New Commercial, Academic Hub “The Refinery” at UA Tech Park at The Bridges Opens
The long-anticipated University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges, located on Kino Parkway and Interstate 10, opened its first building known as The Refinery in late January.
The 65 acres designated as UA Tech Park at The Bridges is part of larger 350-acre multi-use development known as ‘The Bridges’ which includes residential and retail development in central Tucson, this location is prime real estate to establish your business and link directly to the assets of the University of Arizona. The site is located within an Opportunity Zone and long-term plans call for 1.2-million-square-feet of developed office and laboratory space that could support approximately 5,000 knowledge workers on-site, given the planned urban density.
The Refinery’s four-story, 120,000-square-feet of office space will be shared equally by UArizona programs and outside businesses wanting to work closely with the university. Constructed by the Boyer Company and will serve as an innovation and commercialization hub anchored by UArizona providing the ideal platform for technology advancements and business growth. Activities include the University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation (UAARC); the new offices for Tech Launch Arizona, the University’s technology commercialization arm; an incubator outpost, and programming through the University of Arizona Center for Innovation; plus innovation space for students and faculty.
