UTS Alumni Green
UTS Alumni Green is a 6,500 sqm landscaped open space in Ultimo, NSW 2007, built on top of the UTS central library. Its standout feature is The Green, a large, sun-filled raised turf platform for events and informal daily activities. Visitors also find BBQ facilities and Ping Pong tables in the shaded Garden.
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About UTS Alumni Green
Layout of UTS Alumni Green: The Green, The Heart and The Garden
UTS Alumni Green has three distinct zones. The Green is a large, sun-filled open turf platform used for special events and informal daily activities, and its sculptural edges provide informal seating. The Heart is a paved amphitheatre and ceremonial gathering space for students and visitors. The Garden is an oasis of trees and plants that shades a series of connected student pods. UTS Alumni Green is constructed entirely over structure and sits over a 13,000m2 underground Library Retrieval System. Seating and gathering places are placed along every edge of UTS Alumni Green, and the university curates a free overlay of chairs and furniture across the site.
Facilities and BBQ Areas at UTS Alumni Green
UTS Alumni Green has BBQ facilities within its Garden pods, so visitors can cook and gather outdoors. Each pod at UTS Alumni Green contains tables, moveable chairs, power outlets for laptops and Ping Pong tables. UTS Alumni Green has integrated power outlets that provide charging and internet access, which removes the main barriers to outdoor working. The shaded tables and chairs in the Garden give picnic-style seating, while The Green offers open turf space for informal activities. Together these features make UTS Alumni Green suited to casual meals, study and games.
Events and Community Use at UTS Alumni Green
UTS Alumni Green is designed for information days and orientation events. UTS Alumni Green also hosts concerts, moonlight cinema, garden parties, barbecues and other union events. The Green is used for special events, while The Heart serves as a ceremonial gathering space for students and visitors. UTS Alumni Green supports both day and night use by individuals and groups, which makes it a flexible venue for programmed uses across the year.
Facilities at UTS Alumni Green
Visitor tips for UTS Alumni Green
- ✓Charge devices or work outdoors at the Garden pods, which have power outlets for laptops and integrated internet access.
- ✓Plan for paid parking by using UTS Building 10 or Novotel Sydney Central, as paid street parking is the other nearby option.
- ✓Walk in from Central Station or Broadway, which are both a short walk away.
- ✓Use the ramp that runs alongside The Green for wheelchair access.
- ✓Bring a picnic to the Garden, where tables and moveable chairs sit under the trees, and use the free chairs and furniture placed along every edge.
Getting to UTS Alumni Green
UTS, Jones St, Ultimo, NSW 2007. A short walk from Central Station and Broadway, and accessible by train, bus and car. Parking is paid: UTS Building 10 or nearby at Novotel Sydney Central, plus paid street parking nearby.
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Frequently asked questions about UTS Alumni Green
What is UTS Alumni Green in Ultimo like for a casual visit?
UTS Alumni Green is an open, sun-filled turf platform called The Green, paired with a shaded Garden of trees and student pods. Visitors can sit on the informal seating along the sculptural edges or use the free chairs and furniture placed along every edge. The Garden also has tables and power outlets for laptops, so it suits both short breaks and longer stays.
Are there BBQ facilities or picnic tables at UTS Alumni Green?
Yes. UTS Alumni Green has BBQ facilities within its Garden student pods. Each pod also contains tables, moveable chairs, power outlets for laptops and Ping Pong tables.
Can I have a picnic on the grass at UTS Alumni Green on a weekend?
The Green at UTS Alumni Green is a large, sun-filled raised turf platform for special events and informal daily activities. Informal seating runs along its sculptural edges. The Garden offers shaded tables and moveable chairs in its student pods, which suits picnic-style gatherings.
Where can I park near UTS Alumni Green in Ultimo, and is parking free?
Parking near UTS Alumni Green is paid rather than free. Paid parking is available in UTS Building 10 or nearby at Novotel Sydney Central. Paid street parking is also available nearby.
Is UTS Alumni Green wheelchair accessible and easy to get around with a pram?
UTS Alumni Green is completely wheelchair accessible via a ramp that runs alongside The Green. The site is a short walk from Central Station and Broadway, and it is reachable by train, bus and car.
Are there any events or community activities held at UTS Alumni Green?
Yes. UTS Alumni Green is designed for information days, orientation events, concerts, moonlight cinema, garden parties, barbecues and other union events. The Green hosts special events, and The Heart is a ceremonial gathering space for students and visitors.