HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/3/2021 DMCC Collaborative Session - Presentation (Joint Meeting)DMC-City-County
Collaborative
Session
February 3,
2021
MISSION
With Mayo Clinic at its heart, the Destination
Medical Center (DMC) initiative will be the
catalyst to position Rochester, Minnesota as the
world’s premier destination center for health and
Wellness; attracting people, investment and jobs
to America’s City for Health and supporting the
economic growth of Minnesota and its
biosciences sector.
Recoverin
g from
COVID-19
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
WHY NOT ROCHESTER?
PRIVATE
INVESTMENT
After generating more than $963
million in private investment in
DMC’s first phase…
We now look to ensure that local
businesses have opportunities
to participate in Rochester’s
growth.
EQUITABLE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTAfter approving more ambitious,
phased goals for targeted business
and workforce participation in
DMC’s construction projects…
we now work to ensure a more
just and equitable approach in
all economic development
decisions
ENERGY &
SUSTAINABILITY
After launching initiatives to
measurably reduce our carbon
footprint..
Now we work towards a 21st
century approach to
sustainability and community
resilience
LIFE SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
We have successfully attracted life science and
technology companies from around the world…
Now we double down on supporting local
entrepreneurs and start-ups.
PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENTSAfter investing approximately $69 million in generational public
infrastructure during DMC’s first phase…
Now we do so with an eye toward “future proofing” our city with
universal design and assistive technology that allows every
resident, of every age and ability, to fully realize their potential and
participate in our community
WHY NOT
ROCHESTER?
We have told Rochester’s story to
businesses, investors, and
developers…
Now we make the same case to
individuals and families. After all, in
a world where you can work from
anywhere, why not Rochester, MN?
WHY NOT ROCHESTER?
A City…
That fared better than any other during the pandemic and is poised for the quickest recovery
Where you can choose to live downtown and walk to work or live in a more distant neighborhood and choose transportation options like Rapid Transit
Whose downtown saw new restaurants and public spaces despite the COVID-19 disruption
That is leveraging the innovation of its major employer to diversify and grow the economy
Committed to racial justice and equity, the first designated Intercultural City in the United States
With visionary leaders, an active citizenry, and the tools and resources to get things done.