Common spaces, dining and destinations

A premier residential campus is built on planned and “intentionally spontaneous” interactions between students, faculty and staff. Supporting these interactions will require building new social and academic common spaces and destinations that also support the increasing campus diversity and reducing density in current residential facilities.

Included in the plan is an innovative new dining hall in the Global Neighborhood residential area, taking advantage of the setting surrounding Lake Mary Nell and serving as a magnet to draw students, faculty and staff from the entire campus to this area.

Sustainability; A Key Concept in the Strategic Plan:

Elon University will remain committed to environmental sustainability in the design and structure of the new residence facilities.

Green efforts:

  • Geothermal heating and cooling system in all three new Colonnades residence halls
  • LEED Certified buildings
  • Grant for solar panels on top on Colonnades Dining Hall
  • Creation of more green space and fewer concrete parking lots