ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is looking to apply for another $10 million grant from New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative .
As it fills out the application, the city’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development wants input from area residents and property owners.
The city hopes it can secure that $10 million to target the Four Corners section of downtown — West Broad Street, the Genesee River, the Inner Loop North, and North Fitzhugh Street.
The city received a Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant in 2022 where $10 million went towards improving the East side of the river.
“So, from Clinton to the river, along East Main Street, you’ll notice some projects are already underway, and those were funded by that project,” City of Rochester Director of Project Development Anne Dasilva Tella told News 8.
Thursday night, building owners, employers, and residents were able to share improvements they’d like to see with the city.
“Often times, the community feels left out unfortunately,” Dasilva Tella said. “We’re constantly doing our best efforts to make sure that it’s not a top-down planning effort. So, we’re hoping to make it more grassroots planning effort.”