Georgia Tech has long shaped Midtown's development. Some of its newer projects include life sciences district Science Square, which just landed Duracell's $56 million research and development hub. The institute is also under construction on a third phase of Technology Square, a magnet for innovation centers and corporate headquarters.

The university is breaking ground on the eight-story building at Northside Drive between Eighth and Ninth Streets, with a ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. today.

Georgia Tech is breaking ground today on its first new traditional residence hall in 20 years. The state-of-the-art Curran Street Residence Hall will offer 862 beds across eight residential floors. The ground floor will include a 24-hour automated market,