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New medical school in Charlotte will be 'carbon-zero'

Independent Tribune | November 14, 2023

As planning continues to advance towards Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Charlotte campus seating its first class in 2025, designers and engineers are working to ensure the Howard R. Levine Center for Education will be state-of-the-art, including building the facility to a carbon-zero and LEED Gold standard, while also achieving a WELL Building Standard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Zero Carbon certification refers to optimal efficiency in building construction and operation and avoiding emissions from energy consumption.

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Atrium Health snags Siemens Healthineers as partner for Charlotte innovation district The Pearl

Charlotte Business Journal | July 14, 2023

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Atrium breaks ground on new Wake Forest med school and innovation district in midtown Charlotte

Triad Business Journal | January 17, 2023

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Construction begins on long-awaited Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte

WCNC Charlotte | January 17, 2023

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Business, civic leaders promise inclusion, economic mobility as part of Charlotte's innovation district

Charlotte Business Journal | January 17, 2023

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Construction of Charlotte’s medical school is underway

The Charlotte Observer | January 17, 2023

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Atrium Health, Wexford Science & Technology Break Ground on Transformative Development to Advance Medicine and Innovation

Atrium Health News | January 17, 2023

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Atrium Health preps for innovation district

South Charlotte Weekly | August 11, 2022 | Read Full Article

Investing in the Future: The Heartbeat of…

hospinov | August 10, 2022 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health executive shares updates on new innovation district

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance | July 7, 2022 | Read Full Article

Atrium Says 2022 Will See Groundbreaking for Charlotte’s Innovation District

Healthcare Innovation | July 5, 2022 | Read Full Article

How Atrium Health's partnership with 'super magnet' IRCAD will bolster innovation district in Charlotte

Charlotte Business Journal | June 20, 2022 | Read Full Article

Behind The Pearl - the Planned Med School Site and Hallowed Ground for Charlotte’s Black Community

Charlotte Magazine | June 20, 2022 | Read Full Article

The Pearl - An Intersection of Knowledge and Innovation

Atrium Health | May 25, 2022 | Read Full Article

French surgical institute to anchor Atrium Health's innovation district in midtown

Charlotte Business Journal | March 14, 2022 | Read Full Article

French surgical institute coming to Charlotte's innovation district, Atrium Health says

WFAE | March 14, 2022 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health, Wexford announce ‘The Pearl’ innovation district coming to Charlotte

WBTV | March 3, 2022 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health Foundation receives $25 million gift for new medical school in Charlotte

WCNC-TV | December 15, 2021 | Read Full Article

The Crowning Jewel of the Queen City: Charlotte’s Innovation District Gets a Name

Atrium News | March 3, 2022 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health gives update on innovation district, sees financial performance improve

Charlotte Business Journal | February 9, 2022 | Read Full Article

Inside Mecklenburg County's vote to back incentives for medical school, innovation district in midtown

Charlotte Business Journal | December 8, 2021 | Read Full Article

Charlotte City Council approves $35M worth of incentives for Atrium med school district

Charlotte Business Journal | November 23, 2021 | Read Full Article

Charlotte council approves funding for Atrium innovation district project

Winston-Salem Journal | November 23, 2021 | Read Full Article

Charlotte council approves funding for Atrium innovation district project

Charlotte Observer | November 15, 2021 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health, development firm outline plans for future innovation district at med school site

Charlotte Business Journal | August 24, 2021 | Read Full Article

Atrium Health CEO outlines latest plan for innovation district near med school site

Charlotte Business Journal | September 21, 2021 | Read Full Article