Uw Campus Master Plan Final May 2020

University of Wyoming
Campus Master Plan

May 2020
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Acting President.........................................5 5.0 Implementation .........................................................145
1.0 Introduction....................................................................9 Utility Infrastructure ................................................................145
University of Wyoming at Historic Buildings and Landscapes......................................156

a Glance ..........................................................................................9
Sustainability.............................................................................158
Background and Purpose......................................................... 11
Campus Sustainability Committee........................................158
University Vision, Mission, and Values .................................. 12
Potential Acquisition Strategy ..............................................161
Planning Process, Engagement, and Outreach.................... 16
Development Summary ..........................................................162
2.0 Master Plan Goals ........................................................29
6.0 Acknowledgements....................................................170
3.0 Master Plan Program....................................................33
Instructional Space
Utilization Analysis..................................................................... 33
4.0 Campus Master Plan.....................................................43
Vision............................................................................................43
Big Idea # 1.................................................................................44
Big Idea # 2.................................................................................66
Big Idea # 3.................................................................................78
Big Idea # 4.................................................................................92
Big Idea # 5...............................................................................138
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Letter from the Acting President
Dear Members of the University of Wyoming Community,
This campus master plan is the result of over a year of planning. Many constituents across the campus
and around the state were invited to provide feedback and input into this master plan process.
Together with the team from Sasaki we are proud to present the Campus Master Plan, which is the
culmination of this effort. It provides a framework for the campus growth in the future and will help
guide us as we move forward with our plans and new building projects.
Over the course of its 134-year history, the University has completed four campus-wide plans. The first
was the Greater University Campus Master Plan, which was developed by Laramie architect Wilbur
Hitchcock in conjunction with the Denver-based landscape architecture firm of McCrary, Cully and
Carthart. Although the campus has grown since then, many of the core campus buildings around
Prexy’s Pasture still exist. A central element of this new campus master plan is to restore historic
buildings around Prexy’s Pasture through strategies that preserve the historic qualities and features
of the buildings, while sensitively repositioning them to support 21st century teaching, learning, and
research.
The vision for this plan is rooted in the historic and cultural context of the university. The plan focuses
on five big ideas that connect the university’s academic mission, values and strategic priorities to
the physical development of the campus, and ensure the qualities of the campus are preserved and
enhanced for future generations of faculty, staff and students.
I encourage those whose lives are part of the University Community to indulge in the newest Campus
Master Plan and to share the vision of our university’s great future.
Sincerely,
Neil Theobald
Acting President, University of Wyoming
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Photos courtesy of the University of Wyoming
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University of Wyoming at
a Glance
The University of Wyoming (UW) was founded in 1886, when The university has special commitments to promote liberal and
Wyoming was still a territory. In September 1887, UW opened practical education and support the citizens of Wyoming with
its doors to 42 students and 5 faculty members. As befitted the education, research, and service, and offers 80 undergraduate
university of the Equality State, both the students and faculty and more than 90 graduate academic programs focused in six
included women from the first day. Built on the outskirts of town broad areas: science and technology, the arts and humanities,
in Laramie’s city park, Old Main was UW’s first building and held environment and natural resources, life sciences, and professions
classes, the library, and administrative offices during the first critical to the state and region. The university’s programs are
years of the university’s existence. delivered through seven colleges and multiple interdisciplinary
institutes and schools:
The first university president, John Wesley Hoyt, established
a curriculum focused on arts and humanities and created a • College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
graduate and normal school. Additionally, as Wyoming’s land-
• College of Arts and Sciences
grant institution, the university taught courses in agriculture,
engineering, and military tactics. UW has since grown into a • College of Business
nationally recognized teaching and research university with • College of Education
approximately 13,500 students, 2,800 benefitted staff, and more
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
than 700 faculty members. Throughout its existence, UW has
been the only four-year university in the state of Wyoming, • College of Health Sciences
though it has maintained a close relationship with the state’s • College of Law
community colleges.
• Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
• School of Energy Resources
• UW at a Distance
• Graduate Education
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Reports courtesy of the University of Wyoming
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Background and Purpose
Campus Planning History

While the University of Wyoming was originally established factors, respond to changing funding contexts, align
in 1886, the first plan for the campus was not created until disciplines and functions, and coordinate complex land use
1924, nearly 40 years later. The University of Wyoming Greater and facility development decisions. To that end, in fall 2018
University Development Master Plan emphasized landscape the university issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a team
architecture, and led to the improvement of signature campus of planning professionals to prepare a comprehensive master
spaces, such as Prexy’s Pasture and Fraternity Mall. It also plan for the campus.
encouraged the use of native stone in campus buildings,
a defining feature of the campus that endures today. With The purpose of the master plan is “to help establish
significant growth in student population following WWII, and institutional priorities for core strategies and operations,
the acquisition of land to the east of 15th Street, a second master enable prudent resource allocation choices, and continue to
plan for the campus was completed in 1966 to accommodate advance strategically.” The plan is intended to provide the
expansion. The 1966 plan led to construction of new academic university with clear direction regarding key components
facilities within the historic core, and the development of large of university operations. In particular, the plan should
athletics and recreation facilities and housing within the East accomplish the following:
Campus, the first time housing was developed beyond the core.
• Implement strategic organizational goals and priorities so
A third campus master plan, adopted in 1991, served to guide that further physical development of the campus can be
ongoing development within the historic Campus Core, and based on these criteria
expansion into the East Campus for over another decade.
• Provide the university with a comprehensive long-range
However, by the mid-2000s, changing conditions and the need
vision on which it can base future physical planning
to reconcile separate strategic, academic, and facility planning
decisions
efforts required an update to the 1991 plan. The 2010 Long Range
Development Plan (LRDP) was created in response. • Contain an inclusive process of assessment, exploration,
and visioning, with a detailed agenda that establishes
Since the adoption of the 2010 LRDP the university has continued specific priorities
to engage in significant planning efforts, resulting in the 2015 • Identify action items, implementation strategies, and
Historic Preservation Plan (HPP), and Breaking Through: general guidelines to direct the ongoing development and
2017-2022, A Strategic Plan for the University of Wyoming. The operations of the university
LRDP and HPP have served to guide the planning and design of
numerous capital projects, while Breaking Through has helped
to identify opportunities for the university to become an even
stronger flagship land-grant university. However, in support of
these initiatives, university leadership recognized the need for
a comprehensive campus master plan focused on specific core
strategies and opportunities to better understand marketplace
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University Vision, Mission, and Values
The university’s vision, mission, and values are outlined in the university’s strategic
plan Breaking Through: 2017-2022, A Strategic Plan for the University of Wyoming.
Vision
As the Equality State’s university, we strive to break through • Nurture an environment that values and manifests diversity,
barriers and explore new frontiers of teaching and learning. internationalization, free expression, academic freedom,
Through the unfettered pursuit of knowledge, we aim to apply personal integrity, and mutual respect; and
innovation, intelligence, and tenacity to meet the economic, • Promote opportunities for personal health and growth,
social, and environmental challenges of today, and to create a physical health, athletic competition, and leadership
sustainable, diverse, and equitable world without borders for development for all members of the university community.
tomorrow.
As Wyoming’s only public university, we are committed to
Mission scholarship, outreach, and service that extend our human
We honor our heritage as the state’s flagship and land-grant talent and technological capacity to serve the people in our
university by providing accessible and affordable higher communities, our state, the nation, and the world.
education of the highest quality; rigorous scholarship; the
communication and application of knowledge; economic and
community development; and responsible stewardship of our
cultural, historical, and natural resources.
In the exercise of our primary mission to promote learning,

we seek to provide academic and co-curricular opportunities
that will:
• Graduate students who have experienced the frontiers of

scholarship and creative activity and who are prepared for the
complexities of an interdependent world;
• Cultivate a community of learning energized by collaborative
work among students, faculty, staff, and external partners;
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University of Wyoming
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Wyoming population centers
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Community engagement session in Sheridan
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Values
Our values represent beliefs and principles that drive the culture
and priorities of the entire university community and provide the
crucial framework within which decisions are made. Regardless
of role, student, faculty, staff, trustee, alumni, and other
stakeholders alike recognize the importance of embedding these
values in their day-to-day activities to assure that the institution
and its graduates succeed and are exemplars of the best of
Wyoming and the world.
Engagement and Communication

Engagement with local, state, tribal, national, and global
constituencies inspires our daily work. We are committed to
active outreach and clear communication with our extensive
communities.
Diversity and Internationalization

A diverse and international community that includes and
respects different ethnicities, genders, sexualities, abilities,
cultures, and worldviews multiplies our capacity to explore,
innovate, and educate. Arena Auditorium
Exploration and Discovery

Free, open, and unfettered exploration and discovery supported
by rigorous peer review and the communication and application
of that scholarship, constitute the core principles and practices of
this university.
Innovation and Application

Creative thinking leads to new knowledge, inspires
student achievement, and brings practical innovation
to our communities.
Disciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity

Knowledge advances through intense and focused study and also
in the intersection of ideas and disciplines. UW cultivates the
energy of individual and collaborative advances.
Integrity and Responsibility

Outstanding teaching, learning, and scholarship rely on the
principles of integrity, responsibility, and trust throughout
our community. Photo courtesy of the University of Wyoming Archives
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Planning Process, Engagement, and Outreach
Planning Process
The University of Wyoming campus master plan was prepared • Work Session #1: Project Kick-off Immersion and Stakeholder
through a collaborative planning process involving university Engagement
leadership, students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as • Preparation of utilization, benchmarking, and space
community stakeholders from Laramie and across the state. The needs assessment
project involved the following three phases of work, which are
described in further detail below:
• Preparation of campus analyses, including the following:
› Building and land use
• Phase 1: Discovery and Analysis › Landscape and open space
• Phase 2: Concept Alternatives › Transportation and parking
• Phase 3: Implementation and Documentation › Student life and housing
› Athletics and recreation
Phase 1: Discovery and Analysis
› Sustainability
The Discovery and Analysis phase of work formed the foundation › Utilities and infrastructure
for the overall development of the plan, and began with a broad
investigation to understand campus history, existing conditions,
• Preparation of planning and urban design framework
key issues, and master plan drivers. It also involved the beginning • Work Session #2: Phase 1 Progress Check-in
of a dialogue with the University of Wyoming community that • Work Session #3: Final Presentation of Phase 1 findings
helped to identify the key issues to be considered in the plan. Key
tasks during this phase of work included the following: The team synthesized findings of the Discovery and Analysis
phase into goals, key issues, program needs, and an overall
• Assembly and review of baseline information and preparation planning and urban design framework as the basis for the
of base materials exploration of campus development opportunities during the
Concept Alternatives phase of work.
• Initiation of stakeholder engagement strategy, including
online engagement tools
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PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
MASTER PLAN 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20
Project Mobilization
Work Session #1 1
Analysis
Urban Design Framework
Work Session #2 2
Work Session #3 3
Draft Alternatives
Work Session #4 4
Revised Alternatives
Work Session #5 5
Work Session #6 6
Draft Plan
Implementation Strategy
Work Session #7 7
Final Plan
Work Session #8 8
Master Plan Report

Report Review
Work Session #9 9
Working Group
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Steering Committee
Task Force Meetings
Campus Outreach
Statewide Outreach
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Phase 2: Concept Alternatives The team presented the preferred alternative to the master plan’s
Executive Committee in August. Input received on the alternative
The Concept Alternatives phase of work focused on the provided guidance for the development of the draft campus
preparation of alternative options to accommodate the future master plan.
growth and development of the campus. The team developed
alternatives based on findings of the Discovery and Analysis Phase 3: Implementation and Documentation
phase of work, and guidance from the stakeholder engagement
process. The alternatives were constructed to address several The Implementation and Documentation phase of the master
planning and development systems and elements, including plan focused on the development of the draft and final plans.
the following: The draft plan documents the vision, goals, big ideas, and
recommendations of the master plan, which the team presented
• Building and land use, and the accommodation of the to the Board of Trustees, President’s Cabinet, Master Plan Task
identified space needs and program priorities Forces, and broader campus community at a work session visit
in September 2019. The team developed the final plan based
• Landscape and open space, taking into consideration the
on input received during this visit. The master plan report is
preservation and enhancement of open space systems
intended to be a working document for the university’s continued
and character areas, campus walkability and connectivity,
use to guide the implementation of the plan, and to support
ecology, natural systems, water resources, habitat, and
fundraising efforts. Specific tasks during the Implementation and
outdoor recreation
Documentation phase of work included the following:
• Mobility and parking systems, including pedestrian, bicycle,
shuttle, vehicular and service networks, accessibility, • Preparation of the draft plan
and parking
• Work Session #7: Presentation of the Draft Plan
• Student life and housing, and the accommodation of the
student housing goals contained in legislation, together
• Preparation of draft master plan report and Board of
Trustees presentation
with supporting dining and student
life facilities
• Athletics and recreation program goals and facility needs
• Utilities and infrastructure, and the impact on campus
infrastructure of campus development strategies
Specific tasks in the Concept Alternatives phase of work

included the following:
• Preparation of draft alternatives

• Work Session #4: Review of Draft Alternatives (hosted off
site at Sasaki’s office in Watertown)
• Refinement of alternatives
• Work Session #5: Review of Revised Alternatives
• Preparation of preferred alternative
• Work Session #6: Review of Preferred Alternative
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Engagement and Outreach
The campus master plan was informed by an inclusive and
interactive stakeholder engagement process that brought
together diverse members of the university community at every
stage of the planning effort. The engagement process included
meetings with and presentations to university decision-makers,
leaders, and administrators, together with targeted outreach
to the broader campus community and community members
across the state. The input received through these initiatives was
a key driver of the plan goals, strategies, and recommendations,
and is highlighted in several areas of this report, including the
following:
• The overall goals of the master plan, defined in Section 2.0

• The program priorities and space needs, documented in
Section 3.0
• The key issues, summarized within the analysis element of
the five big ideas in Section 4.0
• The implementation priorities, identified in Section 5.0
The team employed multiple strategies to engage campus

constituents.
Board of Trustees
The master planning process engaged the university’s Board

of Trustees from the outset. The consultant team delivered
presentations to the board with updates on the plan progress at
key milestones.
Task Force on University of Wyoming Housing
The State of Wyoming passed legislation in February of 2019,

to provide for the construction of new student housing on
the university campus. A provision of the legislation created
the Task Force on University of Wyoming Housing, charged
with implementing the housing goals outlined in the act. The
consultant team met with this task force at key milestones in the
planning process to ensure alignment between the provisions of
legislation and master plan strategies.
On-campus outreach session
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Executive Committee President’s Cabinet
The master plan’s Executive Committee was composed of five The consultant team provided progress updates to the President’s
members of the Board of Trustees, plus the university’s acting Cabinet several times during the planning process.
president. The Executive Committee provided input and
direction at every step in the planning process through on- Master Planning Task Forces
campus or internet presentations delivered by the consultant
team. The Executive Committee reviewed all presentations to the At the outset of the planning process, the Working Group established
Board of Trustees prior to their presentation to the full board. several master planning task forces charged with providing
guidance on specialized planning and technical aspects of the plan.
Working Group The consultant team met with each task force at the outset of the
planning process to identify key issues for consideration in the
The master plan’s Working Group served as the core project plan, and at additional milestones to solicit input on the findings
management team for the master planning effort. The Working of campus analysis elements, as well as the draft plan. Task force
Group was composed of the Acting University President, the members represented a broad range of university stakeholders,
Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs, the Interim Vice bringing diverse perspectives to the planning process. The task forces
President for Administration, the Interim Vice President for included the following:
Student Affairs, the Campus Architect, and the Senior Advisor to
the Vice President. The Working Group held weekly coordination • Campus Design
calls with the consultant team, provided guidance on planning
• Mobility
and process issues, and reviewed all presentations prior to their
delivery to other campus constituents. • Infrastructure, Facilities, and Land Management
• Intercollegiate Athletics, Health, and Wellness
• Learning Environments
• Scholarship and Research
• Student Life (Housing and Dining)
Input from the task forces provided the consultant team with a
comprehensive understanding of current issues, summarized into
key themes that helped to frame the overall context for planning.
Open forum at the Wyoming Union Sasaki presentation at an open forum
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University Stakeholders
The consultant team held additional interviews with

individuals or representatives of stakeholders not directly
assigned to one of the task forces, including the following:
• Deans of each of the university’s colleges and schools

