About AHEC Campus Planning · Denver
AHEC Campus Planning is the Office of Campus Planning & Development for the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado. It oversees campus planning, capital project planning, sustainability, and space management for the three institutions sharing the campus: Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver. The office supports the strategic goals of each institution and enhances space use for the entire campus community.
AHEC Campus Planning manages the physical and strategic development of the Auraria Campus, a 150-acre higher education hub in downtown Denver. It coordinates capital improvements totaling over $420 million, handles campus construction and traffic impacts, and ensures sustainable space use across three major universities. The office operates as a state entity providing shared services and facilities to support institutional goals. It also manages campus safety, parking, transportation, and community engagement, including historic neighborhood resources and event planning.
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- Auraria Campus, Denver, CO
About Campus Planning
The Office of Campus Planning & Development oversees campus planning, capital project planning, campus sustainability, and space management for the Auraria Campus. By supporting and advancing the strategic plan, mission, and goals of each institution on campus, the Office of Campus Planning & Development works to enhance the quality and use of space by the entire Auraria Campus community.
Campus Overview
The Auraria Campus is a dynamic and vibrant higher education community located in the heart of downtown Denver. The 150-acre campus is shared by three separate and distinct institutions of higher learning: Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver. The employees of the Auraria Campus serve as part of a state entity, whose role is to provide and manage shared services, facilities, and property to support these prominent institutions in achieving their goals.
Key Projects
Over $420 million of capital improvements have started or will start on campus soon. See all the details for these projects and how they impact you.