College Town Rochester

An innovative commercial, retail, and residential development located adjacent to the campus of the University of Rochester

College Town Rochester is a transformational pedestrian-scaled district that includes over 125,000 SF of street-level retail, featuring a two-level 20,000-SF Barnes & Noble Bookstore and a 136-room Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Conference Center. A variety of restaurants boasting outdoor patio spaces and spacious sidewalks along with 25 shops and boutiques also complement this dynamic district.

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College Town Rochester, LLC, a joint venture between Fairmount Properties and Gilbane Development Company, was selected to redevelop a 14-acre “Gateway” site at the front door to The University of Rochester’s 534-acre campus and immediately adjacent to its Medical Center, anchored by the 739-bed Strong Memorial Hospital.

Project Overview

  • Mixed-use neighborhood revitalization development that includes 125,000 SF of retail, 50,000 SF of office space, 154 residential units known as Mount Hope Lofts, a hotel, and a six-level parking garage
  • Public-private partnership (P3) with a higher education institution that includes innovative financing structure
  • Vibrant community gateway to the University of Rochester and a vital part of UR’s Master Plan to promote connections between itself and the community
  • Recipient of NAIOP Upstate NY Best Mixed-Use Project Award and Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Rochester Recognition Award
  • Extensive permitting and approval process
  • Successfully met an accelerated schedule of under 18 months
  • Project involved the movement of material off-site under a strict environmental management plan, asbestos abatement, and installation of a new city street
  • Owned and managed by Gilbane Development for a decade

“I commend Fairmount Properties and Gilbane Development for their tremendous effort in bringing this project to fruition. With College Town, we are harnessing the economic development might of Rochester’s largest employer to turn 14 aces of dilapidated land into a showcase of shops, restaurants, offices and apartments.”

Charles Schumer
U.S. Senator

Quick Stats

  • Location: Rochester, NY
  • Market: Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
  • Size: 500,000 SF
  • Units: 154
  • Date Completed: December 2014
  • Awards:
    • BOMA Rochester, Recognition Award for New Construction
    • NAIOP Upstate NY, Best Mixed-Use Project

500,000

square feet

154

units

6

level parking garage

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