Rochester Public Market Master Plan A001.01

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1 Rochester Public Market Master Plan A BACKGROUND: The City retained a consultant design team to study potential renovations Building Area: (sf) and expansions to the existing Wintershed (Shed B) at the Rochester Public Market. In n/a order to establish a broader view of the entire market, the scope of the project evolved into a comprehensive Master Plan. Resulting from an extensive year-long effort, the Master Plan Cost per Square Foot: outlines recommendations, and identifies proposed renovations and new construction, to n/a accomplish the primary goals set forth by the Market and its constituents. MARKET PLANNING GOALS: 1) Create an active market throughout the entire week and year. 2) Ensure service to a wide diversity of customers. 3) Create modernized facilities to meet the needs of current and future vendors. 4) Expand the number of vending spaces under cover. 5) Provide a variety of vending options. 6) Ensure operational continuity of the market throughout the project's duration. 7) Develop facilities for events and culinary, nutritional, and agricultural education. DESIGN: The Master Plan strives to address the needs of a highly complex environment that is loaded with public opinion by: drawing from the intrinsic logic of the original 1905 market plan; embracing evolving trends in market vending; employing strategic construction phasing that accommodates for swing space and operational continuity; and by establishing circulation patterns and aesthetic gestures that carefully stitch the market together architecturally. Construction Cost +/-$12.5M (projected) Date of Substantial Completion: Master Plan: 2012 Construction: 2014 (projected to begin) Location of Project: Rochester, NY Type of Project: Master Plan The key features of the Master Plan include: 1) a new open Shed D on the approximate footprint of an original market shed; 2) the enclosure of the existing open Shed C with aluminum and glass garage doors; 3) the renovation and expansion of the Wintershed to accommodate vendor cooler and storage space, incorporate the food kiosk vendors, widen the circulation aisle, add public restrooms, and upgrade power, plumbing and heating; 4) the construction of a new building at the west end of the site to house small-scale food producers with storefront components; 5) the restoration of, and additions to, the existing 1920s Market House for educational and administrative functions; and 6) the creation of a new pedestrian-oriented plaza located in the heart of the Market. 1

2 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET MASTER PLAN INFORMATIONAL FLYER (this image was issued as a flyer to the public, market vendors, and stakeholders as a tool to communicate the Master Plan, the Market Goals, the Planning Process and Approach, and the Construction Phasing) 2

3 HISTORY AERIAL VIEW FROM THE WEST (circa 1928) F D C G A B A. Current Shed A B. Location of Current Wintershed C. Location of Current Shed C D. Original Shed (proposed location for new Shed D) E. Location of proposed new Storefront Building F. Existing Storefront Buildings G. The Market House F E a new shed is planned on the approximate footprint of an original shed (D) that was removed the intent is to bring back the spirit of the 1905 market master plan, and create a synergistic market street between the privately-owned storefront buildings and the public market 3

4 EXISTING CONDITIONS AERIAL VIEW FROM THE WEST (above) WINTER SHED (SHED B) EXTERIOR (below left) WINTER SHED (SHED B) INTERIOR (below right) 4

5 MASTER SITE PLAN E D F F D2 A. Shed A (open shed) B. Shed B (Wintershed: proposed renovations and additions) C. Shed C (open shed: proposed to be enclosed) D. Shed D (new open shed) D2. Shed D (future expansion) E. New Storefront Building F. Existing Storefront Buildings G. The Market House (proposed renovations and additions) H. New Market Plaza H B G A C two key features of the Master Plan are the restoration of, and additions to, the existing 1920s Market House for educational and administrative functions (G); and creation of a new pedestrianoriented plaza located in the heart of the Market (H) 5

6 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET - MASTER PLAN VIEW OF THE MARKET PLAZA FROM THE EAST (renovated Shed B on the left, The Market House on the right, new Storefront Building beyond) one of the major components proposed for The Market House is a glass addition to house a demonstration kitchen and assembly space for culinary, nutritional and agricultural education programs 6

7 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET - MASTER PLAN VIEW OF SHED B FROM THE EAST (proposed food vendor kiosks and seating area) the west end of Shed B is designed to provide upgraded space for the food vendors and covered seating for the market customers 7

8 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET - MASTER PLAN INTERIOR VIEW OF SHED B the renovated Wintershed is designed to open itself up to the new Market Plaza and allow vendors to display and sell their products both internally and externally 8

9 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET - MASTER PLAN VIEW OF MARKET STREET FROM THE EAST (new Shed D on the left, renovated existing storefront buildings on the right) the intent is to bring back the spirit of the 1905 market master plan, and create a synergistic Market Street between the privately-owned storefront buildings and the public market 9

10 ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET - MASTER PLAN VIEW OF THE MARKET HOUSE FROM THE WEST (renovated Shed B on the right, The Market House in the center, and Shed A beyond on the left) providing a much needed pedestrian gather space and respite from the busy vendor aisles, the Market Plaza will also serve as a venue for city sponsored events 10