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Florida International University Campus Master Plan

Planning Growth Across a Connected Region

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Client

Florida International University

Project Location

Miami, FL

Area

578 Acres

Services

Campus Planning

Florida International University serves one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the United States across campuses located throughout Miami-Dade County. As enrollment, academic programs, and workforce partnerships continue to grow, the university seeks a framework that supports long-term development while strengthening student success, mobility, and community connection. DLR Group’s campus master plan creates a coordinated vision for three campuses, aligning future growth with investments in landscapes, transportation systems, facilities, and public amenities.

The plan prioritizes the highest and best use of existing assets while identifying opportunities for future housing, workforce partnerships, shared recreation, and community-serving destinations. Improvements to pedestrian connectivity, open spaces, and campus landscapes help reinforce FIU’s identity as a regional hub for learning, innovation, and economic opportunity while creating more connected and resilient campus environments across South Florida.

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Strengthening Campus Connections

A growing university depends on strong connections between people, programs, and places. The master plan improves circulation across campus through a network of clearly defined pedestrian routes, multimodal transportation systems, and connected open spaces. By prioritizing walkability and reducing barriers between destinations, the framework creates a more accessible and intuitive campus experience. New pathways, gathering spaces, and transportation improvements support both daily academic activity and informal interaction, helping students navigate campus while strengthening connections between learning environments, student services, and community destinations.

sketch diagram showing campus connections via pathways, walkways, and circulation

Landscape as Campus Infrastructure

The natural environment plays a critical role in shaping the FIU campus experience. Landscape strategies improve stormwater performance, strengthen ecological systems, and create outdoor environments that support learning, wellness, and community gathering. The plan positions the campus landscape as a registered arboretum while introducing open spaces that serve both social and academic functions. These investments reinforce campus identity while creating more resilient and functional environments that support long-term growth.

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Planning for Regional Impact

The plan looks beyond campus boundaries to strengthen FIU’s role as a regional center for education, workforce development, and innovation. Future development areas accommodate student and workforce housing, industry partnerships, recreation opportunities, and community-focused amenities that support economic growth throughout Miami-Dade County. By maximizing the value of existing facilities and evaluating strategic development sites, the framework creates flexibility for future investment while supporting FIU’s mission to prepare students, build partnerships, and serve the region.

aerial view of a campus master plan with certain buildings marked by purple