Current and future projects

The University of Waterloo’s Campus Plan is a bold vision for the future, focused on creating spaces that inspire innovation, foster inclusivity, and promote sustainability. Our current and future projects reflect a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

From interdisciplinary research hubs to modern, eco-friendly facilities, each project is designed to support the university’s mission. Priorities include enhancing campus housing to ensure student well-being, expanding community and green spaces, and integrating advanced technology to accommodate hybrid learning and working models.

Explore how these initiatives are shaping a campus that’s ready to tackle global challenges while enriching the experience of all who call Waterloo home.

The University of Waterloo’s Campus Plan is nearing completion. This presentation, shared at the Phase 3 Open Houses on November 5, 2025, highlights the draft vision, design frameworks, and key focus areas that will guide how our campuses evolve over the next decade.

Building on feedback from earlier phases, the draft Campus Plan explores how we can create a more connected, sustainable, and welcoming campus — one that supports learning, research, innovation, and community life.

The presentation includes:

• A summary of what we heard from the campus community

• Draft design frameworks for open space, mobility, innovation, and development

• Concepts for six key focus areas across campus

• Early ideas for renewal, sustainability, and accessibility improvements

We invite you to review the presentation and share your thoughts as we refine the final Campus Plan, which will be completed in early 2026.