IV. The Plan to Meet the University's Facilities Needs C. District Development Plans Northwest District This district is bounded by the Stadium Drive gateway and University Boulevard to the west, Field House Drive to the south, and Campus Creek to the north. Located on a ridge, this district offers framed views of exemplary buildings such as Anne Arundel Hall and the spire of Memorial Chapel to the Southeast and natural woodland to the Northwest. The architecture of this district is extremely diverse in both character and scale. Open spaces in this district are predominantly playing fields, large paved parking lots, and the spaces between the buildings of each residential quadrangle, which need enhancement and better landscaping. Currently, the stadium and playing fields cut off the Northwest District from the campus because students are forced to walk around these large fenced in areas. The Facilities Master Plan proposes the following general strategies for the Northwest District (Figure 12): Strategically place the new Biosciences Research Building in this district, with subsequent phased expansion of research and support facilities. Undertake the ecological restoration of Campus Creek. Maintain the major Intercollegiate Athletic land uses and facilities, but reorganize Intercollegiate Athletic fields to accommodate other facilities growth. Enhance and clarify pedestrian access between the Historic Core and high-rise student residential buildings to facilitate stronger connections to the academic campus. Plan for future development of structured parking and student residential and recreational facilities.

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