Let's envision the future of Gallaudet's campus together.
Gallaudet University has started a campus master planning process through March 2027, in partnership with an interdisciplinary team of urban planners and designers. Over the next few months, the Gallaudet community will be invited to collaborate with this team to ensure that all perspectives are represented in the planning process.
This website will keep you updated on what is happening with the comprehensive campus planning process and how you can get involved. Check back periodically for updates and ways to get involved.
Engagement
A campus plan is a strategic framework that guides how the physical infrastructure of an institution evolves over time. Balancing long-term ambitions with near-term action, a campus plan builds on the needs of the current campus community to ensure that the campus experience is welcoming to all.
The new campus plan will respond to the existing needs of the Gallaudet community and integrate with ongoing projects on campus. Some of the key focus areas of the plan are listed below:
What is a Campus Plan
A campus plan is a strategic framework that guides how the physical infrastructure of an institution evolves over time. Balancing long-term ambitions with near-term action, a campus plan builds on the needs of the current campus community to ensure that the campus experience is welcoming to all.
The new campus plan will respond to the existing needs of the Gallaudet community and integrate with ongoing projects on campus. Some of the key focus areas of the plan are listed below:
Historic campus
current campus
Campus Map
Campus History
A Facilities Master Plan (FMP) establishes a framework for the orderly growth and development of campus capital improvements. It is designed to respond to current and future institutional needs while remaining flexible enough to adapt to anticipated change. In this vein, the main goal of this plan is to support a thriving future for Cal State LA. The university has launched a comprehensive planning process that will continue through Spring 2026 in alignment with Cal State LA’s strategic planning efforts.
An interdisciplinary team of planners and designers from Sasaki is partnering with the Cal State LA community to lead this visioning process. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other key stakeholders will play an essential role in shaping the future of the campus. Sasaki is further supported by a broader consultant team that includes:
Process + Timeline
Phase 01
Discovery & Analysis
March - June 2026
Establishing the foundation for the Campus Plan through a comprehensive study of Gallaudet University’s existing conditions, prior planning efforts, and future goals.
Phase 02
Concept Alternatives
July - October 2026
Advancing the plan from analysis to exploration by establishing guiding principles and testing alternative future scenarios for Gallaudet University’s campus.
Phase 03
Implementation & Documentation
November 2026 - March 2027
Finalizing the preferred campus plan and translating it into a clear and actionable implementation strategy. The planning process culminates with the publication of a final Campus Plan Report and submission for DC Zoning approval.
Events
April 27- April 28
Student Engagement Pop-ups
More information coming soon!
Resources
Follow along for news and information related to the planning process.
