Development Opportunities
Development Opportunity Charrette
Guiding Questions
- What specific improvements or new facilities would enhance the functionality and overall experience for students, faculty, and staff on campus?
- What types of spaces (e.g., study areas, recreational zones, collaborative workspaces) do you feel are missing or could be improved on campus?
- How can the university’s future projects better incorporate sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact?
- Prepare summary of your discussion for reporting out to the larger group.
Key Ideas Across Groups
Group A:
- Transform gravel lots into green spaces open to the public.
- Possible closure of Loyola Avenue to create a unified community space.
- Suggested amenities: Greenspace, climbing walls, pickleball courts, porch-type swings, and small support buildings.
Group B:
- Focused on improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
- Suggestion to replace parallel parking with angled parking on nearby streets.
- Enhance aesthetics by extending Loyola’s beautification efforts to adjacent properties.
Key Ideas Across Groups
Group C:
- Emphasis on maintaining and relocating the community garden if development occurs.
- Advocated for more public amenities, such as bus stops and restaurants.
- Highlighted safety concerns for pedestrians, particularly seniors, along Sheridan Road.
Development Opportunity Charrette
Guiding Questions
- What specific improvements or new facilities would enhance the functionality and overall experience for students, faculty, and staff on campus?
- What types of spaces (e.g., study areas, recreational zones, collaborative workspaces) do you feel are missing or could be improved on campus?
- How can the university’s future projects better incorporate sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact?
- Prepare summary of your discussion for reporting out to the larger group.
Key Ideas Across Groups
Group A:
- Transform gravel lots into green spaces open to the public.
- Possible closure of Loyola Avenue to create a unified community space.
- Suggested amenities: Greenspace, climbing walls, pickleball courts, porch-type swings, and small support buildings.
Group B:
- Focused on improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
- Suggestion to replace parallel parking with angled parking on nearby streets.
- Enhance aesthetics by extending Loyola’s beautification efforts to adjacent properties.
Key Ideas Across Groups
Group C:
- Emphasis on maintaining and relocating the community garden if development occurs.
- Advocated for more public amenities, such as bus stops and restaurants.
- Highlighted safety concerns for pedestrians, particularly seniors, along Sheridan Road.