- Planning Types
Planning Types
Focus Areas
-
A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
- Challenges
Challenges
Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
- Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Featured Formats
Popular Topics
- Conferences & Programs
Conferences & Programs
Upcoming Events
- Community
Community
The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.
Get Connected
Give Back
-
Access a world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise-become a member!
- Planning Types
Planning Types
Focus Areas
-
A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
- Challenges
Challenges
Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
- Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Featured Formats
Popular Topics
- Conferences & Programs
Conferences & Programs
Upcoming Events
- Community
Community
The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.
Get Connected
Give Back
-
Access a world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise-become a member!
Merit - SCUP Excellence in Landscape for Open Space PlanningVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech Infinite Loop and Green LinksJury Comments“. . . excellent approach to bringing universal access to the forefront of design . . . materials clearly articulate the design challenge . . . wonderful to see an institution invest in such a comprehensive study of an important campus system . . .”Highlights
- Infinite Loop – 2.1 miles; Green Links – 3.5 miles
- These projects touch almost every square foot of Virginia Tech’s core campus.
- Autonomous vehicle routes are included.
- Over 400 stairs are removed from the existing campus and are replaced with ADA-compliant pathways
- Both projects respect and maintain VT’s Collegiate Gothic architectural character and landscape.
Perspectives
The Infinite Loop and Green Links are a response to the campus’s location in the Appalachian Mountains. These projects catalogue Virginia Tech’s vast network of non-compliant pathways, stairs, and missing links that have not been upgraded since the Americans with Disabilities Act was ratified over 30 years ago. The Infinite Loop and Green Links provide Virginia Tech with a detailed concept design for over 5 miles of campus pathways and open spaces that consider a core campus constituent, the disabled community. In addition, outdoor classrooms, enhanced campus quads, and large natural areas like the enhanced Duck Pond landscape provide greater access to green spaces that can be used for working or relaxing outdoors, promoting mental health and well-being.
Project Team
Sasaki; HG Design Studio; Accessibility Consultants, Inc.