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scotthendler — 2024-02-03T20:40:48Z

+ MVP, - Windstream

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- Today, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has moved their headquarters to a new building on Main Street attached to Windstream. A mixed-use project, called the [http://tower280.com/ Tower280 at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. [http://themetropolitanroc.com] The Metropolitan also is a mixed-use project developed by [http://gallinadev.com] Gallina Development with the first 16 floors being occupied by business's and floors 17 - 26 being developed as residential apartments. As of Jan 2019 floors 17-21 are available with more in development.	+ Today, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["MVP Health Care"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has moved their headquarters to a new building on Main Street attached to Windstream. A mixed-use project, called the [http://tower280.com/ Tower280 at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. [http://themetropolitanroc.com] The Metropolitan also is a mixed-use project developed by [http://gallinadev.com] Gallina Development with the first 16 floors being occupied by business's and floors 17 - 26 being developed as residential apartments. As of Jan 2019 floors 17-21 are available with more in development.

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scotthendler — 2023-02-18T13:45:45Z

- Original Grain

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scotthendler — 2020-08-16T16:29:21Z

A few business never added

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scotthendler — 2019-10-31T02:02:31Z

+ East End Barbers

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scotthendler — 2019-10-30T00:24:24Z

- North Star Books, Summit FCU

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scotthendler — 2019-02-01T01:48:54Z

- Fuego and Rainbow

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thomasmyers — 2019-01-21T18:55:12Z

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- Today, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade.	+ Today, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has moved their headquarters to a new building on Main Street attached to Windstream. A mixed-use project, called the [http://tower280.com/ Tower280 at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. [http://themetropolitanroc.com] The Metropolitan also is a mixed-use project developed by [http://gallinadev.com] Gallina Development with the first 16 floors being occupied by business's and floors 17 - 26 being developed as residential apartments. As of Jan 2019 floors 17-21 are available with more in development.

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scotthendler — 2017-11-19T01:15:41Z

- Fauana's

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scotthendler — 2017-10-26T02:42:23Z

- Jewelry Clinic and Whelpley and Paul

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EileenF — 2016-07-03T23:58:18Z

North Star

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EileenF — 2016-07-03T23:57:14Z

Fuego Coffee Roaster

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- * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail/?id=99&slug=shopping-search Big Deal Fashions] - * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=232&slug=shopping-search Creative Plastics] - * ["Dichotomy Rochester"]
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- * ["Monroe Community College" MCC Damon Campus]

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EileenF — 2016-04-13T20:29:56Z

Grace Road Church

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alexandergartley — 2016-04-08T18:51:05Z

-Tedward's

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EileenF — 2016-02-10T19:23:33Z

- Mort

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EileenF — 2015-11-15T22:30:37Z

The Metropolitan

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- Neighborhood landmarks include the ["Liberty Pole"], ["Chase Tower"], the ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. The neighborhood was previously known as '''Main and Clinton''' but was rechristened in ["2013"] in recognition of the importance of the Midtown site.	+ Neighborhood landmarks include the ["Liberty Pole"], ["The Metropolitan"], the ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. The neighborhood was previously known as '''Main and Clinton''' but was rechristened in ["2013"] in recognition of the importance of the Midtown site.

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EileenF — 2015-11-14T19:29:30Z

Main St. East/North Clinton Avenue Retail District

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- Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction. Another positive development was the completion of the ["RTS Transit Center"] in the ["St. Paul Quarter"], which removed the bus congestion from East Main Street.	+ Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction. Another positive development was the completion of the ["RTS Transit Center"] in the ["St. Paul Quarter"], which removed the bus congestion from East Main Street. The return of on-street parking has cleared the way for the revival of the ["Main St. East/North Clinton Avenue Retail District"].

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EileenF — 2015-04-19T01:15:03Z

Dichotomy Rochester

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- The name of the '''Midtown District''' derives from its heritage as Rochester's premier shopping district. Before the advent of suburban big box stores, the ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops.	+ The name of the '''Midtown District''' derives from its heritage as Rochester's premier shopping district. Before the advent of suburban big box stores, the ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"].
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- For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade.	+ Today, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade.
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EileenF — 2015-04-15T11:59:59Z

correction

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EileenF — 2015-04-15T11:58:31Z

Lawrence D. Mort

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EileenF — 2014-12-11T00:28:05Z

- Panini's Restaurant

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EileenF — 2014-12-07T13:29:18Z

updates

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- For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.	+ For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade.
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- For the moment, the Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza].	+ Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction. Another positive development was the completion of the ["RTS Transit Center"] in the ["St. Paul Quarter"], which removed the bus congestion from East Main Street.

