Breaking Down Campus Plan 2050

As most students know, the University of Michigan is constantly updating its infrastructure. Its current plan, Vision 2034 has ideas to increase sustainability and capacity for students in coming years. However, its new detailed proposal, Campus Plan 2050 expands this vision with more plans for connectivity, further climate regulation goals, accounting for a larger academic community at the University of Michigan. With everything spanning from connecting North and Central campuses, increasing athletic facilities, and promoting diversity and interdisciplinary learning, this plan will surely shape the future of campus life. In this episode of the Daily Weekly, we will unpack what Project 2050 entails as a whole, including specific goals for civic engagement, sustainability, education, health, and campus connectivity. Plus, we talk to two faculty members from the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning to learn more about the plan from an expert point of view.