Erie Canal Harbor approves long-term plan for Outer Harbor By Mark Sommer News Staff Reporter Feb 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 Updated Nov 13, 2023 0 The arch that leads to a trail along the breakwall around the Safe Harbor Marina in Buffalo Harbor State Park. Derek Gee/News file photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mark Sommer News Staff Reporter A long-term, phased $151 million plan for the Outer Harbor was given final approval Monday by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. kAm%96 A=2? 42==D 7@C ?6H 2?5 6?92?465 @A6? DA246D[ :?4C62D65 =2?5 2?5 H2E6C 2446DD[ 255:?8 4@>7@CE DE2E:@?D 2?5 C64C62E:@?2= 2>6?:E:6D]k^AmkAmx>AC@G6>6?ED @? >@C6 E92? d_ FA=2?5 2?5 H2E6C65 AC@A6CEJ :?4=F56D 4C62E:?8 2? 2BF2E:4 923:E2E :? $=:A }@] b[ C69233:?8 %6C>:?2= q 2?5 FA8C256D 2E E96 q6== $=:A 2?5 (:=<6D@? !@:?E6]k^AmkAmp? 6IE6?565 AF3=:4 4@>>6?E A6C:@5 =65 E@ D@>6 492?86D[ :?4=F5:?8 H@C5:?8 4=2C:7J:?8 E92E >:I65\FD6 56G6=@A>6?ED H:== ?@E 36 2==@H65 2E E96 u:CDE qF772=@ #:G6C |2C:?2] k^Am People are also reading… Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go. Spanberger signs bills that tighten controls on guns Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla Franklin County School Board expels 4-day school week proposal Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward Trump to visit Charlottesville Friday Carter Bank sold Justice loan portfolio to Omni parent company Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills Hop on 'The Energy Bus': Book inspires Rocky Mount Elementary students Spanberger signs into law, amends major gun control proposals Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother kAm%FC?6C r@?DECF4E:@? r@] H2D 9:C65 E@ AC@G:56 4@?DECF4E:@? >2?286>6?E D6CG:46D 7@C E96 A=2? 7@C Sdcd[c__]k^AmkAm%96 H2E6C7C@?E 286?4J 2??@F?465 2 E9C66\J62C 6IE6?D:@? H:E9 q6 ~FC vF6DE[ 2 DF3D:5:2CJ @7 #:49 !C@5F4ED[ E@ >2?286 6G6?ED 2?5 4@?46DD:@?D @? E96 ~FE6C w2C3@C 2E ?@ 4@DE E@ E96 286?4J]  k^AmkAm%96 286?4J 2=D@ 6?E6C65 :?E@ 2 4@?E24E H:E9 %* {:? x?E6C?2E:@?2= 7@C 2C49:E64EFC2= 6?8:?66C:?8 D6CG:46D @? E96 }@CE9 pF5 q=@4< 2E 2 4@DE @7 Se`a[abc]k^AmkAmx? 255:E:@?[ 2 ?6H 56D:8? H2D 2AAC@G65 7@C EH@ A2C<:?8 =@ED 3J r2?2=D:56 @H?65 3J E96 $E2E6 s6A2CE>6?E @7 %C2?DA@CE2E:@?]k^Am Mark Sommer covers preservation, development, the waterfront, culture and more. He's also a former arts editor at The News. 0 comments Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story ECHDC wins approval for Outer Harbor amphitheater despite criticism The Planning Board's approval marks a major change for the vacant building, a longtime eyesore on the Lake Erie waterfront pier that has defie… Should Outer Harbor host concerts? The latest issue in a decades-old clash Concerts at the Outer Harbor divides supporters and foes of a state agency's proposal to transform a derelict former port warehouse into an op… Coming soon to Canalside: Bathrooms and a visitors center A long-awaited and frequently cited need is about to be fulfilled at Canalside: Public bathrooms. Agency OKs $150 million Outer Harbor plan with more amenities, recreational space The plan calls for the work to be done in phases over 20 years along a nearly 1.5-mile stretch. Outer Harbor survey results released Those who participated in an Outer Harbor survey preferred trails, ecological areas, a shoreline and amenities for the Connecting Terminal Gra… Outer Harbor proposals: From promenades to playgrounds, 'we have an option for you' A final design choice for each site along the Outer Harbor will be revealed in the spring. Next up for Outer Harbor: more trails, new festival spot, a lot of butterflies Extension of Greenway Nature Trail, a butterfly meadow, mountain bike course, soil remediation for a Great Lawn festival/concert space are amo… Watch: Dazzling #BNDrone footage of the ice mountains in Buffalo's Outer Harbor Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining AP Top Stories April 16 AP AP Top Stories April 16 A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options AP Top Stories April 15 AP AP Top Stories April 15
ECHDC wins approval for Outer Harbor amphitheater despite criticism The Planning Board's approval marks a major change for the vacant building, a longtime eyesore on the Lake Erie waterfront pier that has defie…
Should Outer Harbor host concerts? The latest issue in a decades-old clash Concerts at the Outer Harbor divides supporters and foes of a state agency's proposal to transform a derelict former port warehouse into an op…
Coming soon to Canalside: Bathrooms and a visitors center A long-awaited and frequently cited need is about to be fulfilled at Canalside: Public bathrooms.
Agency OKs $150 million Outer Harbor plan with more amenities, recreational space The plan calls for the work to be done in phases over 20 years along a nearly 1.5-mile stretch.
Outer Harbor survey results released Those who participated in an Outer Harbor survey preferred trails, ecological areas, a shoreline and amenities for the Connecting Terminal Gra…
Outer Harbor proposals: From promenades to playgrounds, 'we have an option for you' A final design choice for each site along the Outer Harbor will be revealed in the spring.
Next up for Outer Harbor: more trails, new festival spot, a lot of butterflies Extension of Greenway Nature Trail, a butterfly meadow, mountain bike course, soil remediation for a Great Lawn festival/concert space are amo…
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A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options
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