Renovate, Recreate, and Flourish

Data from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) indicates that 56% of higher education institutions will be updating their recreation facilities in the next five years. With over 950 campuses nationwide, that is a considerable number of spaces that will be updated to help students and staff better pursue their health and wellness goals.  

While some campuses will build new facilities, renovation can be a successful path forward for colleges and universities. This session will unite design leaders from CannonDesign to talk about the guiding principles that can make recreation renovation projects successful at all different scales. They will point to recent examples from Boston College, Virginia Tech, and other key institutions. 

Here are key learning outcomes attendees can anticipate:  

1. Learn how older recreation centers can be expanded or renovated to address space planning challenges, new program demands and sustainability goals.

2. Discover how creative design solutions can enhance outdated buildings and transform them into facilities ready to meet the modern moment.  

3. Understand more fully the key processes and decisions that can empower successful collegiate recreation renovation projects.

4. Be ready to make better strategic decisions for the future of their recreation facilities, students, and campus communities.