Through thoughtful planning, design, and engineering, our group guides the evolution of the campus landscape in a way that enriches student life, meets the needs of the community, and enhances the image, experience, and culture of the university.
The Long-Range Framework Plan
Much of our work relates to Clemson's vision for the future and helping to achieve the goals of our strategic plan, Clemson Elevate. The Long-range Framework Plan (LRFP) serves as a flexible long-term guide for campus growth, development, and preservation and provides a roadmap for the physical improvements to our campus, facilities, and learning environments that will enable the University to:
- Deliver the No. 1 student experience in the nation.
- Double research expenditures by 2035, position for AAU membership.
- Transform lives statewide and beyond through educational, economic, agricultural and health outreach.
We've partnered with SmithGroup to develop the next iteration of Clemson's LRFP. Learn more about this effort, its progress, and how you can contribute. The previous version of the LRFP was completed in December 2017. Many of the guiding principles of that iteration of the plan remain valid today but will be adjusted to align with the current priorities identified within the pillars of Clemson Elevate. Like the 2017 plan, the next iteration of the LRFP will strive to preserve and enhance Clemson's unique character and distinctive sense of place and community.
The December 2017 Long-range Framework Plan may be found here along with complementary efforts developed in the following years:
- Long-range Framework Plan, December 2017
- Addendum 1 - Perimeter Road Corridor and Parking Study, July 2020
- Addendum 2 - Research and Learning Capital Plan, December 2019
- Addendum 3 - East Campus Sector Plan, February 2023
Interested in other past work? White papers developed in conjunction with the LRFP 2017 may be found here along with the Campus Master Plan 2002, area-specific plans, and site design guidelines and design principles intended to maintain the Clemson character.
Other PDC Areas
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