City of Rochester
News Release
Mayor Evans Unveils Renovations at Douglass R-Center
(Thursday, July 7, 2022) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today joined City officials and community members to unveil the newly renovated Frederick Douglass R-Center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony located on the Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School 12 campus at 999 South Ave.
“Our city’s youth deserve enjoyable, safe, and modernized R-Centers with the best amenities,” said Mayor Evans. “The R-Center’s renovation enhances the quality of life for our youth while adding vibrancy to our neighborhoods.”
Renovations include a remodeled game room, music system, gym updates, and a newly configured entrance and signage. Renovations were funded by the Rochester Schools Modernization Program, a multi-phase capital initiative of the Rochester City School District in partnership with the City of Rochester.
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The City of Rochester administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans is committed to promoting positive systemic and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable access to essential municipal services, enabling productive intergovernmental, private, and non-profit partnerships, and promoting increased quality of life through investments that create vibrant neighborhoods and employment opportunities, making Rochester a hope-filled city with an exciting future. For more information, visit http://www.cityofrochester.gov