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Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space
Development Rochester Downtown 8/11/25 Development Rochester Downtown 8/11/25

Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space

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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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The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown Tour is back for a full weekend of exploring some of Rochester’s most unique urban spaces. From the Museum of Play to Geva Theatre, you’ll see historic sites, new builds, cultural landmarks, of
âœĻ🎎 Step right up for the grand finale! Movies With a Downtown View wraps up its 2025 season this Friday with ð‘ŧð‘Ŋ𝑎 ð‘Ūð‘đ𝑎ð‘Ļð‘ŧ𝑎𝑚ð‘ŧ 𝑚ð‘Ŋð‘ķð‘ūð‘īð‘Ļð‘ĩ ⭐. The dazzling movie musical inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zen
Our goat yoga friends are a little under the weather. 🐐

💙 The August 26 Yoga on the Riverway session at Austin Steward Plaza will now take place on September 30.

The September 16 session will take place as scheduled. Sign up is required to attend
Monday Member Spotlight: Have you been to the all-new Arbor Loft yet? We’re thrilled to welcome this latest venue to downtown, and the newest member of RDDC, Arbor Venues!âœĻ💐

The Arbor Loft, located on Lawrence Street in the East End, offers a
ðŸšĻ FREE ICE CREAM ALERT ðŸšĻ

Join us for our LAST Food Truck Friday of the season TODAY in Washington Square Park from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM! ðŸī 

We’ve got a sweet surprise to celebrate our FINAL Food Truck Friday! 🎉 The first 50 people to
🌅 Sunset Sips returns tonight with live music, lawn & tabletop games, creative giveaways, & golden hour vibes. The perfect way to end your day or start your night. Free to attend & open to all.

 🍷 Drinks from @livingrootswine and @rohr
A sneak peek of this year’s Fringe Festival Guide is here! 🎭

Get yours at various locations around Rochester or check out the link in our bio for a digital version. From Sept. 9–20, downtown will be buzzing with lots of fun shows and so
Looking to spruce up the exterior of your business? The application for RDDC's Outdoor Décor Grant is officially open! 🏙ïļ ðŸŠī
 
Downtown Rochester property and business owners can apply for reimbursable grant funds up to $5,000 to support exte
The second curb extension mural is now complete at the intersection of W. Broad St. & S. Fitzhugh St. as part of the Downtown SmART Streets initiative! ðŸšļ🖌ïļ

This location features a design by @chloesmithillustration & Hodinöhsyo:ni:h a

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