In Their Own Words

Tulane University Strategic Master Plan
for Uptown Campus

Strategic facility plan supports renewal on a campus changed by Hurricane Katrina

Tulane University was knocked out of business when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, forcing a temporary closure of the university. Tulane rebounded quickly, opening its doors a mere four months after the storm, but the changed landscape required that a new organizational structure be put in place. Tulane's board outlined a Plan for Renewal and enlisted Christner's experts in strategic facility planning to align existing facility resources with the goals of the renewal plan. Christner's strategic facility plan addressed the immediate need for administrative reorganization and a response to lower projected enrollment. Recommendations included: creating a new identity and home for the Undergraduate College, using vacated space to consolidate dispersed departments and strengthen academic zones on campus, thematically grouping previously-dispersed student-centered services, and enhancing the core campus quadrangle with landscape improvements.

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Size: 80 buildings & 110 acres
Status: Planning completed 2006

<p>The final Plan included recommendations for the core campus quadrangle, with a focus on creating a place for people where the car dominated. Parking and roadways were suggested for removal, supporting a more appealing and functional environment.</p>

The final Plan included recommendations for the core campus quadrangle, with a focus on creating a place for people where the car dominated. Parking and roadways were suggested for removal, supporting a more appealing and functional environment.

<p>As a result of Hurricane Katrina, 2/3rds of Tulane University's campus was affected by flood water. A strategic facility master plan was developed to support the University's bold plan for renewal.</p>

As a result of Hurricane Katrina, 2/3rds of Tulane University's campus was affected by flood water. A strategic facility master plan was developed to support the University's bold plan for renewal.

<p>An understanding of the current space utilization provided the foundation for options and recommendations.</p>

An understanding of the current space utilization provided the foundation for options and recommendations.

<p>A variety of possible organization models were explored with the planning committee for improving convenience and visibility of student services on campus.</p>

A variety of possible organization models were explored with the planning committee for improving convenience and visibility of student services on campus.

<p>Determining the proper mix of small, medium, and large classrooms involved analyzing current utilization and benchmarking the inventory against other institutions.</p>

Determining the proper mix of small, medium, and large classrooms involved analyzing current utilization and benchmarking the inventory against other institutions.

<p>The long-range plan includes recommendations for the realignment of academic space, identifying zones of future redevelopment, strategies for expanding parking and athletics, and enhancing outdoor space.</p>

The long-range plan includes recommendations for the realignment of academic space, identifying zones of future redevelopment, strategies for expanding parking and athletics, and enhancing outdoor space.