- There are over 3 million square feet of existing Biotechnology and Medical Technology facilities in the Seattle area.
- Over 1 million square feet of space is planned for development in the Seattle region for the Biotechnology and Medical Technology industry.
- Vulcan Inc. and Alexandria Real Estate Equities have invested tens of millions of dollars into the South Lake Union community of Seattle to nurture it as a hub for Biotech activity.
- The City of Seattle has approved special zoning and building codes to accommodate the needs of development for Biotech facilities.