The University of Utah Research Park The Strategic Implementation Plan
A next generation innovation community. A diverse, compact, and amenity rich walkable district where emerging and established innovators can live, work, and collaborate on some the most critical issues we face now and in the future.
University Core Values
Our guiding principles set forth a shared vision for the future of Research Park aligned with the larger University community.
Establish a vibrant Facilitate and interdisciplinary partnerships that will mixed-use enable a dynamic environment innovation ecosystem
Promote a compact and human-scale environment
Foster intentional Lead with sustainable Prioritize University connections and resilient multi-modal development and circulation to and and build neighborhood relationships design strategies through the campus 3
We are inspired by our environment.
The Ecological Framework
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Protect and restore high value habitat
Create safe, comfortable, and sustainable streets
Establish a permanent ‘Heart of the Park’
We shape Utah’s Innovation Economy.
The Value of Innovation Districts •
Grow research expenditures
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Build new industry partnerships
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Offer unique opportunities to recruit faculty
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Create entrepreneurial environment to
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Contribute to regional economic growth
support students and faculty in pursuing new ideas and competitiveness
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The Innovation Ecosystem
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Expand types of employment spaces
Allow housing development
Create a Research Park innovation hub
One U, One Community.
Giving Back To The Community • Connect nearby residents with jobs in the district. • Provide specialized workforce development trainings and job
fairs.
• Offer access to everyday needs such as dining, daycare, gym, and other retail amenities.
• Safe, activated, accessible public spaces. 10
The Connective Network Plan a new compact, healthy street grid
Create a Campus Circuit
The Connective Network Revolutionize Campus Mobility and Community Parking •
Mobility Hubs
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Park-Once Strategy
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Big Transit • Improvements
Prioritize Streets for Emerging Mobility
The Social Spine
Our Vision for the Future
The Campus Circuit
Protect Habitat Areas
Innovation Storefront
Daylight the Colorow Spring
Restore Red Butte Creek
New Wakara Way The Eco-Heart
Convergence Hall Revolutionize Community Mobility and Parking The Green Spine
Vision Plan Illustrative Plan
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Healthy, Compact Street Grid
Housing Development
Phase II Timeline
A next generation innovation community.
Thank you.