University of Connecticut Master Plan

The primary purpose of the Campus Master Plan is to establish a blueprint for change in order to provide a thoughtful and integrated framework for UCONN 2000 projects and to establish design guidelines for all future projects. These guidelines will allow the University to improve upon its existing image, foster a sense of physical unity and provide a greater degree of campus-wide organization. The blueprint establishes an orderly direction for change that allows the University to utilize its resources to their maximum potential while improving its unique learning environment.

An interactive planning process was established whereby University administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members were able to provide meaningful input. To achieve high levels of interaction, personal interviews, numerous workshops and e-mail were successfully incorporated into the extremely dynamic planning process. This interaction provided more accurate analysis of existing conditions, creative development of various organizational concepts, logical assessment of alternatives, and refinements of recommendations. The final outcome is a Master Plan which is understood and supported throughout the University community. This support will ultimately facilitate the implementation of projects which achieve the Plan's recommendations.