• Vice President of Research and Economic Development
• University Librarian
• University of Wyoming Foundation
• Greek Life
• University of Wyoming Alumni Association
• Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW)
• City of Laramie
These interviews provided additional insights for

consideration in the plan. The conversations with the deans Community engagement session at Sheridan High School
were instrumental in confirming program needs and priorities
for the colleges and schools.
Campus and Laramie Community
The campus engagement strategy also included several

campus-wide events and forums with both the broader
university and Laramie communities. Events included pop-up
tabling exercises in the Wyoming Union and at other campus
locations, and town-hall-style meetings at key milestones in
the planning process.
Community engagement session at Sheridan High School Community engagement session at Rock Springs High School
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Statewide Outreach
At the outset of the planning process, the consultant team

participated in a statewide outreach tour that included listening
sessions, meetings, and tours in the communities of Sheridan and
Rock Springs, as well as a drive across the state from Sheridan
to Rock Springs. The tour included meetings with high school
students that were accepted to the university or were considering
applying, tours of university outreach centers and the Sheridan
and Western Wyoming community colleges, and a tour of a local
fertilizer plant to understand local employment conditions in
Rock Springs. The goal of the outreach tour was to provide the
consultant team with an understanding of the economically
diverse communities the university supports, as well as exposure
to the dramatic landscapes and vast distances that define the
character of the state. Key takeaways from the statewide outreach
include the following:
Highway 16 near Ten Sleep
• Community colleges and towns are partnership opportunities
– There was a great deal of enthusiasm around working
with UW on mutually beneficial projects. UW was seen as a
resource for communities across the state.
• Prospective students have many profiles – Straight A,
academically directed students, students with a diverse
interests, as well as first generation students all expressed
interest in attending UW.
• Community is strong locally and statewide – People expressed
gratitude for the closeness of their local community and also
felt a sense of belonging to the state as a whole.
• “Small towns with unusually long streets” Governor Micheal
Sullivan – this quote was cited during outreach meetings as
capturing both the feeling of closeness within communities
and as well as the connection between communities even
though they can be a long distance apart.
• Wyoming is big and beautiful – The natural beauty of the state
as well as wide open spaces were a shared source of pride and
seen as a statewide resource.
Interstate 90 outside Sheridan
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Statewide outreach map
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Online Engagement
The consultant team also employed several online engagement

tools to supplement face-to-face engagement and further reach
campus constituents:
Master Plan Website
The consultant team established a master plan website to serve

as a process and communication tool. The team used the website
to share works in progress, and as a forum for collecting feedback
and comments through the duration of the planning process.
MyCampus Survey
The consultant team’s MyCampus interactive online survey was

used to solicit input from students, faculty, and staff on their
experience of the campus. Over 900 students, faculty, and staff
responded to the survey. The team compiled responses to reveal
patterns of use and highlight key issues for consideration in the
Concepts charrette at Sasaki's office plan.
Collaboration Survey
The consultant team issued its Collaboration online survey

to faculty and staff to understand current and preferred
departmental and academic and research program adjacencies.
Consultant Team
Sasaki is an inter-disciplinary planning and urban design firm

based in Watertown, MA, and served as the lead consultant
on the project. Sasaki provided planning, urban design,
architecture, and landscape architecture services. The Sasaki
team was supported by several specialized sub-consultants
including GHLN and Coffey Engineering and Surveying for utility
infrastructure and civil engineering services, Envision Strategies
for the evaluation of campus dining space needs, and Heritage
Strategies, who developed the university’s Historic Preservation
Plan for the University of Wyoming in 2015, and provided heritage
resource consulting services. Mackey Mitchell Architects worked
on a parallel study of the Wyoming Union, which was closely
aligned with the overall master plan effort.
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Concepts charrette at Sasaki's office
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Master Plan
Goals
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Energy Innovation Center on campus
Photo courtesy of the University of Wyoming
Statewide outreach session
Highway 16 near Ten Sleep
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2.0 Master Plan Goals
The team developed the following campus master plan goals based on the
priorities identified in the university’s strategic plan, conversations with
university leadership and campus stakeholders, and the consultant team’s
analysis of campus conditions. The goals were instrumental in defining the
overall vision for the campus, the five big ideas in the plan, and the strategies
for implementing the plan over the next 20 years.
• Ensure academic success and realize the university’s strategic

priorities by creating a campus environment that fosters and program that will attract top student athletes, foster campus
rewards excellence in teaching, scholarship, innovation, and and community pride, and bring recognition to the university
creative endeavor. Implement campus design strategies that across the state and beyond. Improve physical connections to
encourage and support interaction among students, faculty, athletic facilities and the East Campus public realm to better
and researchers; promote inter-disciplinary engagement; integrate intercollegiate athletics programs within the broader
support the university’s research enterprise; and encourage campus experience.
entrepreneurship.
• Create a more cohesive campus through improved
• Create a vibrant campus life experience to support student connections, campus design, and an enhanced public realm.
success by reinforcing student residential neighborhoods, Extend the special qualities of the Campus Core to all areas
providing amenities to support community in all areas of the of the campus to create an environment that is inviting and
campus, and enhancing access to student support services. memorable. Reinforce campus land use, open space, mobility,
Plan for the long-term renewal of the Wyoming Union as the and infrastructure systems to support campus functionality
center of student life. and efficiency.
• Celebrate Wyoming culture and identity. Implement campus, • Welcome and reach out to communities from Wyoming
landscape, and architectural design strategies that honor the and beyond, by reinforcing town-gown relationships and
university’s history and heritage, embrace the university’s enhancing connections with the Laramie community,
land-grant legacy, reflect the dramatic beauty of the regional downtown, and the surrounding region. Support the needs
landscape and open space setting, and respond to local of a diverse student body with a range of socio-economic and
climate conditions. cultural backgrounds. Continue to provide amenities that
invite the community onto campus.
• Continue to support a competitive intercollegiate athletics
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Master Plan
Program
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3.0 Master Plan Program
During the Discovery and Analysis phase of the planning process, the consultant
team assessed instructional space utilization, and documented identified space and
facility needs for the university’s academic and research, student life, and athletics and
recreation programs to generate an overall master plan program. The student housing
mandated by legislation was also included in program.
Instructional Space
Utilization Analysis Assumptions
The purpose of the instructional space utilization analysis was The analysis was based on the fall 2018 course schedule,
to gain a common understanding of existing instructional space which was provided by the university registrar, and applied
use relative to instructional space needs, course delivery, and the following:
pedagogy. For classrooms, the analysis examined utilization,
occupancy, and room fit. Room utilization refers to the • Utilization was assessed over a 45-hour academic week, from
percentage of time a classroom is scheduled relative to the time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
it is available over the course of the week, while occupancy or
• Both a weekly informal break period held on Tuesdays and
seat fill refers to the percentage of seats that are occupied when a
Thursdays, from 12:15 to 1:20 p.m., and the scheduled use of
room is scheduled. The room fit analysis examined the demand
rooms for non-class events were factored into the analysis
for classrooms within a particular seat capacity range relative
to the supply of rooms within the same range to establish the • The analysis assumed an optimal average weekly classroom
needed room supply for current and planned course offerings. room utilization rate of 65%, and an optimal lab utilization
The findings of the analysis highlighted opportunities to retrofit rate of 25 to 50%, which are higher-education industry
or repurpose underutilized rooms by right-sizing the classroom standards
space supply. • The analysis also assumed a target classroom occupancy rate
of 65%, and a target lab occupancy of 35%, which are also
The analysis also examined utilization and occupancy for industry standards
teaching labs, in order to understand how well these rooms are
currently used relative to space planning benchmarks.

Instructional Space Analysis Findings
Classrooms
• Overall average weekly classroom utilization was approximately 38%

• Average utilization during the peak 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. period was closer to
60% on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 70% on Tuesdays and Thursdays;
average utilization on Fridays was typically below 50%
• Overall classroom occupancy was approximately 60% across all rooms,
close to the industry target
• The right-sizing analysis revealed a shortage of smaller rooms with
capacities of 1-15 and 16-25 seats, and a surplus of larger rooms with
capacities of 26-40 seats and larger, broken down as follows:
› 1-15 seats: 18-room deficit
› 16-25 seats: 22-room deficit
› 26-40 seats: 43-room surplus
› 56-70 seats: 2-room surplus
› 100+ seat rooms: 7-room surplus
100+ seat tiered classroom Classroom supply can never be perfectly matched with course demand;
however, the right-sizing analysis revealed there should be opportunities for
improved efficiency. Potential strategies include retrofitting large classrooms
to accommodate active learning, sub-dividing large classrooms to address
the need for smaller rooms, or repurposing select rooms to meet the need for
other space types, such as student study, social, and collaboration space.
Teaching Labs
• Overall average teaching-lab utilization ranged from approximately 20%

on Mondays and Wednesdays, to nearly 30% on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Average lab utilization typically achieved the 35% target during the
afternoon period on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; average
utilization on Friday was below 10%

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Identified Space and Facility Needs
Conversations with the deans of each college and school the basis of the high-level master plan program, they have not
and other university stakeholders highlighted the need for been approved by university leadership. Specific proposals for
renovations and improvements to a number of buildings, and building renovations, improvements, or new construction must
included requests for specialized spaces to support goals for be evaluated through the university’s formal capital planning
teaching, research, student life, and athletics and recreation. process, taking into consideration the university’s strategic
While these needs and requests reflect current priorities and form priorities, competing demands for space, and budget constraints.
Program Area Potential Renovation or Improvement New Space Need

College of Arts and Sciences • Renovation of Physical Science, Biological Sciences, and Arts and Sciences • N/A
buildings to create more active learning and contemporary learning space
College of Education • Renovation of Education building • New Lab School (62,000 GSF)
College of Engineering and • Renovation of Engineering building, including removal of central sawtooth • Long-term research expansion space
Applied Science • Creation of collaboration, active learning, and contemporary learning space
• Accommodation of the new Construction Management program
• Enhanced connections to Lewis Street
College of Agriculture and • Renovation of Agriculture building for research • N/A
Natural Resources • Creation of collaboration, active learning, and contemporary learning space
• Conversion of east side of Animal Science/Molecular Biology (ASMB) building
for research expansion
Hansen Arena Upgrades • N/A • Creation of second arena with capacity to board 100
horses
• Associated new community and support spaces
Wyoming State Veterinary • Renovation of the USDA building and backfill to accommodate growth • Demolition of the Roundhouse and replacement with
Laboratory addition for USDA
Haub School of Environment • Accommodation of program within Campus Core • N/A

and Natural Resources
College of Business • Accommodation of potential Hospitality Business Management program • N/A

(space need not currently defined)
College of Law • Renovation of existing building to accommodate and consolidate clinical • Addition to accommodate identified program needs
functions, provide more communal and social space, and enhance faculty
office spaces
College of Health Sciences • N/A • New Health Sciences facility to accommodate
expansion for interdisciplinary research, simulation
space, and new Physical Therapy program

Research • N/A • New interdisciplinary research hub to support
connections across academic programs
Other Academic Building • Bureau of Mines building general renovation • N/A
Renovations • Guthrie House general renovation
• Aven Nelson building renovation to create hub containing offices, conference
rooms, classrooms, and event space for interdisciplinary programs
Housing • Renovation of former residence halls within the Campus Core to meet the • 2,000 beds of first year housing mandated by
overall bed count mandated by legislation legislation
Student Life and Dining • Renovation and expansion of the Wyoming Union • Potential Wyoming Union addition to accommodate
expanded dining and student service consolidation
• Accommodation of new dining options within the Wyoming Union
• New dining center within new residence halls
• Potential consolidation of student services
• Additional dining locations within the Campus Core
and East Campus
Athletics and Recreation • Improvements to the west side of War Memorial Stadium • UniWyo Sports Complex expansion with 3,000 seats
• Renovation of soccer complex • New natatorium with 50-meter pool
• Renovation of Corbett building • New indoor track and field facility
• New shared synthetic turf field with lights
• New grass recreation fields
Replacement Program • N/A • Replacement services building (displaced for housing)
• Replacement facility for bus fleet (displaced for
housing)
• Potential relocation of Wyoming Public Radio
Parking • N/A • Two multi-level garages to accommodate displaced
parking
• Additional surface parking proximate to campus
• Expanded VIP parking for athletics

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7 Arena Addition
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Vision
The master plan for the University of Wyoming campus 1. Discovery and Learning:
is the product of a year-long, collaborative planning Create an academic environment that promotes
process that brought together members of the campus discovery and learning throughout the campus.
community from across the state, resulting in a vision
for the future of the campus—One Wyoming—that
reflects the community’s shared ideals, values, and 2. Residential Roots:
aspirations. The One Wyoming vision is rooted in the Return to our residential roots in support of vibrant
university’s unique historic and cultural context, and living/learning communities.
promises a future that is bold, inspiring, and enduring.
It is expressed through five big, transformational ideas
that connect the university’s academic mission, values, 3. Student Life Experience:
and strategic priorities to the physical development of Foster an intentional and intuitive student life experience
the campus, and ensures the qualities of the campus that meets the needs of the contemporary student.
that are so deeply cherished are preserved and
enhanced for generations of students to come.
4. Pedestrian-friendly:
One Wyoming’s five big ideas prescribe specific Extend the pedestrian-friendly qualities of the Campus
strategies for the physical organization of the Core to all areas of the campus.
campus and campus improvements. They position
programmatic priorities for the university’s academic
and research enterprise, student experience, and 5. Welcoming Campus:
athletics and recreation, within a rational framework Reinforce connections beyond the campus to welcome
of land and building use, public realm, mobility, and the state.
infrastructure systems that will transform the campus
over time. They also provide guidance for decisions
concerning incremental campus improvements, so For each big idea (on the following pages), the master plan
that each capital investment—including building highlights how the university’s mission and strategic plan inform
renovations and new construction, landscape planning strategies, summarizes the key themes that emerged
improvements, and utility infrastructure upgrades and through engagement with campus community stakeholders and
extensions—contributes towards the implementation through the consultant team’s analysis, and describes the master
of the vision over time. plan strategies that give form to the development of the campus.

Big Idea # 1—
Discovery and Learning: Create an academic environment that promotes
discovery and learning throughout the campus.
Context and Analysis

Mission and Strategic Plan Relevance Key Themes
Mission Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Research

• Cultivate a community of learning energized by • A desire exists to create small-scale • The university strives to compete with
collaborative work among students, faculty, staff, community across campus the top out-of-state institutions
and external partners
• More active learning environments are • Opportunity exists to better
• Nurture an environment that values and
a priority showcase research, and to better
manifests diversity, internationalization,
communicate the value of research for
free expression, academic freedom, personal • Spaces for students to work together
integrity, and mutual respect undergraduate education
and engage with faculty and spaces for
Strategic Plan Vision faculty interactions are in short supply • A need exists for interdisciplinary
• Break through barriers and explore new frontiers research and for graduate students
of teaching and learning • Academic programs are currently siloed
Strategic Plan Goal One: Driving Excellence
and campus organization does not • Research activity should be visible
support interdisciplinary work
• Join together as an intellectual community • Opportunities exist to bring
already renowned for its regional, national, and • The location of some academic researchers together around trans-
global relevance and impact by fostering and
rewarding excellence in teaching, scholarship,
programs on the East Campus creates disciplinary challenges
scheduling challenges
innovation, and creative endeavor • More informal collaboration space
• Promote and strengthen the university as a • A growing interest in entrepreneurship is needed
scholarly and creative enterprise and innovation creates a need for more
• Foster entrepreneurship and collaboration in maker spaces
research and teaching that bridge disciplines and
engage public concerns
• The social aspects of learning are
increasingly important and need
to be considered in residence hall
programming and the delivery of
student support services, tutoring,
and mental health support

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts and Sciences
Business
Education
Engineering and Applied Science
Health Sciences
Law
Environment and Natural Resource
Energy Resources
Buildings by predominant academic program
Analysis Findings
Academic facilities are largely concentrated west of 15th Street, with

some facilities situated further east. While there has been significant new
construction over the past few decades, there is an ongoing need to invest in
existing academic and research facilities to address deferred maintenance
and create more contemporary teaching and learning environments, in
particular within the historic building stock surrounding Prexy’s Pasture.
In addition, while new facilities east of 15th Street are of high quality, their
distance from the Campus Core creates scheduling challenges, and limits
opportunities for inter-disciplinary exchange.

