Pforzheimer Honors College Newsletter
Pace’s Master Plan to Revamp the Campus Experience
By: Julia Yeung
Pace University’s Pleasantville and New York City campuses are undergoing renovations to further the
school’s academic mission and improve students’ overall campus experiences. The goal is to
accommodate the increasing amount of academic programs being offered and support the growing
student residential population. Changes are already underway and will span the next five to ten years.
Changes for the Pleasantville campus involve improving the overall atmosphere of the 200-acre campus.
All of the Briarcliff Campus buildings are being moved to Pleasantville to form a joint community. Three
new dormitories, including a renovated Martin Hall and three new townhouse-style residence halls, will
increase the number of student residencies from 690 to 1,400. Parking facilities will be rearranged for an
aesthetically-appealing quad and student walkways at the center of the campus. The football and
baseball fields will also be improved with added facilities.
The Master Plan in New York City involves bringing students within walking distance to One Pace Plaza
and improving Pace’s function as an urban campus: “Several important projects are already underway,
including a new 600-bed residence hall being built at 180 Broadway, exciting renovations to the Pace
Plaza courtyard, and a dedicated laboratory and classroom facility for the College of Health Professions,”
said William McGrath, the Sr. VP and Chief Administrative Officer at the University. “And we continue to
introduce state of the art classroom technology campus-wide. These along with the many other
projects shown in the plan will improve student life while providing an atmosphere that will allow our
students and academic programs to thrive.”
As Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University, Dr. Harriet R.
Feldman added, “I am very enthusiastic about the NYC Master Plan as I think it will provide a more
enriched living-learning experience for all Pace students.” Feldman added that there will be the addition
of a new performing arts building.
A Student Welcoming Center will also be constructed on the first floor of One Pace Plaza and will have
admissions services, registrar, and bursar offices all in one location. The Dyson College of Arts and
Sciences and the Lubin School of Business will have separate identities: Dyson will be relocated to 41
Park Row and Lubin will occupy the East building of One Pace Plaza. The schools’ respective lobbies and
entrances will feature aesthetic adjustments that will improve their overall look and flow. The creation
of entryways, walkways, and courtyards from common spaces will give students the ability to engage
easily with peers.
In addition to bringing about positive gains for Pace students academically and socially, the renovations
are expected to increase the University’s imprint in Manhattan with internships and job opportunities
for students.