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INFORMATION SESSION MANAGEMENT GROUP. W ilfrid L aurier University Campus M aster P lan. April 23, 2009. Information Session Agenda. 1. Introduction (Gary Nower) Introductory Comments by IBI Group Team (P. Puopolo) Overview of Campus Master Plan - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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INFORMATION SESSIONMANAGEMENT GROUP
April 23, 2009
Wilfrid Laurier University Campus Master Plan
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Information Session Agenda
1. Introduction (Gary Nower)
2. Introductory Comments by IBI Group Team (P. Puopolo)
3. Overview of Campus Master Plan
Purpose of Information Session & Campus Master Plan
Study Team/Scheduling (P. Puopolo)
4. What We’ve Heard So Far (Trevor McIntyre)
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Information Session Agenda
5. Overview of Growth + Space Projections (J. Lohmus)
What is the WLU Experience
What is the WLU Physical Expansion
How to Accommodate Growth & Maintain the WLU Experience
6. Waterloo Campus
Major Opportunities & Challenges (P. Puopolo)
Preliminary Built Form Scenarios (R. Young)
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Information Session Agenda
7. Brantford Campus
Major Opportunities & Challenges (P. Puopolo)
Preliminary Built Form Scenarios (R. Young)
8. Open Discussion and Questions (All)
9. Assignment: What your two major issues affecting the Campus Master Plan for Waterloo and Brantford?
10. Closing Remarks
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PURPOSE OF INFORMATION SESSION:
To provide a review of the process and timing of the Campus Master Plan.
To provide an update on the status of the Campus Master Plan.
To obtain preliminary input, feedback, and ideas on this future vision for the Waterloo and Brantford Campuses.
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PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT:
To implement a new long-term vision for the physical development of the Laurier Waterloo and Brantford campuses.
3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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Existing Waterloo Campus
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University Buildings
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Waterloo Campus - Districts
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Existing Brantford Campus
University Buildings
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Privately Owned Buildings
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Brantford Campus - Districts
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Review the Evolution of the Campus Observe Current Campus Environment Project Growth and Space NeedsConsult with Various Stakeholders and GroupsIdentify the Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities
Formulate the Long-Term Vision for the CampusEstablish the Framework for this Vision (Goals and Principles) Prepare Demonstration Plans for New Capital ProjectsDevelop Implementation Strategies to Implement the Vision
BACKGROUND REPORT
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
PROCESS
3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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3. Study Team Organization
WLU STEERING COMMITTEE
Chair: Gary Nower
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Trevor McIntyre
PROJECT MANAGER
Paul Puopolo
PROJECT ADVISOR
John LohmusLAND USE
Paul Puopolo
Rino Dal Bello
Laura Dowell
Meghan Radford
CONSULTATION AND
COMMUNICATION
Paul Puopolo
Don Drackley
ARCHITECTURAL & URBAN DESIGN
Richard Young
SUSTAINABILITY
Tom Emodi
Neno Kovacevic
OPEN SPACE
Scott Henderson
TRANSPORTATION
Don Drackley
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3. Scheduling
TASKS TIMELINE
Project Start Up Dec 2008
Analysis of Physical & Existing Campus Conditions Dec 2008 – March 2009
Growth and Land Banking Strategy Development Dec 2008 – April 2009
Workshops April 2009
Preparation of Plan Documents May 2009
Preparation of Draft Master Plan June/July 2009
Open House Sept 2009
Preparation of Design Guidelines July – Oct 2009
Finalize Implementation Strategies Nov 2009
Finalize Campus Master Plan Dec 2009
Please note that the timelines have been expanded due to academic calendars and the summer vacation period.
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Improve Pedestrian Routes & Wayfinding Create a Prominent Campus Gateway Enhance the Sense of “Laurier” Identify Sustainability & Quality of Design Reduce Surface Parking Create Inviting Green Spaces Integrate Rapid Transit Explore Mixed Use Opportunities Intensify Campus Core Integration of Campus with Downtown Master Plan (Brantford) Need distinct University District Respect businesses in the downtown
4. WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR
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5. OVERVIEW OF GROWTH AND
SPACE PROJECTIONS
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Competitive Student Recruitment Higher quality undergraduate programs Winning Varsity Teams Research activity growth 88.8% retention rate (one of the highest in the Province)
5. What is the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
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5. What is the Wilfrid Laurier Physical Campus Experience in Waterloo & Brantford?
Optimum size of 10,000 to 15,000 FTE students Academic and first year-year residences within a 5 minute
walking distance Surface parking by building entrances 2.61 FTE students per residence bed
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Plan FTE student growth to address target Brantford – 13,275 new students (15,000 target) Waterloo – 3,905 new students (15,000 target)
To maintain a 2.6 beds per first year student ratio Brantford – 3,655 new beds Waterloo – 952 new beds
Additional academic space (sq.ft.) requirements Brantford – 2.63 million sq.ft. (gross) Waterloo – 1.5 million sq.ft. (gross)
5. How to Accommodate Growth and Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
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6A. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
- WATERLOO CAMPUS
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WATERLOO CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
1. Plan for Intensification of the main campus and outer campus lands (±1.57 million sq. ft. & 925 beds).
2. Formulate a Land banking strategy.3. Transportation Demand Management (transit and
managing parking demands). 4. Integration of cross campus pedestrian/cyclist corridors
with an enhanced open space system, including a new central green space serving as a multi-functional gathering area.
