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Audubon Development Plan Update


Public Open House – June 17th

Join the Town on Tuesday, June 17th from 5:30 - 7:30PM at the Amherst Senior Center to learn about progress on planning for the Audubon New Community. The meeting will consist of a short presentation at 6:00PM on existing conditions and draft concepts for revitalization of the area. This will be followed by an open house session for attendees to explore the concepts and provide comment to Town staff and consultants.

More information about the Public Open House and the materials to be presented can be found in the flyer and summary document below.

audubon development plan open house on draft concepts - june 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - senior center 370 john james audubon parkway. A short presentation will be given at 6:00 pm and public open house to learn about future concepts and opportunities for the continued evolution of the Audubon New Community

Plan Summary Document

Public comments on the presented materials are requested to the Town by 5:00pm on July 1st. You may submit comments via the comment form below (mail back to Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Attn: Planning) or via email to Gary Palumbo at gpalumbo@amherst.ny.us

Public Open House Comment Form


Project Charter

The Town Board endorsed the Project Charter (see link below) for the Audubon Development Plan Update at their meeting on November 7, 2022.

Audubon Development Plan Update Project Charter

What is the Audubon Development Plan Update Project?

  • The plan and zoning regulations adopted in 1972 that guided the development of the Audubon New Community. The Town of Amherst is now undertaking a critical review and update of the Audubon Development Plan
  • The current project includes inventory and analysis of:
    • Existing land uses, infrastructure, transportation, demographic, and economic development conditions
    • A review of current New Community District (NCD) zoning districts and regulations
    • Development of a commercial corridor Revitalization Plan.
  • Recommendations for revisions to the Audubon Development Plan and for amendments to the NCD zoning
  • Plan recommendations can be incorporated into the Town’s Comprehensive Plan

Why update the Audubon Development Plan and Zoning?

  • To identify anticipated demand for future residential, commercial and office development
  • To align future land use plan with current desired development objectives
  • To identify and rectify outdated zoning code standards
  • To increase success of the Audubon Community and revitalize its central corridors

Where are the physical boundaries for the NCD?

  • The Study Area encompasses approximately 1,726 acres in the northwest section of the Town
  • Boundaries:
    • UB North Campus and Ellicott Creek to the south
    • Campbell Boulevard to the east
    • Sweet Home Road to the west
    • North French Road to the north
  • Revitalization corridor plans for J.J. Audubon Parkway, North Forest Road, Dodge Road, and Millersport Highway (approximately 553 acres)

Who is involved?

  • Town of Amherst (adopts plan and zoning amendments)
  • Town Residents (provide input on their community)
  • Audubon Homeowners’ Association (Audubon residents)
  • Empire State Development and Audubon Development Corporation (contract partners)
  • Commercial and office space owners
  • University at Buffalo

Contact Information:

draft audubon area context map. legend displays planning project area, new community district, university at buffalo, tax parcels (erie county), revitalization study corridors, and hydrography

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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