Milestones Achieved

• March 20, 2007 - Rochester City Council or "City Council" establishes Midtown Urban Renewal District
• October 16, 2007 - New York State (NYS)/Empire State Development (ESD), City of Rochester and PAETEC signed historic agreement to redevelop Midtown.
• November 15, 2007 - ESD Directors authorized $750,000 Urban and Community Development Program (UCDP) grant to the City to undertake urban and real estate planning, garage analysis, and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
• December 7, 2007 - Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) approves $500,000 for relocation expenses for Midtown Plaza tenants
• December 18, 2007 - City Council authorizes acquisition by negotiation or condemnation of the Midtown Plaza parcels and approves an agreement ($255,100) with a consultant to assist with relocation the Midtown Plaza tenants
• January 14, 2008 - ESD hired an Upstate Director of Construction to oversee the entire project abatement and demolition.
• January 15, 2008 - City Council authorizes agreement with LaBella Associates for master planning of the Midtown site
• February 12, 2008 - City Council approves $340,000 from the sales proceeds of Urban Renewal property to be used for midtown tenant relocation expenses. City Council establishes $5.9 million as the maximum price to be paid for the acquisition of Midtown, and approves $4.2 million in bond funding for the acquisition.
• March 20 2008 - ESD Directors increased the UDCP grant by an additional $100,000 (totaling $850,000) for engineering and demolition impact analyses on the site's 1820-space underground garage.
• March 20, 2008 - ESD Directors awarded $350,000 contract to LiRo Engineers. Inc. to perform Phase II environmental studies.
• April 9, 2008 - NYS Enacted Budget included $55 million Upstate City-by-City funds for the Midtown Redevelopment Project.
• April 15, 2008 - Rochester City Council authorizes approximately $7.3 million for the purchase of the properties, tenant relocations, and property management/operating costs.
• April 17, 2008 - ESD Directors awarded $100,000 legal services contract to Phillips Lytle to perform all services related to the site development agreement(s).
• May 28, 2008 - City acquired title to Midtown properties.

• June 5, 2008 - Community press briefing and roll out of new project website. Midtown Advisory and Stakeholder Committees form to consult with City and State on key planning, environmental impact and redevelopment issues.

• June 30, 2008 - Chase and Xerox skyway bridges close.
• July 8, 2008 - In accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQR"), the City of Rochester released "Draft Scope Document," defining the content and issues to be evaluated in the Generic Environmental Impact Statement ("GEIS"). The document appears the project website. A 14-day public period for comments on Draft Scope commenced.
• July 25, 2008 - Midtown Plaza and all buildings closed to the public at 6:00 p.m. All tenants, except Clear Channel, Trailways and Minuteman Press, have relocated or closed. Only the Euclid Building accessible. The garage available from the Euclid Building and the Broad Street Gateway Atrium.
• July 29, 2008 - The City of Rochester conducted "scoping" meeting to identify and narrow the project's potential impacts.
• August 1, 2008 - Final comments were due for draft scoping document.
• September 2008 - ESD awards contracts to structural engineer (LaBella Associates) and construction manager (LiRo Engineers Inc.).
• September 30, 2008 - Midtown Parking Garage closes.
• October 3, 2008 - PAETEC announced the team of architects that will design their new 350,000 square foot, 9-10 story building at the corner of East Main Street and Clinton Avenue: DCS Design-Davis Carter Scott Ltd. (McLean, VA) and Bergmann Associates Inc. LLC (Rochester, NY).

Key Dates and Future Milestones

2008

• November 10 - In accordance with SEQR, the City of Rochester releases a Draft GEIS describing and analyzing redevelopment alternatives and impacts. This document will appear on the City's website. The 40-day period for public review and comment commences.
• December 2 - DGEIS public hearing (time and location to be announced).
• December 19 - Deadline for public comments on SEQR Draft GEIS. Final GEIS includes responses to all substantive written and verbal comments.
• December - Minuteman Press relocated.

2009

• January- The City of Rochester Planning Commission considers the Midtown Site Plan as an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. The Planning Commission holds public hearing and public comment period. The Planning Commission makes final recommendation to the City Council.
• February - ESD awards contracts for asbestos removal and air monitoring. Perimeter security fence constructed around the property.
• February - Environmental remediation and asbestos abatement commences, with approximately 13 months for completion.
• February 6- In accordance with SEQR, the City of Rochester publishes Final GEIS. 10-day waiting period for all agencies to make decisions.
• February 17 - City Council considers adoption of the GEIS Findings.
• February - Clear Channel and Trailways relocated.
• March 19 - ESD adopts Final GEIS Findings and authorizes demolition contracts. Perimeter security fence constructed around the property.
• October - Environmental remediation and asbestos abatement substantially complete. Building removal commences and continues for approximately 18 months.

2010

• October - PAETEC headquarters construction begins.
• November - Demolition of all Midtown buildings complete. 

2011

• Portions of Phase II development begins.
• Midtown Garage reopens.
• PAETEC HQ and Phase II development continue. 

2012

• PAETEC opens new downtown headquarters.