How Can Ephemeral Urban Systems Forge Enduring Civic Value?
Read More The Challenge Hosting a global summit required moving 750,000 daily attendees through a historic city center with narrow medieval streets. Previous events left host cities burdened with abandoned infrastructure, while temporary solutions often disrupted residents’ lives for years. Our Approach Buffalo Strategy conceived adaptive urban ecosystems where every temporary element served dual civic […]
Why Does Hydrogen’s Future Depend on Redefining Extreme Logistics?
Read More The Challenge A transcontinental freight consortium needed zero-emission solutions for routes traversing 11,000-foot mountain passes where temperatures plunged to -40°F. Battery weight constraints limited payloads by 41%, while existing hydrogen prototypes failed in thin-air conditions. Regulatory penalties for missed deliveries compounded the technical hurdles. Our Approach We engineered altitude-compensating fuel cells using aerospace-derived […]
Can Distributed Population Centers Sustain Thriving Transit Ecosystems?
Read More The Challenge A 15-county region with 3.2 residents per square mile faced collapse of its rural transit network. Aging paratransit vehicles operated at 11% capacity, while 62% of residents reported skipping medical care due to transportation barriers. Traditional solutions required unsustainable subsidies of $38 per ride in sparsely populated zones. Our Approach We […]
Can We Equip Coastal Infrastructure to Survive the Age of Superstorms?
Read More The Challenge After Hurricane Ian caused billions of dollars in transport infrastructure damage, a Gulf Coast county needed climate-resilient redesigns for nearly 100 miles of vulnerable roadway. Existing plans prioritized immediate repairs over long-term adaptation, risking repetitive losses. Our Approach Buffalo Strategy synthesized historical storm surge data with predictive climate models to identify […]
What Does Truly Equitable Public Transit Look Like in Growing Cities?
Read More The Challenge A Sun Belt metropolis projected to double its population by 2040 needed to overhaul a transit system designed for 1980s commuter patterns. Existing bus routes bypassed rapidly diversifying suburban job centers, while light rail extensions remained paralyzed by political gridlock. Disabled riders faced average trip times 2.3X longer than non-disabled peers. […]
How Can Regional Governments Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption Amid Infrastructure Gaps?
Read More The Challenge In 2023, a Midwestern U.S. state with ambitious carbon neutrality goals faced stagnating EV adoption rates despite federal incentives. Legacy auto manufacturing hubs and rural charging deserts created a paradoxical environment: strong consumer interest in EVs collided with “range anxiety” exacerbated by insufficient charging infrastructure. The state government sought to reconcile […]
