Beautification of Historic Districts

The Allentown Association is partnering with Urban Roots through the Gas Meter Beautification Grant

Beautification for Buffalo’s Historic Districts

Urban Roots is partnering with the Allentown Association to provide beautification of gas meters in historic districts with perennials and shrubs. This is made possible with a grant from National Fuel, which was secured through a partnership between National Fuel, Buffalo Preservation Board, Allentown Association, NYS Senator Antoine Thompson, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.

This opportunity is available for homes in all of Buffalo’s historic neighborhods: Allentown, Cobblestone, Delaware , Hamlin Park, Joseph Ellicott, Linwood, Olmsted Park and Parkways, Theater, and West Village. Shrubs and planting services may be provided at little or no cost to the homeowner.

If you live in an historic district and received a new exterior gas meter you may be eligible for landscape services by Urban Roots through this unusual opportunity.

Read more about the National Fuel Grant.

The Gas Meter Beautification Grant provides you with options to complete your landscape upgrades if you have had a gas meter installed between your building’s façade and the sidewalk. Each residence may qualify for between $200 and $500.

The Allentown Association established one specific option that allows you to take advantage of Urban Roots’ services. Visit the store this fall and consult with our knowledgeable, friendly staff. Fall is a great time for planting perennials and shrubs, and Urban Roots staff will gladly assist you in the selection of appropriate plants for your for your gas meter beautification project.

Installation services are also available at no cost to you, just include these costs in your application: $25 for the first shrub, and $10 for each additional shrub. The best thing about this option is that there are no up-front, out-of-pocket costs to you. Stop by the store to see what you can do for your historic neighborhood and home landscaping today.

Identify historic districts here.

Check out the National Fuel Meter Guidelines for Historic Preservation Districts.

Download your grant application and call (362-8982)or visit Urban Roots today.