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.
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A contested BID
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Plans for a business improvement district in downtown Rochester are moving into a new phase of community outreach, but winning over BID foes could be difficult.
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RDDC shares community engagement plan for BID
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The new plan, which includes forums, outreach, office hours and small group interviews, is expected to invite public input.
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Anthony Costello’s unsettled legacy
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The anticipated $71.5 million sale of the Clinton Crossings medical complex has fallen through, marking another unexpected turn in the contentious struggle to settle the late developer’s estate.
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Next steps for proposed BID outlined
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The business improvement district plan calls for engagement with community stakeholders over a two-year period.
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Optimism with an asterisk
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At the Rochester Beacon’s event on downtown revitalization and the future of the workplace, panelists were upbeat but acknowledged challenges remain.
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Building blocks
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Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Rochester has $10 million in funds for 14 proposals that have the potential to transform the area. What do these projects offer the Center City?
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A new tool in the fight against ‘zombie homes’
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MCvacants.com, a resource hub launched by the city of Rochester and Monroe County, could help homeowners and neighbors alike.
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Inner Loop North project is a balancing act
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City officials seek to find the right mix reflecting the lower-density, owner-occupied, and affordable housing that residents want along with the realities of property development.
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Innovation Square draws students downtown
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The former Xerox Tower, repurposed by Gallina Development, has five floors of housing for students from six local universities and colleges and expects to add 10 more by next fall.
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Parcel 5 to become summer entertainment space
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The city, RDDC and the Convention Center are partnering to create a public gathering place, until permanent plans for the site are developed.