Alright y’all, we have some updates to the NC State physical master plan that includes some new renderings and maps. Overall, though, I think the plan is phenomenal and will help transform NC State into a truly great urban campus. Here are some highlights:
Main Campus
Highlights
- New large residential hub and campus dining facility directly west of Dan Allen (Bragaw, Lee, Sullivan, Fountain to be torn down)
- Several main campus streets to be converted to bike & pedestrian only: segments of Stinson Dr., Broughton Dr., Faucette Dr., Dan Allen Dr. (see below), Lampe Dr., Current Dr.
- Dan Allen Dr. realignment; current segment in between Witherspoon and Bragaw to become large pedestrian plaza
- Pullen Bridge replacement renderings! (see images below bulleted list)
- 2-way cycle tracks all over the place
- Softball stadium moved next to baseball stadium, current softball field along Morrill Dr. replaced by new multi-purpose building
- Bus hub along Cates Ave.
- Pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks from (roughly) Broughton Dr. to Talley Student Union area
- Various intersection improvements, including Western Blvd. & Avent Ferry Rd.
Imagery
Centennial Campus
Highlights
- Centennial “Innovation District” that will bring several new buildings, new street grid between Oval Dr. and Centennial Pkwy.
- Additional Wolf Village apartment buildings and new student residential area
- A large “Centennial East” mixed-use development between Centennial Pkwy. and Dorothea Dix park
- Various bike/ped improvements
- New cluster of academic buildings near the intersection of Main Campus Dr. and Trailwood Dr.
Imagery
Other
Highlights
- Recommended bike lane additions along Trinity Rd., Blue Ridge Rd., and Hillsborough St.
- Additional buildings, streetscape & bike/ped improvements at Vet Med campus (“West Campus”)
- Additional Lake Wheeler Hub facilities & nature trial
- New Reedy Creek Hub facilities
Imagery
That covers about everything, but I still recommend checking out the plan for yourself! The Board of Trustees will vote on the plan sometime this month. If you’re a fan like I am, I highly recommend submitting feedback with your support to the online form at NC State Physical Master Plan (ncsu.edu).