Rochester is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best places to live, work, learn, and invest. Community Development plays a vital role in shaping the future of this beautiful city. Successful community development requires intentional and proactive strategies to promote engagement, build relationships, and ultimately improve the physical, economic, environmental, and social quality of a community. Rochester’s Community Development Department takes this collaborative, multi-faceted approach to managing and driving physical development.
To contact specific department divisions, use the information below.
James Coyle
Manager for Building Inspections
507.328.2605
Allison Sosa
Planning Supervisor
507.328.2953
Taryn Edens
Manager of Housing and Neighborhood Services
507.328.2961
Molly Patterson-Lundgren
Historic Preservation & Urban Design Coordinator
507-328-2956
Rochester, Minnesota 55901
