DMC Plan Update: America's City for Health Survey

Rochester is a place where health is more than care—it’s a way of life. Whether you live, work, or visit here, your voice matters in shaping a future that reflects our shared hopes and everyday experiences.

This less than 5-minute survey invites you to share your thoughts on how health can help Rochester grow, connect, and thrive. We’ll explore what’s working well, what could be better, and what dreams you have in these next 10 years —through the lens of:

Health in Design: Designing our Downtown in ways that support physical and mental well-being—like creating pleasant, walkable spaces, inviting green spaces, and places that feel safe, welcoming, and connected to nature.
Health as an Attractor: Making health a reason people want to live, work, and visit Rochester—by building a branded reputation as America's City for health wellness, community, and quality of life.
Health as a Growth Engine: Using health to drive innovation and economic growth—by supporting new ideas, businesses, and careers that improve lives and strengthen our local economy.

Your insights will help guide local planning and design efforts, including work with the Mayo Clinic and other community partners. Thank you for being part of this journey!

1. When you hear the phrase “America’s City for Health,” what’s the first word that comes to mind?

This could be a place, a value, a hope, or something you want Rochester to be known for.

Which three of DMC’s core principles resonate most with you?

Establish a bold and compelling vision for Rochester and the DMC
Sustain Rochester and Southeast Minnesota as a destination medical center and economic engine for the state
Implement a comprehensive strategy to drive economic development and investment
Align development with market-driven framework and strategies
Create a dynamic and accessible urban core
Develop mobility and transit solutions to support growth
Create a model for sustainability
Deploy technology and innovation to promote a globally competitive destination

What we mean when we say Health in Design is: Investing in infrastructure projects in ways that support physical and mental well-being—like creating pleasant, walkable spaces, inviting green spaces, and places that feel safe, welcoming, and connected to nature.

What does it mean to you for DMC to support your health and well-being—both physically and mentally?
You can share places, feelings, or ideas that come to mind.

What we mean when we say Health as an Attractor is: Making health a reason people want to live, work, and visit Rochester—by building a branded reputation as America’s City for healthcare, wellness, community, and quality of life.

In your own words, what would make Rochester a place people are drawn to because of health and well-being?

What we mean when we say Health as a Growth Engine is: Using health to drive innovation and economic growth— by supporting new ideas, businesses, and careers that improve lives and strengthen our local economy.

How do you see health helping Rochester grow and thrive in the future?

Can you tell us about a time or place in Rochester that made you feel healthy, hopeful, or proud?

7. What is your favorite destination in the downtown?

8. Where would you like to go more in the downtown?

9. What neighborhood or area of Rochester do you live in?
Helps us understand where you live and what your community is like.

10. What is your age group? *This question is required.

11. What is your connection to Rochester? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

12. Which of the following best describes your cultural or ethnic background?
Select all that apply *This question is required.

13. What languages do you speak at home? *This question is required.

14. How long have you lived in Rochester? *This question is required.

15. Would you like to stay in touch? Leave us your name and email address and we'll keep you in the loop!

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DMC Plan Update: America's City for Health Survey

Welcome to America's City for Health Vision Survey