Boschma Innovation District

Expanding a Visionary Plan

Clark County, like many manufacturing communities, has seen a decline in its skilled industrial workforce. To address this, the City of Ridgefield, Clark College, and the Clark College Foundation envisioned the Workforce Innovation Center to train the next generation of industrial leaders. We expanded this vision into a full campus plan, creating the Boschma Innovation District to serve the entire region. Located on a 10-acre site, the district will bring together students, local residents, and industry partners. The campus will feature a retail main street, offices for the City of Ridgefield, a Clark College satellite campus, and bike paths connecting to regional trails. At its core is the Workforce Innovation Center, designed to provide Clark County residents with the skills for local jobs in manufacturing and technology. The district will also offer K-12 internships, public event spaces, and a headquarters for the City of Ridgefield. To design the Workforce Innovation Center, we consulted with manufacturers to create adaptable spaces for applied learning. The mass timber structure will celebrate the region’s timber history and provide flexible spaces for heavy equipment training. Visible from Interstate-5, the Boschma Innovation District sits within Ridgefield’s technology and manufacturing corridor, offering places to shop, eat, study, and explore cultural and ecological experiences. Our design integrates mature trees and includes a comprehensive water management plan. Bike paths will connect the campus to nearby neighborhoods and schools, fostering community connections. The Boschma Innovation District is a model for resilience, creating a hub of workforce training, innovation, and community engagement that will develop the next generation of skilled leaders in Clark County.

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Ridgefield, Washington
PROGRAM

Framework Planning

PROJECT CONTACT

community@ankrommoisan.com

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