Aggie Square isn’t just a cutting-edge innovation hub—it’s a showcase of Sacramento pride, built with local labor, materials and heart, from handcrafted bricks to towering glass walls. With deep community partnerships and an investment in local benefits, the project blends history, progress and regional impact.
Two UC Davis alumni, who found their calling—and thriving careers—through the university’s Construction Management Certificate Program, come full circle to help build Sacramento’s transformative Aggie Square innovation district.
The University of California, Davis, powers nearly $9.57 billion in economic impact to the Sacramento metro area and $13.18 billion to the state, supporting 61,700 jobs in the region and 68,300 in the state, according to a new economic analysis.
George Baxter has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, but he was not made for life in the lab. Baxter’s role is expanding the university’s traditional roles of teaching and research to include catalyzing innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship.
In this film, George Baxter, UC Davis' Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer, discusses how his role is to help researchers and others at Aggie Square monetize their work through startups and new business ventures. George's previous role at the University of Edinburgh was similar and saw significant successes within their community.
We are excited to announce the ribbon cutting for Aggie Square to recognize the opening of Aggie Square, our region’s vibrant hub of innovation, research and community engagement.
In this film, custom woodworker, Mike Nelson, talks about the benches made of reclaimed wood that will be part of the Aggie Square outdoor spaces. Mike talks about the design evolution and how his approach to building them ensured success in the final product.
