Rochester Waterfront Revitalization Plan

This HIA, conducted by the University of Rochester, supplemented the development of the city of Rochester’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) with health-related community engagement, data collection, and analysis. The LWRP will help inform city, private, state, and federal decisions affecting area waterways and shorelines into the next decade and will guide land and water use, development, transportation, and management of natural resources in this area. As a member of the Waterfront Advisory Committee—which includes a range of government agencies and community-based organizations—the University of Rochester sought to incorporate health considerations into the plan’s goals, scope, and recommendations. The HIA focused on how the LWRP could affect the health of nearby residents, visitors to the waterfront, and the general population. Pathways explored include opportunities for physical activity and water quality.