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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARYMAIN CAMPUS LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARYIN DECEMBER, 2016.

CONFIRMED BY ALBERTA ADVANCED EDUCATIONIN FEBRUARY, 2017.

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A APPENDICES

A.1 DEFINITIONS

A.2 ACRONYMS

A.3 CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK: LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT

A.4 CAMPUS FORWARD: MAIN CAMPUS LRDP CONSULTATION REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

2.2 PREVIOUS MAIN CAMPUS PLANNING DOCUMENTS

2.3 CONSULTATION PROCESS

3 VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

3.1 VISION

3.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

5 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

4 PLANNING FRAMEWORK

4.1 OPEN SPACE SYSTEM

4.2 PATHWAY SYSTEM

4.3 VEHICLE AND PARKING SYSTEM

4.4 LAND USE SYSTEM

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A university campus is an integral part of the post-

secondary education experience; communities are

formed, ideas are exchanged, lasting friendships and

memories are made here every day. The University of

Calgary Main Campus Long Range Development Plan

(LRDP) establishes a thirty-year vision that builds upon

previous planning efforts and supports the university’s

long-term academic and research goals, as well as the

Eyes High strategic vision. Approved by the University of

Calgary Board of Governors in December 2016, the LRDP

guides future campus development and sets a foundation

for future planning documents to build upon.

Developed through an extensive consultation process

from 2015 to 2016, the LRDP provides a vision, guiding

principles and a planning framework for campus

development to ensure our university is vibrant, cohesive

and welcoming. A memorable campus enhances physical

and mental wellness with daylight, vegetation and views.

It can also make the campus more intuitive and easy

to navigate. Clear and direct pathways will connect our

campus to the surrounding communities and guide

visitors to their destinations. A remarkable campus

environment supports 24/7, year-round use, makes a

lasting first impression and further elevates the University

of Calgary as a desirable place to be for students, faculty,

staff and visitors.

Two supporting documents are included as part of the

complete LRDP:

- Consultation Framework: Long Range Development

Plan & Substantial Development is a document that

sets out the consultation protocol for the LRDP and

future substantial developments (Appendix A.3)

- Campus Forward: Main Campus LRDP

Consultation Report is a detail report on the

consultation process (Appendix A.4)

The LRDP sets a land development outlook for the next

30-40 years, but it does not provide a time frame for

development, given the ever-changing nature of post-

secondary education. Instead, it puts in place overarching

guidelines and parameters to ensure our campus

develops in a holistic matter, responds to changing needs

and engages the communities we both serve and lead.

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2 INTRODUCTION2.1 PURPOSE OF LRDP

2.2 PREVIOUS MAIN CAMPUS PLANNING DOCUMENTS 2.3 CONSULTATION PROCESS

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With roots that date back more than a century, the

University of Calgary officially achieved autonomy in

1966. Originally an area of native fescue ranchland at the

edge of North West Calgary, the university’s main campus

developed as the city grew around it (figure 2.1). The

completion of the LRT Red Line and subsequent transit

system expansions greatly improved the connection

between the university’s main campus and the rest of the

city. The population of students living in residence has

increased, as have the number of academic and research

programs and the breadth of services the university

provides. Overall, the main campus has become more

pedestrian-oriented and bicycle-friendly, with quality

public spaces and less dependence on vehicles.

Today, the University of Calgary’s main campus occupies

a landscaped setting with a view of the Rocky Mountains,

covering more than 200 hectares, which is an area larger

than Calgary’s entire downtown. Surrounded by mature

neighbourhoods, major roadways, a LRT station, the

University Research Park, the Foothills Athletic Park, the

Alberta Children’s Hospital, and the developing University

District, the main campus is one of the most extensive and

important public spaces in Calgary (figure 2.2).

More than 30,000 students are currently enrolled in

undergraduate, graduate and professional degree

programs. The University of Calgary is one of the largest

employers in Calgary with approximately 1,800 academic

staff actively engaged in research, scholarship and

teaching in Canada and around the world, and more than

3,200 staff*. As the university continues to grow, a long-

term vision is needed to ensure the campus will develop

in a holistic manner. The LRDP captures this vision and

aspires to create a remarkable campus for everyone.

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2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

A long range development plan (LRDP):

- Describes university land use in graphic form with

accompanying text describing the current and

any future substantial development proposed for

university land.

- Outlines where development is planned and the

type of development that is expected on the

campus.

- Coordinates and realigns other university plans,

including the 2010 Campus Master Plan, Residence

Master Plan and others.

- Ensures the campus has a framework that creates

an overall community and meets academic and

research needs, while enhancing our connections to

bordering communities and the city of Calgary.

The LRDP sets a foundation for future planning

documents, such as the Landscape Master Plan,

which will provide more specific planning and design

guidelines.

The LRDP is required by the Post-Secondary Learning

Act (PSLA), which is provincial legislation that governs

Alberta’s publicly funded post-secondary institutions.

2.2 PREVIOUS MAIN CAMPUS PLANNING DOCUMENTS

Past University of Calgary planning documents include:

2010 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

2001 CAMPUS COMMUNITY PLAN

1967 LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

These documents provide references and baselines for

the 2017 main campus LRDP, which was also developed

with input and feedback from an extensive consultation

process. See 2.3 Consultation Process.

The 2017 LRDP supersedes previous planning

documents, and should be updated every 10 years or

as deemed necessary by the University of Calgary.

Minor updates may occur to reflect future development.

See appendix A.3 Consultation Framework for more

information.

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2.3 CONSULTATION PROCESS

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As a foundational goal in The University of Calgary’s

Eyes High strategic direction, the university is

committed to fully integrating with the community

and engaging the communities surrounding the

campus. A framework was developed, called the

Consultation Framework: Long Range Development

Plan and Substantial Development (Appendix A.3),

to comply with provincial requirements and fulfill the

university’s commitment to engaging its communities.

The framework provides a structured approach to the

consultation process for the University of Calgary’s

long range development plan (LRDP) and substantial

developments thereafter.

Throughout the fall of 2015 and spring of 2016 the

university conducted community consultation to

develop the LRDP for the main campus. The process

was led by the University of Calgary’s Facilities portfolio

in collaboration with University Relations. The University

of Calgary’s desire to build strong relationships with

external stakeholders is the foundation for open,

cooperative and efficient engagement. For the

development of the LRDP, community stakeholders

included:

• The campus community:

- students, faculty and staff

• Community residents surrounding the main campus:

- Banff Trail, Brentwood, Charleswood,

Montgomery, Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights,

University Heights and Varsity

• Community partners:

- Alberta Health Services, City of Calgary,

Innovate Calgary and West Campus

Development Trust

See section 5: Acknowledgments for a full list of

participants.

The approach to developing the LRDP was a multi-

faceted process that included an advisory group,

stakeholder workshops and open houses. This approach

also included a comprehensive communication strategy

to ensure community stakeholders were notified and

invited to provide feedback on the development of the

LRDP.

Overall, the consultation process was well-received and

provided invaluable input for the development of the

LRDP. In total, there were:

• four stakeholder working group sessions with a

total of 42 representatives participating in 1 or more

sessions.

• six advisory group meetings with a total of 12

representatives participating in 1 or more meetings.

• four open houses with a total of 399 stakeholders

participating in the open houses.

Over 450 stakeholders were engaged, provided input

and helped shape the development of the draft LRDP.

For the complete consultation report refer to A.4

Campus Forward: Main Campus LRDP Consultation

Report.


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FIGURE 2.3: LRDP CONSULTATION PROCESS TIME LINE

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3.1 VISION

To create a remarkable physical environment that supports the university’s long-term academic and research goals.

The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian

university located in the nation’s most enterprising city.

Although we have evolved over the years to provide a

diverse range of services to the Calgary community, our

focus remains on teaching and learning. This core value

is reflected in the LRDP.

To support our Eyes High strategic direction, as well

as the current and future Academic Plan and Research

Plan, the university has established five guiding

principles.

During the consultation process, a vision and guiding

principles were developed to provide high-level

guidelines for future development and other planning

documents.

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PRINCIPLE 1A vibrant campus with a strong sense of place that speaks to the university’s origins, character and culture.

A fulfilling campus experience is essential in attracting

and retaining students, faculty and staff. A well-

conceived physical environment can greatly contribute

to a unique experience. Not only will visitors feel

welcomed on our campus, they will also feel the

university’s energetic character and our spirited culture.

A vibrant campus with a strong sense of place will have

remarkable public spaces to support events of different

types and scales, and it will encourage formal and

informal social interactions and learning. Furthermore,

it will function as a hub of year-round activities, events

and services for the surrounding communities and

reflect the university’s origins and character.

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PRINCIPLE 2A pedestrian-oriented campus that encourages both physical and mental wellness with active spaces, as well as spaces for contemplation and connection.

Although the University of Calgary was established as

a suburban, commuter-oriented institution, the main

campus has evolved to become more pedestrian-

oriented as the city grows around it. The LRDP identifies

opportunities to enhance the pedestrian experience,

which is essential in creating a memorable campus

where connections and ideas are formed. A pedestrian-

oriented campus also contributes to a healthy, safe,

vibrant and sustainable environment.