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Academic and Research Framework
Other Buildings
The master plan establishes an overall framework for the

organization of academic and research uses across the
campus to support investment in the teaching, learning, and
research environment. A central element of the framework is
the restoration of historic buildings around Prexy’s Pasture,
through strategies that preserve the historic qualities and
features of the buildings, while sensitively repositioning
them to support 21st-century teaching, learning, and
research modalities. The master plan also defines several
precinct areas to encourage interdisciplinary exchange across
academic programs and support student engagement. Each
precinct contains a mix of new or renovated instructional
space, as well as collaborative student activity hubs located Engineering & Applied
Sciences Addition
throughout. Within the East Campus, the plan maintains the
developing Research Precinct in the area defined by Harney, STEM Precinct
19th, and 22nd streets, and Willett Drive to accommodate Potential Lab School
research growth in support of the university’s mission.
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The plan focuses investment in buildings within the Academic

Core to address deferred maintenance and create a 21st-
century teaching, learning, and research environment. Priority
renovations include the Agriculture, Education, and Engineering
buildings, the Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Arts
& Sciences, Aven Nelson, and Bureau of Mines buildings.
Renovation strategies preserve the exterior historic integrity
while modernizing interiors. Where possible, renovations
emphasize interdisciplinary exchange by introducing active
learning classrooms and shared social and collaboration space
open to students across academic programs. The university’s
2015 historic preservation plan provides specific guidance on the
treatment of historic buildings, so that planned improvements
are sensitive to the historic qualities and character-defining
elements that contribute to their historic status.
The renovation of historic residence halls is addressed under the

Return to our Residential Roots theme.
Arts & Sciences plaza

Prexy’s North Precinct
Prexy’s North Precinct contains the Agriculture, Education, A similar renovation strategy is applied to the Engineering building,
and Engineering buildings. The master plan proposes several which is limited in its use due to accessibility challenges. In addition, the
strategies within this precinct. The plan introduces a new existing shop area that occupies the building courtyard is replaced with
potential Lab School for the College of Education on a site a multi-story infill addition that connects the east and west wings of the
fronting Bradley Street, north of the existing school. Following building. The addition could accommodate another hub containing social
the relocation of the Lab School, the Education building is and collaboration space, or could serve as a home for the university’s new
renovated to better meet the needs of the college. Construction Management program. Active outdoor courtyard space is
preserved on the ground level.
The Agriculture building is also renovated. The building is
highly efficient, with few informal social spaces throughout.
Potential renovation strategies include replacing select large
classrooms with smaller and active-learning classrooms, as well
as offices and social and collaboration spaces. Additional social
and collaboration spaces are introduced at the intersections
of building corridors by removing walls and opening spaces to
encourage interaction and engagement.
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Arts and Sciences Precinct
The master plan creates a new Arts and Sciences Precinct

anchored by the existing plaza framed by the Classroom, Physical stair is introduced to bring light to the lower level of the building
Science, Biological Sciences, and Arts and Sciences buildings. and connect it with the hub. Landscape improvements to the
Upon completion of the Science Initiative building and the plaza include new planted areas and outdoor seating to encourage
relocation of physical science programs, the ground floor of the active use of the plaza. The west wall of the Arts and Sciences
Physical Science building is renovated and repurposed to create a building could serve as a screening wall to project movies during
collaboration and social hub at the heart of the precinct. The hub events in the plaza.
contains the Elements café, which is moved from the Classroom
building, and is designed with open, transparent spaces to
activate the adjacent plaza. A vertical connection with a public
Inner loop connection to Lewis Street
Art & Sciences

Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Classroom Building
Aven Nelson
Inner loop connection to Old Main
Arts and Sciences Zone

Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Social Space
Existing Circulation
Existing Service
Existing College of Agriculture Building

Potential Social Space
Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Service
Potential transformation of the College of Agriculture Building

Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Service
Existing Physical Sciences Building

Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Service
Potential transformation of the Physical Sciences Building

Existing Arts & Sciences plaza
Proposed Arts & Sciences plaza

Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Service
Existing Aven Nelson Building
The master plan introduces a new science-focused

interdisciplinary hub within the Aven Nelson building, at the
west edge of the Arts and Sciences Precinct. The hub contains
offices, flexible classrooms, and meeting space, as well as study
and social space to support science programs.

Potentical Office
Potentical Study Space
Existing Labs
Existing Offices
Existing Service
Proposed transformation of the Aven Nelson Building

East Campus
The master plan reinforces existing academic and research

uses within the East Campus to address programmatic needs.
The Law School is renovated and an addition to the north
is created to accommodate program needs and consolidate
clinical functions. The existing Corbett building is renovated
and a new natatorium is introduced to the south to support
the academic, athletics, and recreation programs.
The plan also maintains its existing Research Precinct in

the area defined by Harney, 19th, and 22nd Streets, and
Willett Drive to accommodate research growth in support
of the university’s mission. The eastern half of the existing
Animal Science/Molecular Biology building is renovated after
completion of the Science Initiative building enables the
relocation of existing Molecular Biology functions. Future
research growth is accommodated on other sites within the
Research Precinct where large footprint facilities are needed.
Buchanan Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the University of Wyoming.

East Campus Strategy
Technology
Business Center
Animal Sciences/ Centennial Complex /

Molecular Biology Art Museum
Visual Arts
High Bay
Research Facility
Molecular
Biology
Law School
Addition
Health Sciences
Proposed Academic & Research Buildings

Existing Academic & Research Buildings
Other Buildings

Existing open space at 22nd & Harney
Proposed Research Precinct and Open Space

Big Idea # 2—
Residential Roots: Return to our residential roots in
support of vibrant living and learning communities.

Mission • A need exists to integrate socializing,

• Nurture an environment that values and manifests dining, living, and studying in a more
diversity, internationalization, free expression, seamless, intentional, and intuitive
academic freedom, personal integrity, and way and to develop vibrant living and
mutual respect
learning communities
Strategic Plan Goal Two: Inspiring Students
• Inspire students to pursue a productive, engaged, • Existing residence halls do not assist
and fulfilling life and prepare them to succeed in a with retention or recruitment
sustainable global economy
• Interest exists in second-year
• Welcome, support, and graduate students of residential experience if desirable
differing backgrounds, abilities, and needs and
housing were provided
from different cultures, communities, and nations
• Build new living and learning communities to • The need to recreate home and need
enhance retention to create an experience that expands
• Augment student support services to ensure that horizons requires balance
students thrive emotionally and physically

Knight and Ross Hall architectural details

Analysis Findings
Most of the university’s student housing is located in two Recommendation 1

residence hall complexes sited outside the Campus Core in the Create a better alignment between housing types and
area bounded by 15th Street, King Row, 19th Street, and Grand different stages of student development through renovation
Avenue. The Washakie complex is located in the west portion and new construction.
of this area, and consists of four multi-story buildings—Orr,
McIntyre, Downey, and White Halls—that together contain a Recommendation 2
total of 1,915 mostly freshmen beds. The Crane-Hill complex is Enhance the housing and residential life program
located to the east of the Washakie halls, and largely provided by adding residential space that will accommodate a
single-occupancy rooms. Hill Hall was just renovated for use as residential college and/or other programmatic experiences
flexible office space, which will likely occur to Crane Hall as well that incorporate academic and/or co-curricular activities
to provide surge space and flexible academic and office space. The into residential living.
Army and Air Force ROTC will be located in the former dining
center of the facility. Recommendation 3
Seek to cultivate Greek life on campus through greater university
The existing residence hall complexes are nearly 50 years involvement with Greek national organizations (e.g., the
old, lack spaces to support community, and do not meet house corporations), more involvement in each Greek house’s
contemporary standards for student housing. In addition, they management structure, and steadier/more involved contact with
are disconnected from the academic, student life, and student national Greek organizations.
service functions located within the Campus Core, including
most classrooms and labs, Coe Library, the Wyoming Union, and Recommendation 4
Half Acre. Further, 15th Street—one of Laramie’s north-south Add community spaces in a targeted fashion at various points
traffic arterials—separates the complexes from the Campus Core, across campus (as well as within residence halls) to provide more
creating safety concerns for students walking between the dorms opportunities for student interaction and campus co-curricular/
and the core. social life.
With these factors in mind, the university commissioned a

housing master plan in 2017 to assess current conditions and
provide recommendations to improve the quality and suitability
of housing and community spaces across campus. The master
plan concluded with the following strategic recommendations:

Phase 1: Housing and Dining Site
Phase 2: Housing Site
Phase 2: Alternate Housing Site
Phase 2: Garage Site
Phase 3: Removal of Existing
Residence Halls
Student housing precinct

Based on these recommendations, the university is moving
forward with the replacement of 2,000 beds of dormitory housing
on sites identified in the accompanying graphic. The design for
the residential precinct includes student beds, student support
services, dining, and parking. The redevelopment of student
housing creates the opportunity to transform the student
experience by integrating socializing, dining, living, and studying
in a more seamless, intentional, and intuitive way.

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The master plan housing framework responds to the legislative

charge for 2,000 beds of housing through a combination of new
construction and the potential conversion of former residence
halls located within the historic core back to housing. As required
by legislation, new first-year housing facilities are introduced on
development sites west of 15th Street, on the parking lot east of
Half Acre, Wyoming Hall and Wyoming Hall parking lot sites, and
the Services building site. The potential restoration of historic
residence halls further augments the supply of housing next to
the heart of the campus. Housing on both of the sites identified
through legislation and within restored residence halls contain
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which together enhance opportunities for an engaged first-year
living and learning experience that welcomes students from all
backgrounds. The dining facility is integrated in an early phase
of development to replace the Washakie Dining Center. New
buildings heights are a maximum of six floors to respond in scale
and height to adjacent buildings within the Campus Core.
To accommodate new housing, the existing Services building is

relocated to either the former armory site at Armory and 30th
Streets, or a site next to the Central Energy Plant, south of Harney
Street. Associated bus and fleet storage are relocated to the
university property on South 15th Street.
Student housing framework diagram

Former Residence Hall Conversion
The master plan housing framework accommodates a portion

of the 2,000-bed housing program by converting several
former residence halls back to student housing. Buildings to
be considered include Ross, Knight, and Hoyt Halls, which are
located along the south edge of Prexy’s Pasture, and McWhinnie
Hall, which is located immediately to the west of Wyoming Hall.
The master plan recommends that feasibility studies be prepared
for individual buildings to assess whether renovating these
buildings is financially viable.
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McWhinnie Hall architectural details

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configurations with interventions that create a contemporary
student housing experience. These include the introduction of
small-scale community spaces in building wings, the provision of
community bathrooms with privacy gradients, and the placement
of common rooms and study spaces throughout. Specific
strategies within these buildings include the following:
• In Knight Hall, the west wing of the building is replaced with a

new three-floor addition to accommodate additional housing
needs, and a new lounge that looks over the courtyard space to
the south
• A new lounge in Ross Hall provides views over Prexy’s Pasture
to the north
• In McWhinnie Hall, an added faculty apartment has
an exterior entry and an interior connection to student
residences
• Additional strategies for Hoyt Hall may be explored as the
feasibility of converting this building is assessed
Ross Hall architectural details
If Knight, Ross, and Hoyt Halls are converted for housing,

an additional dining venue may be needed in this area of the
campus. The west portion of Knight Hall is a potential location.
Ross Hall architectural details

Zone South of Prexy’s Pasture
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Prexy’s South Precinct
Several site improvements support the creation of Prexy’s

South Precinct. A new pedestrian corridor is introduced
within the existing alley between Ross and Knight Halls as
an outdoor amenity space for these buildings. The corridor
contains landscape elements, outdoor seating, and lighting to
promote student use. It also connects with the broader campus
pedestrian network extending to the east and west.
Student Apartments
Apartments complexes including the Landmark Village, River

Village, Bison Run, and Spanish Walk will need renovation
work and potentially replacement with the 20-year timeframe
of the plan, and will continue to be used for family and non-
traditional student housing.
Proposed pedestrian-oriented plaza connecting Ross and Knight Halls

Big Idea # 3—
Student Life Experience: Foster an intentional and intuitive student life
experience that meets the needs of the contemporary student.

Mission Student Experience Athletics, Recreation and Wellness

• Nurture an environment that values and manifests • The campus should prioritize student • A strong and positive relationship
diversity, internationalization, free expression, success and promote a student- exists between the university’s
academic freedom, personal integrity, and centric experience intercollegiate athletics and
mutual respect
recreation programs, as do positive
• Promote opportunities for personal health and
• More proactive strategies are needed
partnerships with the City of Laramie
growth, physical health, athletic competition, and to engage students, while anticipating
leadership development for all members of the the needs of future students • Half Acre largely meets the needs of
university community the university’s recreation programs
• Opportunities to encourage cultural
Strategic Plan Goal Two: Inspiring Students and benefits from its location at the
diversity should be promoted
• Inspire students to pursue a productive, engaged, heart of the campus; offering a wide
and fulfilling life and prepare them to succeed in a • Student services should be more range of wellness opportunities has
sustainable global economy visible and accessible been very successful
• Welcome, support, and graduate students of • A need exists to integrate socializing, • Outdoor programs continue to grow
differing backgrounds, abilities, and needs and from
different cultures, communities, and nations
dining, living, and studying in a more due to opportunities and interest in
seamless, intentional manner nearby resources
• Build new living and learning communities to
enhance retention • The Wyoming Union should • The university is considering
• Augment student support services to ensure that be positioned as the center of a combining student health and
students thrive emotionally and physically comprehensive student experience, counseling services; ideally they
and better integrated physically with would be located near other student
campus open space, and pedestrian services in the Wyoming Union, Half
and transit systems Acre, or nearby facilities

Analysis Findings
The investigation of space and facility needs for the

university’s intercollegiate athletics programs confirmed
that most facilities are in good condition, but that
improvements to the west side of Memorial Stadium, the
renovation of Corbett, and expanded seating capacity
for the volleyball and wrestling programs were priorities.
Similarly, the university’s recreation programs are well-
served, but access to indoor turf space, a synthetic multi-
purpose outdoor field with lights, and a new swimming
pool would be desirable. The analysis of land and building
use patterns and mobility systems highlighted the
potential for more coherent organization within the East
Campus athletics and recreation zone, and for stronger
connections with the Campus Core to better integrate
these programs within the campus experience.
War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of the University of Wyoming
Student support services are currently housed in several

locations across the campus, including Knight and
Wyoming Halls and Cheney International Center, as well
as the Wyoming Union, and could be made more evident
and accessible. Programming for the Wyoming Union
revealed the need for additional dining, social, study,
and collaboration space, as well as interior upgrades to
make the building a more inviting campus destination. A
parallel campus dining survey informed the master plan
recommendation for a new dining venue to replace the
Washakie Dining Center, and consideration for additional
retail dining venues proximate to the new housing zone
and east of 15th Street, although it is recommended that
the institution understand the impact on operational costs
of having too many dining facilities on campus.
Wyoming Union

