City of Rochester
News Release
(Friday, Dec. 13, 2013) – The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council (FLREDC) award of $59.8 million is positive news. While not everything we asked for was funded, the dollars that were allocated will have a tremendous impact on our city’s future through highly visible and needed investment. The recently announced awards fund important projects within the city of Rochester, including:
• $1 million for the RIT Center for Urban Entrepreneurship in the Center City;
• $500,000 for the implementation of the Public Market Master Plan;
• $750,000 to assist with the redevelopment of the Sibley Building;
• $150,000 for construction of owner-occupied homes in conjunction with the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership;
• $150,000 for the Mills and Michelson Apartments affordable housing projects in the High Falls and the El Camino neighborhoods;
• $1.2 million for the Erie Harbor Promenade, to continue trail connections along the Genesee River;
• $500,000 for the Garden Aerial project at High Falls; • $150,000 for improvements to the Urban League of Rochester’s Downtown historic building; and
• $100,000 for an MCC certification training program in precision manufacturing for residents of the El Camino neighborhood.
The Governor and the FLREDC both understand how important the development of Eastman Business Park (EBP) is to our community. There was no specific request in this year’s FLREDC Plan, but the State has been continually working on and supporting the development of EBP with expertise and financial assistance. I am confident that this will continue. Overall, there is a lot of good news in this award and our community should focus on the positives.
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News media: For more information, contact Mike Keane at 428-7405.