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EileenF — 2014-12-01T01:19:25Z

- East Main Hots

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EileenF — 2014-06-30T22:21:12Z

Linked Morgan

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- For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and [http://www.morganmanagement.com/ Morgan Management], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.	+ For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and ["Morgan Management"], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.

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jgerek — 2014-06-30T13:40:37Z

clarified boundaries; link MCC;

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- For the moment. the Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza].	+ For the moment, the Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza].
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jgerek — 2014-06-30T12:30:28Z

+Windstream, D&C; -bus terminals

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- For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and [http://www.morganmanagement.com/ Morgan Management], both local firms. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.	+ For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. ["Windstream"] has moved staff to a new building on the site and the ["Democrat and Chronicle"] has committed to moving their headquarters to a new building that is getting started. A mixed-use project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and [http://www.morganmanagement.com/ Morgan Management], both local firms. The complete redevelopment process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.
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- The Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza]. Also located here are [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and the [http://www.trailwaysny.com/ New York Trailways].	+ For the moment. the Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza].
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- Neighborhood landmarks include the Liberty Pole, ["Chase Tower"], the ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. The neighborhood was previously known as '''Main and Clinton''' but was rechristened in ["2013"] in recognition of the importance of the Midtown site.	+ Neighborhood landmarks include the ["Liberty Pole"], ["Chase Tower"], the ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. The neighborhood was previously known as '''Main and Clinton''' but was rechristened in ["2013"] in recognition of the importance of the Midtown site.
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EileenF — 2014-06-17T20:35:44Z

Tedward's

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EileenF — 2013-11-29T13:51:16Z

The Sibley Building

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EileenF — 2013-11-27T16:53:40Z

Chase a wiki link

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EileenF — 2013-11-27T16:10:38Z

spelling

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EileenF — 2013-11-27T16:09:13Z

Anelli Xavior

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EileenF — 2013-11-23T22:55:42Z

One East Avenue

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EileenF — 2013-11-23T22:40:56Z

The Penthouse

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EileenF — 2013-11-23T20:55:25Z

- Decibel Lounge

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EileenF — 2013-10-23T23:24:20Z

clean-up

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- The '''Midtown District''' - formerly known as '''Main and Clinton''' - was for many years Rochester's premier shopping district. Until the advent of suburban big box stores, the area was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops.	+ The name of the '''Midtown District''' derives from its heritage as Rochester's premier shopping district. Before the advent of suburban big box stores, the ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops.
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- For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, Main and Clinton is characterized mostly by extensive construction.	+ For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The project, called the [http://www.thetoweratmidtown.com/ Tower at Midtown], is being carried out through a partnership between ["Buckingham Properties"] and [http://www.morganmanagement.com/ Morgan Management], both local firms. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, the Midtown District is characterized mostly by extensive construction.
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- Landmarks here include the Liberty Pole, ["Chase Tower"], ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. Main and Clinton is also the site of ["Monroe Community College"]'s Damon City Campus at 228 Main Street.	+ Neighborhood landmarks include the Liberty Pole, ["Chase Tower"], the ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. The neighborhood was previously known as '''Main and Clinton''' but was rechristened in ["2013"] in recognition of the importance of the Midtown site.

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EileenF — 2013-10-23T19:11:19Z

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- The '''Main and Clinton''' ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhood] - also known as the '''Midtown District''' - was for many years Rochester's premier shopping district. Until the advent of suburban big box stores, Main and Clinton was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops.	+ The '''Midtown District''' - formerly known as '''Main and Clinton''' - was for many years Rochester's premier shopping district. Until the advent of suburban big box stores, the area was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops.
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- For the most part, however, Main and Clinton is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, Main and Clinton is characterized mostly by extensive construction.	+ For the most part, however, the Midtown District is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, Main and Clinton is characterized mostly by extensive construction.
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- Main and Clinton is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza]. Also located here are [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and the [http://www.trailwaysny.com/ New York Trailways].	+ The Midtown District is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza]. Also located here are [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and the [http://www.trailwaysny.com/ New York Trailways].

Midtown District

EileenF — 2013-10-23T19:10:23Z

Renamed from "Main and Clinton" (New name)

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	+ [[Image(P1000285.JPG, right, thumbnail, noborder, 300)]] + [[Image(P1000284.JPG, right, thumbnail, noborder, 300)]] + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|["Downtown"], centered on the intersection of ["East Main Street"] and ["North Clinton Avenue"]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Boundaries'''\|\| + \|\|North - Mortimer Street, N. Clinton Avenue, Pleasant Street\|\| + \|\|South - E. Main Street, and ["Broad Street" E. Broad Street]\|\| + \|\|East - Franklin Court, Euclid Street, Atlas Street, ["Chestnut Street"]\|\| + \|\|West - ["South Clinton Avenue" S. Clinton Avenue], Stone Street and ["Saint Paul Street" St. Paul Street]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Neighborhood Association'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/maps/midtown-district/ RochesterDowntown.com]\|\| + + The '''Main and Clinton''' ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhood] - also known as the '''Midtown District''' - was for many years Rochester's premier shopping district. Until the advent of suburban big box stores, Main and Clinton was known for ["Sibley's"], ["McCurdy's"], ["B. Forman's"], and ["Midtown Plaza"]. Although its glory days are gone, the neighborhood is still downtown's retail center and boasts many small shops. + + For the most part, however, Main and Clinton is in a state of transition. The demolition of Midtown Plaza in ["2009"] was the first stage of the city's [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/midtown/ Midtown Rochester Rising] plan which promises the rehabilitation of the nearly nine-acre site into a mixed-use development designed to attract a "critical mass of residents" and new 24/7 amenities. The complete process is expected to take almost a decade. Until then, Main and Clinton is characterized mostly by extensive construction. + + Main and Clinton is also Rochester's transportation hub. The ["Regional Transit Service" city bus lines] are arranged on a spoke system, with its central points around the Main and Clinton intersection and ["Liberty Pole" Liberty Pole Plaza]. Also located here are [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and the [http://www.trailwaysny.com/ New York Trailways]. + + Landmarks here include the Liberty Pole, ["Chase Tower"], ["Temple Building"], and the ["The Sibley Building" Sibley Building]. Main and Clinton is also the site of ["Monroe Community College"]'s Damon City Campus at 228 Main Street. + + === Establishments === + + '''Food and Drink''' + + * ["East Main Hots"] + * ["Metro Market Groceries and Deli"] + * ["Panini's Restaurant"] + * ["Sweet Dawn Cafe"] + + '''Retail''' + + * ["AA-1 Pawn"] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail/?id=99&slug=shopping-search Big Deal Fashions] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=232&slug=shopping-search Creative Plastics] + * ["Family Dollar"] + * ["Fauna's Gifts and Toys"] + * ["Jewelry Clinic"] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail/?id=96&slug=shopping-search Mike's Discount Jewelry] + * ["Rainbow"] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=217&slug=shopping-search Rapid Cellular] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=215&slug=shopping-search Suzie's Newsstand] + * ["VILLA"] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail/?id=192&slug=shopping-search Zip's Food and Beverage] + + '''Services''' + + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=199&slug=services-and-amenities Catholic Family Center] + * [http://www.centercitydentalcare.com/ Center City Dental Care] + * [https://www.chase.com/ Chase] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=430&slug=services-and-amenities Downtown Dental Center] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=113&slug=services-and-amenities Midtown Tailors & Cleaners] + * [http://mochacenter.org/ MOCHA Center] (Men of Color Health Awareness) + * ["Summit Federal Credit Union"] + * [http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail?id=66&slug=services-and-amenities Tower Barber & Stylist] + * ["Whelpley & Paul" Whelpley & Paul Opticians] + + '''Other''' + + * [http://www.abcinfo.org/ ABC Action Front Center] + * ["Decibel Lounge"] + * ["Rochester AmeriCorps"] + + [[Comments]]

Midtown District

EileenF — 2012-06-25T02:18:04Z

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Midtown District

EileenF — 2012-06-25T01:48:09Z

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