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GDP Data: Data courtesy MN Compass

Annual GDP Change Comparison

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k173/economic-output-gdp#5-14850-g' target='_blank' >Annual GDP Change Comparison</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Compare GDP Southern Cities

<h2>Compare GDP Southern Cities</h2>

Real per capita GDP Greater MN

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/economy?economic-output-gdp#5-14861-g' target='_blank' >Real per capita GDP Greater MN</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Per Capita GDP By Regions

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k173/economic-output-gdp#5-13829-g' target='_blank' >Per Capita GDP By Regions</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Annual Change GDP 2021

<h2>Annual Change GDP 2021</h2>

Change in GDP 2020 (Covid)

<h2>Change in GDP 2020 (Covid)</h2>

% Change in Jobs (Southern, MN, US)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k279/jobs#5-10262-g' target='_blank' >% Change in Jobs (Southern, MN, US)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Median Household Income

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k202/median-income#5-5361-g' target='_blank' >Median Household Income</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities (Covid Yr)

<h2>% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities (Covid Yr)</h2>

% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k279/jobs#5-7103-g' target='_blank' >% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Ref Links:  DMC Dashboard   DMCC Mtg   DMC Beam Portal Metrics

DMC Private Investment (P 7)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuNqTTrDfVbJYmsv0pZe_pGIh-EMLugk/view' target='_blank' >DMC Private Investment (P 7)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

State Aid (P8)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuNqTTrDfVbJYmsv0pZe_pGIh-EMLugk/view' target='_blank' >State Aid (P8)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Minnesota Jobs

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://prmp.trans411.com/smartcomp/dmcPublicDashboard.jsf' target='_blank' >Minnesota Jobs</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Olmsted County Jobs

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://prmp.trans411.com/smartcomp/dmcPublicDashboard.jsf' target='_blank' >Olmsted County Jobs</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Rochester Jobs

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://prmp.trans411.com/smartcomp/dmcPublicDashboard.jsf' target='_blank' >Rochester Jobs</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

DMC District ('16)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://prmp.trans411.com/smartcomp/dmcPublicDashboard.jsf' target='_blank' >DMC District ('16)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Culmulative new jobs in the DMC district

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://infogram.com/dmc-5-years-cumulative-new-jobs-1hnq41001wvdk23' target='_blank' >Culmulative new jobs in the DMC district</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k279/jobs#5-7103-g' target='_blank' >% Jobs Change Southern MN Cities</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Path to 30K Jobs (DMC Sep 2024 P3)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SfvRkJj8HQUYN7FupyvsUByUenymvRH/view' target='_blank' >Path to 30K Jobs (DMC Sep 2024 P3)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

 

 

A sampling of Economic Development Assets
Discovery Square

Concept Description   Discovery Square Design 

Discovery Square Related Status
24 Discovery Square Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

Saint Marys Place

Concept Description Saint Marys Place Design

St Marys Place Related Status
15 St Marys Place Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

Heart of the City

Concept Description  Heart of the City Design

Heart of the City Related Status
27 Heart of the City Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

Water Front

Concept Description Per Original Plan

Waterfront Related Projects
15 Waterfront Related Project(s) registered shown in alphabetical order

Waterfront Related Status
19 Waterfront Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

All Economic Development

Economic Development Related Organizations
70 Organizations(s) registered, shown in alphabetical order

Economic Development Related Projects
55 Economic Development Related Project(s) registered shown in alphabetical order

Economic Development Related Status
191 Economic Development Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

Central Station

Concept Description
UMR/Rec District

Concept Description

UMR and Recreation Related Status
22 UMR and Recreation Related Status Report(s) registered, max. 20 shown in date order

 
DMC Status/News

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Development Assistance Agreement Relating to the Citywalk Apartments for Tax Increment Financing (March 03, 2026)

Mar 2, 2026: Rochester Economic Development Authority  Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Development Assistance Agreement (Citywalk Project) ... Read more ...

Downtown Mobility Network (March 03, 2026)

Mar 2 2025 City Council: Memo, Video, Presentation Sep 2025 Press Release: City of Rochester Launches “Reimagining Sixth Avenue W” to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network ... Read more ...

Downtown Historic District Investment (February 26, 2026)

Feb 23, 2026 City Council Study Session  DMCC Board Meeting Dec 10, 2025
  • Request Memo
  • Video Recording
  • Presentation 
... Read more ...

Olmsted County Press Release: (February 19, 2026)

We are Water MN Traveling Exhibit Feb 25 thru Apr 20, 2026: A statewide partnership that deepens connections between Minnesotans and the water we rely on. ... Read more ...

DMC 2025 5 Year Plan Updates (February 10, 2026)

Feb 5, 2026 DMC Board Meeting: Final DMC Plan Update Dec 15, 2025 DMC Board Meeting  :Request for Action; Video Recording; Presentation';2025 5-year plan draft References: Nov 2025 City Council Study Session Materials; Feb 2026 DMCC Annual Report ... Read more ...

Chateau Theatre Upkeep (January 13, 2026)

Jan 2026 City Council Study Session

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Feb 2025 DMCC Board and  City Council Proceedings

References: AI summary of PB Reporting   ... Read more ...

Loom Apartments (Onward) (December 20, 2025)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting: Request for Extension Authorize an extension of the $4 million GSIA allocation to this project until August 15, 2026. May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting ... Read more ...

DMC Home Innovation Lab - Aging in Place (December 15, 2025)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting: The Home Innovation Lab will combine research, technology, and design to create and evaluate “tech-enabled age-in-place” living environments that improve health, comfort, and independence for older adults. Apr 2025 DMC Real Estate Summit: Aging in place talk ... Read more ...

Discovery Square Biolbab In Rochester (December 14, 2025)

December 2025 DMCC Board Meeting:
  • Request for Action Memo
  • Business Development Quarterly Review about Biolabs
... Read more ...

10 Year Housing Units (December 13, 2025)

2025 YE Housing Development Metrics: 2025 Downtown  All Housing Units 2025 Maxfield Report ... Read more ...

Riverfront Small Area Plan (December 11, 2025)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Report November 2023 DMCC Board:
  • Presentation Slides
  • Video Clips
  May 19, 2023 Report to DMC Nov 20 City of Rochester Study Session ... Read more ...

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