Altogether, the expansion will consist of five buildings ofbetween 60,000 and 75,000 sf, and between one and four stories.Site work will begin shortly for the first three buildings on the31-acre site fronting on Route 1, according to Vincent Marano,chief operating officer of National Business Parks, based here. NBPmanages the College Park property for owner Lawrence ZirinskyAssociates, and is responsible for construction management andleasing for the expansion.

Lawrence Zirinsky Associates is developing the expansion on abuild-to-suit basis, according to Marano. He points out thatCollege Park "has operated at nearly 100% occupancy for the pastfive years, with tenant firms typically expanding to new space asit becomes available.

"The new facilities are designed specifically to meet therequirements of R&D companies," Marano continues. "Theexpansion will contain class A office, laboratory and R&Dspace. We are currently in advanced talks with a major high-techfirm for a substantial portion of the space in the newcomplex."