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Figure 68. StartUp Hall in Condon Hall in the UW’s West Campus
Figure 69. CoMotion and Urban@UW
INNOVATION DISTRICT MOMENTUM
As a nationally recognized innovation anchor that propels research and drives startups in the Seattle-region, the UW is uniquely positioned to create a cutting edge innovation district. Seattle is the economic heart of its region, with a highly educated workforce, making it easier to attract new partnerships, expand research efforts and create jobs.
Three years ago, the University appointed a Vice President for Innovation Strategy to facilitate innovation transfer, training, and strategy and to direct CoMotion, a collaborative hub for expanding the economic and societal impact of the UW’s The UW’s proximity to regional connections work. CoMotion Labs three incubators at and light rail transit, high quality student Roosevelt, Fluke Hall, StartUp Hall, Urban@ housing, cafes, retail and jobs all support its UW, along with the future Earth Lab, identity as a center for innovation. BOWMAN exceptional educational experiences in the BUILDING Foster school of Business’ Buerk Center, and UNIVERSITY VILLAGE Innovation Center EAST CAMPUS collaborative innovation experiences across UNIVERSITY AVENUE 27 ACRES multiple units– also express and strengthen the Cultural Asset Thriving, Diverse Retail University’s commitment to innovation and Academic Research entrepreneurship. Today, the University is at an important milestone as a research institution. New BURKE opportunities have emerged for the UW to MUSEUM take an active role in the development of an innovation district that will continue its Future legacy as an innovator, spur connections, and Transit facilitate the production of MEANY ideas in a crossHALL disciplinary and dynamic manner. JONES PLAYHOUSE
80 Existing Conditions - July 2017 Final Plan HENRY ART
Burke Gilman Trail
Innovation District Residence Hall Retail Corridor Light Rail Stop Burke-Gilman Trail FLUKE HALL 5 Min Walkshed 10 Min Walkshed
WATERFRONT ACCESS 2.25 Miles of Waterfront