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A Vision for the 21st Century

The University of Minnesota Outreach, Research and Education (UMore) Park is a 5,000-acre site 25 miles southeast of the Twin Cities at the suburban-rural interface, near Rosemount, Minnesota.

The vision to build a University-founded community of 20,000-30,000 people at UMore Park, a 25- to 30-year endeavor, was affirmed by the Board of Regents in December 2006.

The plan for this new, sustainable community integrates environmental, socio-cultural and economic opportunities with a specific focus on innovations in renewable energy, education and lifelong learning, health and wellness, the natural environment and regional economic development. 

What's New

November 11
Academic Mission Advisory Board produces new report, Integrating Academic Mission into Planning and Development of the UMore Park Property: Opportunities for Faculty, Students and Staff Members. View the report (402 KB PDF) or visit the academic mission page.
November 6UMore Park to be featured at AAAS annual meeting
U's plans for the development of a sustainable community at UMore Park will be highlighted at the February 2010 American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Bridging Science and Society. Read the "Infusing Science into Sustainable, Master-Planned Communities" session description or visit the AAAS annual meeting Web page.
October 22
Wind Energy Research at UMore Park
The University of Minnesota was selected to receive funding for wind energy research at UMore Park. Read the full story.
October 12
UMore Park Update - October 2009
Read the October 2009 UMore Park Update (28 KB PDF)
October 9
Board of Regents approve UMore Park LLC, Legacy Fund
Board of Regents approve creation of UMore Park LLC and UMore Park Legacy Fund. Read the Board of Regents resolutions (66 KB PDF)
August 20
Public ideas and comments on UMore Park vision welcomed
Share your thoughts on the vision for UMore Park
June 12

Board of Regents approve key step in Sand and Gravel EIS
Board of Regents approve Scoping Decision Document for UMore Park sand and gravel environmental review. Read news release or view Sand and Gravel page.




CONCEPT MASTER PLAN

A concept master plan for the 5,000-acre property was developed during a year-long process that included extensive public comment, collaborations with local jurisdictions and the University’s overarching commitment to environmental stewardship and its academic mission.