Since, I’m a city planning student— the process behind making things happen is extremely fascinating to me. I’m slowly learning the structures here at Westminster. And there is a lot going on! There are many meetings, events, games, and activities happening on any given day and the residents are involved. People come to these events and participate. This past week, my family, friends, and I attended the Fall Festival out in the parking lot. We enjoyed music, company, and good food. But, there isn’t just social events that happen at Westminster. I’ve attended a resident association meeting and have recently learned about several committees that meet on a regular basis that discuss improving quality of life for residents based on different subject matter.
One of these committees is the building committee. The building committee works on projects around campus that improves physical spaces. I had the opportunity to meet with Bill from the committee this past week to hear what the team is working on. Among other things, the new speed bumps outside in the parking lot have been an issue for residents. They are abrupt and a little unpleasant and uncomfortable to drive over. However, they were installed to slow traffic and protect residents and visitors to increase safety. The building committee is thinking about the speed bumps, listening to resident opinions on how well they work, and discussing additional ways for safety. It has been interesting to learn about how the structures at Westminster operate with resident and staff representation on various committees to help improve the overall experience here.
