The Fruit Belt Neighborhood Initiative

The Fruit Belt is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Buffalo. The neighborhood which is located in the southeast area of the city, acquired its name from the early nineteenth century Germans that planted fruit orchards and gardens in the community. During the 1950's, urban renewal set in motion the socioeconomic transformation of the neighborhood.

A Historical Overview of the Fruit Belt:The Continuing Struggle to Build a Vibrant Community presents a historical digest and framework for the Fruit Belt Neigborhood Initiative.