This document proposes expanding an existing closed system of research and development centers across New York state into a more connected nanotechnology network. The network would link existing R&D hubs like Albany, Troy, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Stony Brook, as well as new sites, through flexible coLAB clusters that encourage collaboration between industry, academia, and startups. A proposed site plan shows how the network could intersect major routes and waterways to facilitate nanotechnology circulation and collective innovation throughout the region.

1. EXISTING CLOSED SYSTEM
FUT
NEW YORK UR
EP
AT ROO GREENWAY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
N
INDUSTRY
TROY
ALBANY
ROU
ROCHESTER SYRACUSE
T
BUFFALO
E 85
ITHACA
OFFICE PARK
CE
NTR
STONYBROOK
NEW YORK CITY
A
LA
VE
ALBANY
W
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
AS
INDUSTRY
INCUBATOR
HI
N GT
ON
COLLEGE OF NANOSCALE
AV
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
SUNY ALBANY
E
PROPOSED
HARRIMAN TECH PARK ?
WE
RENSSELAER STE
RN
SUNY ALBANY EAST CAMPUS AVE
PATROON CREEK PROPOSED NETWORK
KRUM KILL
WATERSHED INTERSECTION
EXISTING CONDITIONS
LAB
FLEXIBLE
OFFICES
COLLECTIVE NODE
S
OFFICES
SITE PLAN 1/64” = 1’-0”
OFFICES
LABS
LABS
coLAB CLUSTERS
EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
NANOTECH CIRCULATION
NEW PROPOSAL
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
NANO NETWORKS