Visitors arriving at the university via various modes

of transportation will use intuitive pathways to reach

their destinations. Friends and colleagues will enjoy

interactions in public spaces. Students seeking a quiet

conversation will find benches away from the crowd.

These different facets of an active campus life will make

the University of Calgary a desirable place to be.

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PRINCIPLE 3A welcoming campus with distinctive landmarks, edges, and open spaces that integrates with surrounding communities and the city.

While recognizing the University of Calgary is

functionally and visually unique in its city context, the

LRDP integrates the main campus with surrounding

communities and the city through welcoming entrances

with a sense of arrival, remarkable landscaped areas,

buildings serving community functions and enhanced

pedestrian, cycling, transit, and vehicular connections.

Once visitors are welcomed onto our main campus,

they will be greeted with a distinctive landscape,

open spaces and landmarks, such as public art and

architectural elements. These elements will also help

visitors navigate the campus.

Our main campus is for everyone, and its physical

environment will reflect the wealth of resources and

experiences that the University of Calgary provides to

our city.

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PRINCIPLE 4A cohesive campus where the built form responds to and reinforces the sense of campus community.

While the LRDP intentionally emphasizes the exterior

spaces of the campus, the buildings that frame the open

space and pathways also play a critical role in making a

cohesive, safe and energetic campus.

Our main campus built form will aim to protect

and reinforce entrances, pathways and community

connections as well as respond to site and climate

conditions. Visual and physical connections between

indoor and outdoor spaces will be strengthened.

Buildings with complementary uses will be located

in close proximity and they will be designed with

appropriate heights and proportions.

The LRDP also aims to provide appropriate

site furnishing to encourage social interactions,

collaboration and interdisciplinarity. Landmarks and

public art will be created at key locations.

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PRINCIPLE 5A resilient and evolving campus that reflects the university’s leadership in environment, economic and social responsibility.

As an entrepreneurial university in Canada’s most

enterprising city, the University of Calgary is constantly

evolving. While comprehensive in its approach, the

LRDP allows future development on the main campus to

be adaptable and flexible.

Our main campus will also continue to support the

university’s leadership in environment, economic and

social responsibility. It will be a safe, accessible and

inclusive environment for students, faculty members,

staff and visitors alike. It will respond to environmental

best-practices and reflect the University of Calgary’s

Institutional Sustainability Strategy.

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4 PLANNING FRAMEWORKS4.1 OPEN SPACE SYSTEM 4.2 PATHWAYS SYSTEM 4.3 VEHICLE AND PARKING SYSTEM

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The making of a remarkable campus relies upon a good

planning framework, robust urban design strategies,

and sound coordination between different landscape

elements. Responding to the goals set by the LRDP

vision and guiding principles (see 3: Vision and Guiding

Principles), the main campus planning framework

provides policies, guidelines and planning diagrams to

achieve the vision of a year-round, energetic campus.

Our main campus framework consists of four main

systems: open space, pathway, vehicular and parking,

and land use. Developed through the stakeholder

consultation process, these systems will ensure our

campus develops in a holistic and comprehensive

matter.

Refer to Appendix A.1 for definitions used within

the LRDP for planning elements, land use types and

pathways.

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4.1 OPEN SPACE SYSTEM

An integrated open space system is essential to a

vibrant community. It will feel welcoming to the public

and speak to the unique character of our university. The

main campus open space system will:

- Create a campus that is easy to navigate with

pathways that link larger open spaces. The system

will be framed by buildings and include entryways

setting up vistas to quads or landmarks that help

people orient themselves on campus.

- Offer both active and passive experiences for group

or individual use and support pedestrian and cyclist

movement, so that the main campus is both safe and

supportive of community-building.

- Facilitate a wide range of year-round campus

activities and interaction, both during the daytime

and evening.

- Be respectful of, and responsive to, neighbouring

communities.

- Evolve to reflect responsible environmental,

economic and social practices, and make use of

adaptive plants and local materials where possible.

- Offer natural light and views to building inhabitants,

and allow the indoor space and activities to be seen

from the outdoor area.

- Provide well-marked access points to the interior

pathway system.

- Provide clear visual and physical connections with

the surrounding buildings.

- Respond to the site and climate conditions.

- Support an integrated storm water management

system.

- Be animated with remarkable public art, landscape

features and furniture.

- Be publicly accessible and support the development

of a healthy academic and research community.

- Improve open space near residence buildings and

provide opportunities for year-round activities.

See diagram 4.1 for the locations of the designated open

spaces. These areas are reserved for soft landscape,

paved pathways, quads, plazas, gardens, natural areas,

access/service roadways and storm water management

systems. They are not available for substantial

development. Any building, structure or public roadway

located in these spaces would be temporary in nature.

Other types of areas that are not available for building

developments are landscaped areas, field research

lands, and open playing fields.

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4.2 PATHWAY SYSTEM

A pedestrian-oriented campus is vital to creating a

safe and energetic campus that integrates with the

neighbouring communities. The pedestrian and bicycle

pathway system welcomes pedestrians and cyclists

to the main campus, making their journey memorable

as they interact with the unique places that speak to

the campus origin and culture. A strong pedestrian

and bicycle pathway system also encourages walking

and the use of public transit, reducing our reliance on

vehicles. The main campus pathway system will:

- Provide memorable entry points, welcoming

elements at the campus edges and distinctive

meeting places.

- Integrate with the surrounding communities and the

city-wide pathway system.

- Include both separate and combined pathways for

pedestrians and cyclists.

- Widen existing pathways and provide missing

pathway connections at key locations.

- Allow safer movement around the campus perimeter,

while encouraging slower movement through the

middle of campus. Speed restrictions and dismount

zones may be introduced at key locations for service

vehicles and cyclists.

- Continue to improve the main campus wayfinding

program with a consistent design language.

- Allow more direct pathways around the campus.

As opportunities arise, we may modify buildings to

create better pathways, while aiming to maintain

major interior connections.

- Reduce conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and

vehicles.

- Incorporate bicycle infrastructure, such as bicycle

racks and secured parking at key locations.

- Provide appropriate connections to key transit

centres and stops,

- Support a safe environment with clear lines of sight,

good lighting, appropriate pathway surface and

barrier-free paths.

- Provide shelter from weather conditions where

possible.

- Introduce traffic calming measures, such as special

surface treatment and elevated crosswalks.

- Support an accessible, equitable and supportive

physical environment.

See diagram 4.2 for the proposed pathway system. The

pathway system includes primary pathway, secondary

pathway and designated bicycle pathway. Primary

pathways are typically wider than the traditional

sidewalk, and they will support both pedestrian and

bicycles.

The City of Calgary and University District bicycle

pathway systems in diagram 4.2 are subject to change

and are shown for reference only. The University of

Calgary will continue to coordinate with these systems

to create a continuous, coherent network.

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4.3 VEHICLE AND PARKING SYSTEM

Creating active open spaces and effective pathways will

minimize the presence of vehicles on the main campus.

The proposed vehicle and parking system will:

- Maintain the same number of parking stalls on main

campus at about 8,000.

- Replace surface parking lots with parking structures

located near the entry points to allow for additional

open spaces and development sites as the main

campus develops.

- Reduce the number of roadways that lead to the

middle of the main campus.

- Create an environment where vehicles can safely

coexist with pedestrians and cyclists.

- Make it easy for visitors arriving by vehicle and

public transit to reach their destination using the

open space and pathway systems.

- Support our neighbours in requesting city parking

regulation change to limit the numbers of students,

faculty and staff parking on neighbourhood streets.

- Designate safe, accessible drop-off/pick up areas in

key locations.

- Design appropriately-scaled parking structures with

thoughtful architecture elements. The structures

may be used for a variety of uses and capable of

conversion to support other campus needs if future

parking demand decreases.

- Continue to improve the main campus wayfinding

program with a consistent design language.

- Consider transportation demand management

strategies such as implementing smart parking

policies, enhancing carpool and car share programs,

and extending transit pass subsidies to faculty

members and staff.

- Designate transit and service vehicle roadways, if

required.

- Introduce shuttle service linking the University LRT

station, University District, Foothills campus, and

other important destinations with reliable frequency.

- Develop transit hubs with transit-user facilities and

services at the edges of the main campus.

- Improve the LRT entry experience with a strong

sense of arrival and a good view of our campus.

Opportunities will be identified to connect the LRT

station with our interior pathway system through

future mixed-use buildings near the station.

- Engage Calgary Transit to improve transit service

and supporting infrastructure such as sheltered

waiting areas and real-time transit information

update systems. Existing and future residences will

be well-supported by transit service.

See diagram 4.3 for the proposed vehicle and parking

system. The Calgary Transit system in diagram 4.3 is

subject to change and is shown for reference only. The

University of Calgary will continue to coordinate with

the city to create a coherent road and transit network to

service our campus appropriately.

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The land use system will connect spaces and support

adjacent activities to create a vibrant community for

everyone on the main campus. The land use system

includes consideration for the following uses:

• Academic and research

• Administrative

• Athletic

• Commercial

• Mixed uses

• Operational support

• Residential

• Parking

• Transit centre

Recognizing that academic, research and administrative

uses are core to the university, these areas are

concentrated around significant open spaces to

influence the campus character and ensure there is

activity within and around these areas. The proposed

land use system will:

- Respond to the pedestrian-focused network of

pathway systems that link interior and exterior

routes across the main campus.

