Building North Carolina's Urban Research University
Campus planning exercises in 1995 and 2000 established principles for the physical planning of the University, emphasizing a traditional "commons" approach to education with internal quadrangles and enabling the growth of a memorable campus core, integral to a thriving research campus. The 2010 Master Plan presented a cohesive, people-oriented campus committed to sustainability, efficiency and social interaction. It also presented a stronger set of building and infrastructure connections to our surrounding neighbors.
The previous Campus Master Plan is being updated to re-envision a comprehensive campus plan to support the implementation of the University’s strategic plan, Shaping What's Next. The Master Plan will determine needs and guide development of the physical elements of campus including facilities, space, transportation, parking, housing, utilities, infrastructure and the outdoor environment for the next decade, through 2035. The Campus Master Plan will result in a comprehensive 10-year development plan that integrates the University’s goals for academic excellence, research, diversity, equity, and inclusion, student experience, community programs and engagement, talent and workforce cultivation and sustainability. The plan will define the guiding principles for resource optimization (land, facilities, space, financial), wellness, environmental impact, and operations.
Timeline
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March - July 2022 |
Pre-planning Interviews and Assessment |
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August - October 2022 |
Selection of Master Planning Consultant |
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October - November 2022 |
Announce Consultant, Launch Planning Process |
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November - May 2024 |
Engagement, evaluation, feedback, surveys, data gathering, analytics, sector studies, test fits, benchmarking |
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Summer 2024 |
Final Master Plan Report and documents |