{"671204":{"#nid":"671204","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Comprehensive Campus Plan Unveiled ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA North Avenue Welcome Center. Reopening of the Third Street tunnel. A car-free campus core. An on-site water reuse facility. A new thermal energy plant. Additional recreational fields. Two new residence halls. A new performing arts center. Peters Park instead of Peters Parking Deck. These are some of the exciting possibilities proposed in the 2023 Comprehensive Campus Plan (CCP).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter more than two years of preparation and intensive data collection and analysis, the Planning, Design, and Construction department within \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInfrastructure and Sustainability\u003C\/a\u003E has finalized the new campus plan. Steeped in a rich culture of planning and innovation, the CCP is a living document that will guide how campus space will evolve to support the growing needs of the campus community for the next 10 years and beyond. The plan is flexible, adaptable, and considers estimated future institutional needs as well as projected trends in higher education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cOur new Comprehensive Campus Plan outlines a bold future for our campus that supports growth while reaffirming our commitments to students, sustainability, well-being, innovation, and our neighboring communities,\u201d said President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cI\u2019m excited to see the many ways this plan will enhance the Georgia Tech experience and preserve the beauty of our campus.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe planning department collaborated with a team of consultants to strategize outreach measures, collect and analyze data, and build the foundation for the CCP. Extensive in-person and virtual outreach efforts targeted students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as external stakeholders such as neighborhood associations, churches, the Atlanta City Council, and Mayor Andre Dickens. Outreach included campus tours, tabling events, focus groups, surveys, town halls, and neighborhood meetings. A \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusplan.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ededicated website\u003C\/a\u003E tracked the plan\u2019s stages and progress and now houses the final 130-page document, along with an executive summary and a short video.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn alignment with the Institute\u2019s strategic plan, the following guiding principles were instrumental in the CCP\u2019s development: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudent\u2013First Experience\u003C\/strong\u003E: Enhance the built and urban ecological environment to create a safe, welcoming, enriching, and beautiful campus where every student can thrive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETransformative Campus\u003C\/strong\u003E: Radiate influence through transformational and innovative academic, research, living, and workplace environments, and adaptive infrastructure strategies that meet evolving campus needs and growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccess and Connectivity\u003C\/strong\u003E: Design for an active, well-connected campus that encourages physical movement and discourages car dependency by prioritizing transit, pedestrian, bike, and other modalities to provide universal and equitable access.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommunity Well-Being\u003C\/strong\u003E: Promote physical and environmental wellness through intentional design and robust community partnerships to improve and cultivate a safe, healthy, equitable, and adaptable urban fabric.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStewardship\u003C\/strong\u003E: Foster resiliency and promote stewardship of campus resources through sustainable development and operational strategies in support of Institute sustainability and climate action goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, other targeted Institute studies and assessments, such as the campus space utilization plan, the campus historic preservation plan, the facility condition report, the landscape master plan, and the campus stormwater master plan, heavily influence the CCP.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s previous campus plan, issued almost 20 years ago, guided $2 billion in capital investment and laid the groundwork for several defining campus improvements, including the John Lewis Student Center, the EcoCommons, and the initial development of Tech Square. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe newly published CCP addresses current campuswide goals and space need drivers such as:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EA 26% projected increase in on-campus students, faculty, and staff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAn additional 2.2 million gross square feet to accommodate growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E2,000 new beds for first-year students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAdditional indoor recreation and outdoor recreational and athletic fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EA car-free campus core.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EIncrease in the campus tree canopy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EIncrease in alternative mobility options.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith these goals and drivers in mind, the 2023 CCP outlines five big ideas:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Harmonize With and Expand EcoCommons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe EcoCommons serves as a performance landscape effectively and responsibly managing stormwater while also providing outdoor recreation space. The CCP encourages the EcoCommons remain a key driver in shaping future development on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Densify the Core\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the most recent portion of the EcoCommons replaced a surface parking lot in the campus core, there are several other lots that should be the primary locations for future redevelopment. Peters Parking Deck could become campus green space ideal for recreational use and stormwater management. Additionally, vertical density should be considered, rather than large building footprints. The CCP recommends Georgia Tech embrace its urban context to explore building heights surpassing five stories within a car-free campus core.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Heal the Ridge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA topographical ridge exists on the west side of campus following Marietta Street with stormwater runoff flowing north into the center of campus. The CCP recommends capturing stormwater on top of the ridge with a series of active and passive open spaces, fulfilling athletic and recreation needs. The ridge also physically divides the Georgia Tech campus from its neighbors to the west, a historically underserved area. Activating the ridge can stimulate this area for redevelopment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Connect Science Square, BioSciences, and Tech Square\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThree distinct areas of innovation on campus \u2014 Science Square in the south, BioSciences in the north, and Tech Square in the east, share faculty, students, and researchers. The CCP recommends improving the connections through physical infrastructure, such as bridges, and enhanced mobility. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Anchor Southwest Community Edge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough thoughtful planned growth, the CCP recommends the development of the campus to the west by healing the ridge and establishing an anchor between campus and the surrounding community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENext Steps\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMoving forward, follow-up studies are critical to confirm emerging needs and identify priorities for near- and long-term capital investments. Sector plans, facilities assessments, space utilization studies, and workplace evaluations will inform the future physical changes to campus. Transit and parking feasibility studies will inform campus mobility. Operational evaluations will advise improvements to student housing, dining, and recreation. The Climate Action Plan will assist in the future direction of campus utilities, and additional stormwater research will inform management of the campus landscape.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo view the CCP, visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusplan.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eplan\u2019s website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFive big ideas anchor the plans for the future - harmonize with and expand the EcoCommons, densify the core, heal the ridge, connect science neighborhoods, and anchor the south-west community edge.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The 2023 Comprehensive Campus Plan (CCP) proposes many exciting possibilities for the future of the Georgia Tech campus."}],"uid":"35028","created_gmt":"2023-11-22 00:34:33","changed_gmt":"2024-01-03 17:30:12","author":"cbrim3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672434":{"id":"672434","type":"image","title":"Rendering of Comprehensive Campus Plan-recommended concept for Hemphill Woods Walk. 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