Buffalo ReUse
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| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 2022 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 13-4355386 | |
| Focus | green building |
| Location | |
| Services | deconstruction |
| Website | www |
Buffalo ReUse is an American nonprofit organization in Buffalo, New York.
History
Founding and early success, 2006–2008
Buffalo ReUse was founded in 2006 after the city announced plans to demolish 1,000 abandoned properties on an annual basis over the course of ten years.[1][2] Instead of demolition, Buffalo ReUse would instead disassemble the properties and recycle their material.[1] This led to reduced costs for the city, added jobs in the community, and the organization opening a retail store that sold salvaged material at low prices.[3] Its headquarters opened on the East Side of Buffalo inside 298 Northampton, a former commercial laundry.[4][5]
Gainer's exit and relocation, 2009–2011
Michael Gainer was fired as their operations manager in August 2009 after improperly using organization funds.[6] Following public backlash, the organization's members voted to remove the board of directors in October 2009, and Gainer was reinstated.[7][8] However, Gainer failed to meet the new board's expectations, and he was once again removed in September 2010.[8] The organization was forced to relocate its headquarters to a former bakery at 296 East Ferry.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b "It's Easy Being Green: ReUsing Buildings in Buffalo". Center for American Progress. March 12, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ Lockwood, Charles (2009). The Green Quotient: Insights from Leading Experts on Sustainability. Urban Land Institute. pp. 171–178. ISBN 9780874201215. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Joanne Huist (April 28, 2012). "Art and poetry to be featured at 'living cities' symposium". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Koch, Peter (March 8, 2008). "Q & A Michael Gainer, Buffalo ReUse". buffalospree.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "The Foundry". PRS. November 13, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Sommer, Mark (August 25, 2009). "Board of Buffalo ReUse faces removal Founder's backers call special meeting". The Buffalo News. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Kryszak, Joyce (October 14, 2009). "Buffalo ReUse is Rebuilding its Leadership". Buffalo Toronto Public Media. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Kryszak, Joyce (September 16, 2010). "Buffalo ReUse founder fired again". Buffalo Toronto Public Media. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ Nussbaumer, Newell (April 16, 2012). "Buffalo ReUse Moves Into Kaufman's Bakery Building". Buffalo Rising. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Kaufman's Bakery / Buffalo ReUse". PRS. May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2025.