Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
Port of Benton Commission adopts master plan
The Port of Benton Commission has approved the Tri-Cities Research District master plan and visioning report for 71 acres known as the Richland Innovation Center. The Port's property is located in the center of the Research District. Major elements of the plan include a nine-hole executive links golf course, research and development space, an amphitheater, and both residential and retail space. The plan has a sustainable development theme encouraging construction to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified standards, and being a test demonstration area for clean energy technologies and research. The overall master plan is estimated to serve more than 20,000 workers and residents and cost up to $2.5 billion at full build out.
