Unified Green initiative to transform uptown campus

Tulane recently announced the Unified Green project, a landmark initiative designed to reshape the heart of the uptown campus into a more cohesive, pedestrian-friendly environment while significantly bolstering the university's stormwater management system.

The project will seamlessly connect Newcomb Quad and the Berger Family Lawn, creating a sprawling, central green space that will maximize the beauty of Tulane's iconic oak canopy while transforming the area into a vibrant social anchor where students, faculty and staff can gather, study and relax in a park-like setting.

The initiative is part of the university's Master Plan, which was developed 10 years ago and has already redefined the Tulane landscape through the completion of major projects, including the Malkin Sacks Commons, Paul Hall and The Village, a series of innovative student residence halls that represent the largest capital investment in Tulane's history.

Beyond its aesthetic enhancements, the Unified Green project will significantly improve stormwater mitigation. Beneath the new green space will be a massive underground detention system designed to mitigate the effects of heavy rainfall and reduce the risk of localized flooding. The system will store approximately 440,000 gallons of water, which is nearly the size of a standard eight-lane college swimming pool, and slowly release it into the city's drainage system.

Work on the Unified Green is scheduled to begin April 20 with an anticipated completion date in spring 2027.

For further updates on construction progress, pedestrian detours and project renderings, members of the Tulane community are encouraged to visit the official Unified Green website.