Tulane Unveils 'Unified Green' Campus Quad Plan

New green space will combine Newcomb and Berger Lawns, enhance stormwater mitigation.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:55pm

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A highly stylized, silkscreen-inspired illustration of a campus bench or lamp post repeated in a grid of bright, neon-like colors, conceptually representing the modernization and enhancement of Tulane's outdoor spaces.Tulane's new 'Unified Green' quad promises to transform the campus landscape into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly oasis.New Orleans Today

Tulane University announced a major new development for its Uptown New Orleans campus - the creation of a combined green space called 'Unified Green' that will remove a parking lot on Newcomb Circle and merge the existing Newcomb Quad and Berger Family Lawn into one expanded outdoor area with a central plaza, lighting, seating, and improved stormwater management features.

Why it matters

This project is the fourth and final phase of Tulane's multi-year initiative to make the campus more pedestrian-friendly and enhance the overall campus experience for students, faculty, and visitors. The new green space will provide more usable outdoor gathering areas and help mitigate local flooding issues.

The details

Unified Green will feature a central plaza with lighting and seating areas for both intimate gatherings and large-scale campus events. The project will also include an underground detention system to temporarily store rainwater during heavy storms, reducing strain on local infrastructure and flood risk. Construction is set to begin on April 20 and be completed by spring 2027.

  • Construction is set to begin on April 20, 2026.
  • The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

The players

Tulane University

A private research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Towers Golde

A landscape architecture firm based in Connecticut that is designing the Unified Green project and has previously worked on campus transformations at Yale, UConn, Fairfield, and Smith College.

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The takeaway

Tulane's new Unified Green project represents the university's continued commitment to creating an inviting, sustainable, and flood-resilient campus environment for its community. By combining green spaces and enhancing stormwater management, the university is investing in the long-term livability and functionality of its Uptown New Orleans location.