Master Planning Process
Phase I
In the summer of 2018, Howard University’s master development team, FLGA ZOM, LLC, oversaw intensive site due diligence activities prior to initiating a formal re-imagining and planning process. The goal of these activities was to provide a clear and objective assessment of the site and its suitability to guide future planning efforts.
Phase II
In 2019, Howard University’s master development team, FLGA ZOM, LLC, began the formal process of overseeing the re-imagination and planning of the East Campus site. This will take several months to complete and will incorporate the input of key stakeholders, including the surrounding neighbors and the Howard University community.
SITE CONSIDERATIONS
In the summer of 2018, Howard University and its master development team engaged in an intensive site due diligence process. The university studied various existing site conditions including.
- Survey/Topographical conditions
- Existing site environmental conditions
- Tree Survey
- Utility Map Survey
- East Campus - Existing Campus plan and Zoning
- Howard University Central Campus Plan
Links to various site considerations of site diligence activities as well as other contextual reports can be found below:
LATEST NEWS
As part of the Phase I planning process, the master development team met with the Dean of the School of Divinity, Dr. Yolanda Pierce and the Dean of the School of Social Work, Dr. Sandra Edmonds Crewe to conduct a needs and use assessment. Both Deans shared their expectations, hopes and vision for their school’s future relocation to the East Campus site.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The university’s goal as a community partner is to have input from the residents and businesses surrounding the East Campus. Transparency is important to the university and it intends for stakeholders to access project information in a variety of forms, including marketing collateral, community meeting presentations, and an interactive map on the project website detailing the redevelopment process of the site.