“The University of West Florida’s ambitious master plan that would open access to the sprawling campus’ west side ran head-on into opposition from Greenbrier Boulevard residents Monday.”- PNJ 2/6/12
The UWF mast plan includes, a neighborhood of 100 to 200 single family homes intended for graduate older and married students, a “University Park” of classrooms, housing retailers and basketball and football stadiums, a “Greek Village” for the fraternity and sorority community, and a division with a hotel, conference center and restaurants.
According to PNJ, In order to execute this plan UWF will have to widen Greenbrier Boulevard to four lanes, which is currently a narrow, two-lane street that traverses the Scenic Hills golf course neighborhood — and extending the now-dead-end road into the main core of the campus. Greenbrier Boulevard houses eight subdivisions and over 500 houses and that is why residents are in an uproar over the impending traffic and construction that their neighborhood will endure.
Are Greenbrier Boulevard residents being selfish? I think the long-term benefits out weigh the short-term construction. The master plan is so that more students can be accommodated and isn’t education top priority in the U.S? I think that the master plan is great and that we should be excited about it. I think that building a parking lot will cut down on student stress over fighting for spots and getting to class late. A football stadium will promote school spirit and camaraderie.
UWF is known for its nature trails and beautiful campus and I believe it can still have that reputation, and now with the master plan it can also be a modern student friendly environment as well. Sure there are some changes to the campus that will take away some of its natural beauty but there will also be changes that will add to students moral.
For more information on the UWF master plan check out this link:
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