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JOSANA is a revitalizing northwest Rochester neighborhood
The Jay-Orchard Street Area Neighborhood Association organized to combat blight and violence on the west side of Rochester in the early 2000s. Through intentional place-building and the creation of a master plan, a neighborhood called JOSANA was also born. “JOSANA is an acronym for a redeveloping neighborhood that’s done great community building and has good highway access and walkability,” says Daniela Polidor, a real estate salesperson at Empire Realty Group with 12 years of experience serving the Rochester market. For years, tragedy and decades of abandonment had earned JOSANA the name “Ghost Town.” However, the latest decades of work by national and local community groups have improved access to services and affordable housing next to a blossoming sports and recreation district along the Genesee River.
At 1872 Cafe, residents can relax or get some work done.
Artistic events and exhibitions often pay tribute to Susan B. Anthony's legacy of activism.
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Single- and multifamily prewar homes, new construction
The closely packed homes on JOSANA’s blocks favor the simple National styles popular in the late-19th and early 20th centuries. Most date back to that period, and may show signs of age or neglect, but some only mimic those styles. “Habitat for Humanity built 100 homes within half a mile of School 17,” Polidor says. “They look like new homes because they were all built in the last 20 years.” Single-family homes sell for around $40,000 to $140,000, depending on their condition. Multifamily properties marketed to investors range from $50,000 to $430,000, depending on their condition and number of rentable units. The majority of residents rent rather than own their homes. The neighborhood’s age means streets are lined with sidewalks and a healthy tree canopy in many areas. JOSANA has a CAP Index Crime Score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Many historic homes in the Susan B. Anthony section of Josana are repainted in bright colors.
Historic, elegant, diverse styles in the Susan B. Anthony section of Josana.
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School choice in Rochester’s Northwest Zone
Students can choose from the Rochester City School District’s Northwest Zone or citywide schools. Kids might attend Enrico Fermi School No. 17, which earns a C-minus from Niche, before moving on to Thurgood Marshall Middle School, which is not currently graded by Niche. Rochester Early College International High School scores a B-plus. Students apply to Rochester Early College High to earn college credit through Monroe Community College.
Nazareth Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Aquinas Institute features an expansive two-story library for students.
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Neighborhood recreation and paths along the Genesee River
Kids head to School 17’s playground and sports courts even after school ends. Susan B. Anthony Square Park is a shady pocket park near the historic home and museum where its namesake suffragette once lived. Within a half mile of home, residents can hit the outdoor playground and indoor basketball court at Campbell Street Recreation Center. Closer to a mile away, the Genesee Riverway Trail parallels the water before taking pedestrians across the Pont de Rennes bridge toward downtown.
Susan B. Anthony park is situated close to the home of Susan B. Anthony.
Troup Street Park features swings for young visitors.
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Shopping and dining in and around JOSANA
Corner stores like Eagle Deli and Market stock snacks and serve sandwiches around JOSANA. La Terraza serves takeout Dominican staples out of a building covered in a colorful, inspirational mural. Tops Friendly Markets is about a mile away for groceries. Residents head to a denser commercial strip along Main Street for specialty businesses and restaurants that serve global and decidedly regional comfort food. Nick Tahou Hots invented Rochester’s famous Garbage Plate, a paper plate stacked high with a hefty serving of home fries, macaroni salad and meat.
Pizza Krunch offers specialty pizzas for residents of Josana.
Nick Tahou's continues to serve up a hearty taste of Rochester's comfort food traditions.
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Riverfront Rochester stadiums and local houses of worship
Just east of JOSANA, the Rochester Community Sports Complex hosts professional soccer league games and training sessions for Rochester City School District teams. A few blocks away, Innovative Field is the home of the Rochester Red Wings Minor League baseball team. These athletic arenas are central to Rochester’s ongoing plans to revitalize its riverfront areas for entertainment and recreation. Residents might attend religious services at houses of worship like Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional Rochester and Al Rasol Al Azam Mosque.
The Rochester Community Sports Complex hosts professional and youth sports.
The Rochester Red Wings are the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.
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Walking, busing and driving around Rochester
Extensive sidewalks, some bike lanes, a handful of Regional Transit Service bus routes and Interstate 490 connect JOSANA to downtown Rochester, which is less than 2 miles away. Rochester Regional Health Unity Specialty Hospital is less than a mile away, but small clinics also offer primary and dental care out of School 17. Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is about 4 miles from home.
Public transportation is close and easy to access in the Josana neighborhood.
Regional Transit Service buses run frequently in Josana.
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Noise near I-490
As one of Rochester’s busiest roadways, I-490 can be a source of traffic noise. Sound barrier walls along the highway help to dampen sound.
Josana is a small, walkable neighborhood.
Interstate 490 borders the Josana neighborhood.
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