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Follow on Google News | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Announces Major ExpansionThe Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced plans to build a new $45 million addition to its research facility
“The Center's expansion project is a major step in our long range plans to increase our impact through plant science,” An important event, which prompted the Center’ "The Contribution Tax Credits were critical to raising the remaining funds we needed to move the project forward,” "As Governor, I am very proud that the Danforth Plant Science Center will continue to strengthen Missouri's role as a leader in plant science and technology for many years to come," Governor Jay Nixon said. "This expansion will create jobs and spur growth in this region, and generate new technologies to help feed and fuel communities around the world." The design of the new research facility is underway through collaboration between two architectural firms, Christner Inc. and Flad Architects. To assist the design team in cost estimating and issues of constructability, McCarthy Construction Company has been selected to provide pre-construction services. Landmark Contract Management Inc. has been serving as project manager. “St. Louis is leading the way in plant science and an important part of that is the work going on at the Danforth Center,” About The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Founded in 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a not-for-profit research institute with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Research at the Danforth Center will feed the hungry and improve human health, preserve and renew the environment, and enhance the St. Louis region and Missouri as a world center for plant science. The Center’ The Danforth Center invites you to visit its website, www.danforthcenter.org, featuring interactive information on the Center scientists, news, education outreach and “Roots & Shoots” End
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