Near-Term Plan
The Master Plan identifies near-term projects with a long-term vision for future opportunities. The near-term projects respond to immediate needs and priorities. The near-term projects are anticipated to complete within five years and are located throughout the campus supporting teaching, research, community engagement, and infrastructure. These near-term projects create momentum for future opportunities in each geographic area of campus.
- Center for Energy Innovation
- MU Research Reactor Lab Expansion
- Memorial Stadium Improvements
- Electrical Interconnection and Substation
- Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory
- Veterinary Medical Expansion
- Pickard Hall Decommissioning and Mitigation
- Animal Resource Center Vivarium Facility Expansion
- Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Long-Term Vision
In addition to identifying near-term projects, the Master Plan provides a flexible framework of opportunities to support student success, faculty excellence, and infrastructure growth well into the future.
The master plan process assessed how future development could occur to:
- Reinforce the programmatic organization of the campus,
- Address facility condition and functional adequacy challenges,
- Celebrate iconic campus history and architectural character, and
- Maintain the appropriate scale and density.
Building recommendations identify site capacity opportunities with strategic investments in renovations, additions, replacements, and new construction. The framework identifies opportunities for infill, renewal, greater connectivity, and enhanced open spaces to align with Mizzou’s land-grant mission and stewardship of the physical campus environment.
Sustainability
The Master Plan provides a framework
for campus that is rooted in sustainable practices and integrated campus stewardship. Emphasis on facility and infrastructure renewal can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The methodology developed for assessing buildings based on their functional adequacy and condition can aid in
the decision-making process for the stewardship of existing facilities. Renewable energy sources remain a priority for the university, including biomass, wind, and solar. Focusing on infill opportunities
and expanding the bike infrastructure,
the bus network, pedestrian pathways, and trails provides greater connectivity and incentives to utilize alternative
forms of transportation. Open space and infrastructure improvements also focus
on reducing runoff and incorporating stormwater practices.