The Rails
Transit Oriented New Build
In 2022, Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc. (BCC) was engaged by McGuire Development Company as Construction Manager-at-Risk for The Rails, a premier student-oriented housing project in Buffalo.
Project Overview:
Located at the intersection of Main Street and Hertel Avenue, The Rails is a five-story, 220,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate 312 students from the University at Buffalo South Campus, the new medical school, Canisius College, and SUNY Buffalo State.
Features and Amenities:
- Housing options include two-bedroom units, studio apartments, and one-bedroom micro units.
- On-site amenities: fitness center, clubhouse golf simulator, and student meeting rooms.
- A ground-floor retail component to enhance convenience and community engagement.
Environmental Commitment:
The project incorporates site clean-up and remediation as part of the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program, further contributing to Buffalo’s urban revitalization.
At $50 million, The Rails is a high-profile development that sets a new standard for modern student housing in the City of Buffalo.
Details
Owner
McGuire Development Company & Blackfish Investments
Architect
ELEV8 Architecture
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