Rochester is one of the cities situated in the state of Minnesota of United States. It is located on both banks of Zumbro River. Rochester also known as Med City and has major IBM facility. As per the US Census 2009 estimates, the population of the city crossed 103, 486 thereby making the third largest city in Minnesota.  The Rochester founded by George Head in 1854.  The total area of the Rochester is 39.8 square miles. Out of this 39.6 squire miles consists with the land and remaining small part of area covered with the water.  The city is served by three U.S.highways of 14, 52 and 63.

Rochester Current Planning

The city and town planning integrated the land use planning and transportation planning social and economic environments of the city. Whereas the Regional planning involves larger environment deals with larger environment with less detailed level.  The good planning involves stable residential neighborhoods, well developed industrial areas, effective commercial districts thereby investors willing to invest in the city.  In order to accomplish, the city of Rochester established the strategic policy and physical development plans. Consequently it collects data and conducts research for many areas including physical, economic and social factors that are linked with the welfare of the community of the local.

In order to improve the quality of life in residential neighborhoods and investment opportunities, the City of Rochester engaged in various range of projects. Accordingly, it has implemented various changes like environmental upgrades, adoption of new technology, streetscape etc. such changes and initiates resulted favorable improvement in the areas of public safety, education, economic development, customer service etc.