Newly repaired seawall aims to protect Centennial Park and Col. Ward Pumping Station
Buffalo Sewer Authority Issues Largest-Ever U.S. Environmental Impact Bond
The Buffalo Sewer Authority closed on a $54 million Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) last week, the country’s largest to date, to finance green infrastructure and stormwater mitigation projects as part of its Rain Check 2.0 initiative.
Read the full article at »Detroit Riverfront Conservancy gears up to give West Riverfront Park a big makeover and a new name
The sun seems to be shining brightly on Detroit’s West Riverfront Park right now. In March, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, which owns the 22-acre park, was awarded a new $500,000 grant by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to support a new garden and other improvements there. And the conservancy is now preparing to kick off a massive redevelopment that will bestow a new name, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, on the recreation area later this year.
Read the full article at »$500,000 from trusts of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.’s daughters to support Detroit park named for him
A $500,000 gift from the trusts of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.’s late daughters will support the Detroit riverfront park named for their father.
Read the full article at »Millions more going to Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park
A million dollars from the trusts of two of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.’s daughters, both deceased, will go toward a relocated Barkyard, Buffalo’s first dog park, and a planned entry garden by a pedestrian bridge that will be built in the park named in his honor.
Read the full article at »Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Receives $1 Million to support the future Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Buffalo
Gift comes from trusts of Wilson’s late daughters, Edith Wilson and Linda Bogdan; Additional grants from the trusts will be provided through an endowed donor advised fund to support park maintenance & youth tennis in the region.
DownloadNew Conservancy to be Launched to Manage, Preserve Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
Wilson Foundation formalizes $10 million commitment for park’s long-term sustainability. The Imagine LaSalle project partners have announced their intent to form the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy.
Download Press ReleaseConservancy formed to oversee Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park
With the groundbreaking for a transformed Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park one year away, the question of who will operate and maintain the park has become clear.
A newly-established not-for-profit called the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy will be in charge.
Read the full article at »Wilson Foundation investment is changing the face of Buffalo’s waterfront (Video)
Parks and trails have always been a big part of the Western New York experience, but their prominence and accessibility have grown significantly in recent years thanks to the support of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
Read the full article at »KABOOM! and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Announce Play Everywhere Design Challenge to Bring Play to Everyday Spaces
Application now open for $1 million to bring creative playspaces to communities in Western New York and Southeast Michigan. The Challenge, now in its third iteration, invites communities to submit creative design ideas that make it easier for families to incorporate play into everyday moments.
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