Facade going up
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I think you can also add fact that even though the CORTEX boundary didn't technically go East of Vande if not mistaken you could argue that Foundry with phase II and the proposed Crescent Electric site proposal in the works that is also adding to mix even with office space stalled in this market. In other words, probably better if CORTEX core plan changes and somewhat merges or maybe melts into a more dense connected area in the long run instead of trying to be its own little mini me neighborhood. In that regards, getting the trestle in place, expanding brickline and converting FPP and Market more into a blvd (at grade Grand intersection and undo the Market St ramps) in the near term is what would be desired
The concern I would have is were CORTEX is relative to demand, and competitive markets on lab space for the private market?. The type of space that can't be replicated with work from home. Is there demand for more presently? Can Cortex meet the demand? Do they even see a demand or they losing out to regions that have already in place. Or is it really about labor force needed at this point? I find it crazy for how expensive it is the Bay Area that their is still a huge build out of life science going on even though tech took a nose dive in San Fran itself.
The concern I would have is were CORTEX is relative to demand, and competitive markets on lab space for the private market?. The type of space that can't be replicated with work from home. Is there demand for more presently? Can Cortex meet the demand? Do they even see a demand or they losing out to regions that have already in place. Or is it really about labor force needed at this point? I find it crazy for how expensive it is the Bay Area that their is still a huge build out of life science going on even though tech took a nose dive in San Fran itself.
Hats off to the crew on this project. Seems they've been playing a game of Where's Waldo with the kids at the daycare across the street.
https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/wheres-waldo/
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https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/wheres-waldo/
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The connector bridge is taking shape - have you seen the size of those columns? That is going to be cool, can't wait to walk through it
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That is a monstrosity! I used to park in the old parking lot for work. Glad to see a huge building there now. I need to make my way through there sometime soon.
I sometimes wish my company still stayed in Cortex, but the new office downtown is pretty sweet.
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I sometimes wish my company still stayed in Cortex, but the new office downtown is pretty sweet.
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Wow that building is really making it's presence felt in the cityscape.
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Have been meaning to grab some pics of the elevated walkway steel. Gonna be a crazy long structure.
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Update on the Neuroscience building:
1. A "WashU Medical" sign went up on the Eastern top of the building in the past week.
2. Saturday afternoon, one of its cranes came down and was trucked away.
Good times.
1. A "WashU Medical" sign went up on the Eastern top of the building in the past week.
2. Saturday afternoon, one of its cranes came down and was trucked away.
Good times.
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WUSTL - Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building construction
WUSTL - Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building construction
https://source.wustl.edu/2023/01/sustai ... struction/Further, the 1,850-car parking garage is on track to receive Parksmart certification based on a rating system designed to advance low-emission transportation through innovative parking design and operation. In addition to 36 electric vehicle charging stations, the parking garage will house 100 covered bicycle racks and a bicycle fix-it station.
Might it be cheaper to pay an employee $1000/yr not to bring a car to work than to build a parking spot for them? I wonder what percentage of employees would take the deal.
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Oh, wow, that's wild! And I just had posted a video of the insanity of massive car storage right next to Metrolink. stations. (Also, as WashU is non-profit it is exempt from property taxes, but it's also frustrating how much parking goes into highly subsidized projects like the Albion Tower... scaling back the parking can scale up the public benefits.)