Campus Corner: Strengthening Space

Each year, the University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities “IQC” invites advocates and stakeholders from Oklahoma communities to request assistance on planning and design of communities. IQC works with the community partner to craft a project where students and faculty at the Gibbs College of Architecture “GCA” can develop and apply their skills in a real-world scenario. This program is sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Municipal League.

In 2021, stakeholders from the Campus Corner district of Norman, Oklahoma proposed a collaboration with IQC. Campus Corner is a historic, mixed-use commercial district across the street from the University of Oklahoma. The district serves daily needs for Norman residents, students, and employees; offers entertainment and nightlife options; and is a special visitor attraction for Norman, especially during football season. Led by representatives of the new NOUN Hotel, Campus Corner stakeholders sought out student perspectives on ideas to enhance the safety, comfort, and beauty of Campus Corner as an amenity for the university and an experience for visitors.