1.1 THE NEED FOR A CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

The Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Campus Master Plan is an update to the Institution’s long-term plan with a focus on both the Grande Prairie and Fairview campuses. The last plan was completed in 2018, and due to the recent transition from a Regional College to a Polytechnic, an update to the Campus Master Plan is needed to reflect the new goals and mandate of the institution. The Campus Master Plan sets forth a strategic direction to guide decision-making in the short-, medium-, and longterm planning horizon. The plan considers the existing physical resources of the campuses, the key challenges facing the institution, as well as present and future space needs.

Informed by research, growth projections, and utilization data, the Plan will establish a comprehensive vision for future development and planning. Aligning with NWP’s strategic and academic plans, the Plan update identified opportunities for strategic interventions, established capital planning priorities, and create a framework to guide future campus development.