Supporting effective, consistent, and data-informed use of space across campus
The University of Waterloo’s physical space is a shared and finite resource that must support a wide range of academic, research, and administrative needs. How space is allocated and used has a direct impact on teaching, learning, and the overall campus experience.
The Space Planning Office provides a centralized and coordinated approach to managing this resource. Working in collaboration with faculties, academic support units, and university leadership, the office helps ensure that space decisions are aligned with institutional priorities and applied consistently across campus.
By connecting strategic planning, project coordination, and space data, the Space Planning Office supports a transparent and evidence-based approach to space management at Waterloo.
How space planning works
A shared institutional resource
Space is managed as a university-wide resource, balancing the needs of faculties, academic support units, and institutional priorities
Coordinated decision-making
Space decisions are made through a collaborative process that ensures consistency, transparency, and alignment across the university
A data-informed approach
Accurate space information and analysis support planning, reporting, and long-term decision-making