 It would also connect the university to the adjacent Mississippi River. Interim President Larry Dietz says the plan will reduce the number of costly buildings the university needs to maintain and help make it a more vibrant place. And it would eliminate some of these buildings, open up the campus, feature the river a bit more, and make, create more green space for folks. The university also plans to study parking and housing on and around campus. I'm Christy Marrone.