- Organize land uses that support each other, such as

parking with theatre spaces or mixed use with transit

use.

- Recognize and expand the established pattern of

land use.

4.4 LAND USE

- Make the edges of the main campus welcoming,

highlighting the uniqueness of the university and

supporting functional needs like parking and transit

links.

- Intensify development around existing the LRT

station and along Crowchild Trail east of Campus

Drive.

- Consider locating future residence buildings in

different parts of the main campus.

- Support seamless integration of University District

and the main campus.

- Locate buildings that are more transparent near

primary pathways and major open spaces.

- Provide space for community-related uses, especially

near the University LRT station.

See diagram 4.4 for the proposed land use.

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SAFETYA vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, 24/7, year-round

environment contributes to a safer campus. A safe

campus also:

- Includes direct exterior pathways and ensures 24/7

building access at key locations.

- Provides transparency at critical areas for additional

passive surveillance.

- Reduces dead-ends and vegetation that obstructs

views in less populated areas.

- Provides appropriate lighting design.

- Limits service vehicle operation to non-rush hours.

PHASING Because of the ever-changing nature of post-secondary

education, the LRDP does not provide a time frame

or phasing for future developments. Nonetheless, the

LRDP aims to:

- Place an emphasis on transit-oriented developments

near the LRT station.

- Develop parking structures only in response to

surface parking areas being reduced and the parking

demand increasing.

- Correspond with the timing of University District

development and other surrounding developments

and planning exercises.

- Explore opportunities to reuse/retro-fit existing

buildings before constructing new buildings.


DENSITYThe LRDP is a flexible document and does not specify

density for any particular area. Nonetheless, the LRDP

will:

- Limit new building heights around major open

spaces.

- Consider taller buildings along Crowchild Trail and

the University LRT station.

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The University of Calgary thanks all the students, faculty,

staff and community members for participating in the LRDP

consultation process and providing valuable feedback.

The following people dedicated many hours to the

development of the LRDP:

LRDP STAKEHOLDER GROUPSTUDENTS

Mac Alexander student

Haider Ali Students’ Union

Frank Austin student

Amy Bruce Bike Share/Bike Root

Erick Bullanoff Residence Students’ Association

Emily Leedham Students’ Union

Erica McLachlan Graduate Students’ Association

Shaane Nathu Residence Students’ Association

Srimal Ranasinghe student

Gavin Schnieder Bike Share/Bike Root

Shubir Shaikh Students’ Union

Ashish Sharma student

Jay Stueck student

Kendra Toth student

Tasneem Zaman Students’ Union

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

Susan Austen Parking and Transportation

Dr. Tonya Callaghan Werklund School of Education

Jay Campo Office of Sustainability

Shawna Cunningham Native Centre

Harry Friesen Facilities Management

Randy Maus Residence Services

Dr. Byron Miller Faculty of Arts

Dr. Scott Radford Haskayne School of Business

Francisco Uribe Alaniz Faculty of Environmental Design

COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

Pat Churchman Transportation, City of Calgary

Chris van Egmond Banff Trail Community Association

Judy Hoad Parkdale Community Association

Sandy Huddleston Varsity Community Association

Joshua de Jong Planning, City of Calgary

Sara Kassa Planning, City of Calgary

David Kosior Transit, City of Calgary

Feisal Lakha Transportation, City of Calgary

Matt Law University Height Community Association

Eric Lemee Brentwood Community Association

David MacKillop Innovate Calgary

David Mahalek Parks, City of Calgary

Liz Murray St. Andrews Heights Community Association

Shelley Nycz Alberta Health Services

Crystal Raymond Innovate Calgary

Deanna Romney West Campus Development Trust

Rhonda Zander Montgomery Community Association

LRDP ADVISORY GROUPBethe Andreasen Schulich School of Engineering

Branden Cave Students’ Union

Voula Cocolakis Ancillary Services

Jon Greggs Campus Planning

Samantha Hossack Graduate Students’ Association

Aine Keogh Office of Sustainability

Glenda MacQueen Cumming School of Medicine

Nancy Pollock-Ellwand Senate/ Faculty of Environmental Design

Sarah Pousette Student Union

Al Rasmuson Community Member

James Rendell Facilities Management

Gayla Rogers Faculty of Social Work

THE LRDP CONSULTATION TEAMEXTERNAL PARTNER Jonathan Steel

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY FACILITIES

Bart Becker Boris Dragicevic

Jane Ferrabee Hardy Huang

Kimberley McIntyre Anne Underwood

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

John Alho Tracy Fox

Kiran Kadavil Krystyn Persaud

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Development areasGeneral areas where substantial development will take place. A development area can be comprised of more than one building. It can also include elements of open spaces, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, as well as links to public roadways, access roadways, service roadways and service parking.

Substantial developmentThe planning, design and construction of building infrastructure in support of the university’s operations.

EdgesThe boundaries between development areas, or the boundaries between the campus and adjacent communities, businesses or roadways.

GatewaysThe major entry points into the main campus for public vehicles, transit and/or pedestrians and cyclists.

LandmarksRecognizable features that help identify a location as being a unique feature or meeting place. Landmarks could be in the form of public art, landscape features or gathering spaces. Landmarks also assist in wayfinding and orienting people on the main campus.

WayfindingPhysical elements intended to assist in navigation. Elements include signage, gateways, landmarks, maps and other features that help orient campus users to their location.

LAND USE TYPES

Academic, research and administrative Development areas that support the university’s teaching, learning, research and administration activities. Areas may include some commercial activity such as food kiosks, but not as a primary function.

Athletic fieldsAreas that are reserved for academic, research and recreational use as open areas or purpose-built athletic fields.

Athletics Development areas predominantly used for academic, research and administrative purposes, but may incorporate varsity, recreational and extracurricular campus activities. Development of these lands could be in the form of buildings or purpose-built athletic fields. Other related activities are allowed on a limited basis.

CommercialCommercial use refers to third parties who provide commercial services on the main campus (such as food services, health services and print services) with the goal of supporting the University of Calgary’s academic and research priorities. In areas where the university land is reserved for primarily commercial activity, the university must follow a municipal process for further planning, zoning and development.

Field researchAreas reserved for field research purposes.

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Landscaped AreaAreas reserved for soft landscape, naturalized areas and pedestrian and bicycle movement. These areas are predominantly used as a development buffer to adjacent communities, an area to support research or as part of our storm water management system.

Mixed useDevelopment areas used for more than one type of land use. For example, an integrated development that includes academic, residential and commercial uses.

Open spaceAreas that are reserved for soft landscape, paved pathways, quads, plazas, gardens and natural areas and are typically accessible to the public at all times. These spaces are not available for substantial development. Any building, structure or public roadway located in these spaces would be temporary in nature.

Operational supportDevelopment areas predominantly used to support the operations of the university with limited-to-no academic, research or administrative use. Operational support may include heating and cooling plants, cogeneration plants, vehicle pool parking and central distribution and collections activities.

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ResidentialDevelopment areas primarily used for student and/or faculty housing. Some commercial activity that supports the campus and residents may be incorporated.

Storm water managementAreas used to accommodate and support our storm water management strategy.

Transit centreDevelopment areas primarily used to support transit service. Transit centres may include some commercial activity, but not as a primary function.

PATHWAYS AND ROADWAYS

Primary pathwaysMajor routes that support both pedestrians and bicycles. Primary pathways are typically wider than the traditional sidewalk and are located in open spaces. University service vehicles that support the operations and maintenance of the main campus are allowed, but transit and public vehicles are not permitted. Cyclists may be encouraged to dismount through busy pathway areas where safety is a concern.

Secondary pathwaysSecondary pathways are designed to support pedestrian and bicycles movement. While pathways are primarily located within the main campus open space, secondary pathways can be maintained through a development zone. In this case, as development occurs buildings will need to be designed to respect the pathway and allow for a clear line-of-sight from one end of a building to the other. University service vehicles that support the operations and maintenance of the campus are allowed on secondary pathways.

Designated university bicycle pathwaysMajor routes that support bicycles and link the main campus cycling network to the city’s network. These routes consist of separated bicycle lanes, multi-use trails or wider sidewalks. Dismount zones and speed limits might be imposed at high traffic areas.

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LRT Light Rail Transit

PSLA Post-Secondary Learning Act

Public roadwaysRoadways that primarily support transit and public vehicular movement around the main campus. In some cases, public and service roadways will be shared with each other and with cyclists. Typically, public roadways will be edged by, or proximal to, pathways.

Access roadwaysRoadways that primarily support vehicle access to parking, loading and drop-off areas. In some cases public and service roadways will be shared with each other and with pedestrians and cyclists. The design and location of these roadways will be adjusted to suit future developments to minimize the interaction of service vehicles with pedestrians and cyclists.

