
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.

Source: RDDC

Source: RDDC

Source: RDDC





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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Welcome to Downtown Rochester’s FIRST cat cafe, @pawsitivecaferoc 🐈
Owned by Suzanne Peters and John Denman, this cozy new spot allows you to interact and play with a number of furry little friends, 🐱 away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Stop by to relax and snuggle with one of the many friendly cats, while enjoying a cup of coffee from Canaltown Coffee Roasters or hot tea from @happyearthtea ☕️ They also offer (human 😉) treats from @redfernroc 🍪
Follow @pawsitivecaferoc to stay updated on upcoming events – movie nights, cat yoga, game nights and more! So happy to have this unique spot in #DowntownRoc at 120 East Ave ❤️
#rochesterny #catcafe #whatsgoodrochester #thisisroc
Your favorite local comedians are hosting “Le Petit Comedié” TONIGHT at St. Joseph’s Park, one of the coolest spots in #downtownroc ✨
Dinner starts at 5 PM with @petitpoutinerie & show starts at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door for $10 🎟
Follow @refinedtasteroc for more info on tonight’s lineup ‼️
#rochesterny #standupcomedy #thisisroc
Free screening of Encanto TONIGHT for #MWADV at MLK Jr. Park ✨🎞
Evening starts at 7 PM with food, drinks, and dessert available for purchase. Keep an eye out for giveaways, free snacks, children’s activities from @somosrltc, and more!
Movie starts around dusk, ~8:45 PM. Movie will be captioned and an ASL interpreter will be on site for announcements. Bring blankets and chairs. We’ll see you tonight in #downtownroc 🍿
#rochesterny #thisisroc #visitroc #explorerochester
#Treatyourself at Midday Bash this Thursday 7/14 🎉
11:30-2 PM at Parcel 5 💃 Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Live DJ, Zumba with @vaultrochester & more 🧡
Food trucks include:
@bayvistataqueria @eatgreekfoods @meatballtruckco @petitpoutinerie @redosier @rollndeeproc
📷: @albert_jones_photos
Movies with a Downtown View are BACK back in #DowntownRoc this summer, and the first screening will be a new family favorite, Encanto! ✨
Join us on July 15 at MLK Jr. Park for this family-friendly screening. As a partner, Foodlink will offer free snacks for the first 200 attendees. Food, drink, and ice cream will be available for purchase from our vendors. Bring blankets and chairs.
“Doors” open at 7:00 p.m.
Movie will start at 8:45 p.m.
Thanks to the @cityofrochesterny and @rocwashingtonsquare 🎞
All MoviesWADV are captioned and will have an interpreter for all announcements and giveaways.
📷: Tomas Flint
#rochesterny #thisisroc