FutureVerse advances plans for new innovation center in Downtown

FutureVerse is moving forward with plans for the Georgia Center for Innovation Discovery an educational destination that is proposed for Downtown Atlanta The Atlanta nonprofit broadcasted that architectural test fits have been completed on several sites in Downtown and it s working to secure long-term land control for the planned maturation Plans for the science museum were first revealed in Spring Once constructed the center would feature immersive exhibits advanced learning environments and a statewide innovation grid with the goal of inspiring young people and accelerating Georgia s future workforce in science healthcare sustainability mobility and next-generation technologies according to a release FutureVerse projects that the center will attract over million visitors annually generate more than million in statewide economic impact and serve over students per year Our mission is to build a place where students and families discover what is practicable We are not just showing the future we are helping to discover it too commented David Wynett FutureVerse s president and chief executive officer FutureVerse says that it has pinned down a number of federal incentives along with state and local funding sources that the organization says would facilitate more than half of the project s financing The economic impact of FutureVerse on Georgia s financial system will be substantial mentioned Richard Taylor chief financial officer of FutureVerse With up to supported by residents financing mechanisms the contributions we receive from corporations foundations and individual donors are multiplied significantly In addition to progressing the Georgia Center for Innovation Discovery FutureVerse in recent weeks launched its new pilot venture called Project ASPIRE The initiative aims to streamline instruction for disadvantaged students by offering innovative labs in schools that utilize AI learning tools VR and AR immersive experiences as well as next-generation classroom design FutureVerse is at this moment partnered with the Clayton County School System for Project ASPIRE with plans to expand into other school districts in the future We are not waiting for construction to finish before making a difference explained Wynett We are starting in classrooms in the current era The post FutureVerse advances plans for new innovation center in Downtown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta