By Susan Elise Campbell
A new project in the Luther Forest Technology Campus in inching closer as Scannell Properties awaits approval on a zoning amendment that would allow it to build five structures on the campus’ most desirable acreage.
“Scannell connected with the owners of the tech campus property and started learning about its history and vision to see how we might get involved as a speculative developer,” said Zachary Zweifler, development manager at the Indianapolis-based company.
Job creation from potential is estimated at 2,500, but they may have little to do with microchip production nearby, officials said.
Of the 1,400-plus acres that have been available for new projects since GlobalFoundries opened its doors, Scannell is focusing on 245 cleared acres off Stonebreak Road. There is infrastructure in place and it represents the last remaining brownfield space, according to Zweifler.
The Luther Forest Technology Campus was designed to help establish New York as a leader in the semiconductor industry and is thus zoned for technology use. Scannell’s vision is to “open up the park to additional areas, such as research and development, light manufacturing and warehousing,” Zweifler said. “The long vision is to broaden the scope of the park and this seemed to be the next logical phase of development.”
