The developers behind the conversion of the former Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo into Elmwood Crossing were treated Monday to a rare occurrence for a major construction project coming before the city Planning Board: praise from the often prickly Elmwood Village community.
The proposal envisions creating 135 apartments and condominiums in four central buildings, along with 94,000 square feet of commercial space.
Instead of lambasting the latest phase of the project or criticizing the developers, five community representatives – three of whom have sat on the project advisory committee for years – complimented not only the plan, but, particularly, the companies’ efforts to work with the community.
Ellicott Development Co. and Sinatra & Company Real Estate are seeking city approval for the latest and biggest phase of their overall $150 million project – the transformation of four core hospital buildings between Bryant and Hodge streets into 94,000 square feet of commercial space and 135 residential apartments and condominiums.
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