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INSIDE Sustainability and equity are increasingly shaping early planning decisions Memory support Technical workplaces PAGE 8 PAGE 14 HVAC systems should be considered in the earliest stages of ASC building design Surgery centers PAGE 7 January 2026 I n the dynamic landscape of Colorado’s health care and life sciences sector, Fitzsimons Innovation Community stands out as a beacon of opportunity. Anchored by the University of Colora- do Anschutz Medical Campus – one of the nation’s leading medical research institutions – this 125-acre campus in Aurora seamlessly blends research, business and academia. Home to over 100 life science com- panies, Fitzsimons offers 410,000 square feet of state-of-the-art lab and office space, with entitlements for more than 7 million sf of additional office and commercial development, plus over 7,000 residential units at full build-out. For life science and medi- cal tenants, this ecosystem provides unparalleled advantages, fostering innovation while delivering practical benefits in a resilient market. n Strategic proximity fuels collabora- tion and growth. At the heart of Fitzsi- mons’ appeal is its direct access to the CU Anschutz Medi- cal Campus, a pow- erhouse of medical research and educa- tion. Tenants benefit from immediate adjacency to world- class resources, including cutting- edge laboratories, clinical trials and a robust talent pipeline of research- ers, physicians and students. This proximity enables seamless partner- ships, accelerating the translation of academic discoveries into commercial applications. For instance, life science firms can collaborate on projects with CU Anschutz’s experts in fields like oncol- ogy, genomics and regenerative medi- cine. This collaborative environment is designed for growth, with shared ame- nities such as con- ferencing facilities, a café and outdoor spaces that encour- age networking and idea exchange. “Fitzsimons Inno- vation Community is a fantastic place to be located,” says Melissa Krebs, Ph.D., CEO and founder of GelSana. “We were able to accelerate our initial research and development thanks to the space and facilities available to us. We’re appreciative to be part of this com- munity.” Her experience highlights the symbiotic relationship where businesses thrive alongside academic advancements. This Fitzsimons Innovation Commu- nity development model aligns with broader trends in university-anchored innovation districts. Analyses of such districts across the U.S. – including emerging ecosys- tems like the one in Denver – show they demonstrate excep- tional resilience. n State-of-the-art infrastructure tailored for innovation. Fitzsi- mons’ buildings are purpose-built for life sciences, offering flexible lab, office and manufacturing spaces that cater to tenants at various stages of development. Bioscience 3, a 117,000-sf, three-story facility, features highly adaptable environments with 14-foot floor-to-floor heights, high- speed internet, a 100-seat auditorium and emergency backup generators. Similarly, Bioscience 5 – intended Jamie Roupp Managing director, Jones Lang LaSalle Please see Roup, Page 16 The landscape is rich with opportunity for innovation, differentiation and impact Fitzsimons: The life sciences & medical hub for Colorado tenants Michael Crane Managing director, Jones Lang LaSalle Jonathan Shirazi Senior associate, Jones Lang LaSalle The 125-acre Fitzsimons Innovation Community in Aurora seamlessly blends research, business and academia.