Cornell University North Campus Residential Initiative (NCRI)

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Location:
Ithaca, NY
Client:
Cornell University
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Scope: Landscape architecture for new residential development

Focus: Circulation, gathering spaces, and environmental integration

Outcome: Vibrant, legible campus landscape supporting student life

As Cornell University expanded residential capacity, its surrounding landscapes struggled to support pedestrian connectivity, social interaction, and environmental performance. Fisher Associates helped solve these challenges by developing a holistic design framework, aligning circulation, open spaces, and campus identity. By balancing formal gathering areas with ecological green spaces, the project fostered both community cohesion and student well-being. The resulting landscape provided intuitive pathways, encouraged social interaction, and integrated sustainable features, reinforcing the campus as a vibrant, connected, and environmentally conscious community.

Van Zandbergen Photography | Katherine Solomon & Jacob Mroczek Photography  

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