Outside view of VIDA Building

Development Progress

We’re hard at work at the Neighborhood of Play, building an exciting mix of apartments, townhomes, and retail space. Check back regularly for the latest construction photos, to see how things are progressing…and to picture yourself in this welcoming community where laughter is abundant.

October 2020

Early work on the stairwells in Building B
Early work on the foundation and stairwells for Building B.
Brick work in progress on the exterior of Building D along S. Union St.
Brick work in progress on the exterior of Building D along S. Union St.
Kitchen cabinets being installed in a one-bedroom apartment (1-C) in Building D.
Kitchen cabinets being installed in a one-bedroom apartment (1-C) in Building D.
Painting the walls in a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in Building D.
Priming the walls in a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in Building D.
Framing is complete on this two-story townhouse (T-1A) in Building D.
The view of the stairway in a two-story townhouse (T-1A) in Building D.
The back of Building D, which runs along S. Union St. The word
The back of Building D features the word "Play" spelled out using blue siding.
Early work on Building B with a view of downtown Rochester in the background.
Early work on Building B with a view of downtown Rochester in the background.
The southern end of Building D, which will include retail tenants on the first floor.
The southern end of Building D, which will include retail stores on the first floor.
A north-facing view of Building D along S. Union St. as work continues on the exterior siding.
A north-facing view of Building D as work continues on the exterior siding.
A view of the exterior work continues on Building D from the corner of S. Union and Savannah.
A view of Building D from the corner of S. Union and Savannah Streets.
A construction worker enjoys the view of S. Union St. from the bedroom window of a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in Building D.
A construction worker enjoys the view of S. Union St. from the window of a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in Building D.
Insulation and drywall are about to be put up in a two-bedroom corner apartment (2-D) on the top floor of Building D.
Insulation and drywall are about to be put up in a two-bedroom corner apartment (2-D) on the top floor of Building D.
Insulation being installed in a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in building D.
Insulation being installed in a two-bedroom apartment (2-A) in building D.

September 2020

A view of the back of Building D, where siding is going up.
Work on building C continues, where retail space will be housed.
Unit 1C in Building D starting to come together after flooring has been poured and drywall and primer have been added.
Workers take advantage of the natural light inside unit 2D in Building D.
A view down the main hallway on the second floor of Building D.
The foundation for Building B is underway in the foreground, while beam work continues on Building C behind it. Building D stands 4-floors tall in the background.
Workers begin to lay the foundation for Building B; the fourth of five buildings to be built at VIDA.
Exterior work continues with a view of the back of Building D.
A view of the northwest side of Building D, where windows and doors are being installed.
Construction continues with a view of the southeast side of Building D from South Union Street.
A view of Building D progress at the corner of South Union Street and Savannah Street.
A landscape view of Building E, the first of five buildings completed at VIDA, with Building D in under construction in the background.

August 2020

A view of the initial beam work on Building C, which will be retail space. The Strong Museum and the new Neighborhood of Play parking garage are in the background.
A view of the initial beam work on Building C, which will be retail space. The Strong Museum and the new Neighborhood of Play parking garage are in the background.
Workers install glass doors in a second-floor apartment (unit 2A) in Building D.
Workers install glass doors in a second-floor apartment (unit 2A) in Building D.
A view of the main hallway on the second floor of Building D.
A view of the main hallway on the second floor of Building D.
Large windows in a first-floor townhouse (unit T1A) will provide beautiful views from Building D.
Large windows in a first-floor townhouse (unit T1A) will provide beautiful views from Building D.
A view of the back of Building D, with all the windows in place.
A view of the back of Building D, with all the windows in place.
Looking toward The Strong Museum and downtown, this is where buildings B and A will be.
Looking toward The Strong Museum and downtown, this is where buildings B and A will be.
The corner of Building D. The area where the orange boom lift is parked will become Adventure Place, which will be the main road through the Neighborhood of Play and new entrance to the Strong Museum.
The corner of Building D. The area where the orange boom lift is parked will become Adventure Place, which will be the main road through the Neighborhood of Play and new entrance to The Strong Museum.
The corner of Building D. The area where the orange boom lift is parked will become Adventure Place, which will be the main road through the Neighborhood of Play and new entrance to The Strong Museum.
The corner of Building D. The area where the orange boom lift is parked will become Adventure Place, which will be the main road through the Neighborhood of Play and new entrance to The Strong Museum.
A view of Building D at the corner of South Union Street and Savannah Street. The south-east corner of Building E is in the right of the frame.
A view of Building D at the corner of South Union Street and Savannah Street. The south-east corner of Building E is in the right of the frame.
A view of the back of Building D, with the beam work beginning on Building C
A view of the back of Building D, with the beam work beginning on Building C
A view looking down the (soon to be) front steps of Building D
A view looking down the (soon-to-be) front steps of Building D
The corner of Building D. Retail space will be located on the first floor. Initial beam work on Building C can be seen on the left.
The corner of Building D. Retail space will be located on the first floor. Initial beam work on Building C can be seen on the left.

July 2020

Construction on Building D as seen from S. Union Street looking north. The open area on the ground floor will be retail space.
Exterior view of Building D construction
A view of the construction on Building D from the back side where off street parking will be available for all residents.
Exterior view of Building D construction
A view of construction on Building D at the south corner along S. Union. This spot will become the corner of S. Union and Adventure Place
Exterior door of Building D
A view of the front door to Building D as seen from S. Union Street. All units will have an intercom security system to allow visitors to enter.
Exterior view of Building D under construction
A view of the construction on Building D. This is the northern corner, looking south along S. Union Street.

June 2020

Looking south, Building D is under construction on the left. The colorful new parking garage for The Neighborhood of Play is on the right.
Looking south (toward Monroe Ave.) on S. Union Street. The completed building E is in the foreground. Building D, which is under construction, is in the background.
A welder working on the first-floor retail space of Building D.
A view from the top of Building D, looking north toward downtown Rochester.
Walls of residential units being constructed on the fourth floor of Building D.
A second-floor hallway in Building D, looking toward The Strong.
Unit 2E will be a beautiful corner apartment with two large picture windows overlooking S. Union Street.
Apartment 1C in Building D, with a view of The Strong.
Unit 2D in Building D will have a beautiful balcony accessible by sliding glass doors on two walls.
Unit T1A (1-bedroom, 2-story) in Building D. This is a view looking down from the 2nd floor.
Southeast corner of Building D. The open first-floor section will be retail space. The three floors above will be residential.

May 2020

View from the north side of Building D, looking south towards the colorful Neighborhood of Play parking garage and the future site of the Hampton Inn.
Close-up shot of future retail space in Building D, and a view looking north along S. Union Street.
Looking west, up Adventure Place, with Building D and future retail space to the right.
A look northeast from Adventure Place, with Building E in the distance and Building D to the right.
Building D progress photo.
Building D progress photo.
A look southwest, across S. Union Street, towards Building D, with the Neighborhood of Play parking garage in the background.
Building D in progress.

July 2019

Construction of VIDA's first building (Building E) is underway!
The first of five buildings at VIDA in the Neighborhood of Play. Building E includes studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, and gorgeous 3-story townhomes with oversized balconies and attached 2-car garages.
A view of Building E, looking south along S. Union Street.
The back of Building E, and the future home of a spacious lot with off-street parking, an Amazon hub, and car charging stations.
The back of the southern-most side of Building E.
The front of the southern-most end of Building E, from S. Union Street. In the distance to the right, the facade of the northern part of the building is in view.