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Nature Areas

Trent University - Endowment Lands Master Plan

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Nature Areas

Function and RoleNature Areas are natural preserves and comprise the greatest proportion of University lands. The Nature Areas are fundamental to the protection and enhancement of the natural and rural setting of the campus. These lands may support compatible academic, research and recreational functions where appropriate.

Location QualitiesThe Nature Areas generally afrm the Board approved Trent University Zone Areas of 1989. The signicant modications include the exclusion of areas along the south side of proposed Ring Road and Pioneer Road where these important frontages can be better utilized for more benecial uses to the University. Conversely, where appropriate, additional natural areas, as proposed in the 2002 Stewardship Plan, were included as Green Buffers and Corridors.

General CharacterNature areas are characterized by natural or naturalizing areas consisting of woods, former farm elds, meadows, drumlins, wetlands, streams and other functions of environmental signicance.

Development Principles and Objectives Development shall be limited to the following:

Natural Laboratories Recreational Trails Interpretive Centres Compatible Recreational Facilities

If an activity or development is proposed, the siting and design must be compatible with the character and functions of the immediate landscape.

Character Areas

Part II: The Guiding Framework

Precedent Images that Demonstrate the intended Character for this Area

Green Buffers & Corridors


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Green Buffers & Corridors

Function and RoleGreen Buffers and Corridors work in concert with Endowment Lands and Nature Areas to reinforce the natural and rural setting of the campus. They provide important green linkages between Nature Areas and serve as a transition between the Core Campus, Endowment Lands and Nature Areas. These lands also help to dene & enhance the setting of the University Villages with a network of green amenity areas.

Location QualitiesThe primary locations that have been designated for Green Buffers and Corridors include residual areas that have accessibility or topographical constraints to development; areas within the hydro electric power corridor; and, logical links between Nature Areas. The most signicant Green Buffer and Corridor area is a swath along the east side of the Core Campus that is essential to completing the campus greenbelt and its extent is determined by incorporating the drumlins so as to ensure that no developments occur on the Universitys highest elevations and within view of the academic campus.

General CharacterGreen Buffers and Corridors are characterized by natural and landscaped areas consisting of elds, meadows, hedgerows and drumlins as well as active and passive park land.


Recreational Trails Passive and Active Recreational Open Spaces Athletic Fields Playgrounds Interpretive Centres Natural Laboratories Storm Water Management Facilities Special stand-alone buildings required for the support of the above

uses


Character Areas



Green Buffers & Corridors (Special Area)


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Green Buffers & Corridors (Special Area)

Function and RoleThe Green Buffers & Corridors (Special Area) identies an area along the Otonabee River, north of Woodland Drive, which is presently primarily Endowment Land. Though predominantly green in nature, this area provides an important opportunity for the University to realize a source of revenue through the joint development of a green power hydro electric facility with the Peterborough Utility Company.

Location QualitiesIn the event that such a facility is to be constructed, this location was determined to be most viable from a technical and nancial stand point while having the least adverse impact on Nature Areas and the Core Campus.

General CharacterGreen Buffers and Corridors (Special Area) is characterized by a predominantly natural and landscaped setting containing facilities and a canal to permit the generation of hydro-electric power.


Recreational Trails Passive & Active Recreational Open Spaces Athletic Fields Playgrounds Storm Water Management Facilities A hydro electric canal and related facilities Special stand-alone buildings required for the support of the above

uses


Character Areas



Core Campus


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Core Campus

Function and RoleThe Core Campus identies the area associated with the primary functions of Trent University, including academic, research, student residences and recreation.

Location QualitiesThe Core Campus identies the existing concentration of campus functions and denes the extent of campus expansion areas as dened by the Trent University Master Plan Update (2001) and the Athletic Master Plan (2004). The area is clearly dened within the river valley, surrounded by a ridge of naturalized drumlins and a ring road.

General CharacterThe Core Campus is characterized as a compact area of distinct contemporary architecture with a variety of both interior and exterior common spaces oriented along the Otonabee River. The character shall be consistent with that envisioned in the Trent University Master Plan Update (2001).

