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UMR campus expansion to accomodate about 1,500 students initially. In its foundational years, UMR forged partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and other institutions to offer distinctive health sciences and biosciences education that prepares students for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research. UMR matriculated its first class in 2009 and currently serves approximately eight hundred undergraduate and graduate students. In 2009, UMR prepared a master plan that envisioned an “Education District” in downtown Rochester that would foster collaborations in learning, research, and industry; and in the process contribute to the regeneration of downtown through the campus’ physical design and successful integration with the city.

Project Impact(s): Economic Development, Education, Recreation & Open Space

This project is in Archive Phase

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Collaborators, Project Type, Impacts, Related Projects

Collaborators

Lead Organization: University of Minnesota Rochester

Contact: Jay Hesley ; Email: TBD ; Phone: TBD

Known/Likely Collaborators: Community Development Department (Formerly Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department) ; DMC EDA ; Rochester Area Family Y ; University of Minnesota Rochester

Potential Collaborators: Rochester Area Family Y

Related Projects

Destination Medical Center (DMC) ; Education, Health and Recreation Space (DMC UMR/Rec sub-district) ; Integrated Recreation, Education, Living Space (iREL) Rochester Family Y 2020 Plan Concept ; Journey to Growth Plan ; Planning To Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan (P2S)

Impacts

Major Impact:

PlanScape Impacts :

Level 1: Economic Development, Education, Recreation & Open Space

Level 2: Recreation & Open Space

DMC Impacts:

Education/Learning Environment, UMR and Recreation

Community Health Impacts:

Type of Project

Planning

Detailed Description

2014 September UMR Plan PDF File

Introduction

Design Principles 1 - 4

Open Space Framework

Pedestrian Framework

Bicycle Framework

Transit Framework

Vehicle Access and Parking

Implementation

UMR-1 Program

Appendix - Scenarios

UMR Master Plan (2/13, 2009): Hot Links: PDF File Link

Future UMR campus changing downtown neighborhood

PB Article - September 11, 2014

Post Bulletin Article - April 26, 2014

Pinned Reports on: University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan Update (April 23, 2023)

2023-04-23 PB reporting on UMR; 2022-11-22 Plan change due to Covid 2020

Reports on: University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

Rochester Y Sales Proceeds (April 29, 2023)

The agreement for YMCA of the North to assume ownership of the Rochester Area Family YMCA site was that any sale proceeds of the land and property will be invested in Rochester.

University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan Update (April 23, 2023)

2023-04-23 PB reporting on UMR; 2022-11-22 Plan change due to Covid 2020

Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:

Economic Development, Education, Recreation & Open Space

February 16, 2025: Chateau Theatre Upkeep

Feb 6, 2025 DMCC

Feb 3, 2025 City Council Proceedings

PB Reporting

February 14, 2025: Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy

Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.

February 13, 2025: Journie 2025 Activities

Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic

February 11, 2025: City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD Unbound

City Council Study Session:

Video Recording Link

Presentation

Collaboration Commitment

February 07, 2025: DMC Equitable Economic Development

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

February 06, 2025: DMC Feb 2025 Key Topics

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Key Topics:

Annual Report; Metrics and Accountability; 2nd Street SW Public Realm Enhancement; Public/Private Collaboration to advance City for Health brand; Video Recording

February 04, 2025: City Council Approval of Seneca Site for Sports Complex

Authorizing finalization of negotiations with Seneca Foods Corporation to purchase the approximately 160 acres of property in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex, to be finalized by survey of the property.

PB Reporting

February 01, 2025: Rochester Sports Complex Community Inputs

ISIAH: Ask Rochester City Council to Ensure Equitable Benefit of the Regional Sports Complex: "We believe it’s important that this complex offer equitable community benefit to residents and particular families who lack accessible recreation spaces and affordable, structured programs for their children."

January 29, 2025: 2024 Action Plan Mid-Year Update

City of Rochester’s Action Plan, first implemented in 2021, serves as our roadmap for success. It outlines current initiatives aimed at advancing City Council's Strategic Priorities.

January 21, 2025: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Publication: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook: "Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a proven method for activating our collective dreams for our children. It enables communities to look at the root cause of the issues children and families face, namely racism; to begin healing from trauma and the embedded belief system that upholds racism; and to envision and build a more equitable future."

January 10, 2025: West Transit Village Housing City Council

Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

PB reporting re Jan 6 City Council Meeting

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

January 08, 2025: Rise for Youth 2025

2025 Summer Program Application Open: "RISE for Youth welcomes applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in medicine and biomedical sciences including African American, Hispanic, Native American/American Indian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students. Additionally, students who have demonstrated an interest in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, healthcare, or another related area are eligible to participate."

January 02, 2025: Minnesota Department of Education Funding Opportunity

Minnesota Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects to Support Community Revitalization, Connectedness and Equity by Promoting Education, Work and Health – FY25

November 19, 2024: Workforce Development, Inc. presents The Downtown Business Pitch Day 2024

John Marshall High School eleventh grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch Day!

November 11, 2024: Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

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University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

This project is in Archive Phase

Collaborators

Related Projects

Impacts

Type of Project

2014 September UMR Plan PDF File

Introduction

Design Principles 1 - 4

Open Space Framework

Pedestrian Framework

Bicycle Framework

Transit Framework

Vehicle Access and Parking

Implementation

UMR-1 Program

Appendix - Scenarios

UMR Master Plan (2/13, 2009): Hot Links: PDF File Link

Future UMR campus changing downtown neighborhood

Pinned Reports on: University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

Reports on: University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

Other Community News and Reports having impacts on: