Crossroads Center Committee Resources

Campus Planning. Author: Richard P. Dober
Originally published in 1963, Campus Planning remains an invaluable aid to gaining a solid foundation in the basics of campus planning. This reprinted edition, published by the Society for College and University Planning, includes a new introduction by the author.

Campus Planning and Facility Development: A Comprehensive Bibliography . Author: Ira Fink, Ph.D., FAIA
Third revised edition, published by Ira Fink and Associates, Inc. Includes bibliographic citations for books and articles on facilities management and planning, specific campus building types, higher education history and administration, and more.

Facilities Planning, Design, Construction, and Administration [Part IV of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition]. Author: William D. Middleton, editorial coordinator
16 chapters on major issues of facilities planning, design and construction, and space and property administration. Chapter topics include master planning, infrastructure, environmental aspects of facilities planning, facilities programming, design and construction project management, procurement and contracts, project design and development, construction contracting procedures and contracts, contract administration and project financing, building commissioning, renovations and alterations, space management, real estate management, and much more.

Planning for Improved Campus Facilities.
Chapter topics include facilities renewal through management renewal, coping with the changing student population, designing for maintainability, planning a parking system, adapting old buildings for new uses, and more.

Planning for Master Planning. Author: John R. Reeve and Marion B. Smith
Provides the reader with discussions of why master planning is important, the types of master planning, and the ways to implement a successful effort. You will also learn how to prepare to do a master plan, determine objectives and who to involve, administer all aspects of the plan, and select master planning consultants

Project Management: From Idea to Implementation. Author: Marion E. Haynes
Learn how to manage a project from the idea stage through implementation. This step-by-step plan includes timelines, schedules, and follow-up exercises to help you conceive, define, plan, implement, complete, and evaluate projects and communicate effectively.

Removing the Barriers: Accessibility Guidelines and Specifications. Author: Stephen R. Cotler, AIA
This book provides guidelines for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including assistance in surveying your campus and identifying barriers.
softcover, 125 pages, ISBN 0-913359-59-9, Item A672
$ 10.00 ($ 10.00 APPA Members)

Special Planning for Special Spaces. Author: edited by Persis Rickes
This resourceful anthology from the Society for College and University Planning aims to provide new insights and strategic planning tools for occupants and planners alike. Facilities and academic planners, architects, and anyone interested in the impact of special spaces on the campus learning environment will find this book to be a valuable resource.
softcover, 143 pages, ISBN 0-9601608-5-X, Item D301
$ 35.00 ($ 30.00 APPA Members)