Rochester Street Films: Walkable USA

Name: Rochester Street Films: Walkable USA
Start: 2025-12-02T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-02T20:30:00-05:00
Location: The Little Theatre

Schedule

Tue Dec 02 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Little Theatre | Rochester, NY

We will screen the PBS documentary film Walkable USA, followed by a live panel discussion to relate the film’s messages to our local scene, with a focus on downtown Rochester as the heart of our region. We’ll take inspiration from other American cities that have revitalized their struggling downtown areas, and explore what we can do to make downtown Rochester a place that is once again a thriving center of activity, alive with streetlife, sidewalks teeming with residents and visitors, and diverse street level businesses.
*The film will be presented with captions and the panel discussion will include an ASL interpreter
Jeremy Moule, Deputy Editor at WXXI, will moderate a panel discussion with:
Galin Brooks, President & CEO of Rochester Downtown Development Corporation
Shawn Dunwoody, Dunwoode Design & Vice President of Hinge Neighbors
Erik Frisch, Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development, City of Rochester
Rory Van Grol, Owner, Ugly Duck Coffee
ADMISSION:
Reserve your seat for this event with an online donation to Reconnect Rochester (suggested $5 - $25)
at www.ReconnectRochester.org/streetfilms.
*This event is free and open to the public and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Suggested donations are much appreciated and support our ability to put on Rochester Street Films events.

GETTING THERE:
Hop on your #bike and we'll have rockstar parking for you in the #bikecorral out back, ride @RTS Route #6, #8 or #10, or walk to The Little Theatre.
DOORS OPEN:
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Come early and stop by information tables in the lobby!
THE PROGRAM:
A walkable city is one where residents, business owners, and visitors all play an active role in shaping a vibrant community. By choosing to live, invest, and spend time downtown, each of us contributes to the revitalization and long-term success of our urban core.
Like many cities nationwide, a variety of factors have contributed to a decline in foot traffic, commercial occupancy, and streetlife in downtown Rochester. With fewer people walking and gathering, our streets can feel isolated, less inviting, and sometimes even less safe.
Following the journey of Hammond, Indiana, Walkable USA shows how a city can create an adaptable downtown where the walking experience is safe, comfortable, and interesting.
A live panel discussion with community leaders will relate the film’s messages to our local scene, and explore the steps we can take to positively impact downtown walkability.