Development Principles and Objectives Character to be consistent with the guidelines established in the Trent

University - Symons Campus Master Plan Update of February, 2001

Development can include, but not limited to: Academic Functions Student Residences Research Functions Administrative Functions Athletic Functions Active and Passive Recreation Any functions deemed to be necessary for the operations and viability

of the University

Character Areas



Core Campus (Special Area)


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Core Campus (Special Area)

Function and RoleSituated at a key interface between the University and the surrounding community, this gateway site provides an opportunity for redening or invigorating Trents image while providing uses that can enhance campus life. Fullling Ron Thoms original vision for Trent University, this development could nally provide for a social and vibrant non-academic campus focus that can include a variety of uses oriented to the university community. Furthermore, it can be a catalyst for the entire gateway University Village by enhancing the prole, prestige and value of the adjacent lands identied for development along Water Street.

Location QualitiesThe Core Campus (Special Area) identies the most visually prominent location on campus between the proposed realigned Nassau Mills Bridge and the proposed new campus entrance from Water Street. This relatively small area also corresponds to lands designated for commercial uses in the City of Peterborough Ofcial Plan. Development of this part of the campus will ensure that both sides of Water Street are framed by uses which will further enhance the pedestrian and village character and the commercial viability of the proposed University Village in this location.

General CharacterThe Core Campus (Special Area) is characterized by a high quality, compact, built environment that includes an iconic gateway building and an animated gathering space for the University and surrounding community. The area will cater to both pedestrian and vehicular users and act as a compelling face for Trent University.

Development Principles and Objectives The architecture is to be contemporary and should seek to embody the

spirit of design associated with the Universitys most treasured buildings.

Uses and functions should achieve a balance with the development on the west side of Water Street, catering primarily to the University population, and not have adverse impacts on the Downtown.

Development must enable a vibrant, safe and pedestrian environment by framing, facing and animating streets and open spaces.

Development should include a Village Square which in concert with the buildings clearly identify the gateway to the University.

Character Areas



University Village (Special Area)


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University Village (Special Area)

Function and RoleLocated primarily along the river and locations that interface between the campus and the surrounding community, these highly visible development pockets are intended to both capitalize on their location and work towards enhancing the prestige and prole of Trent University.

Location QualitiesAll ve areas identied as University Village (Special Area) are located on the Universitys potentially most valuable and/or visually signicant lands. The area along Water Street is currently the most commercially viable land and sits at the main entry into the Core Campus, while the sites on the peninsula and along the proposed Ring Road are visually connected with the campus and important to shaping Trents image. Two additional locations to the north-east occupy attractive sites along the river and at the approach to the Core Campus from the north.

General CharacterA University Village (Special Area) is characterized by a compact, mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented setting that is designed to be compatible with the Trent campus and that can potentially support and enhance the quality of life for students, staff and faculty by providing a range of amenities, attractions and accommodations.

Development Principles and Objectives The architecture is to be contemporary and should seek to embody the

spirit of design associated with the Universitys most treasured buildings.


Development adjacent to Nature Areas, Green Buffers and Corridors should be sensitive to potential environmental impacts.

Commercial developments are to be of a scale and nature that does not compete with the core retail functions of the downtown.

Development should as much as possible encourage locally based businesses and industries.

Development should seek to maintain and incorporate signicant heritage buildings and landscapes such as hedgerows.

Hedgerows and natural features should be incorporated into open spaces that link into the larger open space network and trails.

Character Areas



University Village (Research and Innovation)


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University Village (Research and Innovation)

Function and RoleThis development area is intended to support research, innovation, enterprising and related activities and industries that enhance Trents academic and research prole, provide student employment and generate potential synergies with its close proximity to the Core Campus.

Location QualitiesThe University Village (Research and Innovation) is located south and east of the Campus and directly adjacent to the DNA cluster. This site afrms a previous proposal for a research campus and of all the Endowment Lands, this location is in closest proximity to the Core Campus, which is within easy walking distance. This development can also serve as a catalyst to the development of lands east of the Otonabee River.

