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The city of Rochester is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of Adlai E. Stevenson School No. 29. Developers are expected to put forward ideas that are fresh and contemporary.
A historic landmark, School No. 29, is in the city’s southwest quadrant. Like most schools, it has an auditorium, kitchens, a gym, a library and an on-site parking lot with 42 spaces. The 79,000-square-foot building, built in 1964, sits on 3.5 acres.
“To build a city that works for every resident, we need creative solutions, from new housing and businesses to innovative services and community spaces,” says Mayor Malik Evans. “Historic buildings like this one are platforms for new ideas to spark growth, drive momentum, and inspire our neighborhoods.”
School No. 29 is near the city’s Bull’s Head Revitalization Project, one that has been in the works for several years. With more than 12 acres of development space, the project is expected to inject vibrancy and vitality into southwest Rochester. Bull’s Head is where West Main, Genesee and Brown streets and Chili and West avenues meet.
The project is backed by more than $10 million in public investment. DevelopROC, a collaborative team with expertise in development, construction and placemaking, is the developer for the project. The area has begun infrastructure improvements.
Given that focus, the city is encouraging developers to consider adapting the school to meet neighborhood needs like arts and cultural spaces, small business hubs, recreation facilities, community services, and mixed-use concepts.
The city assumed management of School No. 29 in May as part of the operational efficiency goal of the Rochester City School District’s 2024-2029 strategic plan, officials say.
Developers can find details here.
Smriti Jacob is Rochester Beacon managing editor.
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