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This is the Resource Center for the Highland Community Brownfield Opportunity Area Project.  The purpose of the Resource Center is to share information and collect your ideas on how to shape Highland’s future.  We need your help to recreate and redevelop this community.
The City of Niagara Falls is about to undertake this important community-led project that will result in a Master Plan and a Brownfields Opportunity Areas Nomination Document which will guide the transformation of 560 acres within the Highland community. The goal of the project is to achieve a transformation of your brownfield area to make Highland a healthier and more prosperous neighborhood and business destination.

The project, as envisioned, will be an 18-month study split into four (4) phases. Phase one was initiated in January 2008, with the Nomination Document expected to be completed in early 2010. Throughout this process, Shapehighlandsfuture.com will be a source of information and updates on the progress of the project. It will be a place where you can share your ideas and thoughts. We look forward to working with you.

Press about Highland redevelopment

Buffalo News, March 5, 2009
"Public input sought for brownfield proposal"
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Niagara Gazette, March 5, 2009
"NORTH END: ‘Opportunity’ knocks again for Highland"
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Niagara Gazette, October 23, 2008
"Rebuilding a better Highland"
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Niagara Gazette, October 22, 2008
"Globe development good for economy"
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Niagara Gazette, September 23, 2008
"Focusing on a positive future"
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Niagara Gazette, July 10, 2008
"Globe return raises questions"
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The Buffalo News, July 10, 2008
"Niagara Falls metallurgy plant on way to $20 million makeover"
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Niagara Gazette, June 30, 2008
"HOPE VI: Arsenic found at site"
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Niagara Gazette, May 7, 2008
"EDITORIAL: Niagara's field of dreams"
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Niagara Gazette, May 8, 2008
"BROWNFIELDS: Grant aiming to revitalize North End needs participants"
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Niagara Gazette, April 2, 2008
"HIGHLAND AVENUE: Brownfield program pushed at meeting"
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Niagara Gazette, April 1, 2008
"HIGHLAND AVENUE: Cleaning up a legacy"
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