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Posted: December 22, 2014
Jim Taylor, TAYLOR - The Builders
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014?
TAYLOR was excited to be a part of College Town Rochester in 2014, a monumental project for the city of Rochester, the University, and surrounding region as a whole. Helping to create a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere within walking distance from the River Campus, College Town will enhance the quality of life for both the Mt. Hope neighborhood community, and the University of Rochester.
TAYLOR was responsible for the construction of Buildings #2 and #5, as well as multiple retail build-outs, a significant portion of the new 500,000 s/f mixed-use development at the intersection of Mt. Hope and Elmwood Aves. in the city of Rochester. Building #2 included construction of a 4-story, 220,000 s/f residential/retail building, featuring a 2-story Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Building #5 included construction of a 3-story, 69,000 s/f residential/retail building, featuring street-level shops and restaurants.
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