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Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants
Development Rochester Downtown 7/14/25 Development Rochester Downtown 7/14/25

Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants

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Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments
Development Rochester Downtown 7/9/25 Development Rochester Downtown 7/9/25

Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments

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'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com
Development Rochester Downtown 6/11/25 Development Rochester Downtown 6/11/25

'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com

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RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces
Development Rochester Downtown 5/22/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/22/25

RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces

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ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed
Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed

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Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding
Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding

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Tichner and Jacobi project gets financing deal
Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

Tichner and Jacobi project gets financing deal

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Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations
Development Rochester Downtown 5/19/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/19/25

Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations

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WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown
Development Rochester Downtown 5/14/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/14/25

WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown

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Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants
Development Rochester Downtown 5/13/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/13/25

Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants

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Rochester Regional Health to take over former YMCA Carlson Metro Center downtown
Development Rochester Downtown 4/28/25 Development Rochester Downtown 4/28/25

Rochester Regional Health to take over former YMCA Carlson Metro Center downtown

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Work underway on downtown Rochester Starbucks
Development Rochester Downtown 4/16/25 Development Rochester Downtown 4/16/25

Work underway on downtown Rochester Starbucks

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Hotel Cadillac renovation to begin this fall
Development Rochester Downtown 3/24/25 Development Rochester Downtown 3/24/25

Hotel Cadillac renovation to begin this fall

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Boston firm finalizes purchase of two downtown Rochester parking garages
Development Rochester Downtown 3/21/25 Development Rochester Downtown 3/21/25

Boston firm finalizes purchase of two downtown Rochester parking garages

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State invests $6.2M to turn historic Hotel Cadillac into affordable housing downtown
Development Rochester Downtown 3/18/25 Development Rochester Downtown 3/18/25

State invests $6.2M to turn historic Hotel Cadillac into affordable housing downtown

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State Street hotel in downtown Rochester joins the Wyndham family
Development Rochester Downtown 1/23/25 Development Rochester Downtown 1/23/25

State Street hotel in downtown Rochester joins the Wyndham family

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$61M makeover planned for Rochester Riverside Hotel
Development Rochester Downtown 11/6/24 Development Rochester Downtown 11/6/24

$61M makeover planned for Rochester Riverside Hotel

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How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?
Development Rochester Downtown 10/14/24 Development Rochester Downtown 10/14/24

How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?

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Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls
Development Rochester Downtown 10/10/24 Development Rochester Downtown 10/10/24

Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls

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Consultant selected; public input sought on High Falls State Park design
Development Rochester Downtown 10/9/24 Development Rochester Downtown 10/9/24

Consultant selected; public input sought on High Falls State Park design

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🎬 Wicked is flying into downtown this Friday, July 18, for a magical night at Parcel 5! Join us for a free outdoor screening, plus a full lineup of fun starting at 7:00 PM. Enjoy face painting, a themed photo booth, and custom tie-dye shirts by Miss
Food Truck Fridays are here to heat up your lunch hour!

Join us THIS FRIDAY in Washington Square for tasty bites from Meat the Press (@meatthepress) and Wraps on Wheels (@wrapsonwheels)🌯, a sweet treat from Scoop Up Creamery (@autismuproc)🍦, live
🎢🍷✨ Sunset Sips debuts this Thursday from 5–7 PM at Austin Steward Plaza!

Enjoy live music by @aashleymusic 🎀, craft drinks from @livingrootswine and @rohrbachbrewingco,🍷🍺, and delicious bites from @melt_truck, @nenosroc, @rocdillafoodtru
Check it out! The first curb extension mural is now complete at the intersection of East Main & Gibbs Street as part of the Downtown SmART Streets initiative! This location also features a refreshed version of Composer’s Crossing (the iconi
Join us Tuesday, July 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Austin Steward Plaza for the next Yoga on the Riverway — a free, beginner-friendly class in the heart of downtown Rochester.

You’ll enjoy gentle yoga, friendly animals, and a scenic downt

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