A City Plan for Rochester, 1911: A Report Prepared for the Rochester Civic Improvement Committee, Rochester, N. Y (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arnold W. Brunner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484791788 ISBN 13: 9780484791786

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A City Plan for Rochester, 1911 lays out a comprehensive vision for how a growing city could balance trade, transit, and public spaces.

This historical planning report focuses on creating a dignified civic center, an improved street system, and an expansive, accessible system of parks and open spaces.

Two main parts frame the work: a central, symbolic heart for the city anchored by a new City Hall and civic center, and broader recommendations for street layouts, parkways, riverfronts, and public lands. The authors argue that growth requires careful public regulation of private improvement and a long-range plan that stays ahead of intensified traffic and land values.

• Discover the proposals for a commanding civic center on Main Street, including an open square, tall central tower, and archways that keep traffic flowing.
• Learn the discussion on main thoroughfares and building lines that can be widened over time without destroying valuable existing architecture.
• Explore plans for the park system, river and canal landscapes, bay shoreline access, and public control of scenic resources for future generations.
• See how the report treats transportation needs, healthful housing, and the public good in a growing city.

Ideal for readers of urban history and early 20th‑century city planning, this edition offers insight into Rochester’s ambition to harmonize commerce, mobility, and public life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484791788
• ISBN 13: 9780484791786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 43