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University of Missouri Builds Life Sciences Center
The University of Missouri Columbia is building a new 124,000-nsf Life Sciences Center (LSC). Construction began in December of 2001 on the $60-million project which will include a DNA research facility, five teaching/computer labs, a 250-seat auditorium, 50 research labs, technologically advanced classrooms, a greenhouse, and multipurpose equipment rooms. The facility will provide flexible space to maximize interactions and foster interdisciplinary team research.
Chester Renovates City Hall
The City of Chester is engaged in a 63,000-sf renovation of City Hall. The 20-year-old, two-story facility will be updated by A&E Construction with a new, open glass atrium lobby overlooked by the Council Chamber. Designed by Hillier Architecture, the project began construction in February of 2002 and is slated for completion by December. Part of Chester's downtown revitalization initiative, the renovated facility will consolidate public services in a single structure.
ACET Triples Alameda Facilities
Advancing California's Emerging Technologies (ACET), an Alameda-based biotech incubator, will begin construction on a new 30,000-sf lab complex in December 2002. Funded by a $6.4-million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the complex will triple ACET's existing facilities, and will include forty 500-sf labs, video conferencing facilities, an international trade office, and parking on the 3.5-acre site.
World Trade Center Research Development Proposed
A plan for the World Trade Center including healthcare and biotechnology research facilities has been proposed by KMD Architects, a San Francisco firm with offices in New York. The plan also features a research tower, a 70-story hotel/office tower, and a separate 60-story student housing tower. Adjacent low rise buildings would house university satellite campuses including 5,000 residential units. The complex would include a performing arts center, open space, and memorials throughout the development.
Rutgers University Plans Camden Expansion
Rutgers University is planning to expand its law school with the construction of a $20-million, 50,000-sf facility in the next three years. The building will be sited on a 2.2-acre surface parking lot adjacent to the existing 95,000-sf law school building. Rutgers is also moving to acquire Camden's Plaza Hotel to convert it into up to 250 graduate student housing apartments. The project will include ground level retail and will be launched in the next three years.