The first building in the planned innovation district will be a science and tech building in <strong>Block 07</strong>. It will offer approximately 350,000 square feet of flexible lab and research and development space, including approximately 20,000 square feet of first-floor high-bay space. The six-story building is planned to open as early as 2025. Parking will be available in the adjacent deck (Block 04).

[caption id="attachment_7000" align="alignnone" width="950"]<img class="wp-image-7000 size-page_layout_full" src="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ID-Rendering-1-950x472.png" alt="A rendering of the exterior of the first building in the innovation district project." width="950" height="472" /> The Block 07 building will be situated on the corner of Oval Drive and Main Campus Drive.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_7001" align="alignnone" width="950"]<img class="wp-image-7001 size-page_layout_full" src="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ID-Rendering-2-950x457.png" alt="A rendering shows an airy plaza situated between the Plant Sciences Building and the future Block 07 building." width="950" height="457" /> A plaza between the Plant Sciences Building and Block 07 will connect the two spaces — and bright minds within them.[/caption]

To learn more, contact NC State's Office of Real Estate and Development at <a href="mailto:realestate@ncsu.edu">realestate@ncsu.edu</a>.