EXPERIENCE GREATER.
The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation is catalyzing growth, redevelopment, and increased density to amplify population growth, stimulate activity, and contribute to place-building in Rochester’s vibrant downtown.
million visitors annually
Source: RDDC
billion dollars invested since 2000
Source: RDDC
residential projects in the pipeline
Source: RDDC
Top-10
children’s museum
Source: National Museum of Play at the Strong
9
business incubators and accelerators
Source: NextCorps
140% growth in residents since 2000
Source: RDDC
190+ innovation and creative class companies
Source: RDDC and Downtown Innovation Zone
$770 million being invested this year
Source: RDDC
20
residential projects in the pipeline
Source: RDDC
“ROC the Riverway” redevelopment in progress
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Downtown Roc Juneteenth Celebrations 🎉 this Saturday!
@rocfreedomriders Annual Juneteenth Bike Ride, starting at 10 AM on Howell Street. This event is free, but donations are encouraged! Bring your bike & check out their site for more details. 🚲
@museumofplayroc Festivities honoring Black history and culture, from 11 AM – 2 PM. Free admission to the museum & free parking – check out their website for the full lineup of activities & performances! The Strong is partnering with the greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission & the Rochester Area Community Foundation for this celebration! ☀️
#downtownroc #rochesterny #greaterroc #juneteenth
It’s a great day to have a great day 😎🚴🏻🤸🏽♀️🛼
Take a page out of @roctheriverway ‘s book and get down to the Genesee River!
#downtownroc #rochesterny #greaterroc
Happy Monday! Make time to stop & smell the roses (or tulips 😉) this week 💐
#downtownroc #greaterroc #summervibes
Kicking off a summer full of free events at Parcel 5 with some lunchtime yoga!🌞
There are so many great (FREE🤩) things to look forward to this summer: RPO outdoors, Movies With a Downtown View, ROC Jam Live, ROCnFree Yoga, Y on the Fly, The Fringe Festival, Roc Women’s Fest & more! Many thanks to all members of the community that brought these events to life 🌱
Have an idea for an event you want to see at the 5? Contact the @floreano_convention_center to see how you can make that happen! 🎤
#thisisroc #rochesterny #downtownroc #greaterroc
Did you know downtown Roc is home to the region’s first & only kitchen incubator? This vibrant community kitchen is an environment for creative & driven food entrepreneurs, and YOU have the opportunity to support them as they grow & adapt!
Follow @roccommissary for all the latest updates on their members, events, pop-ups, ghost kitchens, dessert bars & more! 🔥
#downtownrochester #rochesterny #smallbusiness #rocfoodies #greaterroc