Master Plan Strategy Proposed Student Life Buildings
Renovated Student Life Buildings
Student Life Framework Buildings with Existing Student Life Functions
Other Buildings
Building on strategies for the academic environment and Proposed Recreation Fields
student housing, the plan contains additional proposals to Proposed Residential Buildings
foster an intuitive student life experience that meets the needs Renovated Residential Buildings
of contemporary students. The creation of a dynamic student Existing Residential Buildings
life precinct at the heart of the campus is a particular focus, and
contains a revitalized Wyoming Union, new dining facilities, and New Dining Center
integrated academic and student support services, including
dedicated spaces for campus affinity groups to welcome students
from diverse backgrounds. Campus design further promotes
engagement and community formation with an enhanced public
realm and the thoughtful alignment of indoor and outdoor spaces
that together enhance campus vitality. The master plan further
augments the student life experience through campus and facility
improvements that create a coherent athletics and recreation
precinct, fully integrated within the broader campus setting.
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The master plan focuses student life and support services in

a defined precinct centered between new student residential
neighborhoods and adjacent to academic uses within the Campus
Core. The precinct contains the Wyoming Union, Coe Library,
and Half Acre. The Wyoming Union is renovated and expanded to
the east to better support student life and engagement activities,
while the ground floor of the library and the space made available
by the proposed relocation of the History Department could
be repositioned to focus on student success and accommodate
student service programs relocated from Knight Hall.
Renovations could include assigned spaces for affinity groups to
support diverse student groups. Wellness programs continue to
be supported in Half Acre.
The master plan also creates a new campus green to the east of
the Wyoming Union as mandated by legislation. Located at the
crossroads of enhanced north/south and east/west pedestrian
routes, the green provides a welcoming arrival to the Wyoming
Plaza outside the Wyoming Union Union. Service access continues to be accommodated.
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The master plan also creates a cohesive athletics and Buildings with Athletics
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recreation district that reinforces the existing concentration Other Buildings
of athletics and recreation facilities within the East Campus. Proposed Fields
Recreation Fields
The district accommodates planned improvements to existing Proposed Residential Buildings
facilities, a small addition to the south side of the Arena Renovated Residential Buildings
Auditorum, the renovation of Corbett, introduction of a new Existing Residential Buildings
natatorium, as well as a new indoor track and field facility,
which would accommodate functions from the existing
Memorial Fieldhouse. Subsequently, the Memorial Fieldhouse
is renovated to accommodate functions currently located in
the UniWyo Sports Complex and its adjacent spaces.
The renovation of the Fieldhouse introduces a new

concourse level within the existing structure, and provides
expanded seating for 3,000 spectators. Program space for
the intercollegiate athletics wrestling and volleyball teams,
including offices, sports medicine, strength and conditioning
space, locker rooms, meeting rooms, storage, and a wrestling
training room, athletics administration offices, and visitor
locker rooms are also provided. The renovation includes a
new entrance on the west side fronting the new East Campus
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Additional improvements within the athletics and recreation
district include the renovation of the west side of War
Memorial Stadium for an improved fan experience, creation
of VIP parking for the stadium, repurposing of the Louis
S. Madrid Sports Complex facility for soccer only, and the
creation of a new turf field and football practice field.
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East Campus Plaza
The master plan also introduces a new East Campus Plaza

that unifies the diverse collection of academic, athletics and
recreation, and performing arts uses located within the East
Campus to create a new destination and identity for this area
of the campus. The plaza is framed by the Law School to the
north, the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts to the
west, the renovated Memorial Fieldhouse to the east, and a
renovated Corbett to the south. It is designed as a gathering space
that is well-protected from the harsh winter climate, and can
accommodate flexible year-round programming. The plaza also
includes vehicular drop-off for patrons of the Buchanan Center
for the Performing Arts and the renovated Memorial Fieldhouse,
and connections to the broader campus pedestrian network.
Precedent image: University of Michigan Eda U. Gerstacker Grove
Precedent image: Harvard University Plaza

East Campus Zone
Arena Auditorium
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Law School
Memorial Fieldhouse
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Buchanan Center
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Football
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Natatorium

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Existing Athletics Court
Existing Memorial Fieldhouse

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Proposed transformation of Memorial Fieldhouse

Existing East Campus area
Proposed East Campus Plaza on Gameday

Big Idea # 4—
Pedestrian Friendly: Extend the pedestrian-friendly qualities
of the Campus Core to all areas of the campus.

Mission Landscape and Open Space

• Honor our heritage as the state’s flagship and land-grant • The natural landscape and climate conditions associated with
university by providing accessible and affordable higher the sagebrush steppe ecoregion shape considerations around
education of the highest quality, rigorous scholarship, the landscape design and maintenance
communication and application of knowledge, economic
and community development, and responsible stewardship • The cultural landscape, since the university’s inception, has
of our cultural, historical, and natural resources been designed to make this ecoregion habitable, resulting in a
• Promote opportunities for personal health and growth, green oasis campus environment that is highly irrigated and
physical health, athletic competition, and leadership planted with windbreak trees
development for all members of the university community
• Pedestrian-friendly spaces should be promoted, as 71% of
Strategic Plan Goal Two: Inspiring Students
the existing campus landscape is used for non-pedestrian-
• Inspire students to pursue a productive, engaged, and
fulfilling life and prepare them to succeed in a sustainable purposes (e.g., rangeland, edge landscape, parking)
global economy • New boulderscape landscapes that have been introduced
• Welcome, support, and graduate students of differing reflect the regional landscape character, require less
backgrounds, abilities, and needs and from different maintenance, and create small-scale, pedestrian-friendly
cultures, communities, and nations
spaces that reflect the materiality and palette of the local
Strategic Plan Goal Four: A high performing university ecoregion
• Assure the long-term strength and stability of the university
by preserving, caring for, and developing human, • Prexy’s Pasture is the iconic campus landscape, the Hollows
intellectual, financial, structural, and marketing resources is a historic landscape, and Fraternity Mall is a recreation
landscape; each of these landscapes plays a significant role in
the experience of the campus and should be preserved
• A need exists for more habitable outdoor spaces that consider
the local climate, most notably, the westerly winds
• Interest in more public art on the campus exists

Mobility
• Access between the Campus Core and key destinations
within the East Campus is a challenge due to distance
• 15th Street is a barrier that separates the Campus Core
and East Campus areas; pedestrian crossings could
significantly improve
• The quality of pedestrian routes across the campus is
inconsistent in terms of overall connectivity, lighting, and
tree cover; pedestrian routes that are shaded and exposed
to winter winds become icy and difficult to navigate in the
winter
• There are accessibility challenges associated with climate
conditions and historic buildings
• Bicycling is very popular; Willett Drive and 13th Street are
popular cycling routes
• There is interest in creating improved access to Boulderscape
surrounding open space and off-campus trails

• Alternatives to private automobile use are encouraged; the
functional and visual impact of surface parking on campus
requires mitigation
• Campus and city cooperation is required for street and
landscape improvements within surrounding city-owned
streets; there is interest in improving connections between
campus and downtown Laramie
Near War Memorial Stadium

Laramie Basin ecozones
Landscape Analysis
Landscape and Open Space

The analysis of the University of Wyoming campus landscape and Ecoregion
open space setting considered the historic cultural response to the The University of Wyoming campus landscape and open
natural landscape and ecoregion, plant palette and habitability, space setting is one of creating a habitable campus in a harsh
campus topography and slopes, and campus landscape types. environment. Laramie, the second-windiest city in the state,
sits in the larger Wyoming Basin ecoregion typified by its
high elevation (7,220 feet above sea level), wide open plains,
and climatic influences from the surrounding mountains, all
contributing to a campus environment that is greatly affected
by strong westerly winds. While there are areas of significant
shade on campus cast by buildings and coniferous trees,
blocking westerly winds is the most important factor to creating
comfortable, habitable spaces.

Wyoming Basin wind effects

Local plants in the Laramie Basin
Plant Palette and Habitability 38 Species
The campus sits within a sagebrush steppe and mixed-grass Chokecherry*

prairie ecozone, a largely treeless environment that does little Limber Pine*
Boxelder*
to block westerly winds. Over time, a collection of trees native Mayday
to adjacent river and mountain ecozones have been introduced Blue or Engelmann
Lanceleaf Cottonwood*
to the campus, most notably blue and Engelmann spruce, Spruce*
Pinyon Pine
cottonwood, and aspen, creating a plant palette and texture
that promotes human habitability. These trees have become Crabapple
iconic to the image of the university landscape. Spruce trees are
located at the perimeter of large open spaces, such as Prexy’s Aspen*
Pasture, creating windbreaks and spatial enclosure. Cottonwoods
have become the iconic street tree on campus and in the City of
Cottonwood*
Laramie. Aspen trees, the most recent addition to the campus
landscape, have been paired with imported boulders and
Juniper*
perennial plants to create boulderscapes—usable plazas and
spaces near building entries that are effective in creating an Ponderosa Narrowleaf
Pine* Cottonwood*
intimate landscape arrival experience.
Existing tree species analysis

Human comfort and the effects of windbreaks
The campus tree palette is overwhelmingly native (83% native

to Albany County) that can survive the harsh climate of the
Laramie Basin. Most trees (59%) are coniferous, which create a
more habitable environment and a mountain aesthetic. Large
trees—which can reach over 60 feet at maturity—dominate the
campus (62%), can shape outdoor spaces, and act as windbreaks
within the landscape. Microclimates formed by tree windbreaks
can feel as much as 3 degrees Fahrenheit warmer in the winter
months, compared to spaces without windbreaks, which can feel
up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit colder. It is recommended that a tree
succession plan be prepared to ensure the long term health and
diversity of the tree stock.
Trees create wind breaks on Fraternity Mall

Existing campus terrain and elevations
Campus Terrain
The university landscape is generally flat, with the most
notable exception of the area directly north of Prexy’s Pasture.
Prexy’s Pasture is a plateau (elevation 7,195 feet) bounded by
a steep hillside that wraps from the Hollows to 9th Street to
Lewis Street then northeast to Willett Drive. The campus low
point is on the lower edge of this hillside at 9th and Lewis
Streets (elevation 7,158 feet). This hillside creates barriers to
accessibility in the landscape, mainly in the pinch points
between buildings, such as the Agriculture and Engineering
buildings. Some sloping areas exist east of 15th Street. Around
the Arena-Auditorium and American Heritage Center are
artificial sloping spaces at the building’s edge. East of 30th
Street is the campus high point (elevation 7,368 feet) at the
ridge that bounds Jacoby Golf Course to the east.

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Campus Landscape Types
The University of Wyoming campus is composed of 11 different
landscape types, not including the golf course. “Identity Open
Spaces” comprise 6% of the overall campus. Seventy one percent
of campus is comprised of largely non-pedestrian spaces.
Although, the Campus Core is rich with pedestrian open space
types. Each type has a different planting palette, character,
degree of openness, use, and visual characteristics. The iconic
and memorable open spaces on campus—Prexy’s Pasture, the
Hollows, and Fraternity Mall—make up 6% of the total campus
area. The Campus Core contains pedestrian-oriented and human-
scaled open space types associated with historic buildings. East
of 15th Street, the campus is characterized by a more dispersed
development pattern, a less cohesive landscape, and large areas
of surface parking. Seventy-one percent of the campus can be
defined as non-pedestrian spaces, such as parking lots, service
areas, rangeland, and edge landscapes mostly east of 15th Street.
Landscape and Open Space Opportunities

• Prioritize pedestrians and bicycles through the placement of
Large quad open space: The Hollows
pedestrian-oriented amenities, the promotion of universal
design principles, and the minimization of conflicts with
other mobility modes.
• Design for the local climate and consider year-round, 24-
hour comfort across the campus. Emphasize protection
from harsh winter conditions and westerly winds by creating
tree windbreaks at strategic locations. Accommodate active
outdoor uses in sunny areas whenever possible.
• Take cues from the local setting in landscape and open design,
and use native tree and plant species to create authentic and
sustainable places.
• Extend boulderscape landscapes throughout the campus, and
consider introducing new elements, such as seating, surfaces
to highlight stormwater management, or artistic features.
• Create active and passive landscapes that support academic,
research, and student life functions at multiple scales, and
with seasonal programming. Reinforce connections between
landscapes and adjacent buildings through appropriate
approach and entry treatments.
• Plan for tree succession by creating alternatives to coniferous
windbreaks. Alternative species for coniferous windbreaks
Boulderscape should respond to the specific site conditions where they will
Rangeland (28%)
Edge Landscape (22%)
Parking/Road/Service(21%)
Athletic/Rec (14%)
Large Quads (5%)
Contemporary Spaces (4%)
Small Quads/Courtyards (3%)
Connective Landscape (2%)
Boulderscape (1%)
Playscape(<1%)
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be planted. If they are relied upon to act as windbreaks for a • Given a limited budget, the most effective expenditure of
large open space, larger species such as Pseudotsuga menzisii funds to improve a street is trees. Alternative species to
(Douglas Fir) and Picea glauca (White Spruce) may be suitable. Cottonwoods for streets and roadways should be planted
For smaller open spaces, Pinus nigra (Austrian Pine) and at regular intervals to create a rhythm of trees along
Abies fraseri (Fraser Fir) may be suitable. the road. Trees should be salt tolerant and have a large,
upright branching form. Species such as Celtis occidentalis
• Reduce the risk of catastrophic loss of spruce and cottonwood
(Hackberry), Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis (Thornless
trees due to disease or pests by proactively planting other
Honeylocust), Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky Coffeetree),
native plants that contribute to the character of the campus,
and Ulmus americana (American Elm) would be suitable.
support habitable outdoor spaces, and reduce long-term
maintenance needs.

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Mobility Analysis
Existing Regional Access

Regional access to the campus occurs from Grand Avenue
(Interstate 80) from the east, and Highway 230, Snowy Range
Road (Highway 130) and Harney Street from the west, with
connections via 9th, 15th and 22nd Streets. Key vehicular
gateways are located on the south side of campus at Grand
Avenue and 22nd Street (Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center),
Grand Avenue and 15th Street, and Ivinson Avenue and 9th Street,
and on the north at Lewis and 9th Streets, Lewis and 15th Streets,
and Harney and 22nd Streets. Access between the campus and
downtown Laramie occurs via Lewis Street, and Ivinson Avenue.

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Existing Pedestrian Network
There are strong north-south and east-west pedestrian routes
surrounding Prexy’s Pasture and a pedestrian spine that extends
northwest-southeast through the Campus Core. East of 15th
Street, there is significant pedestrian travel along the south edge
of Fraternity Mall and King Street, but pedestrian routes in this
area are less well-defined. Pedestrian connections are weakest
east of the mall, which is dominated by large areas of surface
parking surrounding the university’s athletics and recreation
facilities. Pedestrian connections between the campus and
surrounding city streets are generally not well-defined.

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Existing Wayfinding and Accessibility

These factors contribute to a wayfinding experience that can East Campus, the network of walkways is less consistent and
feel inconsistent from one side of 15th Street to the other. In the sparse, and is dominated by the vehicular routes and parking.
Campus Core, Prexy’s Pasture acts as an orienting space that The Visual Arts building, the Buchanan Center for the Performing
assists pedestrians in understanding their surroundings, and in Arts, the Law School, and Corbett as well as the intercollegiate
facilitating navigation to campus destinations. The Classroom athletics facilities clustered around War Memorial Stadium are
building, Wyoming Union, and Enzi STEM Facility all serve key destinations within the East Campus, but are not well-served
as destinations that define pedestrian travel routes. Pathways by pedestrian paths of travel.
are generally sufficiently wide to accommodate pedestrian
volumes, and are connected, creating a continuous network that The analysis of campus topography highlighted several areas with
contributes to an intuitive wayfinding experience. Within the steeper slopes where accessible pathways are required to navigate

Existing public trails
University-owned walkways
Potential trail connection
Existing recreational trail access
among campus destinations. Chief among these are the areas From a signage perspective, the university employs a consistent
between Prexy’s Pasture and Lewis Street, and within the Campus approach to stand-alone building identification signs, employing
Core immediately to the east of 9th Street. The campus has an consistent colors and fonts. Building names integrated with
overall accessible parking supply of approximately 4.5% of total building architecture vary and reinforce the era of construction.
supply, which exceeds the minimum ADA requirement of 2%. Opportunities exist to enhance a consistent gateway sign type
With new academic and research facilities along Lewis Street, and and can be integrated with landscape.
new parking structures planned on the existing Ivinson Avenue
parking lot and at Bradley and 15th Streets, design strategies Existing Recreational Trails
will need to ensure accessibility is fully accommodated within Regional recreational trails are located to the east of the
mobility systems, and that sufficient ADA parking is provided in university’s golf course towards Pilot Hill, and to the west within
locations convenient to new facilities. the Laramie River corridor. Opportunities exist to enhance
connections with the trail systems, which are important campus
and community amenities.
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Existing bicycle network

Existing Bicycle Network
Several on-street bicycle routes connect the campus to the Village, Spanish Walk, and River Village student residential
surrounding urban setting. East-west routes extend along Lewis neighborhood east of 22nd Street. Given the popularity of cycling
Street, Willett Drive, and Ivinson Avenue, while north-south as a means of mobility, and the relatively long distances between
routes occur on 9th, 15th, 22nd and 30th Streets. Additional destinations in the Campus Core and East Campus, there are clear
off-street multi-use bicycle paths are located throughout the opportunities to strengthen the overall bicycle circulation system
Campus Core, and around athletics and recreation facilities to improve campus mobility.
in the East Campus, through to the Bison Run, Landmark

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Existing Transit Network
The university’s shuttle system provides service between the
Campus Core and destinations east of 15th Street, including
academic, cultural, and athletics and recreation facilities within the
East Campus, and the student residential neighborhood east of 22nd
Street and East Express Lot. The transit network also connects to
the South Express Lot. While the campus shuttle system is essential
to campus mobility and is well-regarded, shuttle service needs to
be reviewed over time, so that service is aligned with new land use
patterns associated with development of academic uses along Lewis
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Grand Avenue is the main east-west vehicular route serving the Pedestrian and bicycle connections across 15th Street have long
campus, while Ivinson Avenue, Harney Street, Bradley Street, been a safety concern, and opportunities to mitigate traffic in this
and Willett Drive also support east-west circulation. 9th, 15th, area have been identified as a high priority. Vehicular circulation
22nd and 30th Streets are all important north-south routes. 15th around the Campus Core generally occurs on surrounding city
Street is a popular north-south connector route within the City streets. East of 15th Street, Willett Drive draws public traffic
of Laramie, but divides the Campus Core from the East Campus. through the campus, resulting in less clarity and definition
between campus and public mobility systems.
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Parking Occupancy and Office Density

While a recent parking study concluded there is sufficient parking capacity
across the campus overall, parking is not evenly distributed, and there
is a perceived lack of proximate and available parking in several areas,
including the Campus Core. A separate analysis of office locations across
the campus suggests the northwest area of the campus contains the highest
population within the Campus Core. The university is only able to satisfy
parking demand through remote lots served by the campus shuttle system.
Parking east of 15th Street occurs within large surface parking lots and
along vehicular routes, creating a significant impact on the visual quality
of the East Campus.

