Uniland Development Company announced today that Michael J. Montante will succeed his father, Carl J. Montante, as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Carl, who founded the company in 1974, remains Executive Chairman of the family-run privately held firm. Michael, age 51, has worked in various capacities at Uniland for 30 years, most recently as its Vice President of Development. Some…
Uniland's patience at Gates Circle site to pay off with home prices from $850,000 to $1.5MM. Uniland Development Company has started construction and is taking deposits on 12 upscale residences priced from $850,000 to $1.5 million in one of the City of Buffalo’s most in-demand neighborhoods, the intersection of Delaware District and Elmwood Village near the historic Gates Circle at…
The health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees is of the utmost importance. During the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we are following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the County Health Department, the Building Operators & Managers Association, and the Institute of Real Estate Management to provide a safe working environment for our tenants. Uniland and our…
Uniland Development Company takes pride in working with clients to deliver real estate solutions that help them thrive. A recent example is the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY’s new Erie County Headquarters. The facility won for Best New Construction – Office at the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Upstate New York Chapter Awards Dinner. Geared for Growth The…
The office environment in Buffalo is evolving and Uniland is helping businesses adjust to the changes. Driven by a war for talent and changing work-life integration preferences, companies and employees are seeking new workspace environments. This shift from private offices and cube farms to more open and collaborative workspaces is a highlight of The Buffalo News’ Prospectus 2020. An article…
Uniland Vice President of Corporate Relations Laura A. Zaepfel, has been installed as Chair of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the second consecutive year. As Board Chair, Ms. Zaepfel works with the Chamber’s leadership, membership, investors, staff and community partners to further its mission of nurturing a strong economic base, maintaining a high quality of life…
Two members of the Uniland Property Management team recently expanded their roles within the industry. Senior Property Manager Joseph Szabo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Buffalo. BOMA is a global organization representing the owners and managers of all commercial property types, including nearly 10.5 billion square feet…
Three of Uniland’s developments have been highlighted by Buffalo media as among the major business and development projects underway in 2020: HANSA, an innovative shared office and coworking space in downtown Buffalo, will provide a flexible and on-demand workspace solution for the local business community when it opens in the summer of 2020. HANSA (pronounced hähn-sä) is Latin for “guild,”…
Uniland’s current hospitality project is part of an emerging Universal Design trend that is spreading from Buffalo to the broader development marketplace. Buffalo Business First highlighted Uniland and the University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, the creator of the new isUD certification. Universal Design is a standard for socially responsible design with attention to usability, wellness…
Uniland Development Company has announced the promotion of Kellena Kane to Director of Development and Kevin Kirk to Director of Planning and Design. Ms. Kane will orchestrate development, acquisition and disposition opportunities, as well as oversee the development process for the firm’s projects. Ms. Kane is also president and co-founder of HANSA, an on-demand office and coworking space under construction…
Uniland Development Company and Mountain Development Corporation reached a milestone in their ambitious redevelopment plan for the 100 acres that are currently home to the Eastern Hills Mall on Transit Road in Clarence. The co-developers, along with architectural design firm Gensler, released the master plan concept for the new Town Center to mall merchants and the public. The vision is…
Laura A. Zaepfel, vice president of Corporate Relations at Uniland Development Company, received the Caritas Medal from Niagara University at the institution's President’s Dinner recently. The Caritas Medal is awarded annually to honor contemporary leaders who exemplify the charity of St. Vincent de Paul in an extraordinary way. As Niagara University noted in the award program, “Ms. Zaepfel works to…
Uniland Development Company is proud to be contributing to the Buffalo renaissance. According to Buffalo Business First’s 2019 Build Western New York report, the region has $20.16 billion in development projects. Some of Uniland’s projects advancing Western New York include: Developing HANSA, an innovative office and coworking space in downtown Buffalo that will provide a flexible and on-demand workspace solution…
Laura Jimenez, community manager of HANSA, Uniland’s innovative office and coworking space in downtown Buffalo, has been profiled in Business First’s ‘Boasting Buffalo’ section, a feature on professionals making a difference in the Buffalo Niagara region. In the profile, Ms. Jimenez highlights how HANSA will offer a new option for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking an elevated office experience. “People are…
