A Vision for Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester will solidify its position as the region’s historic and innovative center of bustling community activity. Residents, workers, and visitors will enjoy beautiful and energetic public spaces, including a sensational Riverway, with a dynamic collection of arts, music, culture, shopping, living, and educational and employment opportunities that are accessible to everyone. Active street life will make all feel welcome and safe.
About The Partnership
Established in 2021, the Partnership for Downtown Rochester is a public private partnership between New York State, Empire State Development, the City of Rochester, RDDC, and ROC2025.
The Partnership was created to facilitate placemaking efforts, coordinate marketing and programming, and lead promotion of activities throughout downtown Rochester and along the Genesee Riverway. The Partnership’s goal is to increase private sector participation to better activate public spaces and help guide the revitalization of Rochester for the benefit of downtown stakeholders, visitors, and the overall community. The Partnership for Downtown Rochester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe Stefko, Chair
ROC2025
Eugenio Marlin, Treasurer
Ibero-American Development Corporation
Rachel Laber, Secretary
VisitRochester
Adam Bello
Monroe County Executive
Jim Brown
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Jeremy Cooney
NYS Senator/Downtown Resident
Dexter Craig
North Star Real Estate of Rochester
Steve Dubnik
The Strong Museum/RDDC Board Chair
Bob Duffy
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Dunwoody
Dunwoodē Design
Malik Evans
Mayor, City of Rochester
Andy Gallina
Gallina Development Corporation
Miguel Meléndez
Rochester City Council President
Ebony Miller-Wesley
RIT Center for Urban Entrepreneurship
Richard Perrin
City of Rochester DES/Downtown Resident
Rachel Roberts
Eastman School of Music / University of Rochester
Miguel Velazquez
Regional Transit Service (RTS)
Laura Fox O’Sullivan (Non-Voting)
NYS Empire State Development
Tamara Mayberry (Non-Voting)
City of Rochester, Chief of Staff/Downtown Resident