ROC Riverway Feature Article Needed
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
I need an 800–1,000-word feature news article that explores Rochester’s ROC the Riverway Initiative through a neutral, balanced lens. The piece has to speak first and foremost to local residents, unpacking both the economic upsides and potential downsides while showing how the project is already shaping day-to-day community life along the Genesee River.
To feel truly news-worthy, the story should open with a compelling lede, flow into a concise nut-graf that frames why ROC the Riverway matters now, and then weave together hard numbers (jobs created, tax implications, property-value shifts, small-business traffic) with human voices—planners, business owners, neighborhood advocates, and everyday riverfront users. I’m after facts, not boosterism, so please balance official viewpoints with on-the-ground perspectives and any credible criticism that has surfaced at public meetings or in recent coverage.
AP style, clear attribution, and tight, energetic transitions are essential. Graphics aren’t required, but if you uncover a telling chart or map in a public data set, flag the link so I can embed it later.
Deliverables:
• 800–1,000-word article in a Google Doc or Word file
• A separate source list with contact details, publication dates, and URLs for every statistic, quote, or report cited
I’ll review for accuracy, narrative flow, and balance; once those boxes are checked, the project is complete. I need this done by Monday night, EST. NO AI, I check.
To feel truly news-worthy, the story should open with a compelling lede, flow into a concise nut-graf that frames why ROC the Riverway matters now, and then weave together hard numbers (jobs created, tax implications, property-value shifts, small-business traffic) with human voices—planners, business owners, neighborhood advocates, and everyday riverfront users. I’m after facts, not boosterism, so please balance official viewpoints with on-the-ground perspectives and any credible criticism that has surfaced at public meetings or in recent coverage.
AP style, clear attribution, and tight, energetic transitions are essential. Graphics aren’t required, but if you uncover a telling chart or map in a public data set, flag the link so I can embed it later.
Deliverables:
• 800–1,000-word article in a Google Doc or Word file
• A separate source list with contact details, publication dates, and URLs for every statistic, quote, or report cited
I’ll review for accuracy, narrative flow, and balance; once those boxes are checked, the project is complete. I need this done by Monday night, EST. NO AI, I check.