The University of Mississippi acquired 500 acres to develop into a research park with an initial 125 acre first phase. The land is located across a highway next to campus to connect to but also separate from the main university. A preliminary concept was developed and submitted before being awarded the project. After being awarded, additional consultants joined to analyze the site and develop phasing plans, with the first phase focusing on infrastructure like roads and bridges.

1. University of Mississippi Research Park
University of Mississippi, Mississippi
The University of Mississippi had acquired 500 acres of which 125 would be the first phase of a research
park. The acreage is located across a major highway which is adjacent to the campus. The University
wanted the concept to allow for a “Connection” to the main campus but still be separate. Preliminary
concepts were developed and submitted to the University prior to receiving the award for the project.
After CDFL was awarded the project, Sasaki & Associated along with Vernon George were added to the
team. Together, site analysis, financial analysis and budgets were developed to develop the phasing plan.
The first phase was the infrastructure, bridges and roadways.
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