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The Landscape Plan (pdf) for William & Mary will guide the development of a cohesive and sustainable landscape that enhances William & Mary's academic mission, supports the community’s needs and reflects the university’s values and identity.
Landscape Planning Committee
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The guiding principles articulate the key ideas and goals that drive the 100-Year Landscape Plan. The principles take care to be as inclusive and as intersectional as possible, respecting the ever-changing make up of faculty, staff and students on campus. The principles also are understanding of visitors and the Williamsburg community, and are inviting of all groups to experience the campus landscape and its offerings.
Create and maintain a campus environment that not only minimizes harm to nature but also actively contributes to the restoration and enhancement of natural ecosystems and provide ecological services. This principle emphasizes the importance of incorporating green spaces, sustainable practices and biodiversity-friendly initiatives in the campus design and operations.
Learning environments should have ample writing surfaces and display screens to allow for seamless sharing of ideas and information.
Nurture, promote and revitalize campus outdoor spaces that also enhance community connections with nature and foster health and well-being.
Create campus landscapes that honor historical and cultural heritage while also incorporating forward-thinking and innovative design elements. Define and assess performance metrics to ensure that sustainability goals are met during and after construction and landscape projects.
Design and manage campus landscape resources in a way that benefits not only the campus population but also the surrounding community. Preserve landscapes that perform vital ecosystem services that maintain clean air and water resources for the community.
As part of the comprehensive landscape planning effort, four primary opportunity sites have been identified: the Historic Campus, the Central Woods, the Matoaka Edge and the Recreation District.
If you experience any difficulty accessing the information due to a disability, please contact us at [[campusplan]] for assistance. The following is provided in PDF format.
