University Schedules Two Workshops for Input

University Avenue Planning

The University of the South is hosting a planning session to gather input on how the University develops a plan for the University Avenue corridor. Community members, alumni, faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the session at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in Convocation Hall.

These meetings are part of the decision-making process laid out recently by the Board of Regents and the Vice-Chancellor.

The University Avenue corridor is defined as the area from Georgia Avenue to the University Book and Supply Store and Print Services along both sides of the street—including the Rebel’s Rest site, Convocation Hall, the Quad, Fulford Hall, Thompson Union, All Saints’ Chapel, McClurg, the bookstore and Chen Hall.

Attendees of the public meetings should come prepared to discuss these questions: Where should the University locate the University Commons? What are the best and most appropriate uses for the University Avenue corridor to serve the long-term interests of the University and its community?

For more information go to <se​wanee.edu/uaplanning/> or email
<ehartman@sewanee.edu>.

Downtown Master Plan

In conjunction with consultants Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC), the University is working to develop a plan for the Sewanee downtown area. The next step in the process will be a virtual workshop, 5–7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in the upstairs meeting rooms in McClurg Dining Hall. For people who cannot attend the event, they may participate online (details below).

During the workshop the University’s town planner will present the plan developed during workshops held in August. This is an opportunity for interested parties to provide ideas and feedback on the draft plan and to help finalize the vision for downtown Sewanee. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on the plan before the final draft is completed in December 2015.

TPUDC has been charged with finalizing a downtown master plan with specific steps for future growth, and overseeing design and development. TPUDC’s workshops in August resulted in a draft plan to create a more vibrant downtown area that will attract investment and support mixed-use development at a village scale. 

To participate in the workshop online, go to <www.GoToWebinar.com>. Click “Join Webinar” and enter Webinar ID # 101-745-131. Please register prior to the Nov. 12 event.