Winston-Salem State University
unveils master plan for major
$556 million expansion
North Carolina Construction News staff writer
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has unveiled a
new master plan for its 117-acre campus.

The master plan proposes 1.35-million sq. ft. of new
construction. It includes four new academic buildings, ren-
ovation and expansion of Hall Patterson, R.J. Reynolds
Center, Hauser Hall of Music and the Physical Plant, con-
struction of two new residence halls and an expansion of
Atkins and Martin-Schexnider residence halls.

The plan also includes a 6,000-seat football stadium, a
3,000-seat convocation center, and two multi-tiered park-
ing garages that would support sustainable energy with
rooftop solar panels and create more than 1,200 parking
spaces. In addition, the university will build a new student suc-
cess center and a renovated library with a new café and
social space spilling out to the Pegram Green.

The plan, which was unanimously approved by the
board of trustees, was presented by Sasaki Associates.

The plan projects future construction totaling $556 million.

“The master plan for Winston-Salem State University’s
117-acre campus will provide a roadmap for strategic
long-term growth over the next 20 years,” Constance Mal-
lette, vice-chancellor of finance and administration for
WSSU, said in a statement. “Guided by the 2016-21
Strategic Plan, this document supports the growth of aca-
demic programs and advances the living/learning concept,
which focuses on creating facilities that support high-im-
pact teaching practices and enhanced student learning.”
You can view and learn about the master plan here.

For current WSSU projects available for design submis-
sions and bidding, see “Construction and Design Solicita-
tions” on this web page:
https://www.wssu.edu/administration/finance-and-admin- istration/facilities/design-and-construction/index.html.

Al Windle • 704.945.2176 • awindle@slk-law.com
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