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Landscape and Open Space Strategy Secondary Pedestrain Path
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Public Realm Framework Enahnced Campus Edge
The public realm framework extends the special qualities of Pedestrianized Street
the Campus Core to all areas of the campus, in order to create Pedestrian Plazas
a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly environment that integrates Major Open Spaces
landscape and mobility networks.
The plan knits the campus together through a unified landscape

identity and integrated multi-use pedestrian paths that enhance
pedestrian movement through all areas of the campus, and
eliminate barriers to accessibility. Within the Campus Core, the
plan integrates new development on Lewis Street by extending
the landscape qualities of Prexy’s Pasture and the boulderscapes
through to Bradley Street, and closing Lewis Street to vehicular
traffic in favor of pedestrians. East of 15th Street, the plan
creates a more rigorous and apparent urban design structure
that prioritizes pedestrians, bicycles, and transit over cars, and
promotes a consistent campus identity.
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westerly tree windbreaks at key locations that create sheltered
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The public realm framework is reinforced with system plans

for pedestrian and vehicular circulation, as well as integrated
landscape and circulation design strategies for several areas,
including Lewis Street, the 15th Street pedestrian crossings, a new
Welcoming Lawn at 15th Street and Grand Avenue, and Fraternity
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Welcoming Lawn
The provision of new and renovated student housing within the
Campus Core enables the removal of White, Downey, McIntyre,
and Orr Halls, and the Washakie Dining Center facility. The
Crane-Hill complex remains and serves as surge space. The
master plan leverages this opportunity to introduce a new
six-acre Welcoming Lawn as a campus and community park
at this important gateway to the campus. The park provides
opportunities for sculpture collection, recreation, passive
activities, tailgating, and community activities. The landscape
design takes its inspiration from the Hollows, and contains lawns,
stands of mostly deciduous trees that will mature over time
and provide shelter from westerly winds, subtle topographical
changes, and direct pedestrian pathway connections between
The Hollows
the campus and adjacent city streets. King Street is repositioned
as a multi-use pedestrian pathway that is closed from 15th Street,
while providing service access to sorority parking lots from 19th
Street to the east.
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that prioritizes pedestrian and bicycle mobility. The corridor
is designed with iconic boulderscapes that have emerged as
defining features of the campus landscape, and contains trees and
landscape elements that create multiple outdoor rooms protected
from western winds. Lewis Street is connected to Prexy’s Pasture
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Fraternity Mall is a major asset in the campus open-space Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, the pathways flanking the
network and plays an important role in connecting East Campus building dissolve. Clear and direct pathways should be created in this
to the Core Campus. The function and design of the Mall has zone.
potential for improvement through refinement of circulation
systems, improved pedestrian accommodations, landscape The physical division of campus created by 15th is further exacerbated
and strategic development measures. Pedestrian and bicycle by the visual barrier of trees currently located on the east side of the
corridors are envisioned to replace the existing drive lanes and Half Acre Gymnasium parking lot. Future landscape plans for this zone
parking lots currently flanking the Mall. Dominated by vehicles, should create and maintain a visual connection from the Buchanan
this area currently provides two narrow sidewalks and no Center for the Performing Arts to the Wyoming Union, employing a
accommodation of bicycles. The east side of the Mall provides consistent landscaping theme in an effort to tie the campus across
little accommodation for pedestrian circulation. As you reach the 15th Street. The Mall should continue to serve as recreational fields
for organized sports and general campus recreation use, while a more
Precedent image: winter programming at Washington Canal Park
formal lawn and plaza should front the Wyoming Union. Renovation or with an entry plaza east of the building, a boulderscape and lawn, and
new construction surrounding the Mall should reinforce campus design accommodation for service and loading for the Wyoming Union and
standards. Maintaining consistent architectural and landscape themes Half Acre Gym. Improved pedestrian crossings over 15th Street create a
will further define this zone and reinforce its link to Campus Core. seamless transition between the plaza and mall.
Fraternity Mall is redesigned as a new 11.75-acre open space at the These paths are lined with a regular rhythm of canopy trees, light
geographic heart of the campus. The mall extends from a new Wyoming fixtures, and seating elements. The west portion of the existing
Union plaza to the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, and is Fraternity Mall green space is redeveloped with active outdoor
designed as a unified landscape containing a collection of outdoor recreation elements such as basketball, volleyball, or bocce courts;
rooms with wellness and recreation amenities serving the Wyoming places for horseshoes; and an informal recreation field. The existing
Union, Half Acre, new dormitories, and the fraternities and sororities rugby field is preserved and enhanced with a windbreak at its western
lining the mall. At the Wyoming Union, a new plaza is introduced edge. Additional boulderscape landscape elements create continuity
with the Wyoming Union plaza, and landscape design incorporates
additional tree windbreaks to improve outdoor comfort.

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Mobility Strategy
Pedestrian Circulation
The master plan creates a clear system of pedestrian routes with
enhanced pedestrian connections and amenities through all areas
of the campus. The system includes major pedestrian corridors,
secondary pedestrian corridors, walkways, and pedestrian-
oriented open space areas.
Major pedestrian corridors accommodate east-west and north-

south pedestrian flows through the Campus Core and the East
Campus, connect key campus destinations, and further connect
the campus with surrounding city streets. Within the Campus
Core, the plan reinforces the existing north-south connection
between the Arts and Sciences plaza and Lewis Street, which is
transformed into a new landscaped corridor containing a multi-
use pathway that prioritizes pedestrian and bicycle mobility.
As new student housing is developed along the east edge of the

Campus Core, the plan introduces a new north-south pedestrian
Pedestrian traffic around Prexy's Pasture
corridor that connects existing east-west circulation south of
the Wyoming Union through to Lewis Street. Major east-west
corridors include a route extending from 15th Street between
Coe Library and the Wyoming Union, along Prexy’s Pasture and
through the Arts and Sciences plaza to the Classroom building,
and another east-west route extending along Lewis Street
between 10th and 14th Streets.
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Secondary pedestrian corridors provide connections to buildings Walkways are provided throughout the campus to provide
and destinations located off major corridors, or paths of travel direct building access from the major and secondary pedestrian
through major open spaces. These include the existing pedestrian corridors. Pedestrian-oriented open spaces include the Hollows,
route around Prexy’s Pasture, an east-west route along the north Prexy’s Pasture, Fraternity Mall, and the Welcoming Lawn.
side of Prexy’s Pasture, extending from McWhinnie Hall to the These areas are designed to prioritize pedestrian movement,
Health Sciences Center, and another east-west route extending and include landscape elements to enhance outdoor comfort, as
between Ross and Knight Halls from Coe Library and the well as pedestrian amenities such as benches and seating areas.
Wyoming Union to Old Main. Additional secondary pedestrian Vehicular access is generally restricted to ADA, service, and
corridors connect the Wyoming Union across 15th Street with emergency vehicles.
destinations around Fraternity Mall, through the Welcoming
Lawn to Grand Avenue, and through the East Campus plaza.

15th Street Pedestrian Crossing
The plan introduces three potential options to enhance
pedestrian safety across 15th Street, and improve connections
between the Campus Core and the East Campus.
Option 1 introduces a raised pedestrian table within the 15th Street

right-of-way as a traffic calming device that slows down cars and
favors pedestrian movement. The table is designed as an extension
of the Fraternity Mall landscape that merges seamlessly with
the new Wyoming Union plaza. The north and south pedestrian
corridors frame the pedestrian table and provide direct connections
15th Street Pedestrian Crossing Option 1
with the Wyoming Union and Half Acre.
Option 2 narrows 15th Street with a road diet that reduces

vehicular travel to single north and south lanes between Ivinson
Avenue and Willett Drive. Pedestrian crossings occur where the
north and south pedestrian corridors meet the street, and consist
of enhanced pedestrian crossings, ADA ramps, and signage. Curbs
and sidewalks are preserved within the 15th Street right-of-way.
Option 3 closes 15th Street to through traffic, while preserving

emergency vehicle access. In this option, the right-of-way is
integrated within the campus landscape, which is designed
to accommodate north-south emergency vehicle travel and
vehicular drop-off to the south. Other vehicular traffic is diverted
to the surrounding grid of city streets.

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The master plan extends the existing network of accessible and Lewis Streets provides a direct link from the north to the
pathways from the Campus Core through to new development Lewis Street corridor and paths associated with new student
along Lewis Street, and to the new Ivinson Avenue garage to the housing along 15th Street. Parking garages are connected to
south. The Lewis Street corridor contains a continuous east-west the Campus Core through multiple barrier-free paths. At the
accessible pathway that connects to Prexy’s Pasture through Ivinson Avenue garage, existing paths can be utilized to provide
landscape design strategies that mitigate grade changes between accessible connections from the south.
buildings. The pedestrianization of 14th Street between Bradley

Bicycle Use Strategies
The university encourages bicycling as an efficient and healthy
activity. The master plan supports this mission with a strong
and connected bicycle path and parking system. Programmatic
measures, some of which have already been established by the
university, can also promote bicycling, including the following:
• Bicycle registration
• Preferred vehicle parking permits for bike commuters
• Shower facilities
• Air and repair stations
• Rental bicycle lockers
• Bike rental program
Most universities attaining gold or platinum recognition in

the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly University
program have full-time bicycle coordinators, and produce a
campus bicycle plan, such as the one created by UW’s Campus
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Bicycle Circulation
The master plan also creates a clear system of bicycle routes to
Precedent image: separated bicycle and pedestrian path
support bicycle travel within the campus, with connections to
the surrounding urban area and regional open space network.
The system includes on-street bicycle accommodation, campus
bicycle paths, shared paths, and dismount zones.
On-street bicycle accommodation consists of designated bicycle

routes along city streets that serve the campus. East-west routes
include Harney Street, Bradley Street, Willett Drive, and Ivinson
Avenue, and north-south routes include 9th 15th, 19th and 22nd
Streets. With the exception of Willett Drive, these roads are
controlled by the City of Laramie, so the university and the city
will need to work together to establish the most appropriate and
effective strategies to create safe bicycle routes within shared,
multi-modal rights of way.

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Campus bicycle paths reflect existing routes, and align with the major
campus pedestrian corridors, described above. Improvements to the
existing bicycle path system include a new east-west route within
the Lewis Street corridor, a north-south route on the west side of new
student housing along 15th Street, and an improved connection from
Ivinson Avenue and 10th Street to the Classroom building. Within the
East Campus a new north-south route extends through the research
precinct to connect with paths along Fraternity Mall. On shared paths,
bicycle and pedestrian circulation are differentiated through signage
or pavement treatment. The plan designates Prexy’s Pasture and the
Welcoming Lawn as bicycle dismount zones to enhance pedestrian

safety and comfort. Precedent image: bicycle corral with planting
Bicycle Parking and between Ross and Knight Halls. Within the East Campus,
The master plan accommodates bicycle parking in several larger locations include Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, near
corrals containing 30 to 40 bicycle parking spaces, and in smaller the renovated Corbett and new natatorium, the Rochelle Athletics
bicycle racks that are more widely distributed across campus. Center, the Animal Science/Molecular Biology building, and the
Bicycle corrals are located along on-campus bicycle paths next Landmark Village and River Village residential complexes.
to major campus destinations and areas with high population
concentrations. Within the Campus Core, locations include the Bicycle racks are provided throughout campus, next to building
Aven Nelson building, adjacent to the Arts and Sciences plaza, the entrances, as needed. When designing and siting bicycle corrals
planned Science Initiative building, the north side of the Agriculture and racks, siting should consider broader campus bicycle and
building, Lewis Street next to new student housing, Coe Library, pedestrian movements to minimize conflicts. Locating racks by

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Vehicular Circulation
The master plan rationalizes the campus vehicular circulation • Within the Campus Core, Lewis Street is closed to most
system by relocating primary vehicular routes to the campus vehicular traffic in order to implement the planned Lewis Street
periphery to further reinforce the pedestrian environment. Major pedestrian corridor and landscape strategy. Access is preserved
east-west vehicular access to the campus continues to occur from to properties the university does not own.
Grand Avenue and Harney Street, while primary access from the
• Planned new pedestrian crossings of 15th Street between Ivinson
north and south occurs on 9th, 13th, 15th and 22nd Streets. Willett
Avenue and Willett Drive assist in managing traffic in this area.
Drive is repositioned as a new multi-modal street accommodating
vehicular, transit, and bicycle circulation. Secondary east-west • King Street is closed to through-traffic between 15th and 19th
vehicular routes include Ivinson Avenue and Bradley Street, Streets (after the Washakie Dining Center has been removed) ,
which accommodates traffic redirected from Lewis Street. and converted to a service drive, in order to create a continuous
Secondary north-south routes include 19th and 22nd Streets. New open space experience extending from Fraternity Mall to Grand
parking structures on Ivinson Avenue and at 15th and Bradley Avenue.
Streets receive vehicular traffic arriving from these routes. • Access to King Street occurs from 19th Street, which also
The master plan removes or limits vehicular circulation in several provides access to uses surrounding the new East Campus plaza
areas, while preserving emergency and service vehicle access: and to houses on the north side of King Street.

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The master plan allows a shuttle bus scheme utilizing the city
• Multi-modal hub at 13th Street at the Wyoming Union
streets surrounding the campus to accommodate efficient shuttle • Shuttle stop on 9th Street at the Classroom building
service to all areas of the campus. Shuttle circulation runs in a • Shuttle stop on Bradley Street near the Anthropology building
clockwise direction, which allows pick-up and drop-off to occur
consistently along campus edges, avoiding potentially dangerous • Shuttle stop at the intersection of 15th Street and Willett Drive
pedestrian crossings of busy roads. The plan also identifies • Shuttle stop on Willett Drive near the Law School Building
locations for multi-modal hubs and shuttle stops to support
• Shuttle stop on Willett Drive near the Indoor Practice Facility
existing and planned land uses, and align with major vehicular
(across from the Visual Arts building)
arrival points to the campus and parking. Proposed multi-modal
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Service routes are provided to allow access from streets to
• Shuttle stop on 22nd Street at the Gateway Center buildings as needed for emergency, delivery and service
• Shuttle stop at the new Ivinson Parking Garage/Old Main access. Some routes provide direct vehicular access, while
others, primarily for emergency vehicles, use shared pathways.
• Shuttle stop on Grand Avenue and 19th Street Walkways that double as service routes should be reinforced to
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Parking
The master plan addresses parking needs in all areas of the Within the East Campus, parking surrounding Fraternity Mall is
campus, and connects parking with land use and transit in a removed in the long term and replaced with a garage at 15th and
coordinated manner. In total, 5,230 spaces are provided in the Bradley Streets. Parking and service access for buildings fronting
plan, including 1,814 spaces west of 15th Street, 2,603 spaces the Mall should be focused to the rear of each structure, minimizing
between 15th and 22nd Streets, and 813 spaces between 22nd and vehicular traffic to create pedestrian-oriented landscapes and
30th Streets. convenient circulation corridors. Land along Willett Drive between
15th and 19th Streets is currently underutilized. Combined with the
Within the Campus Core, parking displaced for new student proposed removal of the existing residence halls along Grand Avenue,
housing is replaced in new parking facilities, including a new there are opportunities to accommodate improved access to the rear of
parking garage on Ivinson Avenue. Fleet vehicle parking is all structures fronting the Mall.
relocated to the new off-site facility to the south to accommodate
additional surface parking. The Ivinson Avenue garage will Given the concentration of campus population in the northwest area of
include a major stop on the campus loop, while 13th Street at the the Campus Core and new development along Lewis Street, additional
Wyoming Union is envisioned as a multimodal transit hub. The parking may be needed to serve this area of the campus. Please
garage includes the relocated Police Department offices, a new reference the 5-minute walk circle on the proposed parking diagram.
visitor kiosk, and a sheltered waiting area for transit service. The university has acquired several properties along Bradley Street that
could accommodate new surface parking lots to meet a portion of the
current need. Additional properties could potentially be acquired in the
areas to the north and west of campus if warranted by demand.
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Big Idea # 5—
Welcoming Campus: Reinforce connections beyond the
campus to create a welcoming campus.

