Tag: Campus Master Plan
Aug. 22, 2014
Innovation neighborhood comes with a cost
There’s been a lot of talk recently about Drexel spearheading an “Innovation Neighborhood;” that is, a large real estate development dedicated to research and incubating…
Nov. 30, 2012
Gentrification comes to West Philly
As a lifetime resident of the Greater Philadelphia area, I have a connection to the City of Brotherly Love that students from other areas may…
Oct. 26, 2012
What’s going on at Hess?
Drexel has been making noises about bringing down the Frederic O. Hess Engineering Research Laboratory. You know, the building across from the 7-Eleven that no…
Oct. 19, 2012
Construction at Drexel: Will it end?
The Drexel community has long awaited the completion of the University’s latest construction projects on campus. Oh, how we long for the creation of the…
Jan. 20, 2012
Honing the Campus Master Plan
After an initial review of the Campus Master Plan released by President Fry, we were wholeheartedly behind his intrepid, broad and very needed revamp of…
Jan. 13, 2012
Reviewing Drexel’s Master Plan
Justin Roczniak There’s a word out there that’s used a lot these days, derogatorily, to describe new real estate or infrastructure projects, and that…
Sep. 16, 2011
Curtis Hall to undergo work
Approximately 3,000 square-feet of Curtis Hall will be renovated to bring state-of-the-art building management facilities to the aging building. The renovations will include new climate…
Jul. 29, 2011
Chestnut Street housing plans approved
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission approved Drexel University plans for three residence halls and retail space along the 3200 block of Chestnut Street the week…
Jul. 29, 2011
New Building Plans Need Student Input
Last week, The Philadelphia City Planning Commission was presented with the plans for new additions to campus on the 3200 block of Chestnut Street in…
Jul. 29, 2011
South quad entrance to reopen by fall
After a long hiatus, the pathway leading through the Korman Quad will be opened up to Drexel students for use before the beginning of the…