Parking continues to be problem on campus
Stephanie Biehl and Kristina Sewell
Issue date: 2/24/10 Section: News
Nonetheless, Mefford still agrees with students in that even without trees falling down all over campus, "parking is still somewhat of a problem, especially when the University hosts events and visitors take up the majority of student parking."
University President Judith Greig feels that the university offers ample parking.
"It's always a challenge getting the right spots in the right places at the right time," said Greig.
Finding a solution to the parking problem is a desirable outcome for Mefford, who says he was definitely in favor of the parking structure that was introduced in the University's Master Plan to replace the current East Lot.
The University's Master Plan, signed by former President, John Oblak, and unanimously approved by the neighbors, the Belmont Planning Commission, and the City Council, introduced at least a two-story parking structure in place of East Lot, among other plans. Extraneous elements in the Master Plan consisted of updating and expanding residences, a new Campus Center, Gym expansion, and Theatre expansion. The main commuter lot was also to be replaced with a landscaped lawn.
Greig says they plan on continuing with the master plan, but that as of now they are focusing on the academic side of things, and next year will focus on facilities. The parking lot plans are distant in the future, according to Greig as of now.
The Master Plan, initiated in 1997, was supposed to be commenced in its construction in 2002 and entirely completed by 2015. However, this will definitely not be the case.
According to Assistant to the Dean, Minh Vu, there have been "certain unforeseen issues" that have arisen since formation of the plan. Also, both Vu and Mefford agree that funding has proved to be an immense obstacle in continuing with the plan as well.
For now, the students, faculty, and staff, are stuck waiting yet again for funding in order to improve one of the University's aspects.
University President Judith Greig feels that the university offers ample parking.
"It's always a challenge getting the right spots in the right places at the right time," said Greig.
Finding a solution to the parking problem is a desirable outcome for Mefford, who says he was definitely in favor of the parking structure that was introduced in the University's Master Plan to replace the current East Lot.
The University's Master Plan, signed by former President, John Oblak, and unanimously approved by the neighbors, the Belmont Planning Commission, and the City Council, introduced at least a two-story parking structure in place of East Lot, among other plans. Extraneous elements in the Master Plan consisted of updating and expanding residences, a new Campus Center, Gym expansion, and Theatre expansion. The main commuter lot was also to be replaced with a landscaped lawn.
Greig says they plan on continuing with the master plan, but that as of now they are focusing on the academic side of things, and next year will focus on facilities. The parking lot plans are distant in the future, according to Greig as of now.
The Master Plan, initiated in 1997, was supposed to be commenced in its construction in 2002 and entirely completed by 2015. However, this will definitely not be the case.
According to Assistant to the Dean, Minh Vu, there have been "certain unforeseen issues" that have arisen since formation of the plan. Also, both Vu and Mefford agree that funding has proved to be an immense obstacle in continuing with the plan as well.
For now, the students, faculty, and staff, are stuck waiting yet again for funding in order to improve one of the University's aspects.
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