65 Niagara Square
Room 920 Buffalo, NY 14202
www.buffalony.gov/308/Office-of-Strategic-Planning
Main Phone
716-851-4769
Primary Services
City/County Planning Offices
Description
Coordinates economic development activities throughout the City of Buffalo. Subdivided into four divisions: Development, Real Estate, Planning & Zoning, and Environmental Affairs.
The Division of Development works directly with the business community and real estate developers.
The Division of Real Estate handles real estate transactions related to City-owned property, including vacant lots, residential structures, and capital assets such as decommissioned schools and fire houses.
The Division of Planning & Zoning oversees the administration of the City’s development regulatory boards (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Board) and engages the community in planning initiatives.
The Division of Environmental Affairs handles matters related to state and federal environmental review, implementation of state and federal environmental land use laws, and oversees the Environmental Management Commission.
The Division of Development works directly with the business community and real estate developers.
The Division of Real Estate handles real estate transactions related to City-owned property, including vacant lots, residential structures, and capital assets such as decommissioned schools and fire houses.
The Division of Planning & Zoning oversees the administration of the City’s development regulatory boards (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Board) and engages the community in planning initiatives.
The Division of Environmental Affairs handles matters related to state and federal environmental review, implementation of state and federal environmental land use laws, and oversees the Environmental Management Commission.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Call for information.
Program Fees
Call for information.
Date of Official Change
Sep 11, 2025
Contacts
Nadine Marrero (Primary)
Executive Director
nmarrero@buffalony.gov