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City staff outline $38 million downtown infrastructure plan, propose RFQ for cohesive public‑realm design
Summary
City presenters briefed council on a $38 million investment plan for downtown infrastructure and adjacent blocks, emphasizing project phasing, coordination with Mayo Clinic and DMC, an RFQ to secure a consultant for design cohesion and innovation, and ongoing communications and neighborhood engagement through 2026–2029.
City staff presented details of a $38 million ‘supporting transformation’ capital package at the March 9 Rochester City Council study session, laying out a multi‑year implementation and engagement strategy for downtown infrastructure and adjacent blocks.
The project team said the work will be integrated across sanitary sewer, stormwater and transportation plans and will coordinate closely with Mayo Clinic and the Downtowns Medical Center (DMC) partners. Staff proposed issuing a request for qualifications to select a consultant…
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