“The 6th Street Sessions”

September 2, 2025 - ROCHESTER, MINN - The City of Rochester is inviting the community to take part in "The 6th Street Sessions," a series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.

Each session will focus on a different part of the project, building on past community input while gathering fresh perspectives. Virtual sessions will be recorded and shared online, and evening sessions will be hosted at Riverside Central Elementary School (506 5th Avenue SE).

"Much of what makes a street work isn't obvious at first glance." says Steve Sampson-Brown, City of Rochester, Director of Construction. "The 6th Street Sessions are about peeling back the layers, why certain choices matter for safety, access and identity, so residents can see how their input directly shapes the future of this corridor."

Session Schedule

• The Bridge
  Wednesday, September 17
  Noon | Virtual Session
  6:30 p.m. | Riverside Central Elementary School

• Streetscape
  Wednesday, October 1
  Noon | Virtual Session
  6:30 p.m. | Riverside Central Elementary School

• Riverfront and Art Installations
  Wednesday, October 22
  Noon | Virtual Session
  6:30 p.m. | Riverside Central Elementary School

• Interactive Project Site Tour
  Saturday, November 8
  10 a.m.- Noon
  Meet at Riverside Elementary School for a guided walk of the project area

Community members are encouraged to attend one or all sessions. All materials and recordings will be available on the project website.

For more information about "The 6th Street Sessions," the 6th Street Project and to sign-up for the project newsletter, visit the 6th Street Bridge, Roadway Safety & Riverfront Improvement project website.