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Northwestern says its reviewing long-range campus plans, not proposing immediate T1 buffer changes
Summary
University officials told the NU City Committee they are evaluating long-term needs across campus but are not proposing changes to the T1 buffer zone now; the university said it will consult the committee first on any future proposals.
A Northwestern leadership representative told the committee the university is in an early stage of reviewing long-range priorities after recent leadership transitions but is not proposing any changes to the T1 residential buffer at this time.
According to the university speaker, the institution "respects and values the role of the T1 District" and would consult the committee before pursuing any change. Committee members, including an online community participant, pressed for a timeline and more concrete updates; the university said it is still in early-stage review and will return with updates as plans solidify.
The committee agreed it would be useful to schedule future agendas for updates on campus planning so the public and the commission can follow any proposals affecting the buffer zones or landmarked properties. Northwestern reiterated that immediate work was focused on correcting cited violations and making properties presentable while longer-term decisions are being evaluated.
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