General CharacterThe University Village (Research and Innovation) area is characterized by a compact, campus setting, focused around a variety of common open spaces. These spaces are designed to act as a high quality focus for the development while enhancing opportunities for interaction between researchers, faculty & students.

Development Principles and Objectives The site should be organized in a campus pattern centred on open spaces

and linked back to the campus.

The architecture is to be contemporary and should seek to embody the spirit of design associated with the Universitys most treasured buildings.



Development should seek to maintain and and incorporate signicant heritage buildings and landscapes such as hedgerows.

Hedgrows and natural features should be incorporated into open spaces that link into the larger open space network and trails.

Character Areas



University Village (General)


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University Village (General)

Function and RoleThese development areas may accommodate a variety of potential uses which will depend on their timing, location and market demands. A village to the south of the campus acts as the logical extension of the Auburn North residential community. Villages to the northwest will likely extend and link existing surrounding urban areas. Villages to the east of the campus will not likely develop until the long-term. They are currently unserviced by water or sewage infrastructure from the City.

Location QualitiesThese lands account for the most signicant amount of lands identied as appropriate for development. The General designation is attributed to the location of these villages at the furthest reaches of the University lands and which are generally not visually linked to the Core Campus.

General CharacterA University Village (General) area is characterized by a compact, high quality built environments intended to achieve the village character and charm associated with the Trent campus.



Commercial developments are to be of a scale and nature that does not compete with the core retail functions of the downtown.

Development should as much as possible encourage locally based businesses and industries.

Development should seek to maintain and incorporate signicant heritage buildings and landscapes such as hedgerows.

Hedgerows and natural features should be incorporated into open spaces that link into the larger open space network and trails.

Character Areas



Parkways, Avenues and Gateways


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Parkways, Avenues and Gateways

Function and RoleParkways and Avenues are the primary roads that link the various parts of Trents lands. These routes will dene how Trent is visually experienced by most users and visitors. Gateways dene strategic sites that provide opportunities to identify Trent University and to create appealing entrances to the Core Campus.

Location QualitiesThe location for Parkways and Avenues are consistent with the existing and proposed alignments of the Trent University Master Plan Update (2001), the Athletic Master Plan (2004) and the Memorandum of Understanding (2005). The Gateways occupy all primary entries into the Core Campus.

General CharacterParkways and Avenues are characterized by high quality and appealing streetscape design that is identiable with Trent University. Parkways are where roads traverse through or adjacent to Nature Areas and Green Buffers and Corridors and are characterized by broad landscaped boulevards. Avenues are where roads serve the built areas of the University Villages and are urban in character to facilitate greater pedestrian trafc. Gateways are the primary entrances to the Core Campus University and characterized by a consistent vocabulary for signage and landscaping to identied with Trent campus.

Parkways should enhance the character of the open space and natural areas by utilizing soft curbs, swales, broad landscaped boulevards and centre medians.

Avenues should enhance the pedestrian environment by utilizing wider sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian lighting, furnishings, and crosswalks.

Gateways should enhance the prole of the University by utilizing highly visible features that can be seen from distances on approach to the campus, as well as signage, feature lighting and distinctive landscaping.

Existing Streets

New Streets

Removed or Recongured Streets

Anticipated modications to the existing street network

Character Areas



Potential Gateway/Mixed-Use Villages

Trent University

Potential Residential Village

Potential Commercial Village

Potential Research & Innovation or Residential Village


View looking north up Water St of the future potential Gateway Village. In the foreground is a potential Village Square that would be an animated meeting place for the University and surrounding community. Facing the Village Square is an opportunity to develop a landmark building that can invigorate the image of Trent University.

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Core Campus


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Trent UniversityCore Campus

Demonstration Concept


Potential Research & Innovation Village

Potential Mixed-Use Villages


This is a view from the southeast and above the Trent University lands. This conceptual rendering illustrates the Endowment Lands as they might appear into the future and when they are fully developed. The important principles of the Structure Plan are demonstrated in this concept, including a clearly dened Campus Precinct, a series of compact University Villages, and a Natural Framework that surrounds the campus and connects to all corners of the Endowment Lands.

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Part III The Parcel Plan

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