Service roadways Roadways that primarily support service vehicle movement around and through the main campus. In some cases, the service roadways will be shared with pedestrians and cyclists. The design and location of these roadways are approximate, and will be adjusted to suit future developments to minimize the interaction of service vehicles with pedestrians and cyclists.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARYCONSULTATION FRAMEWORK:LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT

JUNE 4TH, 2015 VERSION 3.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Purpose & Scope of Framework 2

Purpose of this Framework 2

Objectives of Consultation 2

Scope of this Framework 3

Level of Public Participation 3

DefinitionofKeyTerms 4

Planning&RegulatoryContext 6

Local&RegionalStakeholders 6

MunicipalGovernmentRegulations 6

Post-SecondaryLearningAct 6

Commitments & Guiding Principles 7

Commitments&Expectations 7

Guiding Principles 8

Consultation Process 9

LRDP Consultation Protocol 9

Substantial Development Consultation Protocol 11

NotificationProtocol&PossibleEngagementActivities 12

Reporting on Consultation Outcomes 13

AppendixA:IAP2PublicParticipationSpectrum 14

AppendixB:LRDPConsultationProcessFlowchart 15

AppendixC:SubstantialDevelopmentConsultationProcessFlowchart 16

References 17

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PURPOSE & SCOPE OF FRAMEWORK

Theintentofthisframeworkistoguidethepublicconsultation,whichisessentialfordevelopingUniversityofCalgary’sLongRangeDevelopmentPlan(LRDP)andsubstantialdevelopmentsthereafter.Theconsultationprocesswillbe inclusiveandrespectfulofsurroundingcommunitymembers,ourcampusconstituents,andother stakeholder views. The content of this framework is based on the best practices for public consultations and considers theUniversity of Calgary’s specific planning context. This framework has been craftedwithcommunityconsultation,and isapprovedbytheBoardofGovernors. Itwillalsobe includedaspartoftheUniversity’sLRDP,asrequiredbytheAlbertaPost-SecondaryLearningAct(PSLA).

PURPOSE OF THIS FRAMEWORKThisframeworkdevelopsastructuredapproachtotheconsultationprocessthatwill informtheuniversity’sdevelopmentofaLRDPandsubsequentsubstantialdevelopmentsbyestablishingthefollowing:

• Objectives,scope,levelofpublicparticipationandkeytermstoensureclarityandsharedunderstanding

• Planning and regulatory context informed by stakeholders, University of Calgary, and provincialgovernment regulations

• Commitments, mutual expectations and guiding principles to form a foundation for effective andefficientconsultationprocesses

• A consultation protocol, approach to conducting consultation activities and reporting of outcomes

OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTATION

Theuniversityseekspublicinputforitslanduseplanningandprojectdevelopmentstoobtainfeedbackfromcommunitymembers and key stakeholders. Effective use of this consultation frameworkwill support thefollowingobjectives:

• Develop a coordinated, consistent and responsive approach to public consultation for land use planning and project developments

• StrengthenrelationshipswithcommunitiesandbusinessesneighbouringUniversityofCalgarycampuses

• Developa sharedunderstandingof stakeholdersandUniversityofCalgaryobjectives, concerns andprioritiesrelatedtouniversitylandusesandactivities

• Ensure stakeholder feedback is received and recorded

• Applymechanismstoconsiderandrespondtostakeholderfeedback

• Support the successful implementation of the LRDP and other related plans.

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SCOPE OF THIS FRAMEWORK

This framework applies to the LRDP and future substantial developments being considered on the University of Calgary’s campuses in the provinceofAlberta,andonlandownedbyorleasedtotheUniversityofCalgary.ItdoesnotapplytoUniversityof Calgary buildings or property at its campus inQatar, or todevelopmentof primarily commercialprojects.

Land use on university property includes a rangeof possible uses, including academic buildings, student residential uses, service buildings, open space, roads, and pathways. The LRDP guidesphysicalgrowthatUniversityofCalgarycampusesto accommodate developments of new research,

teaching and student facilities, as well as upgrades to,orreplacementof,existingbuildings.

Substantial developments, including new facilities located adjacent to residential areas or along public roadways, have thepotential to affect arearesidents and the public, thus increasing the need for effective public consultation. Examples ofsubstantial developments include new buildings and substantial expansions to existing buildings,infrastructure projects (e.g. roads, energy plants,parking structures) and open space projects (e.g.trails,aplazaorrecreationalfield).

LEVEL OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)hasestablishedan internationallyacceptedframework for public participation (see AppendixA). The IAP2 framework defines a spectrum ofactivities that reflect increasing levels of publicparticipation and are labeled: Inform, Consult,Involve, Collaborate and Empower. The level of participationonthisspectrumisdeterminedbyanorganization’sgoalfor includingpublic inputin itsdecisionmaking process. This goal also defines apromise to the public at each level of engagement.

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DEFINITION OF KEY TERMSThefollowingtermsincludedinthisframeworkaredefinedhereforreference.

Community:Agroupofpeoplelivinginadefinedareaorhavingcommoninterests.

Consultation: In the context of this framework, “consultation” refers to outreach activities initiated by theUniversityofCalgarythatactivelyseekpublicinputtoensurepublicconcernsareunderstoodandconsideredin decision making related to land use plans and development projects.

Engagement:Inthecontextofthisframework,“engagement”definesarangeofinteractionsbetweenpeople,such as one-way communication or information delivery, consultation, involvement and collaboration indecision-making and empowered action in informal groups or formal partnerships.

Feedback: Feedback refers to the information that is returned to another.

Impacts:Inthecontextofthisframework,impactsrefertovariouspositiveandnegativeeffectsthatarisefromland and building developments.

Land Use Planning:Thearrangementsofdifferenttypesofactivities,developments,andinputspeopleundertakein a certain area. Land use planning encompasses various disciplines, which seek to order and regulate land use inanefficientandresponsibleway,thuspreventingland-useconflictssuchasconcernsrelatedtosafety,publichealth and other impacts.

Long-Range Development Plan (LRDP): The overall organizing framework, including land use and other considerations,forfuturedevelopmentsandmodificationsforUniversityofCalgarycampuslands.TheLRDPoutlinesthecampusstructureandidentifiesguidingprinciplestoensuretheuniversitydevelopsinaresponsibleand holistic manner.

Minister: The Minister determined under section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the MinisterresponsibleforthePost-SecondaryLearningAct.AsofMarch2015,thisresideswiththeMinisterofInnovationand Advanced Education.

Participant: Anindividualwhovoluntarilyconsentstoparticipateinconsultationactivities.

Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): Provincial legislation governing all public funded post-secondaryinstitutions in Alberta. The PSLA sets requirements for the LRDP, including consultation procedures andapprovals protocols.

Stakeholders: Specificinternalandexternalpeople,orgroupsofpeoplewhohaveaninterestinaparticularproject,andwhowillaffectorbeaffectedbyit.

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PLANNING & REGULATORY CONTEXT

LanduseplanninganddevelopmentattheUniversityof Calgary is subject to various planning andregulatoryfactors.Communityinputisconsideredfrom multiple local and regional stakeholders. For academic and governance matters, the universityfollows an organizational and decision-making structurespecifiedbytheProvinceofAlbertaandits own Board of Governors. The following provides anoverviewoftheplanningandregulatorycontextaffectingtheUniversityofCalgary.

LOCAL & REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS

The University of Calgary’s desire to build strongrelationships with external stakeholders is thefoundation for open, cooperative and efficientengagement. Input from various local and regional stakeholdersisrequestedthroughtheconsultationprocess. This framework applies to consultation activities that may include the following externalstakeholdergroups:

Community Residents: home and land owners whoresideincommunitieswithin60metresoftheuniversityland,asprescribedbyPSLA

University of Calgary:Students,faculty,andstaff

Community Associations and Organizations: formally organized and representative communityorresidentgroupsactivelyengagedinneighbouringcommunities; association representatives

Neighboring Businesses and Business Associations: independent owners and operators, as well as formal

organizations representing businesses adjacent to universitycampuses,includingownersofland

Special Interest Groups: organized groups that represent social, environmental or economic interests, networks or assets in the surrounding community

Public Patrons:visitorstotheuniversityandusersof campus facilities

Municipal and Provincial Governments: inclusive of local elected decision-makers and approvals staff

POST-SECONDARY LEARNING ACT

ThePost-SecondaryLearningAct(PSLA)governspublicly funded post-secondary institutions inAlberta.ThePSLAdefinesminimumrequirementsfor consultation activities related to long-range landuseanddevelopmentownedorleasedbytheUniversityofCalgaryintheProvinceofAlberta.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

To work towards urban sustainability, theimagineCALGARYplanconsidersfive inter-relatedsystems including: built environment, economic,governance, natural environment and social. The CityofCalgaryrequiresthatintegratedlanduseandtransportation plans align with the vision and goals of imagineCALGARY. The University of Calgarysupports imagineCALGARY as a partner.

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COMMITMENTS & GUIDING PRINCIPLESNurturingpositiverelationshipswithstakeholdersrequiresproactivelyseekingandconsideringinputthroughmeaningfulconsultations.TheUniversityofCalgarypublicconsultationswill followbestpracticestoensurestakeholdershavetheopportunityandrelevantinformationtoparticipate,andreceivearesponsetoquestionsrelatedtotheconsultation.Additionally,theuniversityaimstoefficientlyandeffectivelyadaptandrespondtopertinentconcernsandaddresschangesinmarketandcommunityconditions.Thissectionincludesguidelinesthatframemutuallybeneficialtwo-wayinteractionsbetweentheUniversityofCalgaryandstakeholders.

COMMITMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

TheUniversityofCalgarycommitstoopenandcooperativeconsultationthroughthefollowingactions:

• IdentifykeystakeholdersintheinitialplanningphaseofallLRDPorsubstantialdevelopmentprojects

• Demonstratethelevelofconsultationbeingconsideredtocreateclearexpectationsforallparties

• Ensuremembersofthecommunityandstakeholdergrouphavetheopportunitytoattendconsultationsor otherwise participate in the process

• Provideaccurate,currentandaccessibleinformationinplain,straightforwardlanguagethatisconsistentlymessaged in all communications

• Respectfullygatherandrespondtostakeholderenquiriesandquestions

• Use multiple channels to communicate with stakeholders before, during and after the consultation process

• Communicate how stakeholder inputwas considered and how the consultation influenced thefinaldecision or plan

TheUniversityofCalgaryexpectsthatparticipantsintheconsultationprocesswill:

• Respectprovinciallegislativerequirementsandtheuniversity’sdirectivetoprovidefacilities,servicesand amenities for students, faculty, staff and the broader community for academic, research andrecreational purposes

• RespectfullyengagewiththeUniversityofCalgaryandotherparticipantsduringtheprocess,andbeconsiderateoftheoverallwelfareoftheuniversity,thesurroundingcommunities,andthepublic.

• Provide valuable and relevant input that increases understanding of how the universitymight bestmitigate impacts of development on surrounding neighbourhoods

• Supporttheuniversity’sconsultationeffortsbysharinginformationonpublicinputopportunitieswithotherkeystakeholders

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Guiding principles form the foundation for an effective and efficient consultation process. The followingprinciplesareessentialfortheUniversityofCalgaryanditscommunitystakeholders:

Commitment:inputreceivedfrompublicconsultationswillberespectfullyconsideredinthedecision-makingprocess.

Timing: consultationswillallowreasonabletimeforparticipantstoprepareandofferinput,andfortheuniversityto provide feedback to participants and incorporate the results into decisions.

Inclusivity: stakeholders will be appropriately identified, encouraged and given the opportunity to bemeaningfullyinvolved.

Accessibility:effortswillbemadetoensurestakeholdersareprovidedwithtimelyandconvenientaccesstoinformationinarelevantandunderstandableway.

Clarity:informationanddocumentationprovidedtoparticipantswillbeeasilyunderstandable,andobjectivesof consultations will be made clear.

Accountability: roles and responsibilities of the university and participants will be clearly defined andcommunicated.

Transparency:theuniversitywillbeopentotheinformationreceived;participantswillbeinformedatthestartof the process how their input will be considered, documented, responded to, and shared.

Effectiveness:theuniversityandstakeholderswillendeavortoachieveaneffectiveandefficientprocess.

Education: theuniversitywillendeavor to incorporate teaching, learning,and researchopportunities in theconsultation process.

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CONSULTATION PROCESS

Thissectionoutlines theUniversityofCalgary’sconsultationprocesses forpublicparticipation inpertinentland use and substantial development projects. The following engagement protocols for developing LRDP and substantialdevelopmentsareillustratedintheflowchartsshowninAppendicesBandCrespectively.

LRDP CONSULTATION PROTOCOL

The followingoutlines the sequenceof steps that theuniversitywill completewhen itundertakes thenewLRDP.WhilethePSLArequiresminimalsteps(identifiedwithblueintheprocessflowchartinAppendixB),thecompleteUniversityofCalgaryprotocolincludesadditionalstepstoensureeffectivepublicconsultation.

1. Followingthenotificationprotocol,stakeholderswillbenotifiedoftheuniversity’sintentiontoundertaketheLRDPplanandinvitedtoreviewandcommentonrelevantdocuments.Keyexternalstakeholdersincludeownersoflandwithin60metresoftheuniversity,representativesfromtheCityofCalgary,andcommunityresidents,associations,organizations,andbusinesses.Thereviewandcommentperiodwillbe21days.Theuniversitywillconsiderthesecommentswhilepreparingthesiteanalysisanddevelopingthe plans.

2. Theuniversitywillhostaninitialstakeholderengagementsessionfocusedonthesiteanalysisandvisionfor the LRDP.

3. Feedbackandcommentsfromthefirststakeholderengagementwillbeconsideredinthedevelopmentoftheplanandupdatingthesiteanalysisbytheuniversity.

4. A second stakeholder engagement session will be hosted to focus on a conceptual LRDP.

5. Theuniversitywill consider the feedback and comments from the second stakeholder engagementsession in the future development of the conceptual LRDP.

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6. Theuniversitywilladvertise,inaccordancewiththenotificationprotocol,andhostapublicopenhouseto present the conceptual LRDP. Stakeholders will be invited to review and comment on the plan within 21daysoftheopenhouse.

7. Theuniversitywillprepareasummaryconsultationreporttorespondtofeedback,summarizecommentsand identify anymajor concerns expressed at the public open house. This documentwill bemadeavailable to stakeholders for review. The results will be considered in preparing the draft LRDP.

8. Theuniversitywillconductaseriesofinternalreviewanddiscussion(appendixB),inaccordancewithits governance policies and procedures, to inform the draft LRDP.

9. A third stakeholder engagement session will be held to focus on the draft LRDP.

10. Resulting feedback and comments from the third stakeholder engagement session will be considered and the draft LRDP will be updated.

11. Theuniversitywilladvertise,inaccordancewiththenotificationprotocol,andhostasecondpublicopenhouse to present the draft LRDP. An invitation to review and comment on the draft will be open for 21 daysfollowingtheopenhouse.

12. Theuniversitywillupdatetheplanandprepareanothersummaryconsultationreport,torespondtofeedback,summarizecommentsandidentifyanymajorconcernsexpressedaboutthedraftLRDPatthesecond public open house. This report will be made available for stakeholder review. The results will be considered in revisions to the draft LRDP.

13. Theuniversitywillconductaseriesofinternalreviews(appendixB)tofurtherinformthedraftLRDP.

14. After the conclusion of the public consultation process, the draft LRDP will proceed through the institutionsgovernanceprocess,andultimatelymovetotheUniversityofCalgaryBoardofGovernorsfor approval.

15. TheBoardofGovernorswillreviewtheDraftLRDPandtheconsultationsummarydocuments.

16. UponBoardofGovernorsapproval,theLRDPandtheconsultationsummarydocumentswillbesenttotheMinisterofInnovationandAdvancedEducationforreviewandconfirmationoftheconsultationprocess and its compliance with the Regulations of the PSLA.

17. TheconfirmedLRDPwillbesenttotheCityofCalgaryandmadepubliclyavailableontheUniversityofCalgary’swebsite.

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SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION PROTOCOL

ThefollowingprotocoldefinesthepublicconsultationprocedureforanysubstantialdevelopmentsonUniversityofCalgaryproperty.

1. Whentheuniversityadministrationhasdeterminedthataproposedsubstantialdevelopmentisapriorityandisconsideringsiteanddesignoptions,siteandprojectanalysiswillcommenceaspartoftheinitialdesignwork.Keystakeholderswillbeidentifiedforinclusionintheconsultationprocess.

2. A stakeholder engagement session will be held to allow key stakeholders review the substantialdevelopmentsitingandpreliminaryplan.

3. Feedbackandcommentsfromthestakeholderengagementwillinformupdatestotheprojectanalysisand will be considered in the development of the plan.

4. Theuniversitywillthenadvertise,inaccordancewiththenotificationprotocol,andhostapublicopenhousetopresenttheplantokeystakeholders,includingownersoflandwithin60metresoftheproposedprojectandthehostmunicipality.Stakeholderswillreceiveaninvitationtoreviewandcommentontheplanwithin10daysfollowingthepresentation,asperPSLArequirements.

5. Theuniversitywillprepareasummaryconsultationreport,torespondtofeedback,summarizecommentsand identify anymajor concerns expressed at the public open house. This documentwill bemadeavailable to stakeholders for review. The results will be considered in the project development.

6. Theuniversitywillconductaseriesofinternalreviews(appendixC)tofurtherinformtheprojectconceptplan.

7. Asecondstakeholderengagementsessionwillbeheldtoallowkeystakeholdersreviewthesubstantialdevelopment concept design plan.

8. Feedback and comments from the second stakeholder engagement will inform updates to the project analysisandwillbeconsideredinthedevelopmentoftheplan.

9. Theuniversitywillthenadvertise,inaccordancewiththenotificationprotocol,andhostasecondpublicopen house to present the plan to key stakeholders, including owners of landwithin 60metres oftheproposedprojectandthehostmunicipality.Stakeholderswillreceiveaninvitationtoreviewandcommentontheplanwithin10daysfollowingthepresentation,asperPSLArequirements.

10. Theuniversitywillconductaseriesofinternalreviewstofurtherinformtheprojectconceptdesignplan.

11. After the internal reviews the project will proceed to the consturction document phase.

IntheeventthataproposeddevelopmentisnotalignedwiththeLRDP,theuniversitywillfollowtheLRDPConsultation Protocol beginning at step 9 to step 11.

