An important component of Villanova's Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan is increasing the quality of the University's living and learning environment. Already underway are initiatives designed to make campus more interconnected, safe and aesthetically beautiful and efforts to improve amenities and programs both inside and outside of the classroom. There remains a growing desire among undergraduate students for additional opportunities to live on campus. Villanova sees meeting this demand as an opportunity to bring more current students and their vehicles onto campus and out of the surrounding neighborhoods while increasing satisfaction among students and parents.
Villanova University seeks to create on its current main parking lots along Route 30/Lancaster Avenue residential housing for approximately 1,160 junior and senior undergraduate students. These residences will be complemented by a limited amount of University-operated, student-centric retail including a new University Bookstore, Convenience Store and Villanova Bistro. The proposed plans for this area also include a parking structure to accomodate approximately 1,800 vehicles and a Performing Arts Center to support Villanova Theatre, Student Theatre, and related campus programs.
It is important to note that this project will not lead to an increase in undergraduate student enrollment.
