K-State, City of MHK plan for expansion

While K-State may be looking at ways to move the university closer to its’ 2025 goal, the Manhattan City Commission is looking at ways to keep the traffic flowing on the north side of campus in Manhattan. On Wednesday the city commission held a work session where they heard from city employees, K-State administration, and three different architects regarding a plan to beautify north campus while changing traffic and improving safety.

Part of the proposed North Campus Corridor plan includes an overhaul which would include widened streets, more traffic lights, and additional signage and structures letting visitors know they are at Kansas State University. PJ Novick, Confluence architect, also talked about another proposed idea which would impact students by installing a roundabout at the Jardine apartments on Dennison avenue.

The university and city have been partnered together since 2013 in order to remain on the same page in times of growth. According to Jason Hilger, deputy city manager, the process could be funded by a STAR bond along with additional revenues brought on by a growing population. This will continue to be a topic of discussion at future meetings.