Planning, Design and Properties

Wise stewardship of the University's physical assets using creative solutions in support of the University mission.

Space Management

Space Planning & Management handles all aspects of facilities planning, usage, and management at all University campuses. The unit is responsible for:

Block Plan creation and maintenance
Campus Site Plans
Facilities Information System maintenance and data integrity
Integrated Strategic Planning/master planning/space assessments
Room numbering schema for all building projects
Building Interior Signage
University Instructional Facilities (General Purpose Classrooms)
University-wide universal accessibility projects (ADA compliance) oversight
Space allocations and assignments; coordination and oversight of cross-departmental moves

Campus Planning

Planning Responsibilities

Provide big picture planning ideas and concepts, aligning near-term priorities with long-term goals
Assure that projects adhere to the principles, guidelines, and requirements of the campus master plans
Develop new campus master plans and sub-district plants
Lead the campus planning process
Guide transportation studies and improvement projects
Develop site selection studies and feasibility studies for new buildings and building additions
Produce Campus Exterior Architecture Plans (CEAPs)
Guide adoption and implementation of the UPD
Represent University on Centre Regional Planning Commission

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University Architect

Design Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standards of design quality for campus planning, architecture and civic spaces at all Penn State campuses.
Develop and enforce University design guidelines, standards and expectations
Guide and review the designs for new buildings, major building renovations, new civic spaces, site improvement projects and parking/roadway projects
Participate in all phases of the design process from building programming through construction
Coordinate design approval process with senior administration
Manage architect selection process
Manage the interpretation and implementation of the University Signage Standards, including design, fabrication, installation and maintenance
Guide implementation of the Campus Beautification program

University Instructional Facilities

University Committee for Instructional Facilities, UCIF is made up of a committee of 15 members and is responsible for determining classroom projetcs and for the allocation of funding for classroom projects. The committee:

Acts as guardians of classroom resources
Sets policies and goals
Assures adequate spaces that support enrollments
Encourages experimentation with new instructional and learning models

Contact Us

Steven Watson

Director of Planning, Design and Properties

saw157@psu.edu

814-865-8158

Neil Sullivan

University Planner

nrs233@psu.edu

814-863-3158