Mercy College

Verdant Landscape Architecture partnered with Mercy College’s Vice President of Operations and Facilities to develop a forward-thinking campus landscape master plan centered on connectivity, safety, and a more cohesive student experience. The study evaluated pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking distribution, and the long-term evolution of campus open space. Existing surface parking lots that fragmented the campus were strategically reduced and reconfigured to reconnect academic buildings and unify the north and south campus environments.

The plan introduces a redesigned main entrance road that links directly to the campus loop, improving wayfinding and streamlining arrival sequences while separating through-traffic from central pedestrian areas. Landscape buffers and dedicated access lanes enhance safety and clarify circulation patterns. By removing large expanses of parking between Main Hall and the north campus, the master plan prioritizes walkability, strengthens campus identity, and creates opportunities for meaningful green spaces that support daily campus life and future growth..