5 IMPLEMENTATION

Early Wins

Recognizing the ambition and long-term scope of the campus plan, it is important to outline project priorities and an initial phasing strategy to guide implementation.

The main sequence of projects starts with nearterm priorities, then the remainder of the ten year plan, and finally the long-term campus vision. This sequence contains many projects which require substantial resources and multi-year fundraising and planning efforts.

The project list also includes a menu of potential ‘early wins’ that can have an immediate positive impact on the campus experience at a relatively low cost. These projects can be tested informally or strategically in key locations, as prototypes for larger and more permanent efforts in the future.

Other early win projects are critical infrastructure improvements which will remedy some of the key challenges observed on campus today. Most are relatively modest in size and cost, but can serve a key role in enabling Alcorn’s resilience and continued legacy.

Grounds and Open Space

Targeted security lighting improvements (around residence halls and student-centered spaces)

Pedestrian takeover days for Alcorn Avenue and Heritage Village (planters, bollards, street paint, chalk, furniture, tents, food)

Campus community volunteer days for targeted tree planting and creating pocket parks along key pedestrian routes

Circulation and Parking

Parking zone restructuring and price incentives

Targeted accessibility improvements for sidewalks and parking (filling sidewalk gaps, new crosswalks, regulatory signage)

Additional speed bumps

Targeted wayfinding and signage installations (Campus Core, Game Day)

Infrastructure and Facilities

Campus-wide civil and electrical survey, to facilitate all subsequent projects

Technology upgrades in targeted classrooms and the Campus Union

Backup generators for critical facilities

Dedicated outdoor air system and energy recovery ventilation for targeted buildings

HVAC drain pipes and domestic water pipe insulation

Thermostat system upgrades in academic and residential facilities

IT closet humidity and temperature protections