Category Archives: Suburban Life

There’s plenty of Buffalo bloggers who talk about the virtues of urban living. Count me among the happy suburbanites.

Leaving the suburbs

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Derek

Yes, we’re moving. No, we’re not leaving Erie County. And no, we’re not going to be the latest to move to a trendy new downtown loft. Now that those questions are out of the way, the next is, “Why are … Continue reading →

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Stopping global warming one highway at a time

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Derek

One of the things that makes Buffalo great is the fact that it’s so easy to get around. While many urbanites decry Buffalo’s network of highways, being able to quickly get from the northtowns to the southtowns in half an … Continue reading →

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Back from Michigan

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Derek

Amanda and I returned from a weekend trip to Michigan for my cousin’s wedding (congrats again, Jen!). The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was a great time, with some excellent, personal flourishes. My favorite was having the entire wait … Continue reading →

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Let’s green light New Urbanism in Buffalo

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Derek

If you’re a Buffalo Rising aficionado, today’s article defining New Urbanism might be your personal mantra. The concept is repeatedly bubbled up in many articles by many of it’s writers. Not surprising, since it’s a very pro-urban publication. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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If ya can’t stand the suburbs, stay in the city

Posted on December 9, 2006 by Derek

I’ve said it many times before – I’m completely fine with urban development in the city. I’m even fine with urban development in suburban villages. So why is it that those that love the urban lifestyle are so vehemently against … Continue reading →

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It’s all Buffalo to me

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Derek

Buffalo Hodgepodge is a relatively new blogger, but it’s good to see another intelligent person emphasizing a point near and dear to many of us “fringe Buffalonians”… Conflict between Amherst and Buffalo, Clarence and Amherst, Orchard Park and Buffalo, etc. … Continue reading →

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Don’t hate on the suburbs, Buffalo

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Derek

Hate is most often brought on by jealousy, and it’s obviously the driving force behind many of the comments on Buffalo Rising’s article on the newly proposed “Urban Mirage” in Amherst. The city vs. suburbs debate rears it’s ugly head … Continue reading →

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Buffalonians piss me off

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Derek

Every once in awhile, some pompous City of Buffalo resident makes a quip demeaning the work of hundreds, if not thousands of dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours working to improve Buffalo. Today, that remark was reiterated by a commenter … Continue reading →

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