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FOOD TRUCKS MAKE IT
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DOWNTOWN RISING EVENT SHOWCASES DEVELOPMENT
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HOUSING BOOM CONTINUES
 Windsor Gate, on the corner of University Ave. & Windsor St., is a newly constructed complex of "for sale" townhomes that recently opened in the Grove Place neighborhood. Developer Bob DiPaolo reports that all five units quickly sold, including one to a couple from Avon who is looking for a walkable lifestyle in their retirement years. View photos taken on a recent property tour and find more information on the property webpage.
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NEW PENTHOUSE VIEW AT ONE EAST AVE
Gallina Development Corporation, which purchased One East Avenue in 2012, has opened a new special event venue, "The Penthouse", on the building's top 11th floor. Developer Andy Gallina is not planning to lease the building's vacant office space until parking is in place as part of the Midtown site development, but he hopes The Penthouse will help to showcase the building in the meantime. Read more in this Rochester Business Journal article and click here to view more photos of the space and sweeping views.
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CENTRAL LIBRARY LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT
You may have noticed Rundel Library has a new nighttime look. The City of Rochester recently installed multi-colored LED lighting on three sides of the building closest to the river, which is intended to be the focal point. Read more in this Democrat & Chronicle article.
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WELCOMING WINDSTREAM!
 In a few weeks, 330 Windstream employees will move from their corporate offices in Perinton to their new headquarters on the Midtown site. Also moving in will be two Windstream subsidiaries -- Allworx ( read more here) and Pinnacle Software -- who are moving from suburban locations (East Rochester and Fairport, respectively).
RDDC and DSSI are partnering up to give them a "Welcome to Downtown" package that includes special deals from area restaurants and retail businesses, walking maps, and information about the exciting development surrounding them in their new corporate neighborhood!
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE
HIGH FALLS DISTRICT
The High Falls area has been undergoing a slow transformation away from the entertainment district it was once considered. The recent closing of the High Falls Visitor Center (due to City budget cuts) perhaps underscores its new identity as a office and residential district that is less focused on foot traffic. Move-ins like Brand Networks, which recently established its headquarters in the District, will contribute to the strong business community, and the number of residential units has climbed to over 100 with the addition of the Mills at High Falls in 2009. More changes may be coming with the possible move of MCC to the Kodak complex across the way. Read more about recent changes in these articles:
 The District has also become the hub of the popular and growing Greentopia Festival. The Festival is a project of Friends of the GardenAerial, a group with an overarching vision of making High Falls a "World Class Site" and eco-tourism mecca. The team, led by Michael Philipson and Lewis Stess of The Philipson Group, occupies the space on the corner of Mills Race ( click here to view photos of their offices). They recently erected a green chair (pictured above) in the center of the District and have plans to transform the Brown's Race into a sunken garden. And in a major step toward their vision, they recently purchased the land that High Falls sits upon. Read more about GardenAerial here:
The short story? A bright future is in store for an area rich with history and natural beauty.
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STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS
 Interested in receiving email notification of street closures? Click here to complete an online sign-up form. The City of Rochester's Special Events Office has introduced this new service as a way of keeping residents and businesses informed about major events, many of which take place downtown, so they can plan accordingly.
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NEW & IMPROVED DOWNTOWN WEBSITE
The Downtown Rising event on June 4 marked the official public launch of a new and improved website for downtown Rochester!
rochesterdowntown.com is your source for experiencing, doing business and living downtown, where you can:
- Search for lofts apartments & office space
- Locate restaurants, venues, shops & amenities
- Stay tuned to events, festivals, news & projects
- Make decisions with marketplace information
- Find where to go using maps & walking tours
We encourage you to check it out, share it with others and consider the advertising opportunities that are available on the site to promote your business.
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CREATING A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Downtown is the epicenter of a local movement to create a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. Evidence of the movement is seen in the recent Genesee-Finger Lakes Active Transportation Summit attended by 250 people, the full week of events all around the City during Roc the Bike Week in May, and the City of Rochester's Bicycle Master Plan Project.
 Coming up is another major effort organized by the grassroots group Reconnect Rochester. The second annual ROC Transit Day is Thursday, June 20. The event encourages Rochesterians to use public transit and take at least one bus ride during the day. Volunteers will be giving away free prizes on random bus routes, street musicians will serenade downtown transit stops, and it is rumored that even Rex the Rhino will be riding the bus that day. Businesses will be offering exclusive deals to bus riders (use this interactive map to find deals). Join in the fun!
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UPCOMING DOWNTOWN
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
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UPCOMING RDDC EVENTS
Urban Nights - River View BBQ
Thursday, July 18
First Federal Building
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$15 - RDDC Members
$20 - Non-Members
RDDC Family Red Wings Night
MEMBERS ONLY
Thursday, August 22
6:30 p.m. - Pre-game dinner & drinks in the Hard Ball Cafe
$TBD
Urban Nights - Victoire
Tuesday, September 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$12 - RDDC Members
$15 - Non-members
State of Rochester's Economy
Tuesday, October 1
Hyatt Regency Rochester
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$45 - RDDC Members
$50 - Non-Members
Urban Nights - Geva Theatre
6:00 p.m. - appetizers & drinks
7:30 p.m. - show time
$TBD
Vision ~ Future Luncheon with the Mayor & County Executive
Riverside Convention Center
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$45 - RDDC Members
$50 - Non-Members
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DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Captain's Attic
37 Charlotte St.
Upper East End
www.captainsattic.com
Fraiche Bistro and Dessert Bar
130 East Ave.
East End
www.fraiche-bistro.com
Moe's Southwest Grill
130 East Ave.
East End
www.moes.com
Shema Sushi
277 Alexander St.
Monroe/Alexander
www.shemasushi.com
Tequila Loco
7 Lawrence St.
Upper East End
www.tequilalocorochester.com
Ticas With A Twist
280 Exchange Blvd.
Cornhill Landing
Facebook Page
Times Square Café
45 Exchange Blvd.
Four Corners
Restaurant Webpage
Yogen Fruz (coming soon!)
25 Gibbs St.
East End
Restaurant Webpage
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Rochester Downtown Development Corporation
100 Chestnut St., Suite 1910, Rochester, NY 14604
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About @round downtown
@round downtown is an e-newsletter resource jointly sponsored by Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) and Downtown Special Services Inc. (DSSI). In this bi-monthly publication you will find news and information about everything downtown, including:
- Development projects and trends that are changing the face of downtown
- Useful links to downtown news and resources on our website and social media
- Safety and security from our Red Shirts Safety Team
- Events and amenities from our Downtown Information Center
- RDDC business and social events
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The much anticipated opening of the Academy Building has finally arrived! A total of 21 loft-style apartments, as well as commercial space, are now available for lease. 
