University of San Francisco Announces Five Year Campus Improvement Plan

The University of San Francisco (USF) is set to embark on a series of significant campus improvements aimed at enhancing the educational environment and community engagement. During a recent meeting, university officials outlined their Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP), which includes a range of projects designed to modernize facilities and improve campus spaces over the next five to ten years.

Key highlights from the IMP include the renovation of the Masonic East Building, which will serve as a new hub for health and life sciences. This renovation is part of a broader strategy to maintain a stable student enrollment, projected to grow by less than 1% annually, mirroring trends from previous years. The university's employee population is expected to remain stable as well.

In addition to the Masonic East renovation, the IMP outlines several other projects for the next five years. These include window replacements on the lower campus, enhancements to open spaces such as a new visitor arrival area on Parker Street, improvements to the fountain and plaza at the library, turf replacement on the baseball diamond, and upgrades to the loading dock.

Looking further ahead, the university plans to renovate the Harney Science Center, which has seen little change since its establishment in 1965. New student residences are also planned for Stanyan and Fulton Streets, along with a reconfiguration of the Lone Mountain parking lot to create a new green space. Additionally, there is potential for a new academic building to be constructed between Malloy and Kalmanovitz Halls.

These developments reflect USF's commitment to fostering a collaborative relationship with the surrounding community, as evidenced by multiple town halls held to gather input on the planned projects. The university's proactive approach to community relations and infrastructure development aims to create a more vibrant and accessible campus for students, staff, and visitors alike.