5. Development of a new campus gateway. 6. Integration of potential rapid transit station(s). 7. Establish a distinct campus identity through urban,
landscape and architectural design.
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1. Campus Intensification
University Lands for Intensification
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2. Potential Land Banking Opportunities
University Lands for Intensification
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University Lands for Intensification
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Potential Land Banking Opportunity
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2. Potential Expansion of Kitchener Satellite Campus
City Staff would welcome another Public-Private-Partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University
Downtown opportunities for University to develop new facilities or adapt existing vacant buildings (ie. Provincial Courthouse).
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3. Transportation Demand Management
Existing Ultimate
Employees 921 918
Students 812 1714
Total 1733 2632
+900
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4. Enhance Open Space / Pedestrian Network
Major Pedestrian Corridors
LEGEND
Major Courtyards / Quad / Fields
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4. First Step of Open Space/Pedestrian Network
HERTIAGE WALK
QUAD / AMPHITHEATRE
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5. Development of Gateway and Vehicular Access
Surrounding Major Arterial Roads
LEGEND
Major Campus Gateway
On-Campus Vehicular Routes
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6. Integrate LRT / BRT Transit Options
OP
TIO
N B
OP
TIO
N B RAPID TRANSIT STATION
RAPID TRANSIT STATION
OPTIONOPTION AA
OP
TIO
N C
OP
TIO
N C
RAPID TRANSIT STATION
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7. Creation of a Distinct Campus Identity
Pedestrian Friendly DesignWayfinding & Signage
Prominent Central Green
Simple, Innovative Architecture
Living / Learning Outdoor Spaces
Bring in the Cyclist
Inspiring Outdoor Artwork
Less Parking,
More Public Transit
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6B. PRELIMINARY BUILT FORM CONCEPT
– WATERLOO CAMPUS
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WATERLOO CAMPUS CONCEPT
Example of Intensification of Existing Land Holdings
Examples of Expansion through Land Banking
Examples of Intensification of Existing Land Holdings
Examples of Expansion through Land Banking
Central Green Space will restructure the campus core and provide multi-functional uses
Cross-Campus Corridors will enhance pedestrian and cyclist circulation
Potential New Recreation / Athletic Complex
New Mixed Use / Campus Gateway Development
Series of courtyards will be framed by new academic space / residences
New Mixed Use / Campus Gateway Development
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WATERLOO CAMPUS CONCEPT
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6C. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
- BRANTFORD CAMPUS
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1. The balancing of the University Vision and the Downtown Master Plan Vision.
2. Vacant Property Affordability and Availability. 3. Transportation Demand Management (transit and managing parking
demand) 4. The integration of pedestrian/cyclist corridors with an open space
system. 5. Building on existing Academic, Civic, Private sector partnerships
(Nipissing University, Mohawk College, City of Brantford). 6. Providing the level of athletic / recreation facility access needed for
the WLU experience.7. The creation of a distinct campus identity through urban, landscape
and architectural design with heritage building conservation.
BRANTFORD CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
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Potential Land Banking Opportunity
University Owned Lands
LEGEND
Intensification of University Owned Lands
1. & 2. Balancing of University Vision with Downtown and the Land Banking Strategy
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3. Transportation Demand Management
FTE Students 4,000 8,000 15,000 Total
Parking Exempt #1 144 835 735 1715
Parking Exempt #2 216 1250 1100 2565
Parking Areas
LEGEND
Source: City of Brantford, 2009
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4. Integration of Open Space / Pedestrian Network and Campus District
Major Pedestrian Corridors
LEGEND
Major Public Square / Parks
Public Transit Bus Terminal
Campus District
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5. Build on Existing Partnerships
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6. Provide New Recreation Facilities
Source: Proposed New Brantford YMCA & Wilfrid Laurier University Athletic & Recreation Centre Report, 2009
YMCA / LAURIER ATHLETIC CENTRE
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7. Creation of a Distinct Campus Identity
Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Re-Use
Wayfinding & Signage
Blend of New and Old
Pedestrian Corridors
Living / Learning Courtyards
Mixed Use Development
Inviting StreetscapesModern Facilities
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6D. PRELIMINARY BUILT FORM CONCEPT
– BRANTFORD CAMPUS
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BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT
Use of parking structure for provision of adequate parking supply while adhering to University’s Sustainability Policy
Potential New Athletic Complex & Sports Field
Examples of Expansion through land banking Examples of Expansion through land banking
Central Courtyard Theme provides university with their own open spaces
Mixed Use / Campus Gateway Development
Create a Laurier ‘Campus District’ through use of Urban Design / Architectural Standards
Reconfiguration of mall will add academic space and provide a new through-block connection
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BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT
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7. OPEN DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS
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