UNF Table of Contents

Section One

I. Executive Summarya. Why Plan Now?b. Master Plan Guiding Principlesc. Highlights of the Plan

II. Introductiona. President’s Messageb. Planning Processc. Values Statement

III. Observations and Analysis a. History and Context

i. Campus Historyii. Regional Contextiii. Regional Natural Resources

b. Natural Systemsi. Uplands and Wetlands ii. Conservation Zonesiii. Vegetation and Open Spacesiv. Natural Systems Summary

c. Built Systemsi. Building Use and Conditionii. Shuttle Bus and Walkabilityiii. Vehicular Circulationiv. Pedestrian Circulationv. Parking vi. Edges and Gatewaysvii. Service and Loading Accessviii. Utilities Infrastructureix. Built Systems Summary

IV. Concept Developmenta. Guiding Principlesb. Concept Plan

V. Precinct Studies a. Academic Affairsb. Residence Lifec. Athleticsd. Recreation

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VI. Final Plana. Existing Campusb. Final Plan

VII. Design Guidelinesa. Axes and Organizing Elementsb. Landscape and Open Space c. Building Typologyd. Building Dispositione. Mass and Proportionf. Scaleg. Façade Compositionh. Building Materialsi. Paths and Walkwaysj. Gatewaysk. Signagel. Site Furnishings and Amenitiesm. Sustainability

Section Two

VIII. 2005 Campus Master Plan IX. Future Land Use X. HousingXI. Transportation XII. General Infrastructure XIII. ConservationXIV. Recreation and Open SpaceXV. Intergovernmental Coordination XVI. AcknowledgementsXVII. Appendix: List of support documents

a. Capital Improvements b. Capital Improvement Implementation

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University of North Florida Proposed Plan Amendment

Section One

Executive Summary

President’s Message

As we embark on the next chapter in the University of North Florida’s future we are at a tipping point. Campus enrollment is expected to continue to rise at the same rate as it has since its founding in the early 1970’s to meet the demand of the state and the nation. Unlike most other campuses, we have limited land resources which must be developed strategically while preserving our unique north Floridian landscape. We are beginning to integrate on-campus living and learning where the entire campus becomes an academic village.

Linked with our Strategic Plan, this master plan will act as a guide for the orderly development of the campus in balance with our natural environment, create a vibrant place to live and learn, as well as continue to be a cultural and educational resource for our community.

John A. DelaneyUNF President

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Mission, Vision, Values and the Strategic Plan 2009-2014

On April 17, 2008, the UNF Board of Trustees adopted new vision and mission statements for the university, as well as five institutional goals that will guide campus planning over the next several years.

Mission Statement

The University of North Florida fosters the intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness of its students, preparing them to make significant contributions to their communities in the region and beyond. At UNF, students and faculty engage together and individually in the discovery and application of knowledge. UNF faculty and staff maintain an unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture.

Vision Statement

The University of North Florida aspires to be a preeminent public institution of higher learning that will serve the North Florida region at a level of national quality. The institution of choice for a diverse and talented student body, UNF will provide distinctive programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields. UNF faculty will excel in teaching and scholarship, sharing with students their passion for discovery. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors will enjoy a campus noteworthy for its communal spirit, cultural richness, and environmental beauty.

University ValuesThe University of North Florida is committed to values that promote the welfare and positive transformation of individuals, communities, and societies. the pursuit of truth and knowledge carried out in the spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom; ethical conduct; community engagement; diversity; responsibility to the natural environment; and mutual respect and civility

Strategic Plan Goals

Goal 1: Cultivate a learning environment that supports intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, and personal growth 

Goal 2: Recruit and support a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff 

Goal 3:  Support and recognize research, community-based inquiry, and creative endeavors  

Goal 4: Affirm the university’s public responsibility through civic and community engagement  

Goal 5: Secure fiscal, physical, and technological resources aligned with the University’s mission and values 

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Why Plan Now?

