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Downtown is where innovation and culture thrive. It is a kinetic and diverse place that is everybody’s neighborhood. Downtown is where the whole community comes together.
Downtown Is Innovative
Downtown is where innovation and culture thrive. It is a kinetic and diverse place that is everybody’s neighborhood. Downtown is where the whole community comes together.
Downtown Is Dynamic
Downtown is where innovation and culture thrive. It is a kinetic and diverse place that is everybody’s neighborhood. Downtown is where the whole community comes together.
Why Downtown Rochester?
Downtown living is on the rise.
More than 8,500 now call downtown home. With a history of low vacancy rates and 12 new housing projects in the pipeline, that number is expected to top 10,000 people by 2023.
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Investment is booming.
More than $2.35 B. has been invested in downtown since 2000. Downtown Rochester is the fastest growing area in the region, and private investor confidence is at an all-time high.
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Innovation and creative energy are thriving.
The Downtown Innovation Zone has attracted 193 innovation and creative class enterprises. Seven business incubators and accelerators will generate many more."
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$500 million
In Development projects in the pipeline
Over $500 million is being invested in downtown at the end of 2020 by both the private and public sectors.
5 million +
Yearly visitors coming to downtown
World-class festivals, museums, concerts, performances, art venues, sporting events, and food options keep visitors coming back for more.
7.6%
Downtown rental vacancy rate
A total of 59 downtown commercial buildings are being or have been converted to residential and mixed-use since the year 2000, and 13 new residential projects have been built.
48,000
People currently working downtown
From the newest innovation companies, government, corporations and firms, to a host of creative enterprises, downtown’s workforce has a wide spectrum of talent and a strong emphasis on collaboration.
Current Investments
The urban landscape is changing. With nearly a billion dollars invested in projects under development downtown, here are a few highlights.
Planning Phase
186-194 East Main Street
186-194 East Main Street
Housing/Mixed-Use
Investment: $9.8 Million
Planning Phase
Manhattan Square & Savannah Apartments
463 East Broad Street
Housing/Mixed-Use
Investment: $85 Million
Planning Phase
Inn on Broadway Expansion
40-70 Broadway
Major Institutions/Facilities
Investment: N/A
Planning Phase
Blue Cross Arena
100 Exchange Blvd.
Major Institutions/Facilities
Investment: $18.5 Million
Planning Phase
220-226 East Main Street
222-226 East Main Street
Housing/Mixed-Use
Investment: $2 Million
Find your perfect office space.
More than 89 buildings downtown offer competitive office space ranging from industrial lofts to corner offices with an urban view. Check out this page for search options, market reports, testimonials, and business resources.
You’ll want to live here, trust us.
With Lofts, apartment & townhomes, downtown has over 4,770 housing units in 13 neighborhoods. See what’s available, hear testimonials, and check out the neighborhood stories.