San Diego State University Aztec Center
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Positive Features
- Multiple ATM options
- Campus organization that run food services is more intertwined with SDSU community – than a for-profit business
- All leases generate income for the Center (utilities, CAM, and/or commissions)
- This facility falls in line with campus architectural space.
- Nice open-air
- New floor plan/design adds good use for the site topography
- Nice programming space in their “Mall” area between the Union and the Bookstore (at least 100 yards)
- The directory desk is well positioned
- C-stores and Bookstore are very good – and students seem happy
- 12 bowling lanes
- The cottage is an alternative location for programming
- SGA/students is a real priority
- Greek shop seemed nice
- They have a marquee – and have for several years
- Grab and Go food options are nice
- Great rooms for Student Government – which runs the Aztec Center
- Building leads to a central square surrounded by the Bookstore
- Nice recycling program
- Nice fluted column design
- The ballroom is in a cathedral style – very nice
- Aztec Shops provide $50,000 to the ASI President for student organization initiatives
- Mural on walls would be nice at UH
- Nice outdoor seating space
- A student was Chair of the Project Team
Comparisons with UH and Concepts for UH
- Similar to our Facilities, it has challenges because of design and technical aspects.
- Nice landscaping
- Bookstore (not in the Union at SDSU) was amazing (with two levels)
- Very large and welcoming Information Center (that has a building function as well)
- Larger courtyard than UH
- Nice direct connection between the student organization offices/spaces and the games room
- Close to where we are – nice to see their “planning” phase