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After an extensive selection process, the University of California, Davis, has selected the team of Wexford Science & Technology and GMH Capital Partners from a list of four finalists to design, finance, construct, own and manage the first phase of .

Aggie Square is a planned innovation district located on the university’s Sacramento campus. The project will house business partners and community-based programs with �������ϲ����Ͽ� Davis innovation and research to create a stronger and healthier shared community.

“This has been a thoughtful process, and this is an important milestone for Aggie Square,” �������ϲ����Ͽ� Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said. “I’m very pleased with the decision. The developer team has a long track record of success with projects of this kind. I’m also grateful to Mayor [Darrell] Steinberg and our partners at the city of Sacramento for their input and leadership.”

The first phase of Aggie Square is anticipated to include approximately 1 million square feet to support basic themes:

• Life sciences, technology and engineering
• Lifelong learning
• Food and health

Aggie Square also will include a public plaza to connect the campus with surrounding neighborhoods, as well as space for student housing.

Baltimore-based is known for its work with universities, academic medical centers and research institutions. “Aggie Square is emerging as a unique innovation district that will unite research and innovation from �������ϲ����Ͽ� Davis, private sector resources and activities, and community engagement and impact,” said Jim Berens, the company’s founder and CEO. “We are excited to be a part of this project and the success that lies ahead for this emerging economic hub.”

, based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, specializes in student housing.   

“The Wexford-GMH team is a great fit for us,” said Robert Segar, planning director for Aggie Square. “They have strong nationwide experience creating innovation districts that link universities with business and community partners.”

�������ϲ����Ͽ� Davis and the developer team will now negotiate business terms, conduct project design and initiate environmental review for consideration by the �������ϲ����Ͽ� Board of Regents.