community to visit.” In Charlie’s view, Rochester’s charm lies in its simplicity. “It’s clean, it’s safe, it’s charming, it’s comfortable,” he says, describing a place that residents love for its down-to-earth quality. As development efforts gain momentum, local leaders plan to maintain that character. For them, the goal isn’t to transform Rochester into something unrecognizable but to enhance what’s already here— making it a place where growth doesn’t come at the cost of the community’s soul. BUILDING MOMENTUM: INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS Rochester’s economic landscape is beginning to shift, fueled by a proactive approach to infrastructure and industry development. The industrial park project south of town at the U.S. 31 and State Road 25 intersection is at the heart of this transformation, signaling a strategic pivot toward accommodating larger employers and encouraging new sectors to set up in the area. 218 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12
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