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With Cal Poly Humboldt undergoing major changes as part of its transformation into the state’s third and Northern California’s only polytechnic university, the campus is hosting a series of public forums over the next several weeks about physical plans for the campus.

The transformation includes a host of new academic programs, more than $680 million in infrastructure projects that will reshape the campus and a doubling of student enrollment over the upcoming years.

According to a news release, Cal Poly Humboldt is developing a “Physical Campus Plan,” which it describes as a “powerful tool that captures the future vision of the university and outlines near, medium, and long-term capital improvements.”

“With assistance from SmithGroup and Brailsford & Dunlavey, Humboldt will assess and recommend improvements to academic life, sustainability, campus life, infrastructure, mobility, housing, and open space. The plan will guide the physical development of campus, providing a framework that is visionary and implementable,” the release states.

The first public forum takes place tomorrow, Sept. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nelson Hall East Goodwin Forum, which will be followed by two virtual forums on Monday, Sept. 19, from 2–3 p.m.and Friday, Sept. 23, from noon–1 p.m.

More information can be found at www.physicalplan.humboldt.edu.

Read the full Cal Poly Humboldt release below:

As Cal Poly Humboldt continues to transition into Northern California’s only polytechnic university, it is important to prepare for physical growth to meet increased enrollment and new and expanding programs.

To accomplish this, Cal Poly Humboldt is developing a Physical Campus Plan, a powerful tool that captures the future vision of the University and outlines near, medium, and long-term capital improvements.

With assistance from SmithGroup and Brailsford & Dunlavey, Humboldt will assess and recommend improvements to academic life, sustainability, campus life, infrastructure, mobility, housing, and open space. The plan will guide the physical development of campus, providing a framework that is visionary and implementable.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to a process that is driven by extensive engagement. The University wants to understand campus and community aspirations and challenges that will cultivate a better future and make the campus even more dynamic, connected, usable, and enriching.

In the coming weeks, the campus and local community are invited to a series of in-person and virtual open forums to learn more about the plan and the process, and to help weigh in on the future of the University. Plus, be on the lookout for future surveys.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1–2 p.m. Open Forum, Nelson Hall East Goodwin Forum

Monday, Sept. 19, 2–3 p.m. Virtual Forum

Friday, Sept. 23, noon–1 p.m. Virtual Forum

The University previously developed a facilities plan in 2004 and housing plan in 2017. The intent of the new Physical Campus Plan is to guide the University in development and decision making for future campus needs as it relates to the various planning efforts currently underway and the University’s transformation into California's third polytechnic.

The objectives of the plan include supporting the academic and research purpose of the University, highlighting the campus as a living laboratory, establishing the connection between the University and the Indigenous land on which it resides, optimizing campus facilities and land, creating a welcoming environment for surrounding communities, delivering quality housing, and more.

Ongoing information about the Physical Campus Plan process can be found at physicalplan.humboldt.edu.