February 23, 2007
The Creative Virtues of Density on Campuses
The idea of greater density on college campuses almost always meets with opposition. The Latin word "campus" translates into English as "field," suggesting open green space and unencumbered vistas. The concept of collegiate learning amid nature — rolling lawns, beautiful fall foliage — is ingrained into the American psyche. But a closer look suggests that, strategically applied, density supports, rather than fights, our ideal of a campus.
In the pre-World War II
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