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NTSB Dedicates New Conference Center
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) dedicated its new $2.3 million, 354-seat conference center in May 2000. The 12,518-sf facility--built in what was an abandoned theater--will be the new site for NTSB proceedings and hearings on civil aviation accidents. Special features include a stage with movable panels; two 9' x 12' dual rear projection screens capable of displaying traditional visuals, videotapes, DVDs, and live video; a six-zone distributed sound system accommodating 34 microphone inputs; and easy access for the media.
Harvard Med School Plans New Biomedical Building
Harvard Medical School has plans for a new $250 million, 435,000-sf research building on a 3.3-acre site in Boston. The structure will house biomedical labs, accessory offices, and related animal facilities in 409,000 sf of space. An auditorium/cafeteria and building amenities will be housed in an additional 26,000 sf. The estimated completion date is the second quarter of 2003.
New Facility for Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Delaware Biotechnology Institute, a collaboration between the state of Delaware, the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and private businesses, has a $14 million research facility under construction at Newark's Delaware Technology Park. Construction is expected to be complete in November 2000 at the 70,000-sf facility where up to 50 researchers will be accommodated. Hercules Inc., a Wilmington, Del., specialty chemical firm, pledged $1 million to the project.
Abgenix Expands in Fremont
Abgenix Inc. is expanding with a new $50 million, 200,000-sf complex at Ardenwood Corporate Park in Fremont. The interior of an existing 100,000-sf shell building will be customized and a new 100,000-sf structure will be built on adjacent property. Abgenix will use its existing nearby facility for R&D, shifting the corporate headquarters, offices, and labs to the new complex. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2000, with completion in approximately 14 months. The general contractor is Sobrato Development Cos. of Cupertino, Calif.
EMC Plans New R&D Complex in Bellingham
EMC Corp. has plans for a $200 million, 1,166,000 gsf complex at a 144-acre site in northeastern Bellingham. A total of 486,000 sf of R&D space will be housed in three 162,000-sf two-story buildings. A 100,000-sf accessory building will also be constructed that may be used for training, day care, wastewater treatment, and/or an athletic center. Space to accommodate 3,500 vehicles is also planned. Construction is scheduled for completion in November 2003.