Projects Overview

Downtown Rochester’s Active Construction Projects

Finding information on City-approved downtown projects shouldn’t be time-consuming. Below are overviews of ongoing developments led by key partners shaping Rochester’s future.

The development and construction projects in downtown are reshaping Rochester into a more dynamic destination, boosting the local economy and enhancing daily life for residents, employees, and visitors. As work continues, we are committed to making sure downtown remains accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone during this exciting time.

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Rochester’s Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

The City of Rochester, Destination Medical Center and Mayo Clinic are excited to introduce Link – Rochester’s first bus rapid transit system. As the largest transportation project in the City’s history, Link BRT will provide a fast, reliable, and sustainable transportation option to connect key areas along our 2nd Street SW corridor. Discover how this project will improve mobility for residents, workers, and visitors – at no charge for riders.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Dedicated bus lanes for faster travel 

  • 12 electric buses will help reduce traffic noise and air pollution 

  • Modern stations and infrastructure 

Find out how Link will change the way you get around downtown Rochester:

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Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester

A cornerstone of Rochester, Mayo Clinic continues to invest in our city year after year. Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is part of Mayo Clinic’s overall Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. It reimagines Mayo Clinic’s Downtown Rochester campus and introduces a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies and new facilities that will give Mayo Clinic the ability to scale transformation in ways never before imagined.

This multi-year, once-in-three-generations investment in the heart of downtown Rochester will introduce five new buildings, related infrastructure and utilities, each with future-oriented design elements. Totaling more than $5 billion and 2.4 million square feet of new construction over six years starting in 2024, the first Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester facilities are expected to open as early as 2028.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Expansion and reimagination of Mayo Clinic in Rochester’s downtown campus 

  • Construction of two new clinical buildings, two new parking and arrival facilities, and a state-of-the-art logistics center

  • Utility and infrastructure improvements serving the downtown campus and broader community

Access updates and resources to navigate to patient appointments during construction: