通过多方面的战略，利用其现有优势，促进创新和增长，休斯顿将继续发展成为生命科学和生物制造的首要目的地.   Since its inception in 1945, 德克萨斯医疗中心已经发展成为一个占地5平方英里的大型医疗区，每年为超过1000万名患者提供服务.  德克萨斯医疗中心内有60多家机构, serving as a catalyst for Houston’s collaborative ecosystem, with efforts like the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center, JLABS@TMC and CUBIO. 这有助于为开创性的研究奠定基础，并提供了近5,000 active clinical trials, a major boon to innovation.   近年来，休斯顿在创新生命科学和生物技术领域的领先地位奠定了坚实的基础，取得了重大进展. 这些努力在上个月Bisnow的生命科学进化活动上成为焦点, with leaders in the life sciences industry, 房地产和创新，展望休斯顿生命科学市场的未来增长. 作为优势共享的资产包括获得临床试验的机会, business environment, workforce efforts and quality of life.   “Having access to the patient population is critical to success, especially a diverse population,” Monique Knighten, PhD of Portal Innovations said. “获得这些临床试验和相关专业知识是一个关键的好处, as well as living close to where the science is being developed.”   Legislative actions, 例如11月通过的第10号提案，该提案为医疗器械和制药公司提供了新的激励措施, enhances the region's competitiveness and economic prospects. Additionally, investments in workforce development, 例如，教育机构和行业伙伴之间的合作，如圣哈辛托学院和国家生物加工研究与培训研究所(NIBRT), ensure a skilled talent pool for the future.  “The relationships with companies, colleges and high schools are integral,Pearland EDC副总裁Brian Malone在Bisnow讨论郊区生命科学发展的小组会议上说. “Hga010皇冠软件下载确实在这方面下了很大的功夫，制定了一项皇冠HGA010官方下载保留计划，以了解这些公司需要什么样的培训和什么样的员工.”   Furthermore, 大量的房地产投资进一步支持了生命科学的研究和发展. TMC的Helix Park于2023年与TMC协作大楼和行业研究中心Dynamic One一起开放, with new tenant Houston Methodist leasing 75,800 square feet. Just north inside the Medical District, Hines’ Levit Green is now leasing nearly 300,000平方英尺的实验室和办公空间，作为未来53英亩地区的一部分. On the northeast side of the metro, 麦考德大学总体规划的一代公园最近与圣哈辛托学院合作，在一个新的生物技术中心破土动工. In The Woodlands, Alexandria is developing 8800 Technology Forest Place into 325,000 square feet of Class A space.   德克萨斯州癌症预防研究所(CPRIT)等倡议和蓬勃发展的创新生态系统进一步巩固了该市在生物科学突破和经济影响方面的前沿地位.  With strategic advantages like its top-ranked port, diverse population, and accessibility to global markets, 休斯顿准备进一步提升其作为生命科学创新中心的地位. 随着休斯顿继续推进其生命科学和生物技术领域, opportunities for collaboration and growth abound, 推动公共卫生进步，推动下一波生物科学创新.   Explore Houston's dynamic life sciences ecosystem.  

