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Construction on Campus

Building the Future

Charles M. Vest

As a community, a campus and a culture, MIT has always been defined by the ideals of innovation and improvement.

Our physical campus is, in many ways, a visible manifestation of MIT’s commitment to a better future through innovation and new knowledge. Though never entirely quiescent, there are times when our campus building program is particularly ambitious – times of intense intellectual ferment, creativity and opportunity. This is one of those times.

We have embarked on the most ambitious program in forty years to improve and enhance our physical campus and infrastructure. This program closely mirrors our intellectual agenda and our commitment to enhance the quality of student life and learning. Our strategic initiatives, as well as the broad strengthening of support for faculty research and teaching, carry major implications for our campus buildings and infrastructure.

Over the next several years, we will construct and renew facilities for academic programs and the enhancement of campus life in such areas as the communication and information sciences, chemistry, aeronautics and astronautics, neurosciences, the arts, media, management, student residences, and sports and fitness, to name just the highlights.

Clearly, a campus transformation of this magnitude will create disruptions and inconvenience for all of us, and will prove challenging to our everyday lives. In order to mitigate the disruptions, we will take special care in the phasing and coordination of all construction activity and will do our best to keep the lines open with all affected parties about upcoming and ongoing activities.

This era of physical change is both exciting and crucial to the future of the Institute. It is a necessary part of our preparation for a new century of innovation and progress – and we owe it the benefit of our participation and our informed support.

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