> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.uppermonroe.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics.md).

# Past Hot Topics

- [Road Related Construction Projects](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/road-related-construction-projects.md): You will find links to any road construction projects in either underway or planned in Upper Monroe below.
- [COMPLETED: 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project (Culver/University)](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/road-related-construction-projects/completed-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-culver-university.md): The City of Rochester will undertake a number of improvements and modifications to Culver Road and and Monroe Avenue near Werner Park in 2025. The Upper Monroe section is part of a larger project.
- [COMPLETED: Pedestrian Island on Monroe Avenue](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/road-related-construction-projects/completed-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-culver-university/completed-pedestrian-island-on-monroe-avenue.md): This page offers information and concerns related to the newly installed pedestrian island installed by the City of Rochester on Monroe Avenue between Culver Road & Werner Park.
- [COMPLETED: 2025 Street Chip Sealing](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/road-related-construction-projects/completed-2025-street-chip-sealing.md): During the summer of 2025 certain street in the Upper Monroe neighborhood will be chip sealed by the City of Rochester.
- [Cobbs Hill Village Redevelopment](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/cobbs-hill-village-redevelopment.md): The redevelopment of Cobbs Hill Village in Cobbs Hill Park is an ongoing, multi-year project with notable impacts. This page is designed to help neighbors stay  updated.
- [IMPACT913: Water Main Break on Monroe Avenue](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/impact913-water-main-break-on-monroe-avenue.md): This page will offer information related to the recent catastrophic water main break that took place on Monroe Avenue on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Please check back occasionally for updates.
- [Conversion to LED Streetlights](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/conversion-to-led-streetlights.md): This page updates the community about the conversation of existing conventional lamps to brighter, whiter LED bulbs.
- [Invasive Species & Pests](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/invasive-species-and-pests.md): This page is designed to provide information about invasive plant species found in Upper Monroe and update the community about efforts to remove them.
- [Proposed Shelters at Cobbs Hill Park](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/proposed-shelters-at-cobbs-hill-park.md): UMNA strives to identify and track proposals under review by the City of Rochester and notify UM neighbors so they may engage with the City on these matters.
- [2024 UMNA Nominating Committee](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/past-hot-topics/2024-umna-nominating-committee.md): UMNA has established a Nominating Committee to support the election of UMNA officers in 2024 per the organization's bylaws.