Duke University
PAE-3: Physical Campus Plan

Duke's Master Plan provides a blueprint to guide the most important decisions regarding how the campus should grow. The Master Plan is a living document, which is updated and revised periodically on an as-needed basis. Furthermore, biannual “updates” to the Master Plan called "Action Plans" are performed every two years. The "Action Plans" incorporate more detail about sustainable considerations and initiatives into the master planning process. The current Master Plan, approved in 2000, commits the University to modeling environmental stewardship through its land use practices and serving as a leader in sustainability. The Plan also envisions the role for Duke as an integral part of the surrounding region’s economy, environment and community fabric. Duke’s Plan strives to leverage the institution's role in the region to promote environmental, economic and social sustainability. Sustainability is mentioned in the goals section, as part of Duke’s commitment to conservation of our forest ecosystem, commitment to infill and supporting smart growth. Additionally, in the most recent "Action Plan," published in 2012, Duke identified environmental stewardship as a priority goal. http://architect.duke.edu/documents/2012%20Principles%20and%20Goals.pdf http://www.architect.duke.edu/planning/master_plan.html http://www.architect.duke.edu/planning/sustainability.html http://www.architect.duke.edu/landscape/forest/index.html