Upstate New York’s largest urban centers are pursuing economic development strategies that include a major focus on their canal heritage.
Canalside in Buffalo has already transformed Buffalo’s waterfront into a year-round destination.
The City of Rochester is pursuing Aqueduct Reimagined, the centerpiece of the ROC the Riverway initiative, which aims to transform the historic aqueduct into a central gathering place while improving connectivity downtown along the riverfront.
Syracuse Inner Harbor recently announced construction of the Syracuse Inner Harbor Aquarium.
