Center City Master Plan

Reconnecting to Rochester's Center City

Downtown Rochester has been the hub of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region for nearly 200 years.  It has seen many changes during that history.  Now, more than any other time in the past half century, broad national, social, cultural, economic and demographic trends are coalescing to bring renewed energy to cities.  A new generation is reconnecting with their downtowns.  Rochester realizes the importance of a vibrant Center City and is dedicated to making decisions that will produce a high quality of urban life that its citizens are proud of and that is attractive to 21st century entrepreneurial talent and investment.  

2014 Center City Master Plan 

The plan can be downloaded by clicking on the link HERE

Thank you to the thousands of people who provided input during this process.    

Center City 3D Model

Learn about the new Center City 3D model! 

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City, the Master Plan, and the update process:

• What is the Center City Master Plan?
• What boundaries defined the Center City Master Plan?  
• How will the City use the Center City Master Plan?
• Timeline of Completion

Other Center City Planning Efforts

• ROC The Riverway
• Inner Loop East
• Waterfront Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Grant 
• Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Update Project
• Two Way Conversion Study
• Center City Circulator Study
• Intermodal Transportation Center
• Pedestrian Circulation and Wayfinding Study
• Erie Harbor Park
• Susan B Anthony Circulation, Access, and Parking Study
• Brown Square Neighborhood Circulation, Access, and Parking Study

Community Planning Efforts

• Corn Hill Charette
• Rochester Garden Aerial

Emerging Initiatives

• Roc City Skatepark

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Kevin Kelley at kevin.kelley@cityofrochester.gov, or 585-428-6861.