Chason Affinity Companies - Kaleida Health

Chason
Affinity
C o m p a n i e s
Dear Committee Members, May 3, 2012
As a neighbor of “Gates” for over thirty years, I can truly appreciate the importance and
significance of this incredible redevelopment opportunity. In all of those years, however, I never
realized that there is an historic jewel, hidden within the many structures and additions. This is the
original 1911 Homeopathic Hospital. A part of our plan would be uncovering and bringing these
buildings back to life.
The idea that we have for a new use of the complex is one that my son and I had talked about for
several years, but couldn’t figure out how to make work. When the “Gates” redevelopment was
announced, it suddenly became clear, that by reusing many of the structures, there could be a
perfect fit and the idea came to life.
We would be the first to admit that it’s different, but we are confident that it would create an
opportunity, new to Western New York, that would accomplish several goals. These are: responsible
preservation of the property, bringing a large new business to Buffalo, the direct creation of
hundreds of long term jobs, which would grow to even more jobs, bringing many new people to
Western New York, restoring the original 1911 Hospital, as well as creating a green campus setting
that would relate to Fredrick Law Olmsted’s vision. The idea would also build on the educational
and medical reputation of Western New York, while not competing with either of those in any way.
We are very excited and pleased for the opportunity to present this idea and if we are fortunate
enough to be chosen, to make it become a reality.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Chason
105 Affinity Lane, Buffalo, NY 14215 716.833.1000 716.837.8011 fax