About the Green Development Zone
In 2008, PUSH Buffalo established the Green Development Zone (GDZ) – a 25-square block area on Buffalo’s West Side that is the hub of PUSH’s programming and the heart of our community-driven work.
Our work in the GDZ encompasses green affordable housing construction, community-based renewable energy projects, housing weatherization, green jobs training, green infrastructure, and vacant land restoration projects, to name a few.
Join us for a tour to see for yourself!
Learn more
PUSH Buffalo’s Green Development Zone: a Model for New Economy
Community Development (PDF)
(Partnership for the Public Good)
Should I go on a tour?
Are you brand new to PUSH and interested in seeing what we’re about?
Then, YES!
Are you a long-time supporter, but looking to expand your understanding of the organization?
Yes, please!
Are you a current supporter who wants to get more involved?
Definitely, we’d love to have you!
Are you hoping to learn from PUSH’s methodology and strategy to get inspired in your community?
You sure should!
Are you planning to attend PUSH’s Building Blocks Breakfast as someone’s guest?
Taking a tour would be a great first course to the Breakfast!
Are you a living, breathing human who cares about the wellbeing of others and wants to make a difference in the world?
Of course you are!
The "Five Points" neighborhood has seen major improvements in the past 20 years.
This area of Buffalo is a food desert. The 14th Street Garden is a community garden that was born from a need addressed by the community.
This is an example of a garden bed at 14th Street.
PUSH has various commercial and residential rental properties for rent.
PUSH has various commercial and residential rental properties for rent.
PUSH Buffalo worked with the community to revitalize Massachusetts Avenue Park.
This is our first Net Zero home. It produces as much energy as it consumes.
School 77 was a former Buffalo Public School. It is now the home of PUSH Buffalo and our partner oganizations Ujima Theatre and Peace of the City.
During COVID we turned the gymnasium into a volunteer-run mutual Aid Hub to assist folks in our community with food distribution healthy fresh produce and other things like well as hand sanitizer.