Often referred to as the “Boating Capital of Texas”, Bay Area Houston is a top destination for businesses, families, and tourists, thanks in part to its close proximity to Galveston and Houston.  Encompassing a widely diverse region, the Bay Area stretches from Pasadena to Galveston, consisting of communities such as La Porte, Seabrook, Clear Lake Shores, Webster, Friendswood, League City, Dickinson, Texas City, and La Marque.  拥有全国第三大集中的休闲划船中心和各种业余运动, outdoor activities, beaches and parks, 湾区的滨水区为其高质量的生活做出了贡献，并推动了娱乐和旅游业的发展, 虽然该地区的人口增长和新设施的到来提振了该地区的卫生保健部门.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey, the Bay Area has experienced consistent growth in population, income, and employment since 2016 and is home to over 560,000 residents, 基于湾区休斯顿经济伙伴关系2019年的数据.  Business Climate  Home to the NASA Johnson Space Center, Ellington Airport, and one of the world’s only truly urban commercial spaceports, 休斯顿海湾地区被认为是休斯顿航空航天工业的枢纽.  Additionally, 大湾区也是重要的交通和物流枢纽, health care and life sciences, and tourism. 其他值得注意的行业包括特种化工、海事和娱乐.  其强大的工业存在得到了几个工业园区和综合体的建设的支持, as well as new warehouse and distribution centers and facilities.   Packwell, a plastics bagging and logistics company based in La Porte, recently broke ground on a 725,在休斯顿港的Bayport工业综合体中，占地5000平方英尺的树脂包装设施，而花王公司最近在帕萨迪纳投资2.5亿美元的三级胺生产厂破土动工.  Business Developments  Houston Spaceport  休斯敦航天港是航空航天界合作与创新的中心. Earlier this year, 该公司宣布将启动其扩建项目的第二期，计划在未来12个月内开始工作. Phase II will stretch over 300 acres, offering more parcels for aerospace companies, a hotel, restaurants, and retail space.  Axiom Space今年春天在一个占地23英亩的园区破土动工，它将在太空港(Spaceport)设立新的总部和空间站生产设施. The campus will contain spaces for astronaut training, mission control facilities, and engineering development and testing labs. 2023年12月举行了剪彩仪式，正式开启了第一阶段的开发. Axiom还在韦伯斯特租用了用于工程和生产运营的空间.  Collins Aerospace recently opened a 120,000-square-foot facility that will allow for expanded operations, manufacturing, and testing. 它的新设施将支持几个关键空间系统的开发和测试, including the next-generation spacesuit.  Intuitive Machines broke ground on 12.5 acres at the Houston Spaceport with a 125,000平方英尺的办公大楼正在建设中, laboratory, production, assembly, and test space.  Mixed Use  休斯顿海湾地区的许多社区都计划进行混合用途开发, including Seabrook, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, and more.  Seabrook Plaza on NASA Parkway is a 15-acre, 耗资1.7亿美元的海滨综合开发项目将以两家玛格丽塔维尔品牌酒店为特色. The development will also include a 10,000-square-foot event center, a seven-story apartment complex, and 20,000 square feet of waterfront dining.  位于League City的Clear Creek的Riverview是另一个滨水综合开发项目，占地59英亩，将包括一家酒店, multifamily project, townhomes, an amphitheater, boardwalk and trails, and retail space and restaurants. 该项目目前正在进行码头基础设施工作.  Plaza 96 is a 75,在联盟城开发的占地1000平方英尺的混合用途项目将有零售空间, restaurants, medical offices, and office warehouses. It is expected to break ground this year. One Sixty One in downtown Friendswood is a 5.5-acre development anchored by a boutique hotel and banquet room. The project will also include residences and executive offices, restaurants, retail, collaborative spaces, and a green rooftop experience. New construction began this spring. Click to expand Rendering of One Sixty One boutique hotel Photo courtesy of Banfield Properties, Inc.   Recreation & Tourism  半岛海滩度假村是一个110英亩的度假胜地开发玻利瓦尔半岛在水晶海滩，将包括200多个海滩的房子和小屋, 此外还有五栋中层公寓大楼和50个房车营地. The development will also include a clubhouse, beach bar, and an FAA-approved airport, making it the only fly-in beach resort in the U.S.  Great Wolf Lodge broke ground on a new hotel, indoor waterpark, and conference center in Webster in 2022, with the resort planned to open in 2024. Representing a $200 million investment, the 27-acre site will also boast a 58,占地5000平方英尺的家庭娱乐中心，名为大灰狼冒险公园.  Education  休斯顿湾区是几所高等教育机构的所在地, including the University of Houston-Clear Lake, 哪个学校拥有本州最完整的生物技术研究生课程, as well as San Jacinto College, College of the Mainland, Lee College, and Houston Community College.  College of the Mainland, 这是一所位于德克萨斯城的社区学院，在League City和La Marque都有分校, 该公司于2022年秋季开放了其工业事业大楼，并计划建造几座新大楼, including a 134,000-square-foot library and classroom building, a 20,000-square-foot corporate and continuing education center, a 50,000-square-foot public services center, and a three-story classroom building.  Lee College recently opened its new 11,2000平方英尺的企业培训中心，将提供动手技术培训, including onboarding and upskilling, and leadership development for employees of all levels. 该中心将为学生和员工提供使用现场使用的设备的机会, as well as a number of training labs.  圣哈辛托学院计划在2024年春季推出一个新的学位课程，旨在填补幼儿教育领域的劳动力缺口. 新的应用科学教育学士学位将针对为其他早期学习项目工作的辅助专业人员和个人.  Learn more about Houston’s surrounding regions.