Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in the state. The master plan of the historic Burleson Quadrangle addresses the need for blending new improvements with the important architectural heritage of the original campus. Reinstatement of an historic walkway, “magnet nodes” for student interaction, and a new street image work with existing live oak trees and commemorative plaques to enhance the visual character of the original campus. Site furnishings include seatwalls, campus standard lighting, ironwork, and accessible handicapped ramps.