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Brown Supports Providence: The Facts I Brown University <br />knowledge economy, including biotechnology and information systems with high <br />growth potential. Some examples are Nabsys (biotech -gene sequencing), Anders <br />(financial services ITonline- banking), and NuLabel (green adhesive <br />technologies). <br />Investing in Infrastructure <br />• Brown has continued to play an integral role in developing the knowledge <br />economy, investing approximately $zoo million in and around the Jewelry <br />District over the last decade, purchasing and renovating facilities and providing <br />essential research infrastructure, neighborhood enhancements and thousands of <br />vital construction - related jobs. <br />Benefits of a Knowledge -Based Economy <br />• Brown attracted and spent nearly $17o million on research in 2011, making it the <br />leading center of scientific research and development in Rhode Island. <br />• The Knowledge -Based Economy brings jobs, expertise, and will provide fora <br />secure economic future. <br />Partnering with the City <br />Brown partnered with Providence to open two community police substations, the <br />first on the Past Side and the second in the Jewelry District. <br />Brown invested in numerous neighborhood enhancements in the Jewelry <br />District, including the new public space, Ship St. Square. Plans are also underway <br />to help support a pedestrian bridge in the India Point area employ an estimated <br />200 people. <br />Partnering with Schools <br />Brown has raised $15 million toward a commitment to raise a $ro- million <br />endmvriumt for the children of Providence public schools. Approximately <br />$300,000 in grants have been allocated from the Fund. <br />Brown has active, long -term partnerships with six Providence public schools <br />(and lends support and resources to thousands of school students in Ri's six <br />urban districts). <br />Part Of The Community <br />The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service supports long -term community <br />partnerships that engage more than i,600 students in in -depth initiatives with <br />schools and community agencies each year. Some 3.300 students, 01'.55 percent <br />of Brown undergraduates engage in community, service. <br />Since 2005, the number of Brown alumni living in Providence has grown by 23 <br />Pei-cent. <br />Brown is a leader nationally in providing support to its home municipality. <br />last updated 71312012 <br />Brown University <br />Providence, Rhode Island 02912, USA <br />Phone: 401- 863 -1000 <br />0 2012 Brown University <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />http: / /www.brown.edu/ web / providence /brownandprovidence.html 10/23/2014 <br />