Campus Appearance (FPH) (2011 Strategic Plan)

Torrey Courtyard and the lobby of Franklin Patterson Hall are used by all members of the campus community and frequently visited by prospective students, parents, and the general public. This area can be improved by brightening and updating the interior space, and rebuilding the courtyard to address structural concerns with concrete, inlays, and stone steps. Renovations to the FPH lobby would include improved lighting, surface treatments, signage, doors, windows, and other improvements. Torrey Courtyard will be rebuilt through hardscape replacement, plantings, and benches.

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 * While the courtyard and related FPH areas could certainly use some attention, when thinking of spaces on campus that could use improvement this is one of the last places that comes to mind. I would highly encourage that the costs and benefits of this update to be weighed against other spaces on campus, because while the work is certainly necessary, it may not be immediately pressing. - Chelsee Bergen.
 * Ditto, though FPH/CSI does need more office space, especially if it's expected to house this expanded queer studies program. And if this does get done, take out those trees! They stink. Ellen Green
 * To make a very specific comment, the bathrooms in FPH usually either don't have any signs at all or have "men" "women" signs. Why not use the same signs they have in EDH? -Mary Hannah Duhon F07
 * The Residence areas need attention too!