coachacola Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The new master plan for Lamar has been approved. I can't find the link to the full documents but I found this 3D rendering. http://mertens3d.com/rendering-portfolio/3d-animations/3d-architectural-animation-lamar-university-master-plan.php Note: quicktime is required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KABrother88 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks impressive...but I think most of us will be dead by the time LU looks like that...that was a lot of change to the campus and the surrounding neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's a 10 year master plan so we'll see how much gets done in that time frame. Funding seems to always be a problem. I think the next big push is for a engineering/research building. Hopefully they'll publish all the details about the master plan on the lamar.edu website soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU1991 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Wow...very impressive. I've seen a lot of change in the past 10 years....so it's possible but it takes $$$. I like the vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcurran235 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I like the tower. That would really stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcurran235 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I am guessing a lot of those buildings would be fraternity Sorority houses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Pipe dream. Like the above poster said, we will be dead before Lamar looks like that. Lamar will be stuck with the same facilities and garbage infrastructure much like they are over at Nederland HS. NO vision indeed. At least someone cared enough to make a cute video and little paintings. We will see another failure of a hockey team in Beaumont and get 3 more casa ole restaurants and that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUSportsFan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pipe dream. Like the above poster said, we will be dead before Lamar looks like that. Lamar will be stuck with the same facilities and garbage infrastructure much like they are over at Nederland HS. NO vision indeed. At least someone cared enough to make a cute video and little paintings. We will see another failure of a hockey team in Beaumont and get 3 more casa ole restaurants and that's about it. It probably will be a pipe dream if everyone has the usual negative attitude. Here are the things we know are in the works. New administration and honors building - under construction New innovation building - under construction New entry on the Cardinal Drive side of the campus - part of the project New softball stadium - groundbreaking soon - stadium ready for the upcoming season New Science and Technology Center - seeking support for tuition revenue bonds Center for Water and Air Quality - discussed in recent convocation A new or renovated student center has been discussed. I would not be surprised if that occurs within the next ten years. Changes I have seen since graduating Addition to Cherry Engineering Building Montagne Center built and expanded Dauphin Athletic Center - last ten years Provost Umphrey Stadium completely renovated. Reddy Kilowatt scoreboard is gone. Oyster shell walkways under stadium are gone. Open air concessions are gone. Antiquated restrooms are gone. - last ten years Sheila Umphrey Recreation Center - last ten years Old dorms demolished - Five phases of new on campus housing constructed - last ten years Old dining hall demolished - New dining hall constructed - last ten years Branding of campus - increased signage and fencing along campus boundaries McFaddin Ward Nursing Building constructed I'm sure there are others. Will we see all the additions invisioned in the masterplan? Maybe we won't, but there is a plan. There are things that need to occur to make everything happen. 1. We need support from alumni and friends. The recently completed Investing in the Future campaign was a great start. We need that kind of support to continue. 2. We need a state legislature that realizes that a well educated population is needed for continued growth. 3. We need great leadership and commitment in the university and in the Texas State University System. 4. We need to change the attitude of "We can't do that." over to "Why can't we do that. Here's how it can be accomplished." One thing is certain. Nothing will happen if one gives up before even trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBonesLU Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pipe dream. Like the above poster said, we will be dead before Lamar looks like that. Lamar will be stuck with the same facilities and garbage infrastructure much like they are over at Nederland HS. NO vision indeed. At least someone cared enough to make a cute video and little paintings. We will see another failure of a hockey team in Beaumont and get 3 more casa ole restaurants and that's about it. Dude, seriously, just piss off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cplatt Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Dr Evans has a background in Marketing. I have complete faith that he wants to come in here and leave his mark at Lamar. I do not doubt that their will be major upgrades on the campus and im excited to see whats in store. Only concern is every year there are some unaccounted for issues that cost money and could push back a project or two. Lamar has the perfect campus layout to make it a top tier campus, it just needs to trash some of the crappy buildings and build new ones, not remodel half ass but rebuild. He has already done a good job at getting enrollment now lets get the athletic programs on track and generate more revenue to upgrade facilitites. Cant wait to see whats in store. Cplatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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