Council members clarify Innovation Hub is not a university, emphasize workforce development
Deputy Mayor McClendon sought clarification that the Innovation Hub and Innovation District are not a university; city staff and the mayor said the effort focuses on workforce development, startups, STEM and downtown business growth with possible education components, and council pledged consultation on priorities.
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Deputy Mayor McClendon asked the council to clarify item 12 on the consent agenda so the public would understand that the Innovation District and Innovation Hub are not plans for a university but a broader economic effort. "It is not a university," she said, seeking reassurance for callers who misunderstood the project.
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