Erasing Boundaries: Strategies for Universities and Cities in Developing Integrated Planning

Author

• Jack Quinn

Files

Date of Award

5-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

College

Arts and Sciences

Department

Architecture

Faculty Advisor

Regin Schwaen

Studio Coordinator

Stephen Wischer

Faculty Chair

Susan Kliman

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Rights

NDSU policy 190.6.2

URI

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Abstract

The population of the Fargo-Moorhead area is steadily growing per year, however since 2010 both Concordia and Minnesota State University Moorhead have seen a steady decrease in students. Factors such as President Trump’s immigration policies, lower birth rates, and high school students who are doubting the value of a college education has set the stage for a difficult future for universities in the United States of America. This thesis will explore Town-Gown relations, studentification, and the strategies behind the best designed campuses in America. It will explore the relationship between neighboring schools, P3 developments, dive into what the Metro college alliance is, and how partnerships with local high schools may shape the future for these universities. This project will create a new plan for Moorhead, that includes a vertical park, Rec Center, Maker Space, Business Incubator space and Music hall. The project will combine both the city and campus into one, creating a cohesive plan that benefits both parties.

Recommended Citation

Quinn, Jack, "Erasing Boundaries: Strategies for Universities and Cities in Developing Integrated Planning" (2026). Architecture Theses. 92.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/92