Ravenel Site Plan
This drawing reiterates the Campus Master Plan concept for development of the Ravenel site. The research use will continue, in two forms. One type will be computer- or office-based, indicated by the red zone. The other will be project-specific research of a type not as suitable for an on-campus location. This area is shown in orange. The area colored purple will be retained for other development more fitting for its lakefront setting.
Other use options were considered for the Ravenel campus. There are significant limitations to this site, however. The distance from campus is a major problem - 2.8 miles from central campus parking. The site is constricted by a hilly topography and crisscrossed with utility right-of-ways. In addition there are drainage and retention issues.
The continued University use of this area for certain types of research was considered the best use. The idea of a research park where partnerships with private industry could be encouraged was investigated; but to fulfill the Clemson experience, student and faculty research should be conducted on campus. There is sufficient land near the core campus that has been set aside for this. Ravenel, then, will be reserved for types of research that are not as appropriate for an on-campus location, with a buffer zone to protect the valuable lakefront property.
