USD Discovery District Open for Business
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, today reported on development progress and key milestones going into 2018. The Discovery District, a planned innovation community adjacent to the University Center in northwest Sioux Falls, will provide access to research facilities and infrastructure […]
USD Discovery District Options Expand with Key Legislation
Removal of 80-acre restriction opens larger development opportunities SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, today announced that it can broaden its leasing options with the passing of HB 1063 that removes the 80-acre restriction on the development. The removal of […]
Research Parks Recognize Abbott’s Vision for a “State of Innovation”
USD President James Abbott was presented the inaugural, “State of Innovation” Visionary Award by South Dakota’s Research Parks. Presenting the award (left to right) Dwaine Chapel, executive director, the Research Park at SDSU, Abbott, and Rich Naser, Jr., president of the USD Discovery District. PIERRE, S.D. – The USD Discovery District and the Research Park […]
Construction Begins on USD Discovery District
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, began construction today on the initial roads and utilities that will provide the foundation and main intersection for the district. “We are excited to see the equipment rolling and the dirt moving,” said USD […]
USD Discovery District seeking Development Partner
Artist’s rendering of USD Discovery District multi-tenant research facility on West Nobel Street Source: USD Discovery District First Building cGMP Study SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, today announced it is requesting statements of interest and qualifications to select a […]
USD Discovery District infrastructure out for bid
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre contemporary corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, today announced it has requested bids for its initial infrastructure to be built. This infrastructure for this innovation community includes 2,800 feet, of the anticipated 11,000 feet of roads and public utilities (water and […]
USD Discovery District awarded $755,000 EDA development grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The USD Discovery District, an 80-acre corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, today announced it has been awarded a $755,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for infrastructure development. The grant will be used to build 2,800 feet of roads plus utilities needed to initiate […]
Master plan complete for newly named USD Discovery District
The master plan for the newly named University of South Dakota Discovery District is complete and the next steps for implementing that plan are underway. The potential to rename became evident as the process advanced, says Rich Naser, president of the park corporation. “As the Architecture Incorporated and Perkins & Will planning team gathered local […]
District Master Plan
The Discovery District master plan builds upon a deep understanding of the site, leverages its location between leading regional academic institutions, and applies global research district best practices. The plan reflects the vision of a creating a highly-attractive environment for fostering science and innovation. Please complete the form below to download the master plan.
Consultant offers new direction for USD Research Park
Research parks are changing. Instead of sprawling campuses of laboratories, research areas of the future are more likely to take the form of high-density districts of innovation. That’s the conclusion of consultants who recently wrapped up a master plan for the USD Research Park and presented a recommendation different from what local leadership originally envisioned. […]