Whether to live, work, visit or play, New Rochelle is a city worth discovering.

In the past several years, New Rochelle has seen unprecedented economic growth. The City’s Department of Development, working in concert with the Business Improvement District (BID) and the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (IDA), has attracted development that has changed the face of the downtown area. An influx of residents in new luxury housing has led to increased business for retailers and a boom in new restaurants with international menus. The New Roc City Entertainment Center features an 18-screen movie theatre and a variety of family-friendly activities.

New Rochelle’s economic resurgence is evident in small businesses as well. The BID’s innovative storefront and awnings program, and a façade improvement program have restored the historic art deco architecture to numerous Main Street buildings. The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of services to its members working closely with the City of New Rochelle and the BID.

With easy access to highways and the three major New York area airports as well as the growing Westchester County Airport, commuting to and from New Rochelle is easier than ever. The New Rochelle train station houses both the Metro-North railroad line and the regional Amtrak line providing access to Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. The express train to Grand Central cuts commutes to 30 minutes. The adjacent Transit Center accommodates local buses and the beautifully-designed garage holds 900 parking spaces as well as the “Tapestry of New Rochelle”, a large public art project.

Home to the largest designated Historic District in Westchester, New Rochelle’s population of approximately 76,000 is housed in a mosaic of diverse neighborhoods. Downtown, the newly-built rental and condominium residential towers join with live/work lofts and turn-of-the-century apartment buildings as well as multi-and single-family homes. Along the waterfront, one-of-a-kind homes ring the shoreline.

New Rochelle’s waterfront is abundantly blessed with both unsurpassed beauty and public accessibility. Along with a number of popular beach clubs, three city parks and one county park create access to the 9 mile coastline and offer many recreational opportunities. The 20-acre Echo Bay area in the city’s East End is in the planning stage for a dynamic new waterfront development featuring residences, shops, restaurants, a boardwalk and open space.

One of the city’s most appealing characteristics is its diversity, providing a welcoming home for people of all racial, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. In true suburban fashion, these groups come together and create a strong sense of community as evidenced by the host of civic, service, social and neighborhood groups.

New Rochelle is proud of its distinguished parochial and private schools and award-winning public schools. The city is also home to three prestigious colleges and a dynamic public library. One of the best-equipped and busiest libraries in the county, this cultural hub offers a myriad of activities and events for residents of all ages. The beautifully landscaped Library Green provides a haven for both work and play.

With 38 recreational facilities including parks, lakes, nature areas, playgrounds, hiking trails and a municipal marina, New Rochelle’s Department of Parks and Recreation provides year-round activities. The department hosts organized leagues, programs and special events such as the “Spark the Sound” July 4^th fireworks extravaganza. Arts and entertainment abound in New Rochelle. The Ossie Davis Theatre and New Rochelle High School’s state-of-the-art Linda E. Kelly Theater and Museum of Arts and Culture offer ongoing music and arts programs, enriching both students and the community.

Come and see what this rising community has to offer!