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A space-themed resort and more: Here's what's planned near Westfield's Grand Park.
Jake Allen When he was 20 years old, Gregory McCauley took a one-way flight to Houston. He sat in the lobby of the Manned Spacecraft Center every day for six months hoping he could convince someone from NASA to hire him. McCauley, who spent his childhood looking up at the stars from a farmhouse in Kokomo, eventually landed his dream job. He worked with mission planning and analysis for Apollo 15, 16 and 17 and spent almost two years mapping o
Westfield planning board approves Grand Universe development plan
The Westfield City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a land-use plan for proposed $1.2 billion development east of Grand Park Sports Campus that would be centered on space and science education. By a 7-0 vote, the council gave the go-ahead to the 66-acre Grand Universe Planned Unit Development, between 186th and 191st streets, which would feature four districts and science, technology, engineering and math-related instal
Grand Vision: Plans for STEM-based education and tourism campus presented in Westfield
Plans to bring a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics center focused on space exploration and travel will move to the next step before the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission. Grand Universe — a science campus proposed on 66 acres at 191st Street and Tomlinson Road — was introduced in November before the Westfield City Council. The project promises a unique educational experience in Westfield, with a side of tourism and entertainment. About
Westfield leaders to review tax proposal for $125M Grand Universe campus
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The Westfield City Council and Redevelopment Commission are set to review a proposal for tax increment financing to support infrastructure costs associated with a large multiuse development planned near Grand Park Sports Campus. The project, known as Grand Universe, is envisioned as a cutting-edge science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning and exploration campus that spans over 66 acres. Plans for the development were present
City of Westfield exploring plans to build a new science, technology and space campus
by: Hannah FollmanPosted: Nov 12, 2024 / 04:37 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 12, 2024 / 05:06 PM EST WESTFIELD, Ind. — An astronomical new development could be coming to the city of Westfield soon. Grand Universe just announced plans for a brand new multi-million dollar science, technology, and space campus on 66+ acres of land near Grand Park. “If you are going to do something, why not just think big,” said Greg McCauley, the president, CEO and founder of Gr
Plans released for science and technology campus in Westfield
WESTFIELD — On Monday, Grand Universe, an innovative and immersive STEM Learning Experience, brought plans for a 66-acre multi-use development near Grand Park to the city council. Download a PDF
