Western Kentucky University
PAE-3: Physical Campus Plan

Sustainability Initiatives have emerged as a pillar of WKU’s Strategic Plan. The guiding principles of the 2010-2022 Master Plan are: • Emphasize fiscal responsibility in capital planning (renovated space vs. new space; increased building density vs. expanded campus boundary) • Emphasize fiscal responsibility in operations (shared space vs. dedicated space) • Incorporate best management practices for sustainability into capital construction projects (House Bill 2, LEED criteria and stormwater management) • Improve greenspace to enhance the campus environment • Continue to develop a consistent and compatible architectural language that supports historic as well as more modern architectural examples that exist on campus • Acquire land as available to facilitate campus expansion • Maintain a walkable and accessible campus by improving pedestrian connections, safety, and aesthetics • Limit or remove vehicles from high-volume pedestrian areas • Reduce traffic congestion and parking demand by creating multimodal access to campus and increasing transit service • Cultivate an on-campus residential community by improving housing and auxiliary services to support student success • Develop and maintain building and safety standards for off-campus, WKU-related organizations via the University District