Cal Poly Pomona engaged Ayers Saint Gross to lead a comprehensive update of the campus master plan, and to assist with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) required analyses, review, and approval process. The 1,438-acre campus is located on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County and balances urban and rural culture and amenities. As one of only three polytechnic state universities, Cal Poly Pomona emphasizes “learning by doing” with distinctive programs in engineering, architecture, agriculture, animal science, hospitality management, and sustainability.

Following a period of significant enrollment growth, and guided by a new Strategic Plan, the University sought a forward-looking master plan to align campus physical development and infrastructure capacity with academic excellence and support student success. The planning emphasized initiatives that enhance the student experience, learning, and engagement beyond the classroom. Campus circulation is a focus with a dedicated lane for the campus shuttles and new Mobility Hub to connect with regional transit. Long closed streets will be transformed as pedestrian-oriented malls with additional areas for seating and shade. Access from the I-10 freeway will be reconfigured to create a welcoming campus gateway, expanding the pedestrian-friendly core campus while redirecting through traffic around the campus perimeter.