Drexel University is gaining what Associate Vice President of Facilities and University Architect Nancy Trainer calls “a front lawn for students” on its University City Campus. In response to student requests for more green space and in keeping with Drexel’s long-term plan for the campus and its public spaces, the site of the former Myers Hall residential building will be transformed into multipurpose green space.
“This new outdoor space will enhance the north side of the University City Campus and its student communities,” said Trainer. “It's answering a student need to have an open space for recreation, where students can hang out while enjoying being outside.”
The area is planned to be operational in the fall of 2024.
The site will be composed of approximately 40,000 square feet of open lawn framed by 16,000 square feet of native planting beds. In addition to eight critical existing trees, 104 new native canopy and understory trees will be featured in the space. Most of the site will be composed of the lawn and planting beds, as well as porous unit pavers used for paths and a plaza with seating.
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