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INTRODUCTION
The Data Collection phase of the planning
process helped the planning team develop a deep
understanding of existing campus culture, conditions,
assets, deficiencies, strengths, issues, and
desired growth aspirations. This understanding
provided the basis from which to begin analyzing
campus patterns, and ultimately develop planning
concepts to support the strategic plan.
This chapter presents an overview of existing
campus context and conditions. It broadly
describes the regional context of Lawrence, the
host community. It then gives an understanding
of the important and rich history of planning on
the Lawrence campus, from KU’s founding to
present day. Academic and social context provides
perspective on the campus experience.
Current conditions of multiple campus systems,
such as land use, facilities and grounds, circulation
and parking, infrastructure, and space are
examined to provide a baseline understanding of
physical issues and opportunities.
The information presented within this chapter
relates to the Lawrence campus. More general
information regarding the current academic
climate is applicable to the Edwards campus as
well.
A full description of the Edwards campus can be found
in Chapter 3.
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