Doesn’t Bucknell already have a Master Plan?
An examination of Bucknell’s first Master Plan, enacted in 1932, reveals a prescient and enduring document. It was created by Jens Frederick Larson, the noted architect and campus designer who also guided the development of Colby and Dartmouth. Larson’s plan emphasized the library and main quad as the center of campus life, complemented by athletic facilities at the foot of the hill. It also correctly anticipated many future needs and suggested locations for facilities such as fraternities and residence halls. Larson’s vision of open spaces, pedestrian walkways, and core areas for academics, athletics, and residences continued to guide Bucknell through the 20th century. When was the 1932 Master Plan amended? The original Master Plan was not amended until 1998, when H2L2 Architects/Planners of Philadelphia analyzed past and present campus use and made recommendations for the future. This amended plan formalized the long-standing principles so instrumental to Bucknell’s overall look and
