@hood - thanks. Yes, that is not even in the short-term plan to my knowledge. That structure has always been a long term goal. I keep in touch with Stephen Troost, the MSU campus planner, in charge of the campus master planning. I've asked him about it bc it's been on campus planning documents in the past. Last he mentioned, it'd be an "iconic" looking building as that is the entrance to the center of campus and, currently, we don't really have an iconic building on our campus. Think "Old Main" on PSU campus or Angell Hall on UM's campus. It probably won' be columned or anything like that, but a building that represents MSU moving forward.
@p2005 Thanks for the info, it's very reassuring to hear that they are planning for something noteworthy at that site. I hope they do something there sooner than later, seeing that parking lot is always a little depressing. If you ever hear anything that you can share please feel free to do so, I know I always appreciate some inside knowledge or insight.
I still wonder why they have it singled out as a project that is approved though? I guess time will tell.
@hood will do! I actually just emailed with Stephen. They're at the end stretch of finalizing the campus master plan (https://projects.sasaki.com/msu/) and going to have open houses at the new STEM building 4/11 + 4/12. I asked him to do something virtual for folks who can't be there in person. Hopefully, he does that or at least release the materials that are presented at that time. They've done a good job of dropping docs on the Sasaki site. You all should attend if you live in the area. I imagine promotion of this will be on MSUToday, MSU IPF site and social media so look out for more details.
I noticed what looks to be a staging area was set up this week in front of the MUS Auditorium this week. Also, a sign noting the closing of the lot in front of the West IM. Looks like these projects are getting ready to start soon.
@hood did you make it to the Open Houses? I just saw on social media they happened yesterday and today. I don't think they did a good job of promoting them. Curious if you made it and had thoughts.
There is land excavating and lots of fencing around the Farm and Shaw site. I was wondering what is going on in front of the MSU Auditorium, lots of digging there too.
In other digging news, crews are digging up the outdoor swimming pool behind the IM West. It's kind of sad as it was such a great place for summer term students to hang out. I guess the only pool at MSU will be in the IM East. I was a swimmer and lifeguard, so I used to be in the pool a lot.
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I still wonder why they have it singled out as a project that is approved though? I guess time will tell.