMSI currently provides assistance to community-based organizations operating a "Main Street" program in 13 LISC cites and over 28 neighborhood business districts.

The Elmwood Village Association's Main Street program partners with LISC, the City of Buffalo, merchants, and residents to implement its comprehensive, four-point, community driven approach to developing and improving the Elmwood Village's commercial district. The Elmwood Village Association has been a leader in the continued revitalization of this dynamic commercial district. The focus is on Elmwood Avenue from Forest Avenue to Virginia Street and side streets such as Lexington Avenue and West Utica.

The Elmwood Village Association believes that through a strong commercial district come strong residential neighborhoods. The organization supports programs that strengthen home ownership and rehabilitation of historically significant homes such as the West Side Housing Initiative. Building code compliance, crime, safety, and cleanliness issues are constant concerns that The Elmwood Village Association addresses on a daily basis.

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