Project History:
Having been vacant for over 10 years, Washington St. Partners recognized the site of the former Hardwood House, a derelict manufacturing structure in Rochester, New York, as an untapped resource for the surrounding neighborhood's growth.

Challenge:
WSP needed to explore the possibilities of developing the site as housing, retail, manufacturing and/or office space. Also, the previous 160,000 sq. ft. structure would require substantial demolition and reconstruction before being ready for use. Consideration also had to be given to the area’s economic feasibility.

Solution:
WSP discovered that the site's substantial surrounding population (almost 22,000 within a one-mile radius); the nearby national retailers; and the adjacent traffic light where approximately 20,000 cars pass each day, proved the property worthy of development.

WSP made use of Empire Zone benefits, including tax credits and refunds, in planning and funding the demolition of the current structure and adaptive reuse of the site for a neighborhood retail service center. The project was completed in less than a year. And, even before the buildings had been completed, the property was leased to 95% capacity.

Tenants now include Save-A-Lot grocery store, Auto Zone, Dunkin' Donuts and Family Dollar. In a show of community support, the site's success was honored by the City of Rochester in November 2003.

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Property Info
Project Type:
Commercial
Address:
569-576 Lyell Avenue (NYS Rt. 31),
Rochester, NY
Commenced:
2002
Size:
32,000 square feet with two outparcels.
Usage:
Retail

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