Phase II: North Campus
Exploring Options for Physical Growth
University at Buffalo is currently developing options for how UB 2020’s expanded academic program might be distributed on the three campuses. Below are illustrations of growth on the North Campus for just three of these options.
Growth in Place
- Pharmacy moves to South Campus
- Currently 6,700,000 of building gross square footage on North Campus
- Up to 3,600,000 gross square feet of new construction might be required
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A New Living and Learning District
An enclave of academic and residential buildings enclosing a wind-protected quadrangle expands the Academic Core. New buildings at Rensch Loop could support an expanded Natural Science neighborhood.
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Mixed use along the Ellicott Spine
A lively and dense streetscape of new development connecting the Academic Core to the Ellicott Complex could transform a windswept walk into an enjoyable “urban” fabric.
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Campus Recreation Center on the Lake
A new Recreation and Wellness Center could connect existing athletics facilities and the lake edge. Boating and skating on a healthier Lake encourage a culture of fitness on campus.
Redistributed Growth (Options 1 and 2)
- Schools of Education, Law, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Management (graduate only) move to the South Campus
- Currently 6,700,000 of building gross square footage on North Campus
- Up to 2,500,000 gross square feet of new construction and 350,000 gross square feet of adaptive reuse might be required
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Expanded Arts Precinct
An expansion of the Center For the Arts would reinforce an Arts quadrangle. A University Club might be situated at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south Spines.
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An Improved Campus Gateway
A new signature building south of Capen Hall would provide wind protection on Founders Plaza. This high-visibility building site could be well-suited for a community destination such as a University Museum.
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The Oval
A lively gathering place could be located at the intersection of two primary pedestrian routes, and would connect the Lake to the Academic Core.