10/16/13

10/16/13

I've been quite curious about the layout of campus town lately. I know that green street is the center or the hub of campus, so I am confused as to why so many people live in Urbana. I know its cheaper and very accessible for those with classes on the East side but I think the campus could have been layed out in a better fashion. I have really liked other campuses where town buildings where strewn across the middle of the campus. 

My main idea is that the "downtown champaign" area should have been relocated closer to campus. At this point it is too far to walk to, especially for freshmen. Increased profits and a better social scene would have made campus town the place to be. When 50,000 more people have better access to the downtown area the only downsides I could see would be a increase in a cost of living in certain areas.