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Originally Posted by drpgq
I think it is interesting that the Forge wants to have a spot in a more urban environment. They've already have space in the Innovation Park, but it seems in terms of where startups want offices has really moved away from the isolated campus model that the Innovation Park basically follows (although it really isn't that isolated, there's not a lot of restaurants within five minutes of walking distance).
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It really depends on what kind of company it is. Software/information-tech businesses that this is meant to serve don't generally have large space requirements and the opportunities to connect with other businesses and software developers are most important -- so they can thrive in a centre-city location where those connections can be more easily made (and there is access to intercity transit that allows better connectivity to other places). This location will also give Forge the best access to the market of entrepreneurs it aims to assist. The other urban amenities nearby are a plus too.
For start-ups that have more of an engineering/manufacturing focus the MIP makes more sense, as they'd have the space to develop their technology products and access to the labs and technical expertise already on site (or just down the road at Mac's main campus).