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Master Plan Report Home : Executive Summary
Using the strategic plan as a starting point, a group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators met early in the planning process to
brainstorm about the future campus. The resulting vision statement guided exploration of options and is the foundation of a long-term
vision and master plan characterized by:
- Strong Connections to the Surrounding City
- Universal Access and Safety
- Emphasis on the Pedestrian and Alternative Transportation
- A Continuous Greenbelt between 19th Avenue and Lake Merced
- A Vibrant On-Campus Community
- Recognition in the City and Region
- A Campus that Models Sustainability
As the planning team explored ways to give physical form to the campus vision, one question persisted: What are the physical indicators of a
preeminent urban university campus? To find an answer, the team investigated numerous precedents to determine which physical characteristics
distinguish them as premier urban campuses. Three important traits emerged:
- Distinctive Urbanism
- Memorable Public Open Space
- Vibrant Campus Community
Distinctive urbanism describes the quality and character of the campus’s architecture, edges and deliberately shaped spaces.
Memorable public open space defines the nature and quality of the collective outdoor social and recreational spaces. And a
vibrant campus community describes a residential community well integrated with a variety of social uses and destinations.
By embodying all these characteristics, the master plan lays the groundwork for the University to achieve its strategic aspirations.
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