Completion of the South Buffalo Brownfield Opportunity Area Implementation Strategy and Final BOA Plan marks a critical milestone in a process that began in the late 1990s. This Plan establishes an overall vision for the area that includes economic and recreational development strategies for an area of the City that experienced industrial decline primarily due to the loss of steel related industries. The Implementation Strategy sets the stage for critical investment in the SBBOA by taking advantage of its numerous natural, cultural, and economic assets. The waterfront site is strategically located near the Canadian border and includes significant opportunities for global trade related industries. As the largest BOA in New York State, the Plan is an integral component for the revitalization of this land in the City of Buffalo.