PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Bolton & Menk Inc. www.bolton-menk.com Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live here too. Looking ahead, several key priorities reflect this balanced vision. Downtown revitalization remains at the forefront, with the planned reconstruction of 1st Avenue NE and the redevelopment of the Wright County Government Center set to enhance the city’s civic and commercial heart.Another major focus is the expansion of Buffalo’s fiber network, which Downer notes will “help alleviate upward pressure on property taxes” by improving efficiency and broadening the city’s technological capabilities. Residential growth is also a priority, with the Pulaski Shores housing development expected to bring over 900 new units to the area, addressing a range of housing needs. On the economic front, industrial park recruitment continues.“I think with the electric and the fiber together, you really have a winning combination for the right type of business to come in and thrive here in Buffalo,” notes Downer. Underlying all these efforts is a simple but ambitious goal. “Let’s have people live and work here. That’s kind of the mission that we’re hopefully going to achieve,” says Meusburger. As Buffalo moves forward, its success will continue to hinge on strong partnerships, utility innovation, and an unwavering commitment to community identity. With these priorities guiding its path, Buffalo demonstrates how growing communities can evolve without losing what makes them truly special. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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