Humboldt Parkway was a beloved feature of Buffalo. In the 1960s it was bulldozed to make way for an expressway that has caused a great health hazard for people living around it. The expressway has exceeded its life expectancy. Now the people of Buffalo have the opportunity to restore this glorious masterpiece of the Olmsted-designed Parkways system.

Humboldt (2026)

Returning a city to greatness with equity & inclusion

October 12, 2026 53 min

Documentary

Director: Stephen W. Rosenthal, Jillian Hanesworth, Stephen McKinley Henderson

Humboldt Parkway was a beloved feature of Buffalo. In the 1960s it was bulldozed to make way for an expressway that has caused a great health hazard for people living around it. The expressway has exceeded its life expectancy. Now the people of Buffalo have the opportunity to restore this glorious masterpiece of the Olmsted-designed Parkways system.

Director

Stephen W. Rosenthal Jillian Hanesworth Stephen McKinley Henderson

Cast

Jillian Hanesworth Self Morgan Baker Self Jim Gordon Self Frank Kowsky Self Terrance Robinson Self India Walton Self Jamal Williams Self