on Feb 27, 2025

Kips Bay Science District’s Vision for Workforce and Innovation

As New York City explores new ways to cultivate a skilled workforce for its health and life sciences ecosystems, HR&A Advisors, on behalf of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), proudly developed the Kips Bay Science District Education and Workforce Vision Report. The report articulates a vision of the Kips Bay District as the center of New York City’s health and life sciences ecosystems. Leveraging NYCEDC’s first-of-its-kind life sciences innovation, career, and education hub, the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC), would develop the next generation of talent to support this ecosystem and anchor this District.

 

Our team engaged the Kips Bay Taskforce to identify high-opportunity career pathways and develop recommendations that ensure equitable access for New Yorkers to healthcare, life sciences, and public health education, training, and job opportunities. The Taskforce, formed to guide the engagement and develop a clear vision for the District ahead of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) process, included nearly 50 partners from a wide range of educational, workforce, and industry backgrounds, such as NYU Langone Health, Deerfield Management, The City University of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, and NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

In a significant win for New York City’s economy, the New York City Council has approved the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay as part of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). SPARC Kips Bay will transform Hunter College’s Brookdale campus into a state-of-the-art center for life sciences, healthcare, and public health. The project will bring nearly two million square feet of modern academic, healthcare, and life sciences space, supporting industry growth and cultivating NYC’s talent pipeline.

 

Explore:

Kips Bay science park approved

NYCEDC Kips-Bay Science District Education Workforce Vision

Press:

SPARC Kips Bay Announcement