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Remediation of the former Vacuum Oil site at Flint Street and South Plymouth Avenue is underway. (Photo provided by city of Rochester)
Dec 4, 2025

Rochester begins further remediation of former Vacuum Oil site

Roux Associates will oversee cleanup of Rochester’s former Vacuum Oil site, preparing 13.5 acres for future redevelopment.

The village of Fairport has launched a survey to gauge public input on downtown revitalization plans. (Photo provided by village of Fairport)
Oct 24, 2025

Fairport seeks input on downtown revitalization plans

Fairport is seeking public input on projects for its New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative application.

With the sale of the property at 120 East Ave. now finalized, developer Redev CNY can proceed with the creation of 33 for-sale condominiums. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Oct 22, 2025

A rare undertaking in downtown Rochester: Affordable condos

A $12.5M project will turn the former Rochester Club at 120 East Ave. into 33 affordable workforce condos using New York’s AHOP program.

Bass Pro Shops announced it will move into the former Lord & Taylor property at Eastview Mall. (File photo by Patty Remmell)
Oct 21, 2025

Town of Victor lands Bass Pro Shops for Eastview Mall

Bass Pro Shops will open in 2026 at Eastview Mall in Victor, revitalizing the former Lord & Taylor space and boosting retail and recreation.

Property taxes are now delinquent and there isn't money to pay for upkeep of the Crescent Beach restaurant property in Greece. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 25, 2025

Will eviction clear way for sale of Crescent Beach to Greece developer?

The Crescent Beach property in Greece may soon be sold and revived as a landmark venue after an eviction cleared the way for a sale.

Breaking ground: Incentivizing development with brownfield tax credits
Sep 22, 2025

Breaking ground: Incentivizing development with brownfield tax credits

The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) provides substantial tax credits for redeveloping contaminated real property.

The city of Rochester is seeking redevelopment proposals for School No. 29. (Photo provided by the city of Rochester)
Aug 19, 2025

City seeks redevelopment proposals for School No. 29

Rochester invites developers to propose adaptive reuse plans for historic School No. 29, with submissions due Oct. 17.

Quicklee's intends to create a new location at 3108 East Ave. in Brighton by renovating a century-old Tudor-style building. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 16, 2025

Quicklee’s seeks re-approval from Brighton for East Avenue locale

Quicklee’s will redevelop a former gas station site on East Avenue in Brighton, pending re-approval of site plans by the town planning board.

A rendering of one of the multifamily buildings to be constructed on Federal Street as part of the Rochester Housing Authority's $27 million project in the city of Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood. (File rendering provided by Edgemere Development)
May 6, 2025

Rochester Housing Authority christens scattered-site housing project

The Rochester Housing Authority completed 53 new homes in the Beechwood neighborhood, offering support for low-income and formerly homeless residents.