Heart of the City Electrical Construction

Heart of the City is a signature public infrastructure project that transforms the core of downtown Rochester and supports the continued growth of Mayo Clinic’s Destination Medical Center initiative. At the center of the project is the revitalized Peace Plaza, featuring a new fountain, splash pad, and dynamic public gathering spaces designed to create an engaging experience for residents, visitors, and patients alike.

Hunt Electric provided complete electrical construction for the project, delivering the infrastructure needed to support public events, architectural lighting, and year-round community activity throughout the plaza and surrounding streets.

Revitalizing one of Rochester’s busiest public spaces required careful planning and continuous coordination. Construction took place within an active downtown environment surrounded by Mayo Clinic facilities, local businesses, public events, and thousands of daily pedestrians.

Hunt Electric worked closely with project partners to maintain safe access throughout construction by supporting temporary illuminated walkways, coordinating around community events, and minimizing disruptions to local retailers. The result is a public space that enhances both the visitor experience and the vitality of downtown Rochester.

Hunt Electric provided complete electrical construction supporting the Heart of the City redevelopment, including:

• Electrical infrastructure serving Peace Plaza
• Event power infrastructure
• Architectural lighting systems
• Decorative pole lighting
• Ground level lighting
• Integrated bench lighting
• Fountain trough lighting
• Electrical infrastructure supporting public gathering spaces along 1st Avenue SW

Key Features

Architectural Lighting That Transforms Public Spaces

The lighting design creates a welcoming environment while enhancing the functionality and appearance of Peace Plaza.

Key elements included:

• Ground level illumination
• Decorative pole lighting
• Integrated bench lighting
• Fountain trough lighting
• Canopy lighting suspended from 50 foot stainless steel poles

Electrical Infrastructure for Community Events

The project delivers reliable electrical systems supporting daily activity and special events throughout downtown Rochester.

Key features included:

• Event power infrastructure
• Electrical systems serving public gathering areas
• Infrastructure supporting year-round programming
• Reliable power for community events and activities

Coordinating Construction in an Active Downtown

Maintaining access and business operations throughout construction required continuous planning and communication.

Key considerations included:

• Temporary illuminated pedestrian walkways
• Safe access for Mayo Clinic patients and staff
• Coordination with local retailers to minimize disruptions
• Construction scheduling around public events and seasonal activities

Why Hunt Electric

Hunt Electric delivers coordinated electrical construction for complex public infrastructure projects where safety, accessibility, and community impact are critical. Through detailed planning and experienced field leadership, our team helped transform one of Rochester’s most recognizable public spaces while maintaining uninterrupted access throughout construction.

Powering Public Spaces That Bring Communities Together

From downtown revitalization projects to parks, plazas, and civic gathering spaces, Hunt Electric delivers electrical solutions that support safe, vibrant, and connected communities.