Master Plan October 2011 - Pacific Lutheran University

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT SITES
As mentioned in the previous chapter, a number of potential building sites have been identified. While the needs analysis does not indicate a
significant amount of growth for PLU, there may be a need for additional housing or the replacement of existing beds or other university space. The
development sites, in total, represent significantly more potential development than the university likely will need. Identifying the sites provides a
range of flexibility as specific needs arise and funding becomes available.
Potential sites in the campus core are limited to the location of existing buildings that may be replaced such as Ingram Hall, Memorial Gym, or the
Swimming Pool. The Wang Center site could be developed more intensely if Wang Center functions are relocated. Each of these sites would serve
well for academic uses or student housing.
Potential sites at the edge of campus include the field just west of East Campus, a portion of the Library parking lot on Park Avenue and the site
just north of the Neeb Center. These would all work well for student housing. These two sites north of Garfield Street also may serve as mixed use
with retail and housing. In addition, intergenerational housing may be appropriate adjacent to East Campus with its close proximity to campus and
community resources nearby. An alternative site for parking is along Yakima Avenue, just south of the proposed Sports and Recreation Center. Two
sites north of 121st Street South could be possible locations for new buildings.
The Columbia Center site is identified as a good site for a new fitness and aquatic facility due to its proximity to the playing fields and residence
halls on lower campus. With the expansion of athletics/recreation facilities, creating additional opportunities for parking on lower campus is highly
desired. Potential locations for expanded parking are also identified at the campus perimeter.
November 2011
LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT SITES (10-20 years)* Maximum Envelope estimated ** Renovation
Academic Facility, Parking or Student Housing
(on site of current swimming pool and Memorial Gym)
70,000 - 280,000 no
Academic Facility (on Wang Center site) 98,000 - 120,000 no
Mixed Use development (on Mortvedt parking lot) 108,000 - 132,000 no
Parking or Student Housing (on site north of the Neeb Center) 126,000 - 180,000 no
Parking Lot west of Yakima and 121st 24,000 - 144,000 no
East Campus Academic, Mixed Use or Student Housing 43,000 - 172,000 no
Academic Facilty, Mixed Use development or Student Housing 158,000 - 230,000 no
TOTAL new square footage 627,000 - 1,258,000
* All of these timeframes area variable depending on funding.
** Based on building footprint assumptions and varies by proposed uses
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