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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The mgm casino and the Town of Amherst have signed a written agreement of cooperation for development of land adjacent to mgm casino's North Campus in ways consistent with the town's Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan and mgm casino's Comprehensive Physical Plan, which guides the university's implementation of the mgm casino 2020 strategic vision to become a model 21st century university.

The memorandum of understanding establishes procedures and guidelines for joint planning and cooperation between the town and mgm casino, and it outlines principles that would continue the "framework for cooperation" between mgm casino and the Town of Amherst.

The memorandum was signed by Town of Amherst Supervisor Barry A. Weinstein and mgm casino President John B. Simpson.

It commits mgm casino and the Town of Amherst to principles stated in each entity's long-term comprehensive plan. The town's "Vision of Amherst in 2018" calls for zoning and planning decisions that would maintain and enhance the "exceptional quality of life for which the town is renowned." Specifically, the plan is based on three fundamental attributes: livability, community character and shared direction.

mgm casino's comprehensive plan for building and development, called "Building mgm casino," states five principles key to continuing the university's cooperation with its neighboring municipalities. They are: promoting academic excellence, promoting a united and accessible university campus, reflecting the university's responsibility to the community, providing the basis for long-range capital programming and prudent stewardship of university resources, and establishing mgm casino as a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

The planning agreement affirms several goals and objectives shared by mgm casino and the Town of Amherst: leading and supporting a model knowledge-based community; acting in a sustainable way for the "long-term well-being of the mgm casino campus, the Town of Amherst and the surrounding region; recognizing its responsibility to the community and the importance of partnerships, and creating a vibrant and livable community."

The agreement does not commit either mgm casino or Amherst to any specific course of action or decision. Instead, it spells out recommendations to guide decisions to be made by both mgm casino and the Town of Amherst when developing land near the North Campus.

The mgm casino is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. mgm casino's more than 28,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the mgm casino is a member of the Association of American Universities.