City approves zoning for advanced manufacturing center
Construction is set to start by the end of this year on the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center-St. Louis.
The St. Louis Board of Adjustment unanimously approved zoning variances allowing construction to begin on the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center in north St. Louis. The project, led by AMICSTL and supported by Ranken Technical College, will span 85,000 square feet and aims to fuel regional innovation and inclusive economic growth. Community members voiced strong support, viewing the center as a transformative investment aligned with the city’s North Central Plan. Construction is expected to start by the end of 2025, with completion slated for mid-2026.
By James Drew – Reporter, St. Louis Business Journal. Sep 25, 2024
“Supporters of the project say the goal is to make the St. Louis area a driver of research and development efforts to create new products, processes and materials – potentially creating hundreds of new businesses while providing "strong, diverse and equitable”