Increase access to campus resources
One of Northeastern’s defining characteristics is its urban campus that is well-connected to the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston. Sharing our campus facilities helps promote reciprocity with our neighbors. NU Crossing provides space, programming and opportunities for local residents at no cost. Other spaces that are open to the public include the campus Arboretum and recreational facilities. The Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections in Snell Library also welcomes all visitors for research, tours, consultations, classes, and events. Here, visitors can engage with the history of Northeastern and Boston’s neighborhood activism.
CJAP Actions
Increase public access to key campus facilities
DESCRIPTION
Explore opportunities to increase community access and belonging at NU that provides a safe and secure environment for the university community, visitors, and guests.
NORTHEASTERN LEAD
City and Community Engagement
ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
Community Advisory Board
OTHER PARTNERS
N/A
Expand Northeastern's crossing and related programming
DESCRIPTION
Create additional spaces on campus that support community needs. The ground floor of the new building at 840 Columbus Avenue will be designed to help connect residents to campus resources and promote community economic development. Ensure that our neighbors continue to play a role in shaping that dedicated community space.
NORTHEASTERN LEAD
City and Community Engagement
ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
NU IMP Task Force, NU Community Advisory Board
OTHER PARTNERS
NU PREF, Community facing academic and research centers
Community Spotlight
SquashBusters, located on Northeastern’s campus, challenges and nurtures under-served youth – as students, athletes and citizens – so that they recognize and fulfill their greatest potential in life.
Implementation Tracker
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plan in action
840 Columbus Avenue
840 Columbus Avenue Communities, the current plan includes 124,000 SF of academic space, nearly 18,000 SF of community gathering and resource space, and 800 beds of student housing. When approved and built, this mixed-use project will support academic goals of the...
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