Summary:
- Aggie Square, a $1 billion innovation district in Sacramento’s Oak Park, opened in May near UC Davis Medical Center, combining new lab facilities, student housing, and commercial space to foster collaboration between academia, private companies, and investors.
- UC Davis occupies about 60% of the campus, supporting advanced medical research and tech development, while companies like IntelliVasc benefit from access to specialized manufacturing and a concentrated talent pool.
- The project includes nearly 200 apartments prioritizing students and invests $10 million to mitigate gentrification, aiming to balance growth in Sacramento’s high-tech economy with community housing affordability.
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