Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Site construction for the Goldsworth Valley Enhancements project began March 10 and will result in some changes to pedestrian paths around the campus.

Construction fencing has gone up around all of Goldsworth Valley Pond, but the bridge and the sidewalk leading up to and away from it will remain open until April 1. After that, sidewalks outside the fence perimeter will be the primary pathways from the area to the central part of campus.

About the project

The project includes native and wetland landscape plantings at the perimeter of the pond to provide a buffer for wildlife and filtering of stormwater discharged into the pond. New gathering spaces and walking paths along the water’s edge will allow, when completed, additional opportunities for the campus community to enjoy the entire pond area. Construction is expected to be completed in summer 2016, in conjunction with the new Valley Dining Center.

The work being done is guided by a plan developed by Kalamazoo landscape architecture firm O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates. The plan was presented to the campus community last fall, and feedback on the plan was received from a number of individuals.

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