Campus Futures
Eight Themes for Effective Campus Plans in an Era of Change
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Written by Khatereh Baharikhoob
March 2, 2026 | SCUP Blog Post
In the 2026 SCUP article “Campus Futures: Eight Themes for Effective Campus Plans in an Era of Change,” Unbound's founder, Khatereh Baharikhoob explores how campus planning must evolve beyond traditional growth models toward more resilient, flexible, and community-centered environments. The article identifies eight emerging themes shaping the future of campus planning, including:
- Integrated and multidisciplinary planning
- Flexible and adaptable campus environments
- Sustainability and climate resilience
- Community and city integration
- Student wellbeing and belonging
- Technology-enabled learning and hybrid environments
- Equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Long-term resilience and implementation-focused planning
The article emphasizes that future-ready campuses must function as dynamic ecosystems that respond to evolving educational, environmental, social, and technological change.
