Who We Are

College Town is an exciting mixed-use, close-knit district providing the broader Rochester, NY community, University of Rochester and University of Rochester Medical Center students, faculty and staff a one-of-a-kind, vibrant 24/7 environment to live, learn, dine, shop, work and play.

Strategically located at the intersection of Mount Hope and Elmwood Avenue, College Town features 125,000 SF of street level retail, including a two-level Barnes and Noble university/community bookstore; a 136-room Hilton Garden Inn Hotel; 50,000 SF of class A office space; and, 150 high end apartment units known as Mount Hope Lofts.

Developed by Gilbane Development Company and Fairmount Properties and now owned by Meliora Development Company LLC, a newly formed affiliate of the University. College Town is perfectly positioned to bring Rochester’s booming higher education and medical community together with a 5-county population of over 1 million people to enjoy new-to-market retail and restaurant options to meet every taste and style, as well as family-oriented and other programming for gathering and recreating.

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