Images: EXISTING CAMPUS, PROPOSED PLAN

The University of North Florida is required to update its campus master plan every 5 years. The purpose of the plan is to align the University’s core mission with its physical plan and develop a roadmap for the future development of the campus. The campus is at a crossroads of development to address significant projected enrollment growth and modern teaching and research facilities. The campus of the future can protect sensitive ecological zones as part of the larger ecosystem; balance the needs of the natural and built environments; minimize sprawl; unify the campus grounds; connect the campus core and edges with high quality walkways, bicycle paths and transit; develop a mix of academic and residential facilities to create an academic village; and improve the visitor experience.

The master plan has the following goals:• Ensure our short term decisions are part of a larger vision• Use our limited resources wisely• Address enrollment growth• Develop an orderly phasing plan• Engage with and communicate the plan to the community

Images: ENROLLMENT GROWTH, GSF, BEDS, PARKING

Master Plan Guiding Principles

GOAL 1: Create a compact living - learning environment that enhances the University’s core mission.• Enhance and unify the academic and residential communities• Provide academic space that meets the needs of today and future enrollments• Maintain a similar percentage of on-campus beds• Provide residential unit types that foster community and are appropriate for student level

GOAL 2: Link centers, neighborhoods, transit and activities to better connect the campus.• Develop campus density to encourage a well connected and walkable campus• Unify campus buildings and grounds• Establish clear gateways and edges• Simplify transit to increase service levels and convenience• Improve pedestrian pathways and bicycle connectivity internal and external to campus

GOAL 3: Celebrate the unique North Floridian ecology as an integral part of the UNF identity.• Bind campus identity to the distinctive natural environment and setting• Open campus core to edges and woods• Strive to become a model of sustainable development

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Introduction

Planning Process

The planning process at UNF involved a broad range of participants, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. An Executive Committee reviewed the progress of the plan at periodic dates between August 2009 and June 2010. The Executive Committee, combined with a team of consultants, formed the “planning team” for the project. The planning process included the following phases:

OBSERVATION AND ANALYSISThe Observation Phase measured the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the campus, providing an overall understanding of the University and insight towards the development of guiding principles that reflected the culture, philosophies, and setting of the UNF campus. These guiding principles are the foundation for the Concept Plan.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTThe Concept Plan is a graphic representation of the Guiding Principles and summarizes the analysis gathered during the Observation Phase. Broad-brush in its approach, the Concept Plan diagrammatically conveys the ideas generated during the Observation Phase, ensuring the plan remains true to its original intentions throughout the entire design process.

PRECINCT STUDIESThis phase studied the campus in detail by testing design solutions for discrete areas of campus. The planning team developed campus organizational zones by land use, investigated various program adjacencies, and integrated open space concepts to find the optimal relationship for each design.

DESIGN GUIDELINESThe Design Guidelines Phase resulted in broad recommendations to direct the design of future projects at UNF. The Guidelines will sustain the Plan’s intentions by preserving special qualities of the campus while addressing issues that relate to site planning, landscaping, and building mass and character. In addition, the Guidelines address gates, walls, signage, site furnishings, walks, and sustainability initiatives.

FINAL PLANTo produce the Final Plan, the team refined the ideas and concepts generated during the previous four phases. The Final Plan proposes buildings, open spaces, and landscape treatments for the campus. Included in this report, and essential to implementation, is a proposed project list (found at the beginning of the Appendices), that describes how the Final Plan may be achieved over time.

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Observations and Analysis

Campus History

Chartered in 1965 and established in 1972, UNF is a young university. The program was formed to act as an extension of Florida’s public community colleges, specifically meeting the needs of northeast Florida.

Master planning has guided campus development from the start. With 2,000 students and 150,000 GSF of initial development, the campus began with low-slung buildings connected with covered walkways. The 1972 master plan acknowledged the large ecological preserve to the south, while preserving land for future expansion to the northwest. Pedestrian connections were also considered at 3 different points connecting the East Ridge back to the core campus.

