Nickel Plate Railroad: Landmark Reimangined

Written By Savarino Properties

Published October 2025 | The DL&W project is a public market, gathering place, and entertainment venue set on the second floor of the historic train terminal and situated at the confluence of the Buffalo River, Erie Canal, and Niagara River, immediately adjacent to Canalside and KeyBank Center. 

Here, food, culture, and experiences co-exist in an iconic building shuttered to the public for fifty years. With vendors, events, and everyday amenities, we’re designing the DL&W for how we live now. 

Eat, explore, enjoy 

  • Fresh food, groceries, products, and dining options from local chefs and artisans 

  • Indoor and outdoor seating, public art, and year-round programming 

  • Spaces to gather, walk, work, and unwind 

  • A live music venue and special event space 

  • A waterfront setting tied to trails, transit, and downtown destinations 

The DL&W is underway! Backed by years of planning, public outreach, and expert design, the project is led by Savarino DL&W Development LLC with support from the State of New York and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. The NKP used this as their Buffalo passenger station with the DL&W. 

Construction is in progress, and the DL&W is coming to life. 

Savarino Properties https://savarinocompanies.com
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