# Planned developments in Rochester, MN

Boardwalk found 99 planned projects in Rochester, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) agenda for Sep 10, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/rochester/

## Rochester at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 99 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 10, 2026, Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) |
| Sources we check | 7 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Rochester

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 47 | 47% |
| Residential | 21 | 21% |
| Development decisions | 11 | 11% |
| Public and institutional | 7 | 7% |
| Commercial | 6 | 6% |
| Mixed use | 4 | 4% |
| Industrial | 2 | 2% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Rochester

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyota Trail Extension Wetland Replacement Plan | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 27, 2026 |
| $19.9M 6th Street Bridge, Roadway and Riverfront Improvements | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 24, 2026 |
| $2.9M Solar Energy Program for Public Buildings | Rochester Public Utilities | Solar farms | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 62 MW Renewable Wind Energy Generation | Restore Renewables | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 341-Unit Residential Development | Rochester Civic Lot Limited Partnership | Apartments | 341 apartments | Approved | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Trades Building Construction Agreement | Diamond Land Holdings LLC | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 124.61-Acre Mixed-Use Annexation | Not stated | Mixed Use | 124.6 acres | Seeking approval | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 13-Acre Residential Rezone from Agriculture to R-1 | Oak Grove RST LLC | Residential | 13 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 105-Lot Residential Subdivision on 35.4 Acres | Bigelow Homes, LLC | Residential | 105 units · 35.4 acres | Seeking approval | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 2.71-Acre Mixed Use General Rezone | Sunshine Behavioral Health Group, LLC. | Homes and businesses | 2.71 acres | Seeking approval | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 300-Lot Residential Subdivision on 141 Acres | Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC | Single-family | 300 units · 141 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 5, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 99 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Byron, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/byron/) · 20 projects
- Oronoco, MN · 17 projects
- Stewartville, MN · 1 project
- Eyota, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Elgin, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- [Kasson, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/kasson/) · 25 projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Rochester

### What's planned in Rochester, MN?

Boardwalk found 99 planned projects in Rochester, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) agenda for Sep 10, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Rochester projects come from public meeting records, such as Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Rochester's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Rochester, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/rochester/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count