People do not want new development to deteriorate the campus environment. People are proud of the campus and want to see its beauty preserved. There are immense feelings of pride, of being part of something that is first rate. The survey focused on open space and the outdoor environment. People also were asked to point to parts of campus that seem suitable for more development.
People place a high value on the campus environment.
Although the survey involves a self-selected group and is therefore not statistically valid, it raises important issues that future development will need to consider, Robertson said. The complete survey and analysis will be available on the Web by early summer. The grand places and spaces of the central campus, the ones that structure the campus and dominate the experience of it, are the ones most favored, according to the report. The same places are viewed as a source of inspiration by an extremely high percentage of faculty, staff and students. The spaciousness and the greenery are viewed as important factors in making the UW a desirable work environment.