Campus Core Vision

The Campus Core neighborhood is the iconic and historic heart of the Lorman Campus. Campus life and activity is focused in the central Yard, on the adjacent pedestrianized Alcorn Avenue, and in key enhanced facilities like the Library, Campus Union, and Simmons Gym.

The Yard, a large open space with shade from mature trees surrounding a sunny lawn, is a place for informal activities, group meet-ups, and relaxation. Its central lawn is activated with new paths, landscaping, and a new shaded terrace and amphitheaters extending from the dining hall, allowing the campus community to enjoy views across the Yard while they eat and socialize.

Vehicle traffic is slowed and diverted from the core, and improved pathways to key destinations enhance the pedestrian experience. A pedestrianized and tree-lined Alcorn Avenue, a one-way Historic ASU Drive, a one-way bypass street around the south edge of the core, and a new consolidated parking lot work together to make these traffic adjustments possible. The new lot allows multiple smaller parking areas to be replaced with improved open spaces, seating, sidewalks, and street trees.

Infill development along Alcorn Avenue, including a central event pavilion and academic building, attracts more pedestrian activity and student organizations to this primary campus corridor.

Reduce vehicle congestion in the Campus Core by consolidating parking at the perimeter with convenient pedestrian access

Enhance vitality in the Campus Core by pedestrianizing Alcorn Avenue and building a Central Pavilion

Advance Alcorn’s academic and research missions by renovating the Library and adding a new academic building

Enhance student life through renovations of the Campus Union and Simmons Gym

Enhance vitality in the Yard via a dining terrace, amphitheaters, new paths, and furniture

Support Alcorn’s academic programs and administration by renovating Walter Washington and Powell Hall

Existing Buildings

New Construction, 10 Year

New Construction, Long-Term Campus Boundary County Line

Improve recruitment and retention by renovating older residence halls

Reduce traffic congestion on ASU Drive by creating a bypass street connecting existing driveways

Reduce traffic congestion in the Campus Core by connecting pedestrians directly to remote parking