The Pennsylvania State University
Shortlidge Pedestrian Mall

Over the past several years Penn State has implemented a series of major renovations and additions to its main campus. The conversion of a portion of Shortlidge Road—
a major vehicular thoroughfare—into a pedestrian-only zone is the centerpiece of this new campus environment.

The Mall, a heavily traveled pedestrian way and a prominent destination landscape, is comprised of a series of spaces along a central spine. The size of these spaces varies, providing a large area for gathering as well as intimate seating areas for quiet lunches, conversation, and studying. The paving pattern of the central plaza acknow- ledges the differing geometries of the adjacent buildings and depicts the official
seal of Penn State.

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Bower Lewis Thrower Architects
Payette Associates (Joint Venture)