Our Work
Ongoing initiatives
Beyond the projects here, we're always exploring new ideas - upgrades to the Central Square stage, more flower pots, a percussion wall, more Edison string lights, and a lighted fountain in the Cocheco River. Our progress is limited only by the support we receive.
Downtown Scholarship
Supporting local students who invest in our community.
Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt
The summer-long family hunt that made downtown famous for cryptids.
Mini-Scavenger Hunts
Smaller seasonal hunts that give families a reason to explore downtown.
Central Square
Continuous improvements to the heart of downtown, including stage upgrades.
Downtown Planters
Flower barrels and plantings that keep Main Street blooming spring through fall.
Riverwalk Planting Beds
Pollinator and ornamental beds along the Cocheco Riverwalk, maintained with the Lilac City Gardeners.
Downtown Seating
Benches and bistro tables that make downtown a place to linger.
Dog Waste Stations
Keeping sidewalks clean and pet owners equipped.
Santa Series
The holiday event lineup: Shop Small Saturday, Elf Off The Shelf, and more.
Clean-ups
Rochester Cares and volunteer litter sweeps throughout the year.
Halloween Decorations
Seasonal décor that makes October downtown an event of its own.
Student Art Walk
Showcasing student artwork in downtown windows and public spaces.
Sign & Facade Grant
Matching funds for storefront improvements.
Richard Southard Historic Preservation Grant
Funding for preserving downtown's historic fabric.
When neighbors pitch in, our impact multiplies
Every initiative on this page is powered by volunteers, sponsors, and donors.