The University of Wyoming community

• Downtown would benefit from
Mission additional businesses, activities, and
• Cultivate a community of learning energized by collaborative is strong locally and across the state:
events to attract students
work among students, faculty, staff, and external partners
• Promote opportunities for personal health and growth, • Community colleges offer partnership • The campus contains a number of
physical health, athletic competition, and leadership opportunities and a pool of potential amenities that are a resource for
development for all members of the university community future students the community
• As Wyoming’s only public university, we are committed to
• Prospective students have many • Opportunity exists to enhance the
scholarship, outreach, and service that extend our human
profiles and require different levels of university’s sense of arrival and
talent and technological capacity to serve the people in our
communities, our state, the nation, and the world support when they enroll presence along its edges
Strategic Plan Goal Three: Impacting Communities • Downtown Laramie offers diverse • The regional open space system is an
• Improve and enhance the health and well-being of our attractions, but is not perceived to be important recreational amenity for
communities and environments though outreach programs close to campus; pedestrian, bicycle, the campus community
and in collaboration with our constituents and partners and transit connections between the
• Facilitate collaboration between the university and its campus and downtown could
constituents to address complex economic, environmental, be improved
and social challenges through research, education,
entrepreneurship, economic diversification, and growth
• Build a statewide community of learners by collaborating with
schools, community colleges, and tribal nations to connect
students and citizens
• Engage strong and celebratory alumni who connect UW to
regional, national, and international communities, welcome
graduates into a lifetime association with the university, and
boost all our endeavors through a culture of giving

Analysis
As the state’s only public four-year higher education institution,

the University of Wyoming is a top choice for many high school
students considering post-secondary studies. The state’s
community colleges also serve as feeders to the university
through arrangements where students spend their first two years
at a local community college before transferring to the university.
Students coming from a range of locations from across the state
with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, or as transfer students
from community colleges, require different levels of support to
adjust to the university environment.
The campus does not currently have a strong presence along key
edges with the surrounding urban setting, and there is no clear
sense of arrival from either Grand Avenue or Snowy Range Road.
The demolition of White, Downey, McIntyre and Orr Halls and the
Washakie Dining Center create the opportunity to enhance the
university’s presence and sense of arrival along Grand Avenue.
While the campus does not currently feel connected with Downtown Laramie
downtown Laramie or the regional open space system, there
are opportunities to reinforce existing linkages and create new
physical connections with these destinations. Further investment
in amenities serving the community will reinforce the campus as
a welcoming destination.

Master Plan Strategy
The master plan proposes several strategies to support incoming The plan identifies Ivinson Avenue, Lewis Street,
students, enhance the sense of arrival at key gateways, create a and Grand Avenue as priority connecting routes to
more welcoming presence along campus edges, reinforce linkages downtown Laramie. The university is encouraged to
with downtown and the surrounding open space network, work in partnership with the City of Laramie to reinforce
and enhance community amenities. Many of these strategies pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and enhance
are addressed through other master plan proposals, and are transit connections along these routes for shared benefit.
described in greater detail in other sections of this report. Strategies could include the continuation of proposed
streetscape improvements for Ivinson Avenue between
Student Support 3rd and 15th Streets. Coordination of routes with the
Laramie Link could be an opportunity to provide a direct
The master plan proposes several comprehensive strategies connection between downtown and the proposed Ivinson
to create a more welcoming student experience and support Avenue garage transit hub.
student success, which are described in the Residential Roots,
Student Life Experience, and Pedestrian Friendly sections of The master plan also contains recommendations for
the plan. These include the creation of a more robust living and improvements to campus mobility systems that create
learning student experience with the construction of new student more continuous pedestrian and bicycle connections
residence halls in the Campus Core, the concentration of student throughout the campus. These include the creation of
engagement and student support services, including affinity a multi-use pathway along Willett Drive, the extension
group space, within the Wyoming Union and Coe Library, the of a pathway through to 22nd and Harney Streets within
introduction of collaboration hubs in academic building across the new Research Precinct, and the implementation of
the Campus Core, and enhancements to campus open space and the Lewis Street pedestrian corridor. Together, these
mobility systems to create a more welcoming and pedestrian- improvements create the opportunity for more direct
friendly campus. connections with the regional open space system,
including Pilot Hill to the east and the Laramie River
Campus Arrival and Connections greenway corridor to the west.
Strong gateway opportunities exist at Grand Avenue and 9th,

13th, 15th and 22nd Streets, as well as Lewis Street and 9th and
15th Streets. These areas should be acknowledged with special
landscape treatments or signage to enhance the sense of arrival to
campus. The plan introduces a new visitor kiosk at the Wyoming
Union 13th Street transit hub and the Ivinson Parking Garage. A
future welcome center could reside within the Wyoming Union
and Coe Library vicinity.

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Community Amenities
The campus contains a number of cultural, recreational, • Renovation of and addition to the Wyoming Union to expand
and service amenities that serve the surrounding Laramie service offerings
community. The master plan proposes several building
• Introduction of a visitor kiosk within the transit hub at 13th
and site improvements to further welcome the community,
Street and the Wyoming Union, and in the Ivinson Parking
including the following:
garage
• Creation of the Arts and Sciences plaza and East Campus • Addition to the Law School to accommodate community-
plaza, as well as the Welcoming Lawn, Fraternity Mall, and serving law clinics
Research Precinct open spaces as campus and community • Addition to the War Memorial Stadium and creation of VIP
amenity spaces parking to improve the fan experience

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Utility Infrastructure • Power outages and bumps across campus are associated with
Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) distribution system and also
through the Western Area Power Administration’s system.
The campus master plan is supported by a comprehensive
Having overhead distribution in such windy conditions is
infrastructure master plan that describes current
problematic. RMP has been addressing some of these issues,
infrastructure needs, as well as future investments that will
but it will take time to complete
be required to implement the master plan proposals for
building and campus improvements. The key issues and • Roadway lighting – also controlled by Rocky Mountain Power
recommendations from the infrastructure master plan are – requires improvement in some areas. It is recommended
summarized in this report, while the comprehensive plan is that UW install its own systems and remove the reliance from
provided within the separate Utility Master Plan Report. RMP’s lighting infrastructure
• At the building level, many service entrance switchboards and
Existing Conditions transformers require upgrades or replacement
The following is a summary of existing campus • A variety of the campus emergency generator systems exist
infrastructure conditions: including code compliance issues, control problems, fuel
capacity shortfalls, as well as a lack of clear documentation
• A significant portion of the campus utility infrastructure as to how some generators are wired. There are numerous
requires improvement, upgrades, or replacement despite buildings that do not contain an emergency source of power,
performance of routine preventative maintenance or existing equipment is operating beyond its reliable life span
• Campus heating and cooling production infrastructure • There is a lack of clear documentation as to the University’s
lacks needed redundancy communications infrastructure
• Inefficiencies and structural deterioration within the

steam distribution system cause higher operational costs
• The university is dependent on City of Laramie
infrastructure systems for potable and fire suppression
water, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers; city systems
require some upgrades

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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The new West Campus Satellite Plant will come online in the
spring of 2021, enabling the start of a new hot water production
The infrastructure master plan defines key corridors for distribution system as a first step in reducing the number of
infrastructure accommodation, as well as general locations inefficient Steam/Condensate piping systems. The construction of
for future plants. The plan supports the proposed master plan the chilled water thermal energy storage system will provide ample
development program in all areas of the campus in support of chilled water supply to new and renovated buildings. Anticipated
the 20-year vision. With the exception of the main heating water heating requirements for buildings connected to the hot water
distribution loops and network, the majority of the improvements system will require the full buildout of the West Campus Satellite
described in the plan can be implemented as needed over time. Plant. Supporting hot water and chilled water service is under
construction for several buildings along Lewis Street, and should
be extended to buildings within the Campus Core to facilitate the
146 conversion of existing heating and cooling systems. 5.0 Implementation
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Second and third satellite hot water production plants,

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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED the overall City of Laramie water supply system. Improvements
second plant would ideally be located near the Wyoming to both campus and city infrastructure will be needed to meet
Union. Equipment for the third plant could be placed within current and future potable and fire water demand, including the
the existing Central Energy Plant as existing steam boilers are following:
removed. The Central Energy Plant cooling towers, pumps,
and older chiller will eventually need to be replaced. If an • Upsizing/replacement of older cast-iron water mains with
additional location is needed, Memorial Fieldhouse could be larger mains
considered.
• Upsizing of undersized mains located along Ivinson Avenue,
9th Street and 15th Street

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E. Harney ST.
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N. 14Th ST.
N. Television RD.
FUTURE GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
(EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL
COAL OXIDIZATION)
E. Gibbon ST.
168,000 sf
CENTRAL
ENERGY
PLANT
N. 19Th ST.
RESEARCH
E. Gibbon ST.
N. 12Th ST.
N. 13Th ST.
POTENTIAL FUTURE
GENERAL
RESEARCH
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STORAGE
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E. Flint ST.
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N. 10Th ST.
FACILITY
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N. 19Th ST.
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WELLS INTO
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CENTER
ENERGY
BUREAU
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INNOVATION
CENTER
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HISTORY WAR
MEMORIAL
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BUSINESS STADIUM
FINE ARTS WELL

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DELTA
TOBIN
DELTA
S. 22Nd ST.
HOUSE CHI
SIGMA KAPPA OMEGA
S. 10Th ST.
PHI KAPPA INFORMATION

TECH
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N. Crane ST.
S. 11Th ST.
OLD WELL
LN
LODGE POLE
S. 12Th ST.
E. Ivinson AVE. CORBETT

S. 13Th ST.
COOPER
S. 14Th ST.
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N. 30Th ST.
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HOUSE Center
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E. GRAND AVE. Mcintyre MOVIE
Hall MARIAN AND
Hall PALACE
H. CONFERENCE
ROCHELLE CENTER
GATEWAY HILTON
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E. GRAND AVE. INN
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S. 16Th ST.
S. 17Th ST.
E. Garfield ST. E. GRAND AVE.

S. 18Th ST.
PLAZA
PLAZA
S. 19Th ST.
BLDG PLAZA
BLDG
E. GRAND AVE. BLDG
S. 9Th ST.
PLAZA
S. 20Th ST.
E. Garfield ST. PLAZA

BLDG
S. 10Th ST.
E. Garfield ST. BLDG

S. 22Nd ST.
S. 11Th ST.
S. 12Th ST.
S. 26Th ST.
S. 23Rd ST.
S. 21 ST.
E. GRAND AVE.
S. 14Th ST.
S. 13Th ST.
S. 24Th ST.
E. Garfield ST.
E. Custer ST.
E. Garfield ST.
E. Custer ST.
E. Custer ST.
IRRIGATION WELL
LOCATION
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and Gibbon Street to minimum 10” mains
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED As the preferred University ground cover, blue grass requires an exuberant
• Introduction of new 10” water mains along Willett Drive amount of water to survive. As such, the existing campus irrigation system is at
and within the Research Precinct open space to support capacity such that new buildings use city water supply for irrigation. To reduce
development in this area of the campus reliance on the city system, the university will need to invest in new production
wells connected to the campus irrigation system or increase payments to the city
The North Laramie Water Tank Project is scheduled to be for irrigation water. Future demand will require a new irrigation water source,
completed in 2021 or 2022, and will provide city and campus coupled with new water mains.
water distribution systems with better pressure and increased
capacity for required fire flows.

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BUREAU INNOVATION
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ARTS & SD
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SCIENCES
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SD E. Willett DR. ARENA
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GYMNASIUM AUDITORIUM
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SCIENCE
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SD
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SD SD LAW
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SD SD SD
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SD SD
SD ROCHELLE
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SD ATHLETICS
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SD SD
SD SD
SD SD SD SD
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Stormwater Network
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• Enhancement of stormwater infrastructure along 9th, 15th, FlintSW-01
PLAN and
university ALL where it doesn’t fall within the City of Laramie’s streets.
RIGHTS RESERVED Bradley Streets with 15” to 24” mains
UW’s existing storm sewer collection system interconnects with the
• Identification and development of surface runoff detention areas within
City’s. With City storm infrastructure located around the perimeter
landscaped areas for new building development
as well as down many streets internal to campus, all university storm
water discharges into the City’s collection system. As a result, UW is • Flow metering on existing infrastructure is recommended to collect
entirely dependent on the size and condition of downstream City storm baseline capacity data
management infrastructure. The central location of the university and • New storm sewer mains within Fraternity Mall/Willett Drive to create a
its storm water collection system serves as a constraint when it comes new infrastructure corridor for conveyance of stormwater
to future campus expansion as it will be controlled by downstream
• New 12- to 24-inch storm sewer within the Research Precinct open space
municipal storm infrastructure. Improvements include the following:
to support development in this area of the campus

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Sanitary Sewer Network
SANITARY SEWER APRIL 2020
Sanitary Sewer
The University of Wyoming campus sanitary sewer collection UTILITY MASTER • Upsizing/replacement of 8” clay sewer mains within existing
PLAN SS-01
Fraternity and Sorority Row with10” PVC mains
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doesn’t fall within the City of Laramie’s streets. As indicated by Upsizing/replacement of 8” sewer mains located along 9th and
the split ownership, the existing UW sanitary sewer collection 15th Streets and Ivinson Avenue with 10” mains
system intermingles with the City’s system. There are City sewer • The impact of tree roots on the sanitary sewer system is a
lines and manholes than are located in public streets that enter continuous issue.
campus as well as on the peripheral. As a result of its central
location, eventually all campus wastewater discharges into the • The lines serving the Washakie Dining Center are constantly
City’s collection system and thus is completely dependent on the being clogged with grease.
capacity and condition of downstream municipal sanitary sewer • New sewer main within the Research Precinct open space to
infrastructure. Campus development will eventually require support development in this area of the campus
several improvements to the existing sanitary sewer system:
Natural Gas Network
Future City of Laramie sanitary sewer infrastructure Natural Gas
improvement projects that will potentially improve conditions New gas service connections are required for buildings coming
for the campus collection system include upsizing of the “C-Line” online within the Campus Core. This will include the extension
and Reynold Street sanitary trunk mains. No timetable has been of the gas line along Lewis Street and new service connections to
set on those projects to date. support new student housing. The 22nd Street Research facilities
will also require extension of the distribution system. The new
Harney gas line improvements project to be completed by Black
Hills Energy will help to facilitate future demands on campus.
The university should reconsider connecting to the natural gas
network near the Interstate, as previously explored.

