University Research Park

New chapter: University Research Park Creates a Sustainable Future Packed with Discovery.

The Wisconsin Idea is the notion that the benefits of the University of Wisconsin should ripple well beyond the borders of campus. If you wanted to see the Wisconsin Idea in action, you could visit University Research Park. Taking a pioneering role in solving today’s problems while constantly looking ahead to build a future filled with the promise of discovery is the signature of the University Research Park.

 The COVID-19 pandemic presented a challenge that companies and scientists in the park eagerly embraced. As the pandemic deepened, at least six private companies and two UW-Madison research labs at the west-side park swiftly pivoted to launch pandemic-related projects....
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Ken Notes: URP is, and always will be, one of my favorite entities in the state, and here is why. It partners with the community, UW, WARF, and Businesses. They support a "grow your business" philosophy. They encourage successful companies to pay back or better yet pay it forward -- and they do. They work hard to keep Wisconsin`s best and brightest in the state.

This new development will bring some missing pieces to the foot print, hotel, retail, housing, recreation space, dining, and more lab space are all part of the new business center model. OK the lab space may be unique to the UW park but how cool is that. Finally the Mandel Group has done some of the best projects in the state, the Third Ward among my favorites.