Endicott’s Huron Campus, the birthplace of IBM, will soon be given new life thanks to the development of a Master Facilities Plan.
The plan was announced in an Aug. 21 press conference held at the campus featuring local leaders including the Executive Director of The Agency, Stacey Duncan, and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. With aid from New York state, the comprehensive plan will create a roadmap for the improvements to the site, allowing it to attract more companies and investment.
The plan, which will be developed over the next six months, will seek to modernize aging buildings, improve infrastructure and optimize the use of the 130-acre property. According to Duncan, the changes outlined in the plan will attract new employers and ultimately create positive change for the greater area’s economy.
“We’ll plan to bring on a consultant that will help really take a holistic look at the entirety of this campus,” said Duncan. “They’ll look at things like underutilized buildings and how to utilize them for industries of the future, look at the infrastructure and how we can upgrade power, water and all of those basic needs that drive economic activity and also look at how we make this a vibrant, multi-use campus that continues to drive jobs and investments.”
The campus is currently occupied by various technology businesses, including BAE Systems and Binghamton University’s Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing.
According to Garnar, the plan represents a dedication to the future of Endicott’s job market and success.
“It’s an investment in Endicott and the county’s future,” said Garnar. “It’s about attracting companies who want to call this campus home, about creating high quality jobs that keep our young people and about building housing so folks can life close to where they work. It’s about revitalizing the site that represents both our proud industrial past and the exciting future that lies ahead.”
A number of unused buildings at the site have been demolished this year to set the stage for future development.
Phoenix Endicott Industrial Investors LLC, an affiliate of Milwaukee-based Phoenix InvestorsLLC, purchased the 130-acre campus in 2021. The company said it is “committed to the revitalization of this campus.”
“Phoenix is honored to carry on and grow the legacy of manufacturing in Broome County,” the company stated. “This grant will provide a foundation for the campus’s resurgence, re-establishing Endicott as a destination for people and employers alike.”
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: New ‘Master Facilities Plan’ in the works for Endicott’s Huron Campus. What it means
Reporting by Riccardo Monico, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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