City of Rochester
News Release
Mayor Malik D. Evans
Celebrates Progress on ROC the Riverway Initiatives
Dual Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place
(Thursday, May 11, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans hosted a ribbon cutting for the newly improved
Brewery Line Trail and a groundbreaking for the Pont de Rennes and Browns Race
rehabilitation projects in one ceremony as both are part of the ROC the
Riverway Initiative and highlight the High Falls area.
The Mayor was joined for
the ceremonies by City leaders, State economic development and Genesee Brewery
representatives, Rochester's Sister City Rennes, France delegation members, and
the construction and engineering firms that have either completed or are about
to begin work to transform these spaces.
"These ROC the
Riverway projects are evidence of Rochester fully embracing the natural wonder
of the Genesee River, the State's commitment to helping reimagine our
downtown's access to the natural beauty that we have in abundance, and years of
hard work by City staff to put residents dreams into actionable plans,"
said Mayor Malik D. Evans. "We would not be celebrating these achievements
without Governor Hochul's continued support; her dedication to Rochester has
been unwavering since she took office."
The Brewery Line
Trail project made enhancements to High Falls Terrace Park and the trailway
along the Genesee River. Park improvements were made to highlight the
waterfront's scenic quality and the dramatic views of High Falls.
The Pont de
Rennes and Browns Race rehabilitation projects will begin next month. They will
include structural work on the bridge and create a more dynamic public space.
Similarly, improvements to Browns Race will be centered on making the area more
pedestrian and business-friendly while keeping the site's historical integrity
intact.
For more information about the ROC the Riverway projects, go to
www.cityofrochester.gov/roctheriverway.
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