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Reimagining West Main Street:

A Community-Driven Transformation 

West Main Gateway is a community project focused on improving the area of West Main Street between Genesee Street and Broad Street. With support from the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), the project brings new life to the neighborhood through improved street design for navigation and beautification, support for local businesses, and funding to make property improvements. 

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WHAT IS THE WEST MAIN GATEWAY PROJECT?

The West Main Gateway project is intended to improve businesses, properties, and public spaces located within the West Main Street corridor to create a safe, and more welcoming place for everyone. The project will upgrade sidewalks and buildings and offer grant funds for small businesses by listening to the ideas of people who live and work here. 

This initiative is part of the $300M Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), which also supports communities in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.  

Click here for a complete list of projects included in this initiative.  

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JOIN THE MONDAY EVENING WALKS

WALK. SHARE. IMAGINE.

Come along as we walk with the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association and explore West Main Street together! These community walks are a chance for neighbors to share ideas about how to improve public spaces to ensure the neighborhood serves the needs of every resident.  

Dates: Monday evenings in June 
Location: Meet at Susan B. Anthony Square Park
Time: 6:00 PM 

Wear comfortable shoes, bring an open mind, your ideas and suggestions. 

 

Contact dnoto1872@gmail.com with questions! 

YOUR WEST MAIN GATEWAY TEAM

Turning a dream into reality takes a village. Meet the incredible project team helping make this initiative possible.

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WMS Local Project Administrator
Press Release

Public Kickoff Meeting Announced for Transformative West Main Gateway Project

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Public Kickoff Meeting Press Release

Public Kickoff Meeting Announced for Transformative West Main Gateway Project 

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News10 - May 13, 2025

Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants

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Public Kickoff Meeting Presentation – May 13, 2025

Public Kickoff Presentation Deck

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13WHAM - May 13, 2025

Rochester kicks off West Main Gateway project to revitalize historic corridor

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Glossary of Terms

Key Project Terminology and Organizational Roles

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    The Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP) is a $300M comprehensive economic development strategy and public-private partnership that maximizes impact and leverages additional investment for Buffalo’s East Side, Niagara Falls and Rochester. This community-driven, collaborative strategy takes a holistic approach to economic development and is designed to build community wealth through multiple paths. The RRP was developed in collaboration with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Empire State Development (ESD) and is supported by ESL, Evans Bank, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation, Five Star Bank, John R. Oishei Foundation, KeyBank/First Niagara Foundation, William & Sheila Konar Foundation, M&T Bank, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and partners in the cities of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. RRP program implementation is led by the Center for Regional Strategies.

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