Title
Phoenix Bioscience Core Update
Description
Community and Economic Development Department staff will provide an update to the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee on the current status of the Phoenix Bioscience Core as well as an overview of current and future development, initiatives and programs.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is a 30-acre, urban life sciences hub and the heart of the innovator’s district in Downtown Phoenix. It is home to the highest concentration of research and physician-scientists along with complementary research and health professionals in the region. The PBC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of cures from discovery to delivery where unprecedented collaborations set a new standard. This update will include the PBC history, economic impact, key investment information and most recent announcements.
Location
Generally between 4th and 7th streets, Monroe to Garfield streets in Downtown Phoenix.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Community and Economic Development Department.