With more than 300 programs of study, multiple professional schools and diverse research activities, the University of South Carolina in Columbia has much to offer students and faculty. What the 359-acre urban campus lacks, however, is room to grow.
Bounded by Columbia’s central business district, residential neighborhoods and the Congaree River, the university must often look inward at infill and site redevelopment opportunities to keep pace with ever-evolving facilities needs and growing enrollment. As a public institution, the school must also strive to maximize its investment in each new building project, from initial construction through long-term operations and maintenance.