The university’s plan for future renovations comes right in time as the demand for space increases.

The “Space Needs Summary” plan, which offers a blueprint for future building improvements, is a reassuring sign for Loyola. The rise in enrollment has left many wondering how the university will accommodate a larger population, and the plan helps answer many of those questions.

The plan outlines changes for all of the campus buildings, except for Mercy Hall, and also aims to create a new residence hall and student center.

According to the plan, every part of campus will be affected. This vast scope of renovations is commendable, but their feasibility is questionable.

The university has not yet developed a timeline for the plan, which does little to substantiate it. Many of the changes are needed now, not in the far future.

With several buildings on campus serving no current use, the concrete development of this plan is imperative. Thomas Hall and the old library are included in the project, but at present, they represent unused space.

The plan also introduces the issue of making minor renovations now to buildings, such as the Danna Center, that the university expects to raze in the future. If these buildings are going to be demolished, it doesn’t make sense to filter money into their renovations now.
The “Space Needs Summary” plan offers optimism for the university’s future, but it needs to be further established to address current needs.