That's very true! Cleveland, and Chicago have made similar positive 50 year transitions while Buffalo and possibly Detroit have not. Detroit made many of the same "Pittsburgh" type moves with respect to the Downtown area but the way the Auto Companies are going you must also question their future.
I was born and raised in S. Buffalo, left on 1970, don't get back very often, but was in Buffalo last October, for a Wedding, and the general condition of the actual City, especially the South and East side areas was shocking.
I continue to hope for the best for Buffalo, but am beginning to expect much less.