Momentum toward 2034

Adopted nearly five years ago, Rochester’s comprehensive plan—its blueprint for growth and development as the city heads toward its 200th birthday—has seen significant progress toward its goals.

A detailed vision for downtown 

Last week, the Partnership for Downtown Rochester released details of a proposed business improvement district for the center city. Backers say the BID is needed to boost revitalization efforts, but opposition remains.

Investment with an impact

A new apartment building in Rochester’s High Falls neighborhood represents a step toward industry equity for a Black family real estate business and for more affordable housing in the city.

What’s next for the Inner Loop North

The city of Rochester is starting the design phase of the Inner Loop North Transformation Project. The project will fill in a 1.5-mile stretch of the expressway, reconnecting downtown Rochester with the Public Market and the city’s Brown Square, High Falls, Upper Falls and Marketview Heights neighborhoods, and providing land for redevelopment.