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Irondequoit NY Forward

Learn about the Town of Irondequoit's NY Forward planning process & help decide where to invest $4.5 million in the Titus-Hudson-Cooper area!

Overview

The Titus-Cooper-Hudson District has been one of Irondequoit’s primary commercial centers for more than a century. As auto-oriented development patterns began to emerge in recent decades, characterized by wide roads and deep setbacks served by numerous parking lots, the historic and mixed-use “Town Square” character of the district has been lost somewhere along the way. As public sentiment shifts to embrace walkable communities and suburban retrofits, community feedback has highlighted the need for a more thoughtful and pedestrian-friendly approach that incorporates quality of life indicators. With momentum already underway and transformative opportunities ahead, now is the time to act for future generations of Irondequoit residents. NY Forward funding will allow the Town to make critical investments that can turn hopes and dreams into realized potential.

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About

NY Forward was launched in 2022 to support a more equitable downtown recovery for New York’s smaller communities, with a focus on hamlets, villages, and neighborhood-scale commercial centers. Click the button below to learn more!

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Outreach Events

Have an idea to share? Learn more about upcoming outreach and engagement opportunities to get involved in the future of our community!

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Projects

Have an idea for a project? Learn about the proposal process and how to apply for funding consideration.

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Engagement Opportunities

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Public Workshop #1

This public workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the Irondequoit NY Forward Initiative and provide your perspectives to help shape the planning process! Topics will include:

Overview of the NY Forward Planning Process and Schedule
Review of the Titus-Hudson-Cooper Study Area
Information about Eligible Project Types
Interactive Visioning Session
and more!

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services will be provided at the meeting.

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6 PM

Where: Irondequoit Town Hall (1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617)

Decarbonization 101

This webinar will provide an introduction to decarbonization and the reduction of carbon emissions through building design and construction. Key topics include an overview of decarbonization and an introduction to different types of decarbonization strategies that can be incorporated into DRI/NY Forward building projects.

When:
August 11, 2026 at 11AM
- or -
September 20, 2026 at 1PM

Registration
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/webinar/webinarSeries/register/61429d52b30f46ccad0567bd31d65a23

Historic Preservation

This webinar is designed for prospective project sponsors participating in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4. During this session, participants will gain an overview of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review process as it relates to the DRI and NY Forward programs. They will also learn how to determine whether a property is listed on or eligible for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, as well as become familiar with basic historic preservation best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

When:
August 20, 2026 at 1PM

Registration

https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r998ba6da5d2965761f4c93781554c7ff

Open Call for Project Proposals Information Session

This informational session and Q&A is targeted to those who intend to propose a project for potential NY Forward funding. The project team will review:

Eligible project types
Project requirements
Project evaluation criteria
Page turn of the application form

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services will be provided at the meeting.

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7 PM

Where: Irondequoit Town Hall (1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617)

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