Harvard University Planning and Design (HUPAD) advances Harvard’s mission of teaching and research in the service of humanity by sustaining and enhancing its built environment. HUPAD supports the stewardship of one of the world’s most iconic academic settings and strives for excellence in campus planning and design.
Established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University today is centered on its historic Cambridge location, the Allston neighborhood of Boston, and the Longwood Medical Area. Within Boston, Harvard also manages the Arnold Arboretum. Additionally, Harvard maintains facilities across Massachusetts, the United States, and the world.
In the pursuit of a cohesive “One Harvard” vision, HUPAD partners with the University’s schools and units to address Harvard’s physical space needs, while working productively with our host communities, neighbors, and partners on issues of mutual concern. HUPAD works to establish thoughtful frameworks for the evolving Harvard campus through collaborative and transparent planning processes.