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TheUniversityofCalgarywillnotifykeystakeholdersof landuseandsubstantialdevelopmentconsultationactivitiesaccordingtothefollowingnotificationprotocol:

1. Print notification will be distributed through newspapers, newsletters, and/or publications that arecirculatedintheareasinwhichUniversityofCalgarylandislocated.

2. DigitalnotificationwillbepostedontheUniversityofCalgarywebsiteandelectronicnewsletter.

3. Directnotificationmailwillbesentouttolandownerswithin60metresofaproposeddevelopmentorplan.

4. Notificationswillincludedetailsoftheconsultationactivitysuchasdate,timeandlocation,linkstherelevant informationandresources,and/orhowtoprovidecommentsduringthespecifiedfeedbackperiod.

Thefollowingactivitiessupportpublicparticipationatthe“involve” levelofengagement,asdefinedbytheIAP2, and maybeusedtoconductstakeholderengagements:

Community Advisory Committees: A group of representative stakeholders assembled to provide input to the planningprocess,anddisseminateinformationanddecisionsthroughoutthecommunity.

Design Charrettes: Intensivesessionwhereparticipantscollaboratetoidentifydesignissuesordevelopdesignoptions.

Web-based Surveys and Feedback Forms: Surveysconductedviacommerciallyavailableonlinesurveysandfeedback forms to increase access for stakeholders.

Workshops and Public Problem-Solving Forums: A structured forum where participants work together in interactive working groups to address a problem.

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Summary consultationdocumentswill be completed and serve as a record and reportbackon thepublicconsultationoutcomes.Summarydocumentswilldescribehowtheuniversityadministrationhasusedand/orrespondedtostakeholderfeedbackandcommentscollectedthroughconsultationactivitiesincluding:publicopenhouses,engagementsessions,mail-informsandweb-basedparticipation.Summarydocument(s)mightinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

• Dateandlocationoftheconsultationactivity

• Namesofparticipantsand/ornumberofattendees

• Formatsandactivitiesofconsultationactivity

• Issuesand/orconcernsidentifiedintheconsultation

• Formats and methods of feedback and comment collection

• Feedback and comments from participants

• Considerationsandresponsestofeedbackandcommentsfromtheuniversity

• Recommendedimprovementstotheconsultationprocessand/oractivity

Toensureongoingeffectiveandefficientpublicengagement,theuniversitywillevaluateitsconsultationactivitiestoensure theprocesswasalignedwith thedefinedcommitments andguidingprinciples. Theconsultationprocesswillbeadjustedasnecessarytoensuremeaningfulimprovementsareincorporatedintotheprocess.

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada. (March 2004). Consultation Framework for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Retrievedfromhttp://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/282187.pdf

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University of Alberta Long Range Development Plan 2002, Appendix xvii. (May 2002). Consultation and Communication Report.Retrievedfromhttp://www.communityrelations.ualberta.ca/CommunityConnections/~/media/communityrelations/Community%20Relations%20Documents/LRDP%20Documents/A17_Consultation_Report.pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2

2.0 CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR MAIN CAMPUS LRDP 3

2.1 Project Approach 3

2.2 Deliverables and Timelines 4

2.3 Stakeholder Engagement Activities 4

2.3.1 Identification of Stakeholders 4

2.3.2 Summary of Consultation Activities and Participation 5

2.3.3 Campus Forward Communication 9

2.4 Other Consultation and Engagement 10

3.0 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK 11

3.1 Open House #1 Summary Responses 11

3.2 Open House #2 Summary Responses 15

4.0 NEXT STEPS 17

4.1 Governance Process 17

4.2 Approval of LRDP for the Main Campus 17





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1.0 INTRODUCTION

As a foundational goal in the University of

Calgary’s Eyes High strategic direction, the

university is committed to fully integrating with

the community and engaging our neighbouring

communities. Additionally, the university follows

the provincial Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) which outlines the consultation process

requirements for the development of a long

range development plan (LRDP) for post-

secondary institutions. In order to comply with

provincial requirements and fulfill the university’s

commitment to engaging its communities

the Consultation Framework: Long Range Development Plan and Substantial Development document was developed to provide a structured

approach to the consultation process for the

university’s main campus LRDP and substantial

developments thereafter.

The consultation process is inclusive and

respectful of the campus community, surrounding

community members and other stakeholder

views. The framework is based on best practices

for consultation and considers the University of

Calgary’s specific planning context. The framework

was developed with input from the community

and key stakeholders, and was approved by the

university’s Board of Governors in the spring of

2015. The consultation framework is included in

Appendix A.3 of the LRDP.

Campus Forward is the University of Calgary’s

consultation process for land use planning and

proposed significant development of the lands

owned or leased by the university. The first phase

of Campus Forward was implemented for the

development of the LRDP for the university’s main

campus. This process was led by the university’s

Facilities portfolio in collaboration with University

Relations between the fall of 2015 and spring of

2016. Over 450 stakeholders were engaged and

provided input into the development of the draft

LRDP. The following is a complete report of this

consultation process to develop the university’s

draft LRDP for the main campus.

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2.0 CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR MAIN CAMPUS LRDP

The University of Calgary uses the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) framework as a tool in designing different levels of participation activities to suit planning and development activities. The IAP2 framework was used to consult with stakeholders in the development of the LRDP for the main campus. The university committed to keeping the public informed, listening to and acknowledging concerns, as well as responding to stakeholder feedback throughout the stakeholder workshops and open houses. This section outlines the approach taken and the activities utilized to obtain input for the development of the LRDP.

2.1 Project Approach A comprehensive engagement strategy was implemented to ensure there was a broad spectrum of stakeholder feedback into the plan. The approach to develop the LRDP was a multi-faceted process that included an advisory group, a stakeholder working group and open houses. This approach also included a comprehensive communication strategy to ensure the stakeholders were notified of the development of the LRDP and invited to provide feedback in person at open houses and/or online.

Figure 1: Main Campus LRDP Consultation Deliverables and Timelines

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2.2 Deliverables and Timelines

The draft LRDP was prepared by the University of Calgary with input from the university community, surrounding communities and community organizations that work with the university. The stakeholder workshops and public open houses garnered comments and feedback on the draft LRDP. Figure 1 outlines the deliverables and timelines of the various activities that took place over the consultation phase, including the approval of the consultation framework, stakeholder workshops, advisory group meetings and the open houses.

2.3 Stakeholder Engagement Activities

A number of engagement activities were organized to obtain stakeholder input to help shape the development of the LRDP. The University of Calgary took into consideration, through several iterations, stakeholder feedback and applied the feedback to the draft LRDP, as appropriate. Below are details and a brief description of the approaches undertaken between the fall of 2015 and spring of 2016 to engage stakeholders.

2.3.1 Identification of Stakeholders The University of Calgary’s desire to build strong relationships with external stakeholders is the foundation for open, cooperative and

efficient engagement. For the Campus Forward consultation, community stakeholders included:

• The campus community

o students, faculty and staff

• Residents of the communities surrounding the main campus

o Banff Trail, Brentwood, Charleswood, Montgomery, Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights, University Heights and Varsity

• Community partners

o Alberta Health Services, City of Calgary, Innovate Calgary and West Campus Development Trust

Select stakeholder representatives were notified in person and/or through email of the university’s intention to undertake a consultation process to develop the LRDP. These stakeholders were invited to participate in either the stakeholder working group or the advisory group meetings. These representatives were selected based on their knowledge, interest and ability to contribute in facilitated workshops/meetings on the development of the LRDP.

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2.3.2 Summary of Consultation Activities and Participation

The LRDP Advisory Group

The LRDP Advisory Group was responsible for providing strategic advice on matters related to the development of the LRDP, assisting in the interpretation of items coming out of the consultation process and giving feedback on graphic content for consultation sessions. The LRDP Advisory Group consisted of students, faculty, staff and a community member with expertise and interest in campus planning. The group met five times between December 2015 and June 2016. The distribution of LRDP Advisory Group members included: 3 students, 4 faculty, 4 staff and 1 community member.

Stakeholder Working Group

The stakeholder working group included between 35 and 40 representative stakeholders from the campus community, community residents and community partners. Members participated in at least one session. The group met four times between October 2015 and April 2016 in facilitated discussions/workshops that helped identify issues and develop land use options to help shape the LRDP.

An external facilitator was hired to facilitate the stakeholder workshops to allow for a neutral atmosphere and to conduct unbiased facilitation of the sessions. Each workshop session built upon

the previous session ensuring it was an iterative process that helped to refine the LRDP. Sessions included a variety of activities such as a visioning workshop, world café discussions and design charrettes. Comments were documented by staff, taken into consideration and incorporated into the LRDP as appropriate. All stakeholder workshops were held in the evenings on the university’s main campus. Overall feedback about the sessions was positive, and the working group appreciated the opportunity to provide input into the physical layout of the main campus. In each session, stakeholders were engaged and actively participated in providing valuable feedback on the plan. For a complete list of stakeholders involved see section 5: Acknowledgments in the LRDP document. Below is a brief description of each stakeholder session.

