About the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development
The Departmet of Neighborhood and Business Development's (NBD) goal is to provide safe, healthy neighborhoods, create thriving commercial corridors, increase economic vitality in underserved areas, assist and develop industry, and create jobs for its citizens. We use a team-oriented approach with our residents, investors and community partners to solve problems, address quality of life concerns, support our businesses and enhance our neighborhoods through helpful and courteous customer service.
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Buy The Block
Supporting homeownership in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment
Some neighborhoods in the city of Rochester have experienced a long history of disinvestment, resulting in deep and ongoing challenges. Today, focused programs like Buy The Block are working to strengthen these neighborhoods by generating investment and creating excitement.
Buy The Block builds new single-family, high-quality homes in under-invested areas of the city. The homes are then sold to qualified first-time homebuyers who will spend no more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
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A Message from the Commissioner
Dana K. Miller
We are experiencing unprecedented levels of new economic development in our City. The resurgence of downtown has created ample reason to be optimistic about Rochester’s future.
We also have a unique opportunity to increase the economic landscape and improve the quality of life within our neighborhoods.
Successfully capitalizing these opportunities requires innovative approaches that leverage our resources to benefit as many of our residents and businesses as possible.
If there ever was a time to contribute to the vitality of Rochester, that time is now. I encourage you to invest in our City’s future – be it your time, talent, or treasure – and help us make Rochester one of the best mid-sized cities to live, work, and play.
The Neighborhood and Business Development Department’s goal is to provide safe, healthy neighborhoods, create thriving commercial corridors, increase economic vitality in underserved areas, assist and develop industry, and create jobs for its citizens. We use a team-oriented approach with our residents, investors and community partners to solve problems, address quality of life concerns, support our businesses and enhance our neighborhoods through helpful and courteous customer service.
