September 2003
Aerial photographs of campus and surrounding
areas are available on the Campus
Views / Maps section of the site.
Early discussions about how growth can occur on
campus have resulted in a series of options that focus on academic
growth extending to the north and west, with most growth occurring
east of Oakwood. Based on a modest increase in the student population
over the next 20-30 years, the Facilities Planning Team (FPT)
concluded that main (East) Campus can support future academic
growth through renovation, infill and new construction. Based
on this mindset, the design team has been concentrating on furthering
preliminary options A, B and C, which were discussed at the 14
July Facilities Planning Committee workshop.
The FPT preferred attributes of each option as
follows:
- circulation patterns of internal and external campus roads including the re-
alignment of Oakwood;
- building distribution that increases the density of the campus core and proposes a new academic core to the north of the new University Center and University Park; and
- garden terraces connecting the historic core of campus to the new University Center, University Park and a proposed academic core to the north.
The FPT has been considering a mindset that there is an East
and West Campus, to imply that each is of value for its distinctness.
In this spirit, it is important that each campus have a clear
mission and identity to minimize the perceived distance between
them.
Preliminary planning for West Campus has focused on growing the
campus from within by building on athletic-related academic programs
and collegiate activities; a pedestrian circulation system that
unifies collegiate and intramural athletic facilities; and internal
campus roads that recognize Hewitt as a primary external thoroughfare.
The internal circulation is an attempt to minimize traffic on
perimeter streets and control traffic on campus by creating a
series of road segments, rather than through roads.
Concurrent with preliminary master planning are the beginnings
of campus enhancements that address improvements to campus entries
and perimeter streets. The enhancements are more detailed, and
could be implemented in 2-5 years, depending on available funding.
Preliminary thoughts for the Corporate Education Center, the Business
School and "East" and "West" Campuses will
be shared at the September
18 open campus meeting.
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