A historic landmark, School No. 29 is near the city’s Bull’s Head Revitalization Project.
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Momentum toward 2034
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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.
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Effort to establish downtown BID ends
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The campaign to create a business improvement district, led by the Partnership for Downtown Rochester, faced vocal opposition and insufficient City Council support.
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Housing projects receive more than $44M in state support
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The funds for local developments are part of a $260 million allocation statewide, spanning 29 developments.
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BID backers work on plan revisions
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Both proponents and opponents have been busy since the draft proposal was released last fall.
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Bull’s Head revitalization plan previewed
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DevelopROC’s plan, which envisions nearly 800 residential units as well as retail and office space, will be unveiled to the public Feb. 27.
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Buy the Block’s next steps
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What to expect in the upcoming year for the city of Rochester’s homeownership effort.
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A detailed vision for downtown
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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.
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Investment with an impact
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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.
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What’s next for the Inner Loop North
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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.
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Downtown ambassador program vote delayed
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Rochester City Council postponed its vote on a pilot downtown ambassador program, a move celebrated by opponents, who link the program with recent efforts to form a business improvement district.