The Sanford Project

Sanford Research Park

The Sanford Research Park is a 185-acre planned development located at the Southern entrance to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a progressive, modern community of 150,000 with a MSA population of 250,000. It will be highly visible at the intersection of Interstate 29 and the Interstate 229 business loop that traverses through Sioux Falls. The park will be home to all of Sanford Research/USD research center expansion in basic, translational and clinical programs (including The Sanford Project). Initial site plans outline common walkways, water features, and gathering places creating a campus like setting and atmosphere. The design of the infrastructure, landscaping and architectural covenants are intended to bring about an environment of innovation, discovery and idea sharing.

In addition to the research and office component, local developers have plans for retail, convention, and other lifestyle amenities immediately to the south of the park. Additional residential developments are also planned to support the growth of the area. The site can accommodate over 2 million square feet of office, research and light manufacturing buildings. In addition to walking/biking trails, water features will be developed in an aesthetic and eco-friendly manner.

Sanford’s presence as a leading provider of health care services will provide research companies with the type of clinical population and infrastructure necessary to advance medical innovation in a manner consistent with Sanford Health’s mission of improving the human condition. Sanford’s dedication to develop prominent research, coupled with the high quality, innovative and flexible park design will enable Sanford to meet the constantly evolving needs of future partners and tenants within the boundaries of the park. The quality of the park, in conjunction with the business friendly environment in South Dakota, makes Sanford Research Park a great place for members of the scientific community to bring their organization’s future expansion projects. It also will provide the environment and assistance for any start up business.



Research Park Highlights
• 185 total acres
• 155 acres devoted to research, office and manufacturing development
• 30 acres to be incorporated into lifestyle amenities for tenants
• Additional 180 acres of adjacent commercial development to provide shopping, restaurant, entertainment,
housing, and additional services to support park
• Lot sizes from 3 acres and up to 9 acres. The lots are able to be sub-divided or combined as needed
• Can accommodate over 2 million square feet of buildings
• Walkways and paths to accommodate ease of interaction and idea sharing
• Great visibility from interstate and business loop
• Convenient access from interstate interchange and city arterial streets
• Surrounding residential development for multiple housing options just minutes away
• Travel time to airport is less than 10 minutes