Master space program
In the late 1990s Concordia developed a bold strategic plan to meet changing space needs and manage growth over the coming decades. The Master Space Development Program for 2000-2010 includes a complete assessment of facilities, new buildings, renovation of existing facilities, and a move to university-owned rather than rented buildings. Space planning and development continue to evolve dynamically to meet the rapidly changing needs of the University. Work continues on space norms and admissible space. Concordia has made great strides on approaching the norms for admissible occupied space in the past five years, from a starting point well below the norms.
Grey Nuns Motherhouse | Photo by Concordia University
Planning continues for the Grey Nuns facility. Concordia took over additional parts of the complex in 2011 and we must be ready to move forward to adapt the space to our needs while retaining the character of these historic buildings.
Concordia invests in academic buildings but there are ongoing discussions for possible development of residence facilities in partnership with private developers.
Exterior signage and identification of all Concordia owned and rented facilities began in the summer of 2007 using the new Concordia logo and branding approved in January 2007. The new signage is designed to provide more consistent and effective identification signage throughout both campuses, and directional signage for the Loyola Campus. The changes were phased in over 2007-09.
Moving Ahead is Concordia’s academic plan for 2005-2010. This academic strategy and vision for Concordia follows the major restructuring of the University and rapidly increasing enrolment of the last decade, and it is the result of an extended academic planning exercise designed to achieve broad consensus on Concordia’s future. A major component of this ambitious plan for academic growth and development is “providing cutting-edge research and teaching facilities”. The master space development program is an essential component of this academic plan for Concordia, “Canada’s University for the 21st Century”.
