Comments & Questions

At each Comprehensive Development Plan meeting, attendees are given the opportunity to ask questions about or offer comments on the plan. On this page you may send a comment or read the comments and questions of others.

 

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COMMENTS FROM THE ASU ACADEMIC SENATE

The Academic Senate at Arizona State University (representative body of the Academic Assembly) had the chance to comment on where they would like to see money invested at all campuses and identify buildings they would like to see saved or removed on the Tempe Campus. This information will be taken into consideration during the planning process.

To see the results of the discussion, see the buildings to be saved or removed tally and the money investment suggestions (both PDF).

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

All Campuses

  1. What are the other methods used on campus to combat the enormous bike theft problem we may have with increasing students/bikes on our campuses. It seems that more will be stolen. Let’s include a plan to confront the theft issue that has been proven to work on other campus locations with the same problem.
  2. The plants and garden areas are very important to the quality of life of the campus community. I encourage the planners to incorporate landscaping as an integral part of the campus experience, not just as a building enhancement. By recognizing the myriad and essential services of native desert landscapes on campus, ASU can not only create an educational and enjoyable atmosphere for its students, staff, and faculty, but also demonstrate to the larger community how we can live more sustainable in cities in the desert.

Tempe

  1. Do not cross Apace on Mill. South of Apache and west of Mill Ave. have several historical houses that should be preserved before the Maple/Ash neighborhood.
  2. The DTC would like to meet with the Campus Planners to discuss the appropriate model for the downtown.
  3. University Park – I am encouraged by what I have heard today. The main concerns are the high volume of traffic that utilizes College to enter and exit campus as well as the creation of dormitories bordering residential neighborhoods. I like the idea of utilizing the new housing for graduate students and honor students – upper class (married students) vs. freshman. Thank you for including us in the process.
  4. An inventory of historic structures has begun about 2 years ago. Has that information been made available to inform the master plan? Although the campus is a broad range of styles, identification and analysis of the most significant (historically and/or architecturally) buildings may reveal some features/elements/materials that could lead continuity to further development. Strive for a “diverse continuity”.

West

  1. Is the parking going to be at ground level? Are parking ramp – type structures being considered? Can they be deigned to blend in with the present architecture rather than looking like a misplaced structure?
  2. Traffic on Sweetwater to be kept to a minimum. Since school was built traffic has increased from 300 cars a day to over 2200 per day as per Phoenix Transportation department. ASU students have been going 70-80-90 mph in this 30 mph zone.
  3. Thank you for recognizing the importance of shade, landscaping trees and green areas that are important to the positive feel and appeal of the campus. Plan shaded walkways/paths from parking areas to buildings. Increase shade trees in parking areas. The courtyards could use mist systems during summer - lunch (peak) and dinner hours.
  4. I am hoping the campus remains as level as possible. The current bi-level nature of the campus is difficult for wheelchair users and those with other mobility impairments. You would think in the desert, we could have a flat campus.
  5. Presentation was very good. I would like to see more about traffic issues, housing for faculty/ staff on campus and parking. Speed bumps on Wood Drive would be great.
  6. Welcoming access means convenient parking. We are not going to change people’s values and preference for individuality and freedom in transport.
  7. Love the presentation, the planning principles and the potential!! I like the ideas of bringing people to campus efficiently and creating a welcoming “24/7” environment. I hope that we continue welcoming non-traditional students too. I appreciate the team working on this too. Regarding where I hang out, or what’s a cultural center. For me, it’s my neighborhood and I do walk including to the grocery store, but if I go to a mall, I prefer an outdoor mall like Kierland Commons in Scottsdale. I love the idea of walking and biking, but it may be true about people and their cars.
  8. Love the idea of adding a variety of architecture. Also, like moving to 24/7. Looking forward to seeing where/how a new health and wellness facility will fit in.
  9. Great presentation – parking must be considered a priority. Community involvement is a must so that we do not alleviate neighbors.
  10. I agree with the concern about admissions/enrollment at the back of the campus.
  11. How about misters in outdoor areas?
  12. Parking issues not addressed. Eliminate the businesses along Thunderbird – keep it University oriented. Traffic not dealt with thoroughly! Residents bought near a graduate school not a full blown Tempe campus. Save our neighborhood!
  13. Excellent Presentation
  14. Very interesting presentation. Look forward to more detailed information regarding building design use.

Downtown

  1. Would also like to see College of Fine Arts have a presence at ASU DT. Thanks

Polytechnic

  1. I didn't like the dualistic approach to the "island" phenomenon. The way it was framed inferred that we would be disconnected from the community if we weren't butted up against our western neighbors. We can certainly be engaged/embedded/connected even if we have a so-called "buffer" zone of green space leading up to our campus. The entry/exit must be welcome and "open", however.
  2. We should have adequate auto, biking, walking paths leading to Power, but not be too consumed with how we interface with Cooley station. As long as folks can easily get on and off campus, they will find Cooley station.
  3. Your observations about bringing our campus together is right on. We are so spread out, hence we hardly ever interact and partner as we should. This is our # 1 problem, without a doubt. It's imperative that we place academic, social, and student service facilities in close proximity so our entire community interfaces and connects. Shady and attractive walking paths should connect the buildings.
  4. Our campus is predominantly commuter, but we have great potential to be residential. Our ability to get our students to live on campus will play a major role in how we develop. Residential and commuter students have some different needs, so we have to be mindful of this dynamic.
  5. I don't like the retail presence AT ALL in some of the schemes. I don't feel we should abandon enterprise opportunities, but we are, first and foremost, an EDUCATIONAL institution. If folks want dry cleaning, groceries, and gas, then they can go across the street or down the road a ways. These amenities will soon be on our doorstep, so let's let the private sector handle that piece for us. I think universities should provide other services, (e.g., copy services, mail, and, to some extent, hotel accommodations), but we have more compelling basic academic and student service needs to meet.

 

 
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