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Campus Landscape Master Plan

Auburn University is currently reshaping its approach to facilities planning for the 21^st century. The University is updating its Comprehensive Campus Master Plan to provide an all-inclusive framework for the University’s facilities capital investment program and set policy for all future University development of campus buildings and landscape. In addition, the University is initiating the development of a Campus Landscape Master Plan as a companion plan, specifically formulated to reference, inform, and implement the Comprehensive Campus Master Plan, while advancing in more detail the role of campus landscape.

The Auburn University landscape is defined as the sum of all open space, including roadways and parking, requiring a comprehensive approach to address the environmental and social objectives of the University. Conceptually, the campus is made up of two landscapes:  the ecological landscape, governed by biophysical processes; and, the cultural landscape, governed by the social activities and experience of Auburn’s students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other supporters. The Campus Landscape Master Plan should engender the performance and value of both of these conceptual landscapes through a holistic approach based on Ecology, to foster the development of an integrated, thriving open space system.

The intent in the development of the Campus Landscape Master Plan is fourfold:

• Develop an integrated, Ecologically-based landscape and open space management system that helps Auburn University achieve its goals of environmental sustainability;
• Develop a campus landscape management system that enhances the living, working, learning , and research environment to foster Auburn University’s goals of academic excellence;
• Develop a landscape management system that unifies the campus, protecting and enhancing the image and character of Auburn University; and
• Create a companion tool to the Comprehensive Campus Master Plan that will advance the role of the campus landscape.

For additional details on the proposed plan, please see the Plan Requirements for the Campus Landscape Master Plan.

Auburn University will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) via the State of Alabama Building Commission website , to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professionals licensed in the State of Alabama to consult with the University in the creation of a Campus Landscape Master Plan. Please see State of Alabama Building Commission website , and the Campus Landscape Master Plan Consultant Selection Schedule for additional details.

Links to additional information related to the Campus Landscape Master Plan are below:

• University Strategic Plan 2008
• University Strategic Plan 2011 Update 
• University Image and Character Document
• University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan
• University Other Past Planning Work
• University Climate Action Plan
• University Stormwater Management Plan 
• University Stormwater Modeling
• Parkerson Mill Creek Watershed Plan
• Parkerson Mill Creek Sub-Watershed GIS Information
• Parkerson Mill Creek TMDL for Pathogens (E. coli)
• Parkerson Mill Creek Native Plant List
• Parkerson Mill Creek Restoration Feasibility Restoration Study
• Parkerson Mill Creek Website 1 (ACES)
• Parkerson Mill Creek Website 2 (ACES)
• University Landscape Services Sustainability Practices Summary
• University Landscape Water Use Study
• University Tree Preservation Policy 1990
• University Tree Survey Article
• Summary of 2009 University Tree Inventory
• University Tree Survey GIS Information
• Safety Issues
• Accessibility Issues
• University Design and Graphics Guidelines
• University Exterior Signage & Wayfinding Program (right-click and save document, large file)
• University Bike Plan
• City of Auburn Bike Plan
• University Construction Design Standards
• University Construction Front End Documents
• Campus Aerial
• CAD Base Map