The 1980s saw the introduction of on-campus housing, the construction of the library and the student life center. In the early 1990s, the decision was made to orient the campus to a “front door” along its west side with the construction of a large parking structure for campus visitors. The introduction of professional schools began with the Coggin College of Business and the Brooks College of Public Health. The 1995 master plan took a comprehensive approach to major expansion; the University purchased 150 acres to the north to extend their landholdings up to Central Parkway. This land has historically been used for athletics and recreation fields and facilities. Additionally, East Ridge expansion for residential use was studied while expansion to the south was intended to enhance the community interface between town and gown.

In the past decade, the University has developed beyond its core. Approximately thirty years after its inception, the campus totals over 1,100 acres, 16,640 students and 2.7 million GSF. Recently, the green north-south road was constructed as per the 2005 master plan to further complete the outer loop road network. UNF and Alumni Hall were acquired to shift administrative and development functions out of the campus core and construction on the East Ridge commenced with the Osprey Fountains 1,000 bed residence hall.

The University has recently completed construction of a new College of Education and the Student Union on the north side of the campus core. The campus is planning a new Recreation Center north of the Union which will address a significant need on campus.

Regional Context

Jacksonville’s city limits include almost the entirety of Duval County, making it the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States with 874 square miles. Consequently, the majority of Jacksonville's metropolitan population resides within the city limits, making it the most populous city proper in Florida. As of the census estimates of 2006, there were approximately 800,000 people in the city.

Jacksonville is located in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles south of the Georgia border and about 340 miles north of Miami. Jacksonville Beach is approximately 8 miles from campus and is a major destination for students in their off hours. UNF is bordered by Central Parkway to the north, Kernan Boulevard to the east, Florida Interstate 9A to the west and J Turner Butler Boulevard to the south. Florida State College is just across Beach Boulevard to the north and St. John’s Town Center is across 9A to the west.

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UNF’s proximity to downtown Jacksonville provides opportunities to utilize local resources such as additional classroom space, cultural events and lectures with the ease of access for UNF students to visit MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art).

A total of 95% of UNF students are from the state of Florida; 45% are from Duval County and 50% are from other Florida counties.

Regional Natural Resources

The UNF campus is a significant part of the larger ecological system in the area. Wetlands cleanse, cool and slow stormwater, feed Pablo Creek, as well as providing a recreational, educational and research resource for the greater Jacksonville community.

Image: Regional Wetlands

Natural Systems

Uplands and Wetlands

The flora and fauna of UNF is unique to the North Floridian region and integral to the identity of the campus; it offers an intimate relationship with nature for faculty, staff, students and visitors. Less than half of the campus is developable, sitting on upland ridges of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Historically, the landscape formed as a series of gently sloping longitudinal ridges separated by relatively flat drainage sloughs. The wetlands found across campus are a series of delicate ecological environments with unique plant and animal species to be preserved. Wetlands filter rain and runoff to improve water quality; they also act as sponges to absorb and hold water during flood events, and recharge our groundwater to keep water supplies plentiful.

The entire campus is over 1,200 acres, with a large portion of that acreage set aside as a natural preserve enhanced with miles of the Robert W. Loftin nature trail system. Existing wetlands occupy 506 acres of land. Based on wetland limits including a 25’ buffer, conservation areas, drainage easements, and the UNF-designated conservation line from the 2005 Master Plan, only 471 acres or about 1/3 of UNF’s landholdings, are developable.

Image: existing conservation area, buildable sites

The University’s landholdings encompass 5 watershed areas, 2 of which comprise major drainage ways. Sawmill Slough and the other preserve areas on campus are vital to the natural systems "downstream" such as Pablo Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway. Gum Swamp to the West, and Sawmill Slough combined with Ryals Swamp to the north are the interfaces that mitigate the effects of urbanization on the Southside and Baymeadows area.

