Designing Communities of Innovation
Our Intent
Perkins&Will is a global leader in the analysis, planning and design of communities of innovation. Our research park and innovation district design experts have master planned thousands of acres comprising millions of square feet of space for academic, medical, private and community economic development organizations. Our success is built upon our ability to analyze existing land use and utilization and consider programmatic implications which will shape the future of mixed use developments and research and technology parks.
We believe mixed-use districts, campuses, and research parks are:
Where purpose and quality of life intersect. We believe that every successful research cluster needs multiple means of mobility, diversely skilled and experienced people, and a hub of activity. We know what it means to plan for these challenges and design a booming ecosystem.
Symbiotic relationships that let research thrive. What is the value of proximity? Of chance? Of coming across an old colleague, or a new idea, and taking the time to see where it all leads? The potential value of a research district is limitless. Attracting someone to a place isn’t enough. They should feel compelled – by some intangible force – to stick around, contribute, engage.
University of Utah Research Park
Strategic Vision Plan
A NEXT GENERATION INNOVATION COMMUNITY
A diverse, compact, and amenity-rich walkable district next to a world-class university where emerging and established Salt Lake City innovators can live, work, and collaborate on some of the most critical issues we face now and in the future.
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“The positive response for the Vision Plan from the President and her Cabinet, the Board of Trustees, our Steering Committees, and the tenants of Research Park shows that the best minds across [Perkins&Will] are working on our project. Your team understands what makes our community, university, and especially our research park so special. From inspiration to mission, I feel we have established a very strong foundation as we hone the details of our implementation strategy and start to realize our vision.”
— Jonathon Bates, CPM, BMA
Executive Director of the University of Utah Research Park
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Designing Successful Innovation Communities
Hear innovation community insights from our international team.
Research and Innovation Communities
Science and Technology
Imagining Your Future
Is your campus dreaming of an Innovation District?
We’re well equipped to host a webinar exploring the capabilities of an innovation district with your leadership. This is a video of the presentation we made to San Diego State University.
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Innovation Districts: Ingredients for a Successful Ecosystem
The design of science and technology spaces is rapidly evolving beyond their traditional settings. Design that intentionally promotes organic interactions between researchers, entrepreneurs, and ordinary people becomes a catalyst for scientific advancement and provides an essential ecosystem for addressing our world’s most urgent challenges.
