In addition to the sheer financial benefit of Olympic money, the value of the international visibility and notoriety the University could receive for hosting the games should not be underestimated. If the recent experience of Georgia Tech is any indication, it is likely that research grants, student applications and faculty recruiting will all benefit. Housing was raised as a key land-use issue early in 1995. Specifically, the location of student housing was discussed in all of the last three long-range plan workshops. The expressed purpose of these workshops was to present options and alternatives for the location of campus functions and ask for suggestions and recommendations from the faculty, staff, students and the community.
Housing is the best use of Fort Douglas lands and facilities.
Residences are consistent with the size, scale and historic nature of the existing facilities. Historians agree that the Fort Buildings need to be occupied on a permanent basis by appropriate and compatible functions to stay viable and in good repair. The University is interested in working with the community to sponsor improvements to the recreational trail areas in the foothills east of the Health Sciences Center. The Health Sciences Center sees the hillside recreation area as a desirable extension of their healing mission, serving patients, staff, and the general public. We'd welcome your input.