Rochester 2034 Plan four-year progress report highlights achievements, future plans
City of Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced the release of the Rochester 2034 Moving Forward Four-Year Progress Report, showcasing the significant accomplishments made since the adoption of the City’s fourth comprehensive plan, Rochester 2034, in 2019.
“Rochester 2034 is our City’s North Star. Our vision and goals remain steady as we approach our 200th birthday in 2034, but how we reach those goals remains flexible,” shared Mayor Evans. “This plan was created by and for the people. It is a product of substantial conversations and collaboration with our residents, businesses, and community partners.”
The 15-year plan poses the question, “Who do we want to be as a community when we arrive at our 200th birthday in 2034?” It outlines a series of goals and strategies to guide the city towards a vibrant future.
The Rochester 2034 Moving Forward Progress Report provides statistics on the advancement of each of the 600-plus strategies within the comprehensive plan, highlighting projects, programs, and initiatives that address those strategies. More than 75% of the strategies show progress, covering areas such as housing, transportation, natural resources, urban agriculture, arts and culture, public health, and economic growth.
Highlights also include several follow-up plans and studies recommended in Rochester 2034, including the Zoning Alignment Project, Community Food Systems Plan, Urban Forest Master Plan, Arts & Culture Plan for the City of Rochester and Monroe County, and Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
“Implementing Rochester 2034 is a massive community-wide effort, exemplifying Mayor Evans’ rally cry of ‘we, not me,’” said Kevin Kelley, Manager of City Planning. “Looking back at the four years since the Plan was adopted, it’s pretty astounding to see how much that we all have accomplished”.
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