City officials have announced three more projects, this time having to do with play, not buildings or infrastructure. One will create a “Corridor of Play” from the Genesee River east on Court Street, then south on Chestnut Street to the Strong Museum of Play. Another will create new play-oriented activities in the Jones Square Park […]
Roc the Riverway
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Riverway plans head toward the start line
The city took the first step today on an ambitious plan to redevelop the riverfront from the University of Rochester area through downtown and north past the High Falls area. At a press conference at the Riverside Convention Center, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he has accepted plans for 13 of the projects in the […]
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Mayor Warren proposes slight budget increase for 2018-2019
Mayor Lovely Warren is proposing a budget of $539.6 million budget for 2018-19, a 2.4 percent increase over last year’s budget and an increase of $43.37 in taxes and fees for the typical city homeowner. The budget, which she released this morning, would fund public infrastructure work, new neighborhood police offices, additional staffing for the […]
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Rundel’s renovations highlight the river
Rundel Library’s terrace is undergoing a nearly $7 million restoration that will showcase the city’s past and help improve the area around Broad Street, South Avenue, and Court Street.
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Feedback 3/28
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Feedback 3/14
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ROC the Riverway’s first public meeting is today
If the City of Rochester’s new ROC the Riverway plan got your interest, you can hear city officials talk about it – and ask them questions – at the public meeting this afternoon, from 4 to 6 p.m. at MCC’s new downtown campus, 321 State Street. Mayor Lovely Warren’s chief of staff, Alex Yudelson, says […]
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Rochester plans a riverfront renaissance
Trails and bridges and islands and more: City Hall rolls out a bold plan to revitalize the riverfront.
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Rochester supercharges its riverfront plans
Trails, bridges, parks: The city hopes to capitalize on the presence of the Genesee River in some very creative ways.
