Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel and New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth W. Pinsky today announced that the City is seeking responses from a university, applied science organization or related institution to develop and operate an applied sciences research facility in New York City.
In order to maintain a diverse and competitive economy, and capture the considerable growth occurring within the science, technology and research fields, the announcement said that the City is looking to strengthen its applied sciences capabilities, particularly in fields which lend themselves to commercialization.
The City, it continued, will make a capital contribution, in addition to possibly providing land and other considerations, commensurate with the respondent's investment.
Through a Request for Expressions of Interest released today, the City will suggest four possible development sites - at the Navy Hospital Campus at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Goldwater Hospital Campus on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, on Governor's Island, and at the Farm Colony on Staten Island - though respondents are also encouraged to consider and propose privately-owned sites within the five boroughs in which an applied sciences facility might be developed.
"A new, state-of-the-art applied sciences research school would be a major asset for New York City as we develop a 21st century innovation economy," said Mayor Bloomberg.
"The City is committed to finding the right partner," the announcement continued, "and providing the support needed to establish such a facility because research in the fields of engineering, science and technology is creating the next generation of global business innovations that will propel our economy forward. New York City has all the ingredients to complement an applied science and engineering hub - a highly educated global population, unparalleled financial and business community to provide capital and support for new ventures and existing top-notch institutions performing cutting-edge research. We want to capitalize on those strengths."
"New York City is a global leader in most areas of education, and our institutions of higher learning are among the reasons why New York continues to be a global magnet for talent, but applied sciences and engineering is one area in which New York City is strong but doesn't dominate," said Deputy Mayor Steel.
"Adding a new, world-class applied sciences facility to New York City's already impressive science and technology community is critical to staying globally competitive," said New York City Economic Development Corporation President Pinsky. "Such a facility would not only enrich our research capabilities, but it would also lead to commercialization," he said, "expanding our City's dynamic economy. Investing in innovation is the key to keeping our economy robust, diverse and growing, and this initiative is a strong demonstration of the City's commitment to making these kinds of investments."
"New York no longer has to play second fiddle to anyplace in the tech sector economy, but our engineering talent is still more imported than home grown," said Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City.
Responses are due on March 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
In order to maintain a diverse and competitive economy, and capture the considerable growth occurring within the science, technology and research fields, the announcement said that the City is looking to strengthen its applied sciences capabilities, particularly in fields which lend themselves to commercialization.
The City, it continued, will make a capital contribution, in addition to possibly providing land and other considerations, commensurate with the respondent's investment.
Through a Request for Expressions of Interest released today, the City will suggest four possible development sites - at the Navy Hospital Campus at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Goldwater Hospital Campus on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, on Governor's Island, and at the Farm Colony on Staten Island - though respondents are also encouraged to consider and propose privately-owned sites within the five boroughs in which an applied sciences facility might be developed.
"A new, state-of-the-art applied sciences research school would be a major asset for New York City as we develop a 21st century innovation economy," said Mayor Bloomberg.
"The City is committed to finding the right partner," the announcement continued, "and providing the support needed to establish such a facility because research in the fields of engineering, science and technology is creating the next generation of global business innovations that will propel our economy forward. New York City has all the ingredients to complement an applied science and engineering hub - a highly educated global population, unparalleled financial and business community to provide capital and support for new ventures and existing top-notch institutions performing cutting-edge research. We want to capitalize on those strengths."
"New York City is a global leader in most areas of education, and our institutions of higher learning are among the reasons why New York continues to be a global magnet for talent, but applied sciences and engineering is one area in which New York City is strong but doesn't dominate," said Deputy Mayor Steel.
"Adding a new, world-class applied sciences facility to New York City's already impressive science and technology community is critical to staying globally competitive," said New York City Economic Development Corporation President Pinsky. "Such a facility would not only enrich our research capabilities, but it would also lead to commercialization," he said, "expanding our City's dynamic economy. Investing in innovation is the key to keeping our economy robust, diverse and growing, and this initiative is a strong demonstration of the City's commitment to making these kinds of investments."
"New York no longer has to play second fiddle to anyplace in the tech sector economy, but our engineering talent is still more imported than home grown," said Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City.
Responses are due on March 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
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Carter Horsley
Since 1997, Carter B. Horsley has been the editorial director of CityRealty. He began his journalistic career at The New York Times in 1961 where he spent 26 years as a reporter specializing in real estate & architectural news. In 1987, he became the architecture critic and real estate editor of The New York Post.
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