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Several pickup trucks parked in front of Millett Hall

How does Miami plan for campus development, and is it enough?

As discussions about a new arena at Miami University reached the public last fall, some faculty pushed for a campus master plan to guide future development. The university maintains multiple thematic plans, but no overarching guiding document.

Construction in front of Millett Hall

Miami poised to move forward with Cook Field arena planning and fundraising

Public opposition went largely unaddressed during a meeting where Miami administrators and university officials seemed excited to proceed with plans to construct an arena on Cook Field.

Locust Street Substation with brick wall in front of it

Expanded substation to improve electric grid; will feature mural

Duke Energy's substation expansion at the intersection of Locust and Spring Street is substantially complete, with additional equipment set for installation this fall. The city plans to add a mural to the wall in front of the site.

Black and white photo of Kep Small in a suit

Local Legends: A mid-century master

Kep Small, an architect and professor at Miami University, designed many of Oxford's Mid-Century Modern buildings, from the now demolished Thomson Hall to the current Municipal Building.

The TRI Community Center

City, TRI Board considering major expansion of community center

The nonprofit organization in charge of the TRI Community Center is considering efforts to expand the facility and provide more recreational space for the community.

A construction site with Best Western in the background

New multi-use buildings under construction on Morning Sun Road

Two new buildings being constructed on Morning Sun Road make use of a unique zoning district.

Millett Hall seen from the west behind a red construction fence

Miami creates site selection committee for new arena as Board of Trustees approves initial planning funds

Miami University's plans to replace Millett Hall are one step closer to reality after the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to spend up to $3.5 million on preliminary architectural services.