- UNMC reveals renderings of its 30-acre development
- The development aims to foster collaboration, scientific innovation, and economic growth.
- The district will include student housing, a wet lab for drug discovery, and oncology research.
- The Catalyst building is expected to open in early 2025.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
UNMC announces a name for a new addition. “The Edge” UNMC’s new 30-acre district -will have an innovation hub called “Catalyst” to help support more computer-based research. Overall, supporting more collaboration, innovation, and economic development.
UNMC interim chancellor Dele Davies unveiled the future of this empty lot…
” It represents that UNMC wants to be on the leading edge in all areas of our missions,” said Davies.
The new development will add student housing, an innovative hub called the “Catalyst,” and “The Edge” district which will include a wet lab for drug recovery and oncology research.
Holland Basham Architechts ” I think UNMC is just objectively one of the really great things about Omaha. I think it provides a lot of like jobs and, and it’s a great learning place. It looks really great and I’m excited,” said Blackstone neighbor Ryan Range.