Developers, Business Leaders Say Vacant AM&A’s is Impediment

Featured on The Buffalo News

March 2026

The Buffalo News recently featured the former AM&A’s department store building in downtown Buffalo, highlighting the long-running challenges surrounding one of the city’s most prominent vacant properties.

As reported by The Buffalo News, the AM&A’s building has been empty for nearly three decades, creating an ongoing challenge for downtown Buffalo and renewed discussion around the future of the historic property.

The article explores the building’s significance, its current condition, and the broader impact that long-vacant properties can have on downtown momentum, investment, and revitalization efforts.

The feature underscores the importance of thoughtful redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and continued investment in properties that shape the future of Buffalo’s urban core.

Credit: Originally reported by The Buffalo News in the article, “The AM&A’s building has been empty for 28 years. It’s a big problem for downtown.” Read the full article here.

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