Designing the Future Yesterday

Fresh into a new century, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus planners reviewed the situation. Parking was at a premium. Some buildings were outdated; others were oddly placed. With the campus expanding, utilizing available space wisely was critical. So, in 1908, state architect Arthur Peabody helped draft a new campus design, classic in style, pedestrian-friendly and beautified with green spaces.

The recently unveiled East Campus Gateway project is the 21st century adaptation of a portion of that century-old visionary plan. One of the University's most beloved and well-traveled “neighborhoods,” the east campus extends from Regent Street on the south through Library Mall to Lake Mendota and the Union Terrace. It sits at the foot of Bascom Hill and looks toward the Capitol Square. The new East Campus Gateway creates an inviting “front door” to the University, featuring a north-south pedestrian walkway accented with trees, benches and plazas.

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