Athletic fields and the practice fields on East campus are part of the Valley System where open space features meander along the valley floor Oakland Boulevard is bordered by the clearly defined paths, open lawns and stately trees of South and East Campu Pedestrian Patterns and Movement Pedestrian patterns have evolved rather than created as a comprehensive system, the result of careful planning and design. Linkage between campuses represents a challenge to the planning effort. Most parking is concentrated on the West Side of campus Perimeter parking at campus edge is unscreened Roads within the campus core either loop or dead end. Currently the Loop Road is incomplete. Loop road alignment and intersections pose circulation and safety issues.
Buildings frequently bear little relationship to one another.
Direct vehicle access is provided. Miller Auditorium and parking ramp are well sited, easily accessible to public The Fetzer Center drop-off and parking are conveniently located. There exists great diversity of materials and style. Many buildings are only 1 or 2 stories in height and therefore do not take full advantage of the site area they consume. User Friendliness Activity Nodes are needed to accommodate and stimulate social interaction across campus.