What is the Process?

The process of developing a comprehensive campus master plan will require more than a year of discussion, research, and concept development. The principles guiding the physical design and character of an institution are the same as those affecting its academic undertaking. Reciprocity between the academic mission and the physical plan is the foundation of the design philosophy. All interested stakeholders are involved to ensure incremental implementation and support.

The master planning effort addresses the following areas for all academic, recreation, student life, and research facilities:

Programming
Land use
Architectural massing
Design guidelines
Implementation strategies

Comprehensive Development Plan Process

Ayers Saint Gross
October 21, 2003

The comprehensive development plan for Arizona State University will examine the physical needs of the West Campus, Downtown Campus, Main Campus, and the East Campus. The process will be overseen by the Executive Group and President Crow. The process will be managed on a daily basis by the University Architects Group consisting of Scott Cole, Ron McCoy, Steve Nielsen, and Mike Nixon. Read more