The primary elements of the 2015 master plan focus on the phased replacement of ageing academic and administrative facilities in the academic core; expanding student life and campus life amenities; increasing on-campus student, faculty and staff housing to reinforce a 24/7 campus environment; and enhancing the existing “Tree Campus” with a new central open space that connects the north quad with the central Library quad and the Well quad to the south quad, thereby maximizing intra-campus connectivity.

A central feature of the open space system is a landscaped drainage swale that not only provides an aesthetic element running through the heart of the campus but also a functional stormwater management component of the overall campus sustainability strategy. Implementation of features such as the expanded use of photovoltaic systems, high-performance building envelopes and bioswales, and drought-tolerant landscapes aid the campus’ resiliency and cultivate environmentally-responsible future generations.