Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.
Forging Solidarity is a new and collaborative project dedicated to exploring Buffalo's labor and working-class history. Through exhibits, articles, events, arts, research, multimedia, oral history, music, theatre, and more, this project honors the long, deep history of this …
Justin Sondel | April 12, 2026 When Mayor Sean Ryan’s planned 25% tax levy increase became public, one question came to the front of many city lawmakers’ minds: In a city with persistent and stubbornly high rates of poverty, what would be done to protect people living on the economic …
In July 2024, four community organizations and four city residents filed a lawsuit to compel the City of Buffalo to enforce its Proactive Rental Inspections (PRI) Law, which is intended to protect residents in rental housing from lead paint and other health and safety hazards. Today, the appellate …
Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our guide. As …
Register Here This Spring we are excited to offer four workshops on the following topics: