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Mayor Malik D. EvansCelebrates Progress on ROC the Riverway Initiatives

Dual Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place

(Thursday, May 11, 2023) Mayor Malik D. Evans hosted a ribbon cutting for the newly improvedBrewery Line Trail and a groundbreaking for the Pont de Rennes and Browns Racerehabilitation projects in one ceremony as both are part of the ROC theRiverway Initiative and highlight the High Falls area.

The Mayor was joined forthe ceremonies by City leaders, State economic development and Genesee Breweryrepresentatives, Rochester's Sister City Rennes, France delegation members, andthe construction and engineering firms that have either completed or are aboutto begin work to transform these spaces.

"These ROC theRiverway projects are evidence of Rochester fully embracing the natural wonderof the Genesee River, the State's commitment to helping reimagine ourdowntown's access to the natural beauty that we have in abundance, and years ofhard work by City staff to put residents dreams into actionable plans,"said Mayor Malik D. Evans. "We would not be celebrating these achievementswithout Governor Hochul's continued support; her dedication to Rochester hasbeen unwavering since she took office."

The Brewery LineTrail project made enhancements to High Falls Terrace Park and the trailwayalong the Genesee River. Park improvements were made to highlight thewaterfront's scenic quality and the dramatic views of High Falls.

The Pont deRennes and Browns Race rehabilitation projects will begin next month. They willinclude structural work on the bridge and create a more dynamic public space.Similarly, improvements to Browns Race will be centered on making the area morepedestrian and business-friendly while keeping the site's historical integrityintact.

For more information about the ROC the Riverway projects, go towww.cityofrochester.gov/roctheriverway.

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