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By Heath D. Williams
Posted: 4/15/08, 12:20 AM EST Section: News
Future plans for the Connective Corridor were presented to the Student Association Monday night.
Eric Persons, head of the committee for planning the Connective Corridor, also presented the SA assembly with the corridor's progress since the program was launched three years ago. Persons praised the program for acting as a bridge between the university's resources and the city's weaknesses.
"We don't have all the answers to the struggles within this community," Persons said. "But we do think the strength of this university can contribute to a better vision of urban design planning in the city."
Persons admitted the program has been slow to fully launch because of lack of awareness within the community, but he expressed confidence that with increased funding and resources, the corridor will begin to fully take shape.
"It's all about how much money we get," Persons said. "Once we get more funding, we can go on to phase two, phase three of the program."
Persons outlined what a completed Connective Corridor may look like and include:
More attractive public social spots
Increased use of public transportation
Lights throughout the corridor for safety
Timers at bus stops to let travelers know when the next bus will arrive
More "green" resources and a focus on environmentally friendly spaces
The key to getting the corridor to work, Persons said, is making students aware of its benefits and getting them to use it.
"We need to do a better job of figuring out how to communicate with students," he said. "We know the best way to get students involved is through word-of-mouth from other students. We're just now beginning to get the staff and support to make that happen."
Merit Scholarship
Applications for the merit-based scholarship announced at last week's SA meeting are now available on the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs' Web site.
Eric Persons, head of the committee for planning the Connective Corridor, also presented the SA assembly with the corridor's progress since the program was launched three years ago. Persons praised the program for acting as a bridge between the university's resources and the city's weaknesses.
"We don't have all the answers to the struggles within this community," Persons said. "But we do think the strength of this university can contribute to a better vision of urban design planning in the city."
Persons admitted the program has been slow to fully launch because of lack of awareness within the community, but he expressed confidence that with increased funding and resources, the corridor will begin to fully take shape.
"It's all about how much money we get," Persons said. "Once we get more funding, we can go on to phase two, phase three of the program."
Persons outlined what a completed Connective Corridor may look like and include:
The key to getting the corridor to work, Persons said, is making students aware of its benefits and getting them to use it.
"We need to do a better job of figuring out how to communicate with students," he said. "We know the best way to get students involved is through word-of-mouth from other students. We're just now beginning to get the staff and support to make that happen."
Applications for the merit-based scholarship announced at last week's SA meeting are now available on the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs' Web site.
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