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ST. SHOULD BE EVALUATED SWITCH 'E'. POOR CONDITION. .
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S. 12TH ST.
S. 23RD ST.
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NEW NATATORIUM
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SHOULD BE REPLACED.
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Electrical Distribution Network
ELECTRICAL APRIL 2020
Primary and Emergency Power Electrical Service • Replacement of MV power switches and DISTRIBUTION
transformers serving
UTILITY
Additions and modifications are required to the campus
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MASTER PLAN
medium
renovated buildings
EL-02
voltage (MV) distribution system to supply power to new
•
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
buildings including distribution cables, switches, manholes, and Updates to power surge protection
transformers. Improvements are also required to the secondary • Replacement of existing emergency power generators and
electrical systems including distribution cables, emergency control systems on buildings where they have reached the end
power, lighting, and transformers. Further required electrical of their useful lives
service improvements include:
• Emergency power supply for buildings that do not currently
have back-up supply
• Inclusion of emergency power to non-backed up fire pumps

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N. 10TH ST.
N. 11TH ST.
S. 22ND ST.
E. HARNEY ST.
REGULATED
N. 14TH ST.
MATERIALS WYOMING
FUTURE DEVEL TECHNOLOGY
OPMENT PARCE
BUSINESS
N. 19TH ST.
(EXPERIMENTA L
E. GIBBON ST. L COAL OXIDIZA
TION)
168,000 sf
CENTRAL CENTER BLDG 150
ENERGY
PLANT RESEARCH
E. GIBBON ST.
N. 12TH ST.
N. 13TH ST.
N. 15TH ST.
GENERAL RESEARCH
GENERAL STORAGE
E. FLINT ST. STORAGE ADDITION
N. 9TH ST. NOTE: SEE GLHN TUNNEL ASSESSMENT REPORT DATED APRIL 2019
N. 10TH ST.
E. FLINT ST. HIGH BAY
FOR A COMPLETE ASSESSMENT OF THE TUNNEL SYSTEM AND
RESEARCH
UTILITIES IDENTIFIED WITHIN. FACILITY
N. 14Th ST.
CEP TUNNEL RESEARCH
E. BRADLEY
ST. ANIMAL
S.
SCI/MOLECULAR
22
N. 11TH ST.
FUTURE BIOLOGY
N. 15TH ST.
E. BRADLEY
N. 12TH ST.
ND
ST.
SCIENCE
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MICHEAL B ENGINEERING LAB SCHOO
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LAB FACILITY DEMOLISHED/ABANDONDED
E. LEWIS ST. ANTHROPOLOGY SERVICE
BLDG
REPAIR JOINTS TO PREVENT
N. 9TH ST.
(PHYSICAL
EDUCATION PLANT) FURTHER DAMAGE TO SNOW
BERRY E. LEWIS ST.
CLASSROOM & REMOVAL EQUIPMENT ALONG CENTENNIAL
CENTER ENERGY STUDENT DIN
BUREAU LITERACY ING THE LID OF THE CEP TUNNEL COMPLEX
OF EARTHINNOVATION CENTER
MINES SCIENCE CENTER RESEARCH
E. CLARK ST. ENGINEERING
AND APPLIED WYOMING
NEW REROUTED RESIDENCE
HALL TUNNEL
GEOLOGY
SCIENCE EDUCATION
HALL
MCWHINNIE E. WILLETT DR.
MCWHINNIE TUNNEL
AGRICULTURE
HEALTH HALL
SCIENCE
CENTER
PHYSICAL STUDENT HO
USING CAMPUS
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ST. SCIENCES WYOMING UNION TUNNEL TELECOMM DR.
CENTREX GREENHOUSE E. WILLETT
FACILITY
ARTS & E. WILLETT DR.
CLASSROOM SCIENCES HALF ACRE ARENA
HONORS
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TUNNEL HOUSE ∑ N FRATERNITY ROW TUNNEL
HEALTH
AVEN SCIENCE PKA SCIENCE ∑ AE
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LIVING BETA N INDOOR
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FACILITY
MERICA STUDENT CENTER
OLD STUDENT
HALL HEALTH WYOMING FIELDHOUSE
MAIN ROSS UNION
INTERCONNECT TUNNEL NORTH
N. 15TH ST.
HALL UNION ADDITION BUCHANAN
CENTER FOR
S. 9TH ST.
SECTION OF TUNNEL TO BE
JONAH FIELD
HOYT SORORITY ROW TUNNEL THE

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DEMOLISHED/ABANDONDED HALL KNIGHT E. SORORITY PERFORMING
ROW FIELDHOUSE
HALL COE ARTS
LIBRARY WAR
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TOBIN DELTA STADIUM
SOUTH PREXY TUNNEL HOUSE CHI INFORMATION
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SIGMA KAPPA DELTA

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OMEGA TECH
S. 12TH ST.
E. IVINSON PHI KAPPA

AVE. CORRIDOR TUNNEL
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S. 14TH ST.
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ST
COOPER
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CARRIAGE
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ORR CRANE
E. GRAND AVE WASHAKEE
S.
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WHITE CENTER NATATORIUM
COOPER MCINTYRE CAFETERIA
HILL HALL
HALL
E. GRAND AVE HOUSE Downey HALL
.
Hall
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING CAMPUS TUNNELS APRIL 2020

Campus Tunnel Network
• Replacement of the West Campus Electrical Substation Tunnel
as partMASTER
UTILITY PLANImprovements TU-01
of the Physical Sciences building renovation, with a potential The existing campus utility tunnel system requires abatement,
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location in the Bureau of Mines building

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relocation of utilities, and infill or demolition/replacement of
the existing Tunnel around the Agriculture building/College of
• Replacement of the East Campus Electrical Substation, with a
Education building/McWhinnie Hall and Merica Hall to Ross
potential location in the existing Central Energy Plant
Hall.
• Exterior lighting improvements

FUTURE DEVELOP
MENT PARCEL
(EXPERIMENTAL
COAL OXIDIZATIO
N)
168,000 sf
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
FACILITIES BUILDING
RESEARCH
LAB SCHOOL STUDENT HOUS

ING
TRACK AND FIELD
STUDENT DININ
G
RESEARCH
MAJOR FIBER
NODE
STUDENT HOUS
ING
MAJOR FIBER MAJOR FIBER
NODE NODE
LAW ADDITION
STUDENT
UNION
ADDITION
MAJOR FIBER
NODE
NATATORIUM
FiberAPRIL
Optic2020
Nodes
FIBER OPTIC
Data Systems
Additions and modification of existing campus fiber UTILITY MASTER
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PLAN FO-01
communications systems to supply data to new buildings. New
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
fiber will be routed from existing utility tunnels.

FUTURE DEVELOP
MENT PARCEL
(EXPERIMENTAL
COAL OXIDIZATIO
N)
168,000 sf
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
FACILITIES BUILDING
RESEARCH
METAL HALIDE
LAB SCHOOL STUDENT HOUS
ING LED
TRACK AND FIELD
STUDENT DININ
G
RESEARCH
STUDENT HOUS
ING
LAW ADDITION
STUDENT
UNION
ADDITION
NATATORIUM
UNIVERSITY OF Exterior
WYOMING
Campus Lighting Zones
CAMPUS LIGHTING APRIL 2020
Campus Lighting
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UTILITY MASTER TYPESis required
PLAN of existing metal halide exterior lighting
Replacement EL-01
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
across the campus. Grounding of exterior lighting around the
Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Old Main buildings,
together with the tennis courts and baseball field, is also required.

Historic Buildings and
Landscapes
Historic buildings and landscapes are defining features of
the campus, appreciated by students, alumni, faculty, and
the broader community. Their preservation and appropriate
treatment is important to the strengthening and enhancement
of campus character, although it is recognized that alterations
and additions to existing buildings may be necessary to support
evolving needs over time.
The master plan supports the appropriate treatment of historic

buildings and landscapes in its shaping and strengthening
of campus character for the future. The plan contains
recommendations for changes to the university’s historic
buildings to creatively address strategic initiatives and seeks
to accommodate these changes, while preserving the historical
integrity through which they contribute to campus character.
A key focus area of the plan is in the Campus Core surrounding

Prexy’s Pasture, where the most highly recognized historic
buildings are located. The plan envisions the phased renovation
and rehabilitation of the Arts and Sciences, Engineering,
Agriculture, Education, Aven Nelson and Bureau of Mines
academic buildings, and the renovation and rehabilitation of
McWhinnie, Ross, Merica, Knight, and Hoyt Halls for residential
use. With the exception of Aven Nelson, each of these buildings
has a high degree of historic integrity and should be treated with
the greatest care.
The plan also envisions the potential relocation of the Student

Health Department from Cheney International Center, and the
History Department, which is currently housed in a portion
of Coe Library. These two small programs have occupied their
spaces for so long their interiors have changed very little from
the time of their construction. They are uniquely intact period
Images courtesy of the University of Wyoming
interiors that retain a high degree of design integrity. New uses
moved into these spaces should take care to preserve their
historic character.

The master plan calls for the removal of student dormitories Preservation Principles and Processes
constructed in the 1960s and replacement with new housing next
to the Campus Core. Though of historical significance relative Campus character at the University of Wyoming was inspired by its
to their period and type, the 1960s dormitories are not as highly earliest buildings and officially recognized and articulated in the
valued by the university community as the buildings within university’s 1924 campus master plan. Since the mid-1920s, campus
the Campus Core. Nevertheless, the dormitories should be fully architects have generally conformed with, but continually reinterpreted,
documented photographically prior to their removal. desired campus character through its expression in evolving
architectural philosophies, forms, and styles.
Historic Preservation Plan
The 1924 campus master plan created the landscape concept of a
In 2015, the university prepared a historic preservation plan to central campus quadrangle—Prexy’s Pasture—surrounded by groups of
recognize and preserve the historic buildings and landscapes buildings with smaller landscape areas and linkages creating a hierarchy
that contribute to campus character. The historic preservation of campus spaces. Buildings took inspiration from the Wyoming
plan outlines guidelines for the appropriate treatment of landscape, adapting to local conditions and using native materials, while
historic buildings and landscape features. It also outlines a expressing national stylistic trends. The most visually striking means
flexible approach to decision-making for changes to buildings of evoking the Wyoming landscape was the use of the native buff-rose-
that considers preservation issues and values, and that applies colored sandstone.
accepted preservation principles to further enhance character as
the campus evolves. The 2015 historic preservation plan provides guidelines for preservation
and enhancement of historic campus character through recognition of
The preservation plan includes a review of each individual its character defining features and application of principles of historic
historic building and landscape on the campus with discussion preservation that have been developed and honed by practitioners in
of historical development, significance, integrity, condition, the field over the years. Historic preservation is a practical discipline
and treatment recommendations. These reviews provide initial that can accommodate growth and change while continuing to preserve
background information to facilitate planning for new renovation the characteristics that make a place special. They are a touchstone for
and rehabilitation projects. all activities affecting historic buildings and landscapes, and help to
ensure that the care of historic buildings and landscapes is considered as
Additional investigation is required for the assessment and building and site improvements are implemented over time.
determination of appropriate treatment with respect to individual
projects. The historic preservation plan outlines best practices for In general, the standards and historic preservation practice emphasize
historic preservation, guidelines for the appropriate treatment of the preservation of authentic historic features and fabric to the
historic features and fabric, and design guidelines for additions maximum extent possible. Central to the assessment of historic
and new construction within a historic context. resources and their potential for change are the concepts of authenticity
and integrity. Authenticity, with respect to a historic building, is
associated with the preservation of original building fabric and features.
Integrity relates to the degree to which any individual building retains
its authentic building fabric and features.
In considering changes to the university’s historic buildings as

envisioned in the campus master plan, projects should use established
processes outlined in the 2015 historic preservation plan. Preservation

consultants should be retained to advise designers and the
university. Key principles for consideration include the following: Sustainability
• Authentic historic building features and fabric should be Campus Sustainability Committee
identified.
The university currently promotes sustainability on the
• Deteriorated features should be repaired rather than replaced.
campus through the Campus Sustainability Committee that is
If replacement is necessary, new features should closely
charged with the following mission:
match the originals.
• Needed changes should be planned to minimize the loss To advance sustainability at the University of Wyoming
of historic building features and fabric and preserve the and the broader community by promoting sustainability
building’s overall integrity. awareness, using campus as a living laboratory, and providing
• The interiors of buildings should be divided into zones of strategies for sustainable operations. Improve university
sensitivity, with a high degree of preservation in areas of high operations by funding sustainability projects through support
sensitivity and importance, and needed changes directed to from the Major Maintenance fund and a grant from the Rocky
areas of less sensitivity and importance. Mountain Power Foundation
• Support passionate students interested in sustainability by

providing project ideas and facilitating communication
• Ensure university compliance with the American College
and University President’s Climate Commitment by
completing an annual greenhouse gas inventory
• Serve as a clearinghouse for sustainability information
and resources
• Host sustainability forums, workshops, and celebrations
The Campus Sustainability Committee promotes

sustainability in a number of areas, including energy
efficiency, transportation, construction and renovation,
purchasing, recycling, and waste management. The
committee is also engaged with ongoing sustainability
initiatives such as the American College and University
Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and the
Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System
(STARS), described below.

Images courtesy of the University of Wyoming
Major Sustainability Initiatives

In 2007, the university signed the ACUPCC, which commits the
university to reducing its carbon emissions and eventually becoming
carbon neutral. In support of the ACUPCC, the university prepared a
climate action plan to provide guidance in achieving sustainability
goals. The university tracks its annual greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, which have remained steady or declined, despite growth
in building square footage.
In April 2019, the university also submitted its Sustainability

Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) report to the
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher
Education (AASHE). STARS provides a metric and reporting tool for a
wide range of sustainability activities across academics, engagement,
operations, and planning and administration.

Master Plan Sustainability Support
The master plan supports overall campus sustainability efforts
through several initiatives:
• Renovation of buildings within the Campus Core to meet

current needs, reducing the need for new construction
• Concentration of uses within the Campus Core to make
efficient use of land and building resources
• Creation of new on-campus housing within the Campus Core,
reducing the need for travel to and from the campus
• Adaptive reuse of historic residence halls, reducing the need
for new construction
• Implementation of landscape improvements that respond to
the Laramie eco-region context and use native plant materials
Native perennial plantings
to reduce the need for irrigation
• Implementation of mobility improvements that create a
pedestrian-friendly campus that encourages walking and
cycling, and reduces the need for vehicle trips
• Creation of mobility hubs to encourage transit use
• Implementation of infrastructure improvements for greater
energy efficiency
Native perennial plantings

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Potential land acquisition zones
Potential Acquisition Strategy

The university has sufficient land to accommodate all program needs bounded by Ivinson Street, Grand Avenue, 9th and 15th Streets as potential
anticipated within the 20-year master plan horizon, and identifies sites acquisition zones. While the university has no current plans for development
for specific program elements. The plan also identifies additional sites within these zones, it will consider purchases of select properties as they become
for further growth of research within the East Campus area. available for sale, based on mission, programmatic, or strategic priorities. A
potential short term use within the north area includes surface parking to
However, given the limited opportunity for development immediately address the need for parking displaced by development of new student housing
adjacent to the Academic Core, the master plan identifies the area along 15th Street. Property acquisition within the south area creates the
immediately north of the campus bounded by Bradley, Harney, 9th and opportunity to improve the image of the campus and presence in Laramie, and
15th Streets, as well as the area immediately to the south of the campus enhance connections to downtown.

New Construction
Strategic Building Renovation
Existing Building
Development strategy
Development Summary
The master plan includes a balanced mix of renovation and The following is a summary of the total development program
new construction, reflecting the university’s commitment to proposed in the campus master plan:
the preservation of the cherished historic buildings that define
the character of the campus, and equal resolve to sustain and • Total new construction: 1,553,000 GSF
enhance a 21st-century setting for teaching, learning, research,
• Total renovation: 2,242,000 GSF
and student life in support of its core mission. Please refer to the
university’s design and construction standards for guidance in • Total demolition: 801,000 GSF
implementing the plan. A detailed list of associated proposed
projects is provided on the following pages. With the exception
of student housing mandated by legislation, projects will be
implemented over time according to university priorities as
funding becomes available.

