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plan

See the district's live, work, play ethos come to life.

Nothing great ever happens overnight and the district is no different. We’re evolving into a vibrant community meets exceptional quality of life, thanks to our carefully crafted master plan.

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acres

$ 1 B+

long-term investment

Niche, 2024
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square foot multi-use building

live in the district

3rd and West Residence apartments

3rd & West

Completed in summer 2025, 3rd & West is a five-story, 325,000-square-foot student housing complex offering 984 beds in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartment configurations.

Provenance

With development partner Old Town, the district boasts apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes within the walkable, dynamic, and diverse community in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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A deep blue single-family home with white trim at sunset - Discovery Park District - Purdue Research Foundation
An aerial shot of the Continuum apartment building - Discovery Park District - Purdue Research Foundation

Continuum

Continuum is a premier apartment community with luxury amenities in their studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

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Is there an end point to creating the district? I hope not. There’s continual improvement and discovery and rediscovery. We are touting this as an innovative place and there will be changing technologies. The district will evolve, and we’ll continue to do that as well.

~Jeremy Slater, Vice President of Real Estate and Partnerships

work in the district

Join sector-leading companies who call the district home with sites zoned for industrial, office, and research. All sites provide the necessary infrastructure and environment for innovation with an eye toward sustainability.

Built for sustainability

At the heart of the district, the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration is LEED Silver-Certified.

Duke Energy Power Partner

PRF received Duke Energy Corporation’s 2023 Power Partner Award which honors businesses and other organizations demonstrating excellence in sustainability, safety, service, and problem-solving.

The facade of the Convergence Center - Discovery Park District - Purdue Research Foundation
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play in the district

Image of Beck Barn at night.

Beck Barn activation project

In spring 2024, a new phase of the master plan was set in motion with the news that the Cunningham Restaurant Group would open a new dining destination in the newly restored Beck Barn. The Lawrence is now open to the public, featuring menus crafted from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Squirrel Park revitalization

Squirrel Park is envisioned to be a place where residents and the Purdue community can enjoy time outdoors together. In conjunction with Beck Barn, the park will be enhanced with recreational areas, pedestrian pathways, agricultural spaces, and more.
A rendering of the future community hub in Squirrel Park with trees, gardens, sitting space, and pathways - Discovery Park District - Purdue Research Foundation

Capital Projects and Physical Facilities

Jeremy Slater

Vice President of Real Estate & Partnerships

Facilities

Brittany Heidenreich - Discovery Park District at Purdue - Purdue Research Foundation

Brittany Heidenreich

Executive Director of Capital Projects & Facilities

Paul Bercot - Discovery Park District at Purdue - Purdue Research Foundation

Paul Bercot

Senior Project Manager

A rendering of the future community hub in Squirrel Park with trees, gardens, sitting space, and pathways - Discovery Park District - Purdue Research Foundation