Master Planning

The goal of the Campus Master Plan is to create a quality campus setting that reflects the stature of the University’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The Master Plan is to serve as a directive for define program needs, historical implications, program locations, utility systems, circulation, parking, green spaces and building/landscape guidelines.

The Master Plan establishes a basis for coordinating cost effective physical development decisions to improve the campus quality of life, simplify and enhance the campus organization, establish a positive unified campus identity, improve operational efficiency and identify flexible strategies for accommodating growth.

The master planning process results in an executive summary report and master plan report including written and graphic illustrations of recommended systems, program accommodations and design guidelines.

The Campus Master Plans are developed and maintained collaboratively between each campus and OCP&RES.

Campus Master Plans and Guidelines

• Urbana Campus
• Chicago Campus
• Springfield Campus

Campus Master Planning Process

• Site Selection Process Manual: Process for selecting a project site and obtaining the appropriate approvals.
• Planning Process Flow Chart: Steps that are followed during the Master Planning process at the University.