What aspects of the Oregon Experiment have been least effective?
A. Alexander’s suggestion to have the user group develop a schematic design before hiring an architect has not been effective. Users still participate in the schematic design process, but it has been much more effective for them to work with the assistance of architects. Another principle that has not been fully implemented is that of “piecemeal growth.” The idea of piecemeal growth is to distribute funds in a way that allows for incremental improvements across campus through small building projects. This strategy has been difficult to implement because all campus projects must go through the Oregon State Legislature, which tends to favor larger building projects. Small projects are still accomplished, but not to the extent originally envisioned in the Oregon Experiment by the principle of piecemeal growth.
