Northwestern University

Menu Search

Request Services
- - Request Services Overview
Planning, Design & Construction
- - Planning, Design & Construction Overview
  - Campus Planning Request drawings, space information and other campus planning services.
  - Design & Construction Projects View project details, including information about the project team, project deadlines and the current status.
  - Contractor Resources Access resources for contractors, including design guidelines and campus access procedures.
  - Campus Construction Map See current construction sites and potential impacts on campus.
- Related Links:
  - Design Guidelines
  - Building & Space Planning
Building & Campus Access
- - Building & Campus Access Overview
  - Building Access Guidelines Find building access guidelines, hours, accessiblity and more.
  - Keys & Wildcard Services for Building Access Learn how to obtain a WildCard or building keys.
  - Bikes, Scooters & Active Transportation See parking restrictions and guidelines for those using various micromobility devices.
  - Campus Accessibility, Wellness & Inclusivity Explore accommodations such as ADA compliance, all-gender bathrooms and lactation rooms.
- Related Links:
About
- - About Overview
  - Facilities Organization See Facilities' leadership and organization.
  - Departments Learn more about our service units and the campus wide support they provide.
  - Mission & Core Values (RISE) Read about the organizational values that drive our work.
  - Announcements & Notifications Stay up-to-date on facilities-related alerts and news.
- Related Links:
  - Facilities Staff Portal
  - Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives

Campus Master Planning

Facilities Planning manages all campus master plans, including development plans, land use plans, heritage plans, feasibility studies, and functional plans.

Campus Planning guides campus development through:

Site selection and campus development
City zoning assessments and compliance
Infrastructure master planning
Functional master plans
Landscape planning
Accessibility compliance
Parking count management and zoning oversight
Building acquisitions and site disposition assessments
Historic and environmental preservation
Engagement with community programs in support of town/gown relationships

Planning Studies

The Office for Planning helps strategize about the ways that the Evanston and Chicago campuses will be developed and buildings will be used.

Download past campus planning studies: