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Future of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Snapshot of Greek Community

1992: 750 student community

• Transportation infrastructure
• Parking
• Community activities
• Meeting space

USC Greek Community

1992: 750 students 2016: 6,000+ student community 4,369 sorority members 1,687 fraternity members

USC enrollment growth 2004-2013

FSL enrollment growth 2004-2013

Impact Areas - Infrastructure

Top Priorities

• Additional space for Greek meeting
• Dedicated parking
• Additional staff to meet current market standards

Positive effects

• f infrastructure investment
• Greek Activity Center

– Hub for fraternity & sorority activity on campus – Student Union for Greek students (meeting space,

• rganizational work space, dining, study lounges)
• Devine Street Parking Garage

– Address parking/transportation needs

Greek Activity Center & Devine Street Garage

Proposed Site Plan

Devine Street Blossom Street Railroad tracks Gadsden Street Lincoln Street Greek Village Proposed Site

Project Overview:

Devine Street Site Plan – Existing

The project will support the need for Greek Life multi-purpose functions and parking. Street level retail establishments and a university bus terminal will also be incorporated along the Devine Street corridor.

Devine Street Blossom Street Railroad tracks Gadsden Street Lincoln Street Greek Village

Project Overview:

Devine Street Site Plan - Proposed

This draft proposal provides a 2 level – up to 40,000 GSF area for Greek Life activities. It also has a 2,500 GSF street level retail space.

Devine Street Blossom Street Railroad tracks Gadsden Street Greek Village

USC Bus stop Greek Life Center Retail Garage access to existing Greek Village surface parking Pedestrian access

Proposed Fee

Greek Activity Fee - $100/semester (Fall 2016)

Next Steps

• GAC Student Advisory Group
• Facility Design study