Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions
Summary
Gear Motions was seeking review for a large 56,000-square-foot new building at 75 Pirson Parkway, including an environmental (SEQR) determination. It's a significant industrial investment in the town.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private commercial investments improve local property values and expand retail and industrial service options.
Gear Motions and, potentially, local workers if the facility adds jobs.
Nearby residents may experience visual and aesthetic impacts if landscaping and architectural concerns are not fully mitigated.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Planning Board - Regular — November 4, 2026
Gear Motions was seeking review for a large 56,000-square-foot new building at 75 Pirson Parkway, including an environmental (SEQR) determination. It's a significant industrial investment in the town.
Taylor Devices pursuing new North Tonawanda facilities for landing gear manufacturing
Taylor Devices pursuing new North Tonawanda facilities for landing gear manufacturing niagara-gazette.com
Italy-Based IMA Life North America Expands Tonawanda, New York, Pharmaceutical Operations
Italy-Based IMA Life North America Expands Tonawanda, New York, Pharmaceutical Operations Area Development
IMA Life opens new $30 million facility in Tonawanda
IMA Life opens new $30 million facility in Tonawanda Bee Group Newspapers
Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of IMA Life North America’s $30 Million Expansion Project in Tonawanda
Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of IMA Life North America’s $30 Million Expansion Project in Tonawanda Empire State Development (ESD) (.gov)
Planning Board - Regular — September 2, 2026
General Motors is adding 21,000 square feet of office space at its Vulcan Street plant. After months of revisions on fire access and pedestrian connections, the project got the green light.
SEQR - Regular — July 8, 2026
General Motors is planning a 21,000-square-foot addition at 240 Vulcan Street. The committee reviewed environmental impacts and disadvantaged community area requirements before recommending a negative declaration.
Planning Board - Regular — July 1, 2026
The board reviewed several commercial updates including a Burger King drive-thru reconfiguration on Niagara Falls Boulevard and a General Motors office expansion on Vulcan Street.
Residents voice concerns over proposed AI data center at former Tonawanda Coke site
Residents voice concerns over proposed AI data center at former Tonawanda Coke site WGRZ
GM Invests $888M in Tonawanda Plant to Power Next-Gen V-8 Engines for Trucks
GM Invests $888M in Tonawanda Plant to Power Next-Gen V-8 Engines for Trucks Work Truck Online
Planning Board - Regular — April 1, 2026
The Planning Board evaluated multiple commercial projects, including a cannabis processing facility, a warehouse building, a tow yard addition, and retail conversions, balancing business needs with landscaping, drainage, and safety rules.
Hwa Fong Rubber completes purchase of former Sumitomo Tonawanda plant
Hwa Fong Rubber completes purchase of former Sumitomo Tonawanda plant Tire Business
Planning Board - Regular — March 4, 2026
Developers are moving forward with long-term extensions for solar energy facilities and commercial building expansions across town industrial and commercial districts.
GM to invest $888 million in Tonawanda Propulsion plant
GM to invest $888 million in Tonawanda Propulsion plant General Motors
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75 Pirson Parkway – Gear Motions new building
A major new industrial facility that could add construction activity and jobs in the Pirson Parkway industrial area.
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