Proposed Outer Harbor amphitheater backed by Planning Board By Jonathan D. Epstein News Business Reporter May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021 Updated Nov 13, 2023 0 1 of 2 A rendering of the proposed amphitheater at the Outer Harbor, part of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.'s plans. Buffalo Planning Board A layout of the proposed amphitheater at the Outer Harbor, part of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.'s plans. Buffalo Planning Board Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jonathan D. Epstein News Business Reporter Plans for a new amphitheater and events center at the Outer Harbor took a step forward Monday night, as the city Planning Board backed the proposal.kAm%96 tC:6 r2?2= w2C3@C s6G6=@A>6?E r@CA] H2?ED E@ 4@?G6CE E96 =@?8\G242?E %6C>:?2= q 3F:=5:?8 2E qF772=@VD ~FE6C w2C3@C :?E@ 2 ?6H @FE5@@C 6G6?ED 46?E6C[ 2=@?8 H:E9 ?6H A656DEC:2? 2?5 3:4J4=6 A2E9D 2?5 @A6? 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