Welcome to the
High Falls Business
Improvement District
We conserve the Historic High Falls District of Downtown Rochester, NY, with outreach and restoration.
High Falls Business Improvement District – Formed in 2001 to create a special Tax District earmarked for Improvements for the betterment of the High Falls District. Each year, the BID Board decides (with input from the Neighborhood Association) what improvements to make to improve the Beautification, Marketing, or Promotion of this Historic District. The BID Board is made up of five Property owners, One Tenant, and Three City representatives.
Hochstein at High Falls Lunch Hour Summer Concert Series
This noontime, lunch hour summer concert series features the sounds of local musicians in the city’s High Falls District. Hochstein at High Falls concerts begin at 12:10 pm on Thursday afternoons at Granite Mills Commons Park, corner of Browns Race and Platt Street.
Framework Plan Released!
Governor Hochul has announced the official release of the Framework Plan for the park's future in downtown Rochester. This plan outlines the vision for new park experiences, connections, and public spaces, and we are excited to move forward. The official announcement from the Governor can be viewed here.
You can view more of the Framework Plan, including conceptual views of the exciting experiences envisioned at the park, on our updated project website here.
If you couldn't make it to the open house, we still really want to hear from you! Your feedback is crucial in shaping the next stage of this project. Please take a few moments to complete the survey on the State website here. We also encourage you to share this survey link with your family, friends, and neighbors.
