FutureVU
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‘Green Roof Day’ to highlight FutureVU sustainability efforts Nov. 29
FutureVU and SEMO are hosts of this event, in which participants must photograph themselves at all five green roofs on campus to win prizes. The Nov. 29 event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read MoreNov 27, 2017
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West End neighborhood beautification efforts previewed by pop-up park
The FutureVU team turned a portion of Kensington Place into a park for Vanderbilt community members to enjoy last week in advance of beautification efforts slated to begin in mid-December. Read MoreNov 14, 2017
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Participate in survey gathering feedback on pedestrian and cyclist safety
Faculty, students and staff can access and fill out a five-minute survey created by Vanderbilt Public Safety until Dec. 15. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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Parking changes to start Dec. 18 to accommodate West End neighborhood utility work
Members of the Vanderbilt community who park near the West End neighborhood will likely see changes beginning Dec. 18 due to construction and utility work. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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FutureVU pop-up park to transform West End neighborhood Nov. 6–12
Vanderbilt’s West End neighborhood will be transformed Nov. 6–12 with the creation of a pop-up park on Kensington Place. The park will feature landscaping, open space and a variety of activities. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Design phase begins for university’s West End Neighborhood
Following up on a series of community meetings and working group efforts, Vanderbilt shared the current status of planning for the West End Neighborhood’s transformation. Read MoreOct 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s PARK(ing) Day entry recognized by Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt took home top honors in the “Wow Factor” category at the Sept. 27 Golden Cone Awards, which celebrated the best community “parklets” from Nashville’s 2017 PARK(ing) Day celebration. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Vote for Vanderbilt’s entry to the PARK(ing) Day 2017 People’s Choice Award
Vote now on the Nashville Civic Design Center Facebook page for Vanderbilt's entry to the PARK(ing) Day 2017 People's Choice Award. Voting ends on Wednesday. Read MoreSep 25, 2017
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Vanderbilt celebrates PARK(ing) Day
Faculty, staff and students participated in PARK(ing) Day—an internationally recognized event that features parking spaces turned into “pocket parks”—on Sept. 15. Read MoreSep 17, 2017
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Campus community invited to enjoy PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend PARK(ing) Day, a pop-up space presented by FutureVU, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at parking lot 5A near the Baker Building. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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FutureVU launches new website, expands reach across campus
FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land-use planning initiative, has launched a new website. Accessibility, transportation and overall campus visibility have emerged as focal points for the initiative this fall. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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New task force to aid in development of accessibility and inclusion strategies for land use planning initiative
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain has named an Advisory Accessibility Task Force to help develop accessibility and inclusion plans related to campus land-use strategies. Read MoreAug 28, 2017
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Chancellor commits Vanderbilt to a big, bold future at fall assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos cemented Vanderbilt's commitment to excellence with initiatives that drive innovation and discovery, unveiling a $30 million investment in faculty at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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What will Vanderbilt look like in 25 years?
Alumni have a few opportunities to see for themselves how the campus may change in the next 20–30 years. Read MoreJul 18, 2017
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Anonymous $10 million gift to Vanderbilt University will support College Halls
An anonymous $10 million gift to the College Halls program continues the momentum that is transforming the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt University through living–learning communities. Read MoreJun 5, 2017
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Campus learns about land use plan at FutureVU Expo
More than 800 students, staff, faculty and others stopped by the Wond’ry April 19 to learn about FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, and how the university’s built environment might change over the next 20-30 years. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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FutureVU Expo slated for April 19; enter to win an iPad Mini
Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, during a multimedia event on Wednesday, April 19. Read MoreApr 6, 2017