Stakeholder Orientation Session - Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The stakeholder orientation session provided stakeholders with context and background information on the university and the physical

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layout of the main campus. The session included a campus tour followed by a brainstorming session to generate ideas for a vision and guiding principles for the LRDP.

Twenty-two stakeholders participated in this session. The distribution of stakeholders represented in the session was: 3 students, 3 faculty members, 3 staff members, 6 community residents and 7 community partners.

Stakeholder Workshop #1 - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The draft vision and guiding principles were presented at this workshop for feedback, followed by a working session focused on the current physical layout of the main campus. Using a world café format, the session encouraged participants to share their observations and experiences of the existing main campus. The session focused on the following five components of the campus layout: people movement, vehicular movement, landmarks, edges and open spaces.

To address student concerns regarding underrepresentation at the stakeholder workshops, a second engagement session was hosted on December 9, 2015. Eight students were added to the stakeholder working group.

Thirty-one stakeholders participated in both sessions. The distribution of stakeholders represented in the sessions was: 9 students, 3 faculty members, 5 staff members, 7 community residents and 7 community partners.

Stakeholder Workshop #2 - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

This workshop was focused on developing a conceptual plan for the main campus. Stakeholders participated in a brainstorming activity that helped to envision an ideal day on campus. Participants were then led through facilitated discussions in a world café format to help develop the draft LRDP. A summary of feedback on the current physical campus layout from the preceding stakeholder workshop was also shared. There

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was lively, yet respectful discussions on the future development potential for the main campus. Student representatives were especially pleased to be able to participate in the working sessions and contribute to the development of a long-term plan for the main campus.

Twenty-eight stakeholders participated in this session. The distribution of stakeholders represented in the session was: 9 students, 3 faculty members, 2 staff members, 7 community residents and 7 community partners.

Stakeholder Workshop #3 - Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Following the first set of public open houses, this workshop was focused on further refinement of the draft LRDP. The ideas tested were taken from the written and online feedback forms collected at the first set of open houses held in February. The draft summary of the public open house comments was also shared at this session.

Twenty-two stakeholders participated in this session. The distribution of stakeholders represented in the session was: 2 students, 4 faculty members, 4 staff members, 6 community residents and 6 community partners.

Open House Sessions

Open houses were held to encourage broader community input and feedback on the draft LRDP. Individuals toured, at their own pace, a set of display panels outlining the development of the plan including the vision, guiding principles,

and proposed plans. University staff were on hand to answer questions and guide participants through the panel exhibits. In addition, open house participants were asked to provide feedback on the draft plan. An online feedback form was also created for those unable to attend the open houses.

Open House #1

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held on the main campus and the other in the neighbouring community of Varsity. Feedback forms were available at the open houses and online for participants to provide input on the draft LRDP. These open houses were held in February 2016 as outlined below:

• Campus Community Open House: Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

o The University of Calgary main campus - Husky Oil Room, Rozsa Centre

• Community Open House: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

o Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

Two hundred and eighty-one stakeholder attended both open houses.

• 131 at the campus open house

• 150 at the community open house

Ninty-one stakeholders provided input via the feedback form at the sessions and online

• 32 at campus open house

• 46 at community open house

• 13 online forms

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Two community open houses were hosted to encourage final input and feedback on the

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draft plan. One open house was held on the main campus and the other in the neighbouring community of University Heights. Feedback forms were available at the open houses and online for participants to provide input on the draft plan. These open houses were held in May 2016 as outlined below:

• Campus Community Open House: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

o University of Calgary main campus - Husky Oil Room, Rozsa Centre

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• Community Open House: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

o Foothills Mennonite Church

One-hundred and eighteen stakeholders attended both open houses.

• 67 at on the campus open house

• 51 at the community open house

Fourty-two stakeholders provided input via the feedback form at the sessions and online.

• 17 at campus open house

• 15 at community open house

• 10 online forms

2.3.3 Communication

A communication strategy was developed to ensure the campus community and the broader community were informed of the consultation process, specifically the open houses held in February and May of 2016. The University of Calgary followed the notification requirements outlined in the PSLA by notifying the host municipality and landowners within 60 metres of the main campus. As the host municipality, the City of Calgary, was engaged in the early stages of the consultation process and participated in the stakeholder working group. They were also notified of the public open houses held in February

and May. In addition, the university identified landowners within 60 metres and mailed letters of notification for the open houses to each of them. The letter included the date, time, location, and an optional method of submitting feedback if stakeholders were unable to attend an open house. The same letter was shared via email with the City of Calgary, Government of Alberta, and the Government of Canada as they each oversee land within 60 metres of the main campus. The mailing list was compiled with land title information obtained from Alberta Registries. This process was followed for both the February and May open houses.

Open house information was placed in newsletters published by communities surrounding the main campus. The university placed advertising in the following community newsletters in advance of the open houses:

Public Open House #1 – Tuesday, February 9, 2016o Banff Trail, Brentwood, Montgomery,

Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights (online), Triwood, and Varsity

Public Open House #2 – Thursday, May 26, 2016o Banff Trail, Brentwood, Montgomery,

Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights, Triwood, University Heights and Varsity

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In addition to the PSLA requirements, the university informed the campus community of the open houses through notification on the university’s website, electronic invitations, signage, and through university online publications. The broader community was informed through an ad in the Calgary Herald, four community road signs placed on the periphery of the main campus, electronic invitations, and direct-mail flyers to over 11,000 residents and businesses within the communities outlined in section 2.3.1. Individuals were advised of the dates, times, and location of the open houses and directed to the Campus Forward website (www.ucalgary.ca/campusforward) for more information.

2.4 Other Consultation and Engagement

In addition to the consultation process, the university’s Vice-President (Facilities), Associate Vice-President (Government and Community Engagement) and the Campus Architect made several presentations to the University of Calgary’s executive leadership team, the Board of Governors of the University of Calgary, the General Faculties Council, committees of the Board of Governors and General Faculties Council, and other internal groups at the university to ensure they were informed and updated of the consultation process. These committees and groups included:

• Campus Strategic Initiatives Group;

• Campus and Facilities Development Subcommittee;

Participants viewing results of stakeholder workshop #1

• Academic Planning and Priorities Committee;

• Finance and Property Committee; and

• The University of Calgary Senate.

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3.0 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK

All display boards and materials distributed at the open houses were placed on the university’s website for community viewing. Following the open houses, community members were given at least 21 days to provide online feedback or to submit a hard copy feedback from. All feedback provided at the open houses and online was recorded, analyzed and incorporated into the plan, as appropriate. Summary responses were developed addressing community concerns and questions regarding the LRDP. The summary responses were available online for the community to view in March, 2016 and September, 2016. Below is the summary of feedback from the open houses.

3.1 Open House #1 Summary Responses

At this open house, display boards illustrated draft plans including a proposed open space system, a pedestrian and bicycle system, a vehicle and parking system and a proposed land use plan. Feedback was requested on each plan and community input and concerns were organized by theme for each proposed plan and by density, transit and safety which emerged as common themes. What follows is the university’s response to each of the themes.

Proposed open space system

Theme: Align existing and proposed open spaces to make movement through the campus more obvious and fluid.University Response: A straightforward and intuitive network of open areas is the exact intent of our open spaces system. Open space design should provide a positive experience for our campus community and visitors and draw our community together through interesting and varied spaces that support a range of campus activity. Open areas will include clear sightlines to make it easier for people to navigate the campus. Open spaces help create a sense of belonging which is important to our energizing campus experience.

Theme: Future wetlands and storm water catchment areas.University Response: The open space system will support an integrated storm water management system. The natural topography of the campus suggests a storm water management system culminating at our University Avenue gate. Future locations for additional storm water sites, if needed, will be developed in the open spaces as larger development sites are identified and as more detail emerges through the planning process.

Theme: Stronger entry points and more distinct meeting places that draw the public into the heart of campus. University Response: We realize this is one of our weaker points with the existing campus design.

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The LRDP will identify more notable entry points around our campus edges, interconnected with strongly identifiable meeting places in the heart of our campus open spaces. Meeting places will increasingly be animated with public art, dynamic landscape features, furniture and buildings that seek to draw visitors into our remarkable campus heart. Recently-installed numbered gateway signs are a step towards helping to distinguish one entry from another.

Proposed pedestrian and bicycle system

Theme: Adding more bike racks, secure bike parking and pathways and routes where cyclists can move quickly around the busy parts of campus. University Response: The LRDP will identify space for a pattern of pathways that link campus entry points with open spaces for cyclists to move quickly around the main campus. As more pathways are constructed to support more development, there will be increasingly more choice of routes for cyclists. They will be able to move through campus in a variety of ways with choices for bicycle parking.

Theme: Reducing conflict between pedestrians and cyclists on the main campus pathways.University Response: The proposed pedestrian and bicycle pathway system identifies space for the future design and development of pedestrian and bicycle pathways across campus. We would expect that the design of the pathways involve the campus community so that the design exceeds

safety standards and thoughtfully allows for all to enjoy our campus. The aim is to have carefully designed surfaces, lighting and signage indicating where the pathway system starts and stops. This will remind both pedestrians and cyclists of their responsibilities when they are together on the pathway system.