PROPOSED PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE GSF FUNCTION
Demolish building to accommodate new

Demolition 81,268 Support
Service Building Demolition student housing

Demolition 27,013 Support
Armory Building Demolition Services Building

Demolition 69,579 Office
Wyoming Hall Demolition student housing
Demolish building once new student

Demolition 122,947* Housing
White Hall Demolition housing constructed

Downey Hall Demolition housing constructed
Washakie Dining Center Demolish building once new dining facility

Demolition 77,366* Student Life
Demolition in new housing is constructed

Mclntyre Hall Demolition housing constructed

Orr Hall Demolition housing constructed
Demolish the western part of Knight Hall to

accommodate additional student housing Demolition 14,351 Housing
Knight Hall Partial Demolition and dining
University Police Facility Demolish building to accommodate new

Demolition 7,807* Support
Demolition parking structure
555 N. 14th Street, Graduate Demolish building to accommodate new

Demolition 1,883* Research
Research Offices Demolition parking structure
Engineering and Applied

Science Building Central Area Demolish central area (sawtooth) of building Demolition 61,458 Academic
Demolition (Sawtooth) to accommodate new program space
Fieldhouse North (UniWyo Demolish building once Memorial Field

Demolition 71,694 Athletics
Complex) Demolition House renovation is complete
Ivinson Avenue Garage Construct new garage on former parking lot New Construction 201,600 Support
Construct a replacement building for

existing Service Building on 15th Street/ New Construction 50,000 Support
Service Facility Bradley Street

Construct new dining facility to support new

New Construction 22,483 Student Life
New Dining Facility student housing
Construct new student housing on the

New Construction 127,738 Housing
New Student Housing Service Building site
Construct new student housing on the

Wyoming Hall site and parking lots to the New Construction 164,860 Housing
New Student Housing south
Construct new student housing on former

New Student Housing parking lot opposite Half Acre
Construct addition to Wyoming Union to

New Construction 16,724 Student Life
Wyoming Union Addition address program needs
Construct addition to accommodate higher

Knight Hall Addition bed capacity
Construct new facility to support Health

Sciences and Intercollegiate Athletics New Construction 75,000 Athletics/Academic
Natatorium programs
Construct new facility to support

New Construction 125,000 Athletics
Indoor Track and Field Intercollegiate Athletics programs
Arena Auditorium Addition Construct addition to provide support space New Construction 3,000 Athletics
Construct addition to Law School to address

New Construction 40,491 Academic
Law School Expansion program needs
Construct new garage to accommodate

New Construction 268,800 Support
Bradley Street Garage displaced surface parking
Construct potential new Lab School for

New Construction 58,563 Academic
Potential New Lab School College of Education
Engineering and Applied

Science Building Central Area Reconstruct addition in central area of New Construction 32,367 Academic
Addition building to accommodate program needs
Future 19th Street Development Construct new research building when

New Construction 69,090 Research
1 demand arises

2 demand arises

3 demand arises

4 demand arises

Memorial Fieldhouse Addition Addition to the west side of facility New Construction 2,688 Athletics
Corbett Hall Renovation Renovate existing facility Renovation 83,646 Athletics/Academic
Crane Hall Renovation Renovate building for swing space Renovation 78,304* Swing Space
Crane Cafeteria Renovation Renovate building for swing space Renovation 20,791* Swing Space
Hill Hall Renovation Renovate building for swing space Renovation 79,027* Swing Space
Renovate building to address program

Renovation 133,790 Student Life
Wyoming Union Renovation needs
Coe Library Ground Floor

Renovation 35,499 Academic/Student Life
Renovation Renovate portion of ground floor
Physical Sciences Building Renovate building to create contemporary

Renovation 179,777 Academic
Renovation classrooms and student space
Renovate building to create contemporary

Biological Sciences Renovation teaching and student space
Arts and Sciences Building Renovate building to address deferred

Renovation maintenance
Renovate building for use as student

Renovation 67,320 Housing
Knight Hall Renovation housing

Renovation 90,664 Office to Housing
Ross Hall Renovation housing
War Memorial Stadium West Renovate west wing of War Memorial

Renovation 59,411* Athletics
Wing Renovation Stadium to improve patron experience
Renovate Memorial Fieldhouse to

accommodate Intercollegiate Athletics Renovation 195,855 Athletics
Memorial Fieldhouse Renovation volleyball and wrestling programs
Renovate building to address program

Law School Renovation needs

Education Building Renovation teaching and student space

Education Annex Renovation teaching and student space

Agriculture Building Renovation teaching and student space
Animal Science Building East Renovate east part of building for research
Renovation 52,841 Research
Part Renovation use

Engineering and Applied Renovate building to create contemporary

Science Building Renovation teaching and student space

Aven Nelson Renovation collaborative science facility
Renovate building to address deferred

Renovation 77,916 Office
Bureau of Mines Renovation maintenance

Renovation 26,369* Office to Housing
Hoyt Hall Renovation housing

Renovation 26,625 Office to Housing
McWhinnie Hall Renovation housing
Merica Hall Renovation Renovate building for future use Renovation 17,651 Future use
Construct landscape west of 15th Street

Site 119,472 Landscape
Open Space West of 15th Street next to Wyoming Union
Lewis Street Corridor Landscape Construct new Lewis Street landscape and
Part 1 pedestrian improvements Part 1
Lewis Street Corridor Landscape Construct new Lewis Street landscape and
Part 2 pedestrian improvements Part 2
Construct new landscape following

Welcoming Lawn Landscape demolition of existing residence halls
Improve Arts and Sciences plaza together

Arts and Sciences Plaza with building renovation
Construct new landscape corridor between

Ross-Knight Landscape Corridor Ross and Knight Halls
Construct new plaza as part of East Campus Site 89,747 Landscape

East Campus Plaza open space improvements
Construct planned improvements to

mall as part of East Campus open space Site 460,775 Landscape
Fraternity Mall improvements
Construct new turf field to address program Site 467,765 Landscape

New Turf Field needs

6.0
Acknowledgements

6.0 Acknowledgements
Board of Trustees • William Mai, Interim Vice President • Billy Sparks, Senior Associate Athletic
• Dave True, Chairman for Administration Director
• Jeffrey Marsh, Vice Chairman • Kim Chestnut, Interim Vice President • Ed Synakowski, Vice President for
for Student Affairs Research and Economic Development
• Kermit Brown, Secretary
• John McKinley, Treasurer
• Matthew Newman, Campus Architect • Neil Theobald, Acting University
President
• Mel Baldwin
• Carolyn Smith, Senior Advisor to the
Vice President • Paula Whaley, Deputy General
• Dr. David Fall Counsel
• Master Plan Steering Committee
Laura Schmid-Pizzato • Zoe Curtright, Office Associate
• Robert Aylward, Vice President for
• Macey Moore
Information Technology Task Forces Campus Design
• Dick Scarlett
• Sean Blackburn, Former Vice
• Phil Nicholas, former State Senator,
Chair
• Michelle Sullivan President for Student Affairs
• Wava Tully • John Davis, Associate Vice President
• Darcy Bryant, Deputy Director for
Facility Business Services
for Operations
• Brad Bonner
• Josh Decker, Manager of Space
• Mike Massie, former Special Assistant
Executive Committee to the President for External Affairs
Management
• Kermit Brown, Secretary, Board of • Michael Samp, Chief of Police
• Jason Gonzales, Staff Senate
Trustees
• Bret Hess, Interim Dean College of
• Matthew Newman, Program
• John McKinley, Treasurer, Board of Coordinator of Construction
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Trustees Management Degree Program
• Malcolm Holmes, Faculty Senate
• Jeffrey Marsh, Vice President, Board • Andrew Smith, Manager of
of Trustees • David Jewell, Associate Vice Landscaping
President for Financial Affairs
• Laura Schmid-Pizzato, Board of • Ed Synakowski, Vice President for
Trustees • Ricki Klages, Chair of University Research and Economic Development
Public Art Committee
• Michelle Sullivan, Board of Trustees
• Nicole Korfanta, Co-Chair of Campus
Mobility
• Neil Theobald, Acting University • Paul Kunkel, Director of
Sustainability Committee
President Transportation and Parking Services,
• Connor Leyshon, ASUW Chair
Master Plan Working Group • Kate Miller, Vice President for • Erik Kahl, Coordinator of Fraternity
• Neil Theobald, Acting University Academic Affairs and Provost and Sorority Life
President
• Ray Reutzel, Dean College of • Ricki Klages, Chair of University
• David Jewell, Associate Vice Education Public Art Committee
President for Financial Affairs
• Sean Rooney, ASUW
• Amanda O’Brien, Director of • John Stark, Senior Vice President for • Danny Dale, Associate Dean Arts and
Disability Support Services Development UW Foundation Sciences
• Jennifer Coast, Deputy Director, • Hunter Maldonado, Student Athlete • Brent Ewers, Director of Biodiversity
Facilities Engineering Institute
• Karla Contreras, Student Athlete
• Kelsey Anderson, Police Officer • Ivan Gaetz, Dean University Libraries
Learning Environments
Infrastructure, Facilities, and Land • Kate Miller, Vice President for • Diana Hulme, Associate Vice
Management Academic Affairs and Provost, Chair President for Research and Economic
• John Davis, Associate Vice President Development
• Jesse Ballard, Assistant Director of
for Operations, Chair
Information Technology • Katrina McGee, Director of UW
• Robert Aylward, Vice President for Foundation Development
• Crystal Bennett, Manager of Central
Information Technology
Scheduling • Donal O’Toole, President of Faculty
• Renee Ballard, President of Staff Senate
• Greg Brown, Associate Dean Arts and
Senate
Sciences • Pete Stahl, Professor of Ecosystem
• Jason Gonzales, Instructional Science and Management
• Josh Decker, Manager of Space
Technology
Management • Cynthia Weinig, Professor of Botany
• Nicole Korfanta, Co-Chair of Campus
• Kent Drummond, Associate Dean • Dave Williams, Department Chair,
Sustainability Committee Botany
College of Business
• Forest Selmer, Deputy Director of
• Mark Lyford, Director of Center for Student Life
Utilities Management
Teaching • Sean Blackburn, Former Vice
• Shantel Smith, Senior Engineer
• Jonathan Prather, Director of
President for Student Affairs, Chair
Laboratory of Comparative Studies of • Anne Alexander, Associate Vice

Learning Provost for Undergraduate Education
Intercollegiate Athletics, Health,
and Wellness • Ray Reutzel, Dean College of • Misty Eaton, Assistant Director of
• Matthew Whisenant, Deputy Director Education University Bookstore
of Athletics, Chair
• John Small, Senior Associate Vice • Erik Kahl, Coordinator of Fraternity
• Jennifer Coast, Deputy Director of President for Development UW and Sorority Life
Facilities Engineering Foundation • Paul Kunkel, Director of
• Dan McCoy, Director of Outdoor • Ainsley Thraikill, Design Engineer, Transportation and Parking
Recreation and Tourism Management Facilities Engineering • Dan Maxey, Chief of Staff for
Degree Program University President
• Emily Monago, Chief Diversity Officer Scholarship and Research • Kyle Moore, Associate Vice President
• Mindy Benson, Dean Haub School of
• Pat Moran, Director of Campus for Enrollment Management
Environment and Natural Resources,
Recreation and Wellness Center
Chair
• Chris Rothfuss, State Senator
• Bill Sparks, Senior Associate Athletic • Michael Samp, Chief of Police
• James Ahern, AVP Graduate
Director
Education • Anupma Singh, Institutional
Research Analyst

• Jeremy Davis, Replaced and • Andrew McClurg, Transportation • Carolee McNeill, Document Control
Recommended by Kimberly Steich Planner
• Sedona Lippert, Administrative
• Eric Webb, Executive Director of • Yang Huang, Urban Design Staff Assistant
Residence Life and Dining Services
• Astrid Wong, Landscape Architecture • John Jolly, Electrical Designer
• Paula Whaley, Deputy General Staff
• Ismael Guzman, Electrical BIM/CADD
Counsel
• Mengying Tang, Architecture Staff Tech
• Paige Trent, ASUW student
• Takafumi Inoue, Planning Staff • Justin Williams, Electrical BIM/CADD
representative
Tech
• Phillip Bruso, Sasaki Strategies
• Catherine Applegate, ASUW student
• Joe Valdez, Civil BIM/CADD Tech
representative • Thiyagarajan Adi Raman, Sasaki
Strategies • Anne Sherman, Financial
Administrator
Also, thank you to individuals behind the • David Morgan, Sasaki Strategies
scenes who assisted in gathering data,
• Matthew Arielly, Staff Photographer
• Jennifer Ellsworth, Financial
piloting drones, and providing general Administrator
assistance when needed. Envision Strategies
• Todd Tekiele, Senior Consultant
• Lisa Gomez, Administrative Assistant
University of Wyoming Facilities • Rebecca Kost, Consultant

• Tiffany Gorrell, Marketing
Management Coordinator
• • Asha Krishnan, Consultant
Frosty Selmer, Deputy Director • Bart Peters PE, Electrical Engineer
• • Rob White, President
Shantel Smith, Utility Engineer • Alex Gerwe, Mechanical Designer
• Erik McCartor, CEP Manager GLHN Architects and Engineers
• Steven Fletcher PE, Senior Operations • Bill Koller PE, Mechanical Engineer Coffey Engineering and Surveying
• • Stuart Telford PE, Civil Engineer
• Ryan Sprague, IT Specialist Donna Mertes PE, Civil Engineer
• • Deborah Cunningham, Office
• Brad Thomas, IT Specialist Tony Spence PE, Electrical Engineer
Manager
• Chad Wagner, UW FM • Justin Jolly, Electrical Designer
Heritage Strategies
• Court Gashler, UW FM • Doug Stingelin PE, Mechanical
• Peter Benton, Principal
Engineer
Consultant Team, Sasaki • Henry Johnstone PE, Mechanical Mackey Mitchell

• Caitlyn Clauson, Principal in Charge Engineer • John Burse, Principal
• Mary Anne Ocampo, Urban Design • Patrick Fischer, Mechanical Designer • Merrilee Hertlein, Principal
Principal • Nathan Fullerton, Mechanical
• Chris Sgarzi, Architecture Principal Designer
• Philip Perlin, Project Manager • Aimee Molleken, Mechanical BIM/

CADD Tech
• Stephen Lacker, Architect
• Matthew Lomeli, Operations
• Ian Scherling, Landscape Architect
Assistant
• Paul Schlapobersky, Urban Designer
• Mary Martin Davison, Administrative
Assistant

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Campus Master Plan

Letter from the Acting President.........................................5 5.0 Implementation .........................................................145

1.0 Introduction....................................................................9 Utility Infrastructure ................................................................145

University of Wyoming at Historic Buildings and Landscapes......................................156

4.0 Campus Master Plan.....................................................43

Big Idea # 1.................................................................................44

Big Idea # 2.................................................................................66

Big Idea # 3.................................................................................78

Big Idea # 4.................................................................................92

Big Idea # 5...............................................................................138

Campus Planning History

In the exercise of our primary mission to promote learning,

• Graduate students who have experienced the frontiers of

Reports courtesy of the

Engagement and Communication

Diversity and Internationalization

Exploration and Discovery

Innovation and Application

Disciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity

Integrity and Responsibility

Master Plan Report

Specific tasks in the Concept Alternatives phase of work

• Preparation of draft alternatives

• The overall goals of the master plan, defined in Section 2.0

The team employed multiple strategies to engage campus

The master planning process engaged the university’s Board

Task Force on University of Wyoming Housing

The State of Wyoming passed legislation in February of 2019,

On-campus outreach session

Open forum at the Wyoming Union Sasaki presentation at an open forum

The consultant team held additional interviews with

• Deans of each of the university’s colleges and schools

These interviews provided additional insights for

Campus and Laramie Community

The campus engagement strategy also included several

At the outset of the planning process, the consultant team

Interstate 90 outside Sheridan

The consultant team also employed several online engagement

Master Plan Website

The consultant team established a master plan website to serve

The consultant team’s MyCampus interactive online survey was

The consultant team issued its Collaboration online survey

Sasaki is an inter-disciplinary planning and urban design firm

2.0 Master Plan Goals 27

Photo courtesy of the University of Wyoming

Statewide outreach session

Highway 16 near Ten Sleep

28 2.0 Master Plan Goals

• Ensure academic success and realize the university’s strategic

2.0 Master Plan Goals 29

3.0 Master Plan Program 31

3.0 Master Plan Program 33

• Overall average weekly classroom utilization was approximately 38%

• Overall average teaching-lab utilization ranged from approximately 20%

34 3.0 Master Plan Program

3.0 Master Plan Program 35

Program Area Potential Renovation or Improvement New Space Need

Haub School of Environment • Accommodation of program within Campus Core • N/A

College of Business • Accommodation of potential Hospitality Business Management program • N/A

36 3.0 Master Plan Program

3.0 Master Plan Program 37

4.0 Campus Master Plan 39

Strategic Building Renovations The