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JFK University Secures Permanent Campus
John F. Kennedy University is acquiring the 100,000-sf former Bank of America complex in Pleasant Hill, Calif., for its permanent campus location. The facility will house classrooms, administrative offices, and libraries for the university's five schools. The private accredited university plans to move to the new site in January 2004 and will continue to operate its Berkeley and Campbell campuses.
UCSF To Relocate Radiology Department
The University of California San Francisco will house its department of radiology in 50,000 sf of leased space at China Basin Landing near Mission Bay in San Francisco. The facility will include an imaging center as well as research and office space. UCSF is also planning to develop a $100-million cancer research facility on the 43-acre Mission Bay campus.
Amersham Biosciences Plans Phase II
Amersham Biosciences has selected Integrated Builders of Braintree to develop Phase II of a project in Westborough. With the second phase addition, the entire project will encompass 75,600 sf. Integrated Builders constructed the first phase of the development.
Christian Hospital Northwest Plans Emergency and Outpatient Center
Christian Hospital Northwest, part of St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare, is planning to construct a $16.8-million emergency care and outpatient diagnostic center in St. Louis. Part of a complete campus renovation, the 40,000-sf facility will house a 24-hour emergency department, a breathing center, a sleep disorders center, radiology, labs, primary care physician offices, and a community education and resource center. The ability to double in size to meet rising demand will be built into the design.
Children's Medical Center of Dallas Implements Security & Communications Systems
Children's Medical Center of Dallas is working with EDI Ltd., an Atlanta-based technology consulting company, to finalize the design of security and communications systems for the newly renovated Children's Pavilion and East Tower expansion projects. Occupancy of the Pavilion is expected in March 2003, with the East Tower reaching occupancy by the third quarter of the year. Formerly part of Men's Wear Mart, the Children's Pavilion includes a 35,000-sf day surgery center, 55,000-sf of administrative offices and a parking garage.