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Planning Themes

Bridging Vision 2034 and Campus Plan 2050

Campus Plan 2050 integrates Vision 2034’s four impact areas into planning themes and adds a fifth theme focused on collaboration and connectivity. Together, these five distinct themes helped to guide the creation of the goals, objectives, and principles, which informed the recommendations of Campus Plan 2050.

Planning theme 1

Life-Changing Education

Campus Plan 2050 supports life-changing education through a focus on enhancing the learning and research experience, campus vitality, renewal, and strategic investment.

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Planning theme 2

Human Health & Well-Being

Campus Plan 2050 supports Human Health and Well-Being through a focus on health, well-being, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) that span all aspects of campus planning.

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Planning theme 3

Democracy, Civic & Global Engagement

Campus Plan 2050 supports Democracy, Civic and Global Engagement by focusing on the arts, humanities, and public realm that enhance collaboration, the campus experience and connections to the Ann Arbor community.

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Planning theme 4

Climate Action, Sustainability & Environmental Justice

Campus Plan 2050 supports Climate Action, Sustainability and Environmental Justice by integrating strategies to advance carbon neutrality through all aspects of campus planning and ensuring justice considerations in the sourcing and disposal of materials for construction and renovation.

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Planning theme 5

Collaboration & Connectivity

Campus Plan 2050 supports Collaboration and Connectivity by creating multi-use spaces and hubs that encourage interaction and innovation among community members. It aims to boost interdisciplinary engagement across campus and improve sustainable mobility.

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