Proposed vehicle and parking system

Theme: Adequate parking on the main campus.University Response: Our review of parking stall use indicates that existing numbers are adequate on campus and should serve us into the future. At this time, the university is planning for the same number of parking stalls on main campus as exist today. Maintaining the existing number of stalls is a decision made based on benchmarking studies against other Canadian post-secondary campuses in similar settings. As future development on the main campus gradually takes place, surface parking lots will be replaced with multi-level parking structures.

Theme: Preventing students, faculty and staff from parking on neighbourhood streets.University Response: The university understands that residents of nearby communities can apply to the City of Calgary for permit parking to ensure only residents (and their visitors) will park on their streets. The university will support our neighbours who choose to obtain permits for their streets.

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Theme: Drop-off locations for individuals with mobility challenges that are easy to identify.University Response: This LRDP is focused on setting up the campus for exactly that kind of improvement. The LRDP is guided by principles that speak to making the campus as accessible as possible to all individuals. Drop-off locations will be designed to be closer to building entries as development takes place and/or funding becomes available. There are definitely areas of campus where vehicles would benefit from being able to be close to a building entry.

Theme: Designated, safe, drop-off/pick-up locations.University Response: Ideally, the main campus will have be several well-signed drop-off/pick-up locations easily accessible by vehicles and pedestrians that are clearly marked with signage and on maps of the campus. Similar to the way the airport works, such locations could serve a series of buildings in an area of campus. While the most notable of these are presently in the south bus loop and near the Information Communications and Technology building on the north side of campus, there is room for improvement and definitely a need for more around campus.

Theme: Parking structures that do more than just house cars.University Response: Given that we anticipate future parking structures will be placed around the perimeter of campus, it will be important for them to do more than simply house cars. They should be used for a variety of purposes and be beautifully designed because they will be at our campus

gateways. The parking structures will be an appropriate scale so that pedestrians and cyclists feel safe getting around the main campus over the course of their day.

Proposed land use

Theme: Residences close to public transit.University Response: We are considering this in the LRDP by locating proposed residences in different parts of the campus, as well as by bringing transit closer to our residences.

Theme: Integrating the main campus and University District. University Response: Representatives from the West Campus Development Trust are active members of the Campus Forward stakeholder group. We work very closely on what pathways, roadways, open spaces and other connecting elements could look like.

Density

Theme: Demolishing existing buildings to make the main campus easier to navigate. University Response: Our buildings house academic activity that is not easily relocated. There would have to be compelling reasons to demolish a building and a sound plan to replace it with something better. We will consider all possibilities as we develop plans for the future.

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Theme: Linking university buildings with interior walkways. University Response: Whenever possible we will link the buildings through interior walkways above or below grade. This way individuals can safely move around the larger campus network of exterior at-grade pathways any time of day and in all seasons.

Theme: Making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to move from the centre to the north side of the main campus at any time of day.University Response: We will consider the possibilities for how we could make it easier to move through campus from both an interior and exterior perspective.

Theme: Density at the entry to main campus from the University LRT station with buildings.University Response: We will ensure that the campus community and visitors arriving by CTrain have a great view of the main campus so they can orient themselves, take in the vistas and plan their route across campus before they make the choice to pursue our campus pathways or internal corridor system. The campus community and visitors will have choices.

Transit

Theme: Shuttle service linking the University CTrain station with University District and a number of other university destinations including the Foothills campus.University Response: As University District develops and our campus expands, we can see

needing a smaller-scale shuttle that travels with reliable frequency between key destinations within and between our campuses.

Theme: Improving transit service to and within the university to reduce the amount of people traveling by vehicles. University Response: Calgary Transit is a key stakeholder in the development of the LRDP and we will continue to work with them to develop transit hubs at the edges of main campus and possible shuttle services between campuses and University District. By working together we can make it easier for our campus community and visitors to get to the university without a vehicle.

Safety

Theme: Safe pedestrian routes across the main campus.University Response: We’ve identified the safety concerns on primary and secondary routes throughout the main campus. They will be located and designed to be safe for 24-hour use, connecting to the rest of campus through the use of clearly marked pathways.

Theme: Minimizing conflict between delivery trucks and pedestrians and cyclists in the centre of the main campus. University Response: Future planning will consider the safe interaction between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists. Studies are underway to see how operating procedures and scheduling can reduce vehicle traffic in this area, while we plan for longer term dedicated delivery/receiving areas away from the busy heart of our campus. 14

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3.2 Open House #2 Summary Responses

At this open house, display boards included updated plans based on the feedback collected from stakeholders at the open houses held in February and stakeholder working group workshop #3. Overall, the feedback provided by the public showed support of the draft LRDP. People liked the inclusion of more open/green spaces, the provision of efficient pathways and bike lanes, and the minimization of conflict between cars and pedestrians in the plan. Feedback provided also included concerns and suggestions regarding the draft plan. What follows is a summary of these suggestions provided by stakeholders. They are organized by the common themes that emerged.

Proposed open space system

Theme: Create a more edible landscapeUniversity Response: Although creating a more edible landscape is not within the scope of the LRDP, the university will work with designers to evaluate opportunities to incorporate elements of edible landscape as the campus develops. Currently, the graduate residence, Crowsnest Hall, has a landscape that includes berry bushes and fruit trees and the university will monitor and learn from this initiative for future potential edible landscape.

Proposed pedestrian and bicycle pathway system

Theme: Improve campus exterior connectivity while maintaining key interior connections.University Response: As opportunities arise, the university will look towards improving and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle pathways around the main campus within the overall vision outlined by the LRDP. We will explore design options on a case-by-case basis and aim to maintain major interior connections wherever possible.

Theme: Improve bicycle supporting infrastructureUniversity Response: We continuously look for opportunities to improve bicycle infrastructure on the campus, including additional bicycle racks at our buildings and additional secured bicycle parking as demand arises and new structures are developed on campus.

Proposed vehicle and parking system

Theme: High parking ratesUniversity Response: While parking rates were noted by some stakeholders, this is not within the scope of the LRDP. The rates are continuously monitored and adjusted and reflect the market conditions. Theme: Concern about transit and service vehicle only roadwaysUniversity Response: The university will carry out feasibility studies before implementing dedicated transit and service vehicle roadways.

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Growth

Theme: Accommodate future growthUniversity Response: Based on high-level projections, the main campus is expected to have sufficient space to accommodate future growth for the next 30 years to accommodate 40,000 students plus associated faculty and staff, while still maintaining significate access and visibility of existing and new open spaces.

Transit

Theme: LRT arrival experienceUniversity Response: The LRDP proposes an open space near the university LRT with a strong sense of arrival that provides the campus community and visitors a good view of our campus with landmarks that help them navigate. We will identify opportunities to connect with our interior pathway system from future mixed-use buildings near the LRT station.

Theme: Improve transit users experienceUniversity Response: The university continuously works with Calgary Transit to identify opportunities to improve the transit experience. The LRDP has also identified a new future transit centre at the north end of the campus and an enhancement of the existing Transit Centre on the south side of the campus. While not in the scope of the LRDP, some stakeholders noted that they would like to see improved transit shelters.

More detailed information on building design and location

University Response: The main purpose of the LRDP is to provide a vision and framework for future substantial developments to ensure the main campus is vibrant, cohesive and welcoming. The LRDP outlines where development is planned and the type of land use that is expected on the campus. The LRDP does not speak to specifics about building design or timing and locations of new developments.

Future plans for Research Park and the Foothills Athletic Park

University Response: There are currently no plans for the university-owned lands within the Foothills Athletic Park. The university and the City of Calgary are working together to ensure that the university-owned and City-owned lands are looked at collectively. Research Park has a number of land owners including the Federal Government, Provincial Government, City of Calgary and a private land owner. The university currently leases land from the province in Research Park.

The main campus LRDP takes these lands into consideration, as well as those of our surrounding neighbourhoods to align our entryways. The LRDP ensures that we remain connected to our neighbours and that our neighbours feel welcome to enter our campus and engage in the many activities in our community.

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4.0 NEXT STEPS

4.1 Governance Process

Once the consultation process was completed, the final draft plan, including a consultation report, was presented by the Vice-President (Facilities), Associate Vice-President (Government and Community Engagement) and the Campus Architect to the University of Calgary’s executive leadership team, the Board of Governors of the University of Calgary, committees of the Board of Governors, and other internal groups at the university. These presentations took place throughout the fall of 2016 for discussion and approval. The internal committees and groups included:

• Campus and Facilities Development Subcommittee;

• Finance and Property Committee; and

• General Faculties Council.

The Board of Governors of the University of Calgary is responsible for the final review of the draft LRDP and the consultation summary documents. Once approved by the Board of Governors of the University of Calgary, the LRDP and the consultation summary documents will be sent to the Minister of Advanced Education for review and confirmation of the consultation process and its compliance with the regulations of the PSLA.

4.2 Approval of the LRDP for the Main Campus

Once the draft LRDP has been confirmed by the Minister of Advanced Education the approved LRDP will be used by the university to guide future development and to inform other development plans for the main campus. As per the PSLA, the approved LRDP will be shared with stakeholders, including the City of Calgary and will be available to the public on ucalgary.ca/campusforward.

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