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IDEA Commons, which stands for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Art, is an urban research park in Downtown Springfield that blends together residential, retail and entertainment facilities supported by various university programs.

Currently the Jordan Valley Innovation Center ( JVIC ) and " Brick City " are located within the IDEA Commons.

The JVIC is a Missouri State University research center providing " hands-on " learning and experience for students, as well as support and business opportunities for affiliated businesses.

Within the JVIC are three operating units: The Center for Applied Science and Engineering ( CASE ), The Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences ( CBLS ), and Springfield Innovation, Inc. ( SI2 ).

The JVIC is located in the former Missouri Farmers Association milling facility.

Brick City, located at 305 West Mill Street, was renovated for the Fall 2008 semester to house several elements of the MSU Art and Design department.

Missouri State University won the University Economic Development Association ’ s ( UEDA ) 2009 Award of Excellence for their work on IDEA Commons at the UEDA annual symposium.

MSU ’ s IDEA Commons beat 34 other institutions, including two other finalists, North Carolina State University and the University of Memphis, for the award.