Broome County IDA Proposes 500-Acre Tech Park with Jobs, Housing

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The Broome County Industrial Development Agency is proposing a 500-acre mixed-use technology park spanning the towns of Union and Maine. The project is expected to generate around 7,000 jobs, $690 million in earnings, and $2.3 billion in economic activity over the next 20 years. Plans call for preserving a large portion of the land, with roughly 77% set aside for open space and recreation, as well as including a housing component to address ongoing demand for new housing in Broome County.

Why it matters

This proposed tech park represents a major economic development initiative for the Binghamton region, which has faced decades of industrial decline and population loss. The project aims to revitalize the area by creating thousands of new jobs and providing additional housing options to support long-term growth.

The details

The 500-acre mixed-use technology park would be located between Airport Road and East Maine Road, spanning the towns of Union and Maine. Developers say the design focuses on integrating with the natural landscape rather than traditional large-scale industrial layouts, with 77% of the land set aside for open space and recreation, including trails and walking paths. In addition to the job creation and economic activity, the proposal also includes a housing component to address ongoing demand for new housing in Broome County.

• The Broome County Industrial Development Agency is currently proposing the 500-acre tech park project.

What’s next

A public comment period is now open, allowing residents to provide feedback on the proposed development before it moves forward.