With architect, construction manager in place, USD Discovery District moves toward first building
Published by SiouxFalls.Business on June 12, 2023.This paid piece is sponsored by South Dakota Biotech. The first building at the USD Discovery District is slated to start construction yet this year. The approximately 50,000-square-foot facility makes a statement about how the team behind it is approaching a project that has been conceived for years but […]
USD Names James Abbott as Discovery District Interim President and CEO
VERMILLION, S.D. – Former University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott will assume a new leadership post at the USD Discovery District as interim president and chief executive officer, helping the innovation community move one step closer toward making the much-anticipated initial Discovery District building a reality. Abbott, who retired in 2018 after 21 years […]
Discovery District Builds on Partnerships
The USD Discovery District, a corporate and academic research park under development in Sioux Falls, is advancing its mission to foster innovation-focused economic development. “The goal of the District is to strengthen the region’s capacity to support, grow and attract innovation-based businesses resulting in new jobs, increased regional wealth and enhanced tax revenues,” said Rich […]
Discovery District Creating Community of Innovation in Sioux Falls
By Andrea Van Essen | May 31, 2019 Things are heating up on the northeast edge of Sioux Falls. The USD Discovery District, a project that’s been in the works for more than 20 years, officially opened for business in 2017 when its first two streets, West Nobel Street and North Frances Avenue, were completed, creating access to the […]
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 […]