To enable sound decision-making and develop a more efficient use of campus land and facilities, moving into the 21st century was the key purpose behind FSB’s creation of a master plan for Oklahoma City University (OCU).

A cornerstone of the process involved the firm’s time-tested method of meeting with all individuals invested in the campus – from administrators and faculty to students, vendors, and visitors. FSB’s established strong working relationship with the client and familiarity with campus enabled our team, along with master-planning partner SmithGroupJJR, to work seamlessly with OCU from the very beginning to complete a plan utilizing input from the initial charrettes.

The stated goals for the master plan included linking academic programs to faculty development, reinforcing the campus’s unique urban environment, providing a high-quality image and identity for the institution, aiding in fundraising, improving financial stability through sustainable development, ensuring the campus infrastructure can keep pace with future needs, and competitively positioning OCU for the future.

These goals will be achieved through multiple strategic steps, such as relocating parking to the campus perimeter which in turn creates a strong pedestrian mall, and clustering critical academic and learning functions within the campus interior. The enhanced development of two campus thoroughfares as major gateways to the university are also planned, including the addition of a new university entrance corridor and creation of a special adjacent “university district” area to supplement campus life.