Public invited to give feedback on ISU campus master plan on Wednesday

POCATELLO — Representatives from the SmithGroup, a firm that Idaho State University has worked with since November 2023 to develop a comprehensive campus master plan, will visit the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center on Wednesday to receive feedback from Gate City residents.

The firm already spent time on the Meridian and Idaho Falls campuses earlier in the week and will engage in public discourse from 3:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m on Wednesday at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center to further develop the draft of their preliminary plan.

The initial draft of the campus master plan is a combination of three proposed options presented in April following SmithGroup’s assessment and review of the physical university spaces along with feedback gathered from community members and on campus.

“The Facilities Campus Master Plan will develop a framework for future campus development that will shape the future of our physical campuses including the determination of spaces we need, how we use and develop our land, and how we present ourselves publicly with our overall campus look and feel,” an ISU press release said.

The visit will mark the final opportunity for stakeholders, community members and others to voice their opinions and give constructive criticism.

“As we plan together for the future of Idaho State University campuses your participation and input is vital to inform the direction of this planning effort,” an ISU press release said. “We believe that by working together, we can create a campus environment that truly reflects the aspirations and needs of our community.”

For anyone interested in the ISU campus plan and would like to learn more they can visit its website at isu.edu/campusplan .