Portfolios and Case Studies

Rochester Metropolitan Market Place

Written by Admin | June 16, 2022

Challenge

The City of Rochester, Minnesota, wanted to develop several adjacent parcels of city-owned property in the downtown area. They had a vision for a mixed-use development that not only fit with the context of the surrounding area, but also stimulated further development.

Solution

Several adjacent parcels of land were purchased a new, pedestrian-friendly area was developed with retail space, housing, parking structures, an outdoor patio, a sculpture, rain gardens, porous pavers, and more.

Awards

  • 2014 Committee on Urban Design and Environment (CUDE) Award | City of Rochester

Project
Metropolitan Market Place

Location
Rochester, Minn.

Client
City of Rochester

Features

  • Public art
  • Structural soils
  • Rain gardens
  • Porous pavers
  • Ornamental stone gabion elements

Services

  • Landscape Architecture
  • Concept Plans
  • Civil Engineering
  • Surveying
  • Permitting
  • Construction Services