Rochester Urban Renewal Agency (RURA) Mission StatementThe mission of the Rochester Urban Renewal Agency is to stimulate urban economic growth and revitalize urban neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the redevelopment of blighted and disinvested areas, creating and retaining jobs, attracting
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) is the official statement of land use and development policy for the city’s waterfront areas. Learn about the updated waterfront policies and recommendations that will serve as a guide for future development and infrastructure improvements.
Use the project and planning application to find information about major projects the City has invested in.
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Governor Kathy Hochul awarded the City of Rochester $10 million in funding through the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), designed to revitalize communities and grow the economy. Five Downtown Core projects were chosen.
Following the successful completion of the Inner Loop East project, the City of Rochester is moving forward with a plan to address the remaining northern section of the Inner Loop Expressway.
Matrix of current street construction projects with basic information, links to project pages and contact information
The Inner Loop East Transformation Project converted a sunken section of expressway to the east of Downtown to an at-grade complete street including dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The construction of Union Street was completed in December of 2017.
This page is about public participation in the Inner Loop East Transformation Project, which was completed in 2017. For information about the Inner Loop North Transformation Project, please visit www.innerloopnorth.com.
The City milled off approximately 1.5 inches of the top surface asphalt, and paved a new asphalt top surface. Minimal adjustments were made to the pavement elevation as necessary to improve drainage.
The Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund provides assistance to business owners and real estate developers for the cleanup of brownfield sites.
With over $10 million in public investment for predevelopment and planning activities, the City is making available for redevelopment an area of over 12 acres in the heart of the Bull’s Head community. The City has selected a qualified developer to advance the revitalization of this community hub.
The Bull’s Head Revitalization Project represents years of neighborhood-based planning driven by a strong commitment from residents, the City of Rochester and others to catalyze revitalization and redevelopment in Bull’s Head.
City of Rochester public works construction details can be found on this page.
Understand how Rochester's Center City has plays a critical role in the development of the Finger Lakes region and will continue to be the economic, social, and cultural hub of the region in the future.
The City of Rochester and Monroe County, New York are seeking proposals from developers, non-profits, and housing service providers to increase the supply of high-quality, safe, and affordable rental housing opportunities.
Located in the heart of downtown, this unique site is a half-acre just off of Main Street, and is the location of the entrance to the underground Midtown Parking Garage. The site is perfect for a commercial or residential use accessible to pedestrians, transit riders, and automobiles alike. Investin
Charles Carroll Plaza and the supporting Genesee Crossroads Parking Garage underneath are located on a prime waterfront site on the west bank of the Genesee River between Main Street and Andrews Street in the city of Rochester’s Central Business District.
In May, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $5.3 million preventative maintenance painting project on the Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge in downtown Rochester.
Milling and Resurfacing W Main Street between W Broad Street and Churchlea Street S Plymouth Avenue between Ford Street and Genesee Street