Two open houses today will aim to familiarize Ohio University faculty and students and Athens residents with ideas for the future of university growth
according to a news release.
Informational sessions in the Walter Hall Rotunda and Athens Community Center will present different concepts and alternative ideas for the Campus Master Plan, a study OU conducts about every 10 years to assess how to combine the physical campus with its programmatic and academic priorities, said Richard Planisek, assistant planner for the Office of University Planning and Implementation.
At the information sessions, attendees will the have the opportunity to provide feedback, Planisek said.
(The plan) is referred to as a guideline he said. The campus develops in the general theme of the plan.
The efforts are composed of physical campus and facilities planning space utilization and management study
student housing needs assessment and utility infrastructure and support services planning
according to a news release from the planning office.
Consulting firm NBBJ assists the university in determining need for facility expansion, rearrangement and capability to fulfill student and staff visions, Planisek said.
The open houses will address options for expanding the limited space in residence halls and what residence halls need to be rehabilitated. Other issues to be addressed include traffic and safety issues, utility and energy efficiency and road-related concerns, Planisek said.
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