This study is focused on investigating economic development opportunities for four cities along the New York State I-90 corridor; Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Through the analysis of economic clusters, Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) strategies, and economic profiles for New York State (NYS), we propose a series of development and policy recommendations that will leverage economic growth through strategic investments and amplify equitable outcomes. The report is a product of a graduate-level urban planning studio in the University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture & Planning. This studio is under the guidance and direction of Jiyoung Park, Ph.D., and student members include: Karsten Brooks, Daniela Leon, Jilong Li, Christopher Platt, Gerardo Rivera, Tyler Scriven, Ian Stern, Erik Woyciesjes, Xieyang Xing, and Sydney Zuckerman. University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning Spring 2020