Columbus State University Master Plan
Columbus State University Master Plan
HGOR led the open space master plan of Columbus State University’s 132-acre main campus, coordinating with partner architects JMZ and McMillan Pazdan Smith.
The extensive inventory provided an understanding of the campus’ existing environmental, social, and cultural assets for leveraging within the overall masterplan, which included the iconic clocktower, groves of live oaks, Lindsey Creek, and the Fall Line Trail. Site analysis determined that these social and cultural assets on the campus were underutilized due to a lack of pedestrian access and appropriate social infrastructure, and environmental assets were largely disconnected and impaired from functioning as natural systems. It was also determined that the existing parking was more than the current and projected demand, which allowed for the removal of three acres of existing roads and parking, significantly improving pedestrian circulation, open space opportunities, and the environmental performance of the campus. Removing over two acres of parking in a strategic location allows a previously piped stream to be daylit, providing a new environmentally focused quad that highlights the sense of place in the natural environment.
The proposed open space design also is highlighted by a new three-acre central open space that leverages the iconic clocktower as the center point of student social activities, supported by a functional lawn area, shade, and outdoor dining.
| Location | Columbus, Georgia |
| Year Completed | In progress |
| Size | 132 acres | Design Team | Todd Fuller |
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