Master Plan October 2011 - Pacific Lutheran University

COMMUNITY BENEFITS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Garfield Commons at the corner of Garfield Street and Pacific Avenue was completed during the
summer of 2007. The Garfield Book Company at PLU is host to the new home of the University’s
textbooks as well as a great resource for the community. The Garfield Book Company at PLU has
a variety of general book titles including academic and general interest titles. Also included in the
great selection of books is a large selection of home schooling materials and a great children’s
book corner. The community can also find merchandise for the local school districts.
Garfield Commons is at full capacity and businesses are bringing in a variety of customers from
the community and university. Businesses include Farrelli’s Pizza, Uni Teriyaki, Forza Coffee, Pita
Pit, Tight Cuts, Emerald City Smoothies, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Desert Sun.
CONCLUSIONS
Continued development of the PLU campus will provide ongoing significant benefits to the
surrounding community. To do so, campus upgrades to buildings and grounds need to take
place. Academic and athletic facilities need upgrading. While first priority is to renovate
buildings, some will need replacement. Sidewalks and parking lots will be improved. The
University intends to remain involved in the community and to provide needed amenities to
Parkland and Pierce County.
November 2011
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