Back in Buffalo

So many people question, and even criticize, my decision to move back to Buffalo to do what I do. Outsiders judge Buffalo based on its sports teams and its weather. Which is ironic because you won’t find any fair-weather fans in our city of unfair weather. And why is someone respected more because they live in a city like New York, or Chicago, or San Diego? These cities are great, yes, but are they going anywhere? Is there room for these unquestioned places to truly improve? Maybe there is, maybe they will become greater. Or maybe they will always just…be? But here’s the reality, being in a great city doesn’t make you great. So, what are you doing? Because I’m doing what I love in the once great city I love, and I’m determined to help make it great again in whatever way I can—no matter the size of my impact. That’s the kind of great I want to be, and to me, that’s reason enough.

Rob Hopkins
Founding Partner, Designer
www.queencitystudio.com