Conservation Zones

From the University’s inception, the idea of protecting the natural environment has been a core planning principle.

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The University and the State have set aside specific conservation zones to preserve, enhance and link sensitive habitats in the area. Conservation areas are important to maintain the unique natural habitats of North Florida to protect resources such as the gopher tortoise, osprey and pitcher plant.

The planning team recommends expansion of the existing ‘UNF conservation zone’ (approved in the 2005 plan) to include the southwest isolated uplands adjacent to Interstate 9A and Butler Boulevard, Route 202. While developing this land will allow additional space for future campus expansion, the negative aspects far outweigh the land gained:

• Limited pedestrian and vehicular access- Need permits to cross wetlands with road- Disconnected from academic core and student housing

• Limited development potential- Only 56 acres developable uplands

• Loss of recreation and educational features- Disruption to trail and environmental research

• Loss of gopher tortoise habitat- 40 acres

• Impact to the gopher tortoises - a threatened species- Approx. 25 tortoises to be relocated- Approx. cost of $100,000 to survey area, get permits, relocate tortoises, mitigation fees - One of last areas on campus to support gopher tortoises

• Cost of extending utilities- Unknown at this time

Vegetation and Open Spaces

The University is characterized by 5 distinct ecological plant zones: Oak Ridge, Pine/Palmetto, Cypress Pond, Transitional Swamp and Swamp. Ground elevation and soil type determine the differentiation of these zones; therefore the vegetation patterns visually reinforce changes in topography and drainage characteristics. Pine forests are managed with prescribed fire to maintain their ecological biodiversity, including protected species such as the gopher tortoise, Florida pine snake, Florida mouse, as well as deer, turkey, and other native species. Properly managed forests reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.

Image: Plant Zones-Site Section

Good campuses are made up of a hierarchy of open spaces – from formal to informal, from large to small. UNF has a variety of open spaces that are distinct, but do not quite unify the campus. The largest open space is the central Campus Green, fronting the Fine Arts Center and providing a gathering space for campus events and festivals as well as an informal place for students to lounge and congregate. The north and south ends of campus are flanked by 2 large ponds. While the south pond engages directly with the surrounding built environment, the north pond does not. It is recommended that the future use of ponds as part of the larger open space network across campus should be treated similarly to the south pond where the pedestrian path runs adjacent and across the water and buildings are close to the natural edge.

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Images: Campus Green, North Pond, South Pond

One of the more contemplative spots on campus is the courtyard framed between Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 10. This rectilinear space provides an intimate and well-shaded place to congregate within a collection of academic buildings. The qualities of this space make it a popular gathering spot on campus.

Image: Courtyard

Natural Systems Summary

Lakes, native landscaping, ponds and high tree canopies all serve to enhance the look and feel of the campus. Open lawns and plazas provide areas for events, sunbathing, recreation, and gatherings, which add to the collegiate experience. However, there are spaces found between buildings where there are opportunities to create the next level of campus space – quiet alcoves, storm water management treatments, or beautiful pathways that link the campus.

Recent improvements to UNF’s campus have been successful at integrating the built environment within the natural landscape. For instance, pedestrian paths have been improved with consistent site furnishings such as benches, receptacles, and plantings. The UNF brand has been strengthened with prominent new signage and banners that create a cohesive look. By taking these steps, the University has reinforced the importance of creating welcoming environments inside and outside the buildings. The Master Plan increases the size and number of open spaces on campus and integrates them into a network to reinforce connectivity and maintain a compact, walkable campus.

Built Systems

Building Use and Condition

The campus is organized around use-zones with athletics and recreation clustered to the north, a tight academic core, housing primarily to the south and administrative services to the southeast. This maintains an overlap of uses and a compact campus, with the exception of the administrative spaces to the southeast. The departments located within UNF Hall are removed from the energy and activity of the core campus. The physical plant occupies prime real estate within the core of campus. The Student Union in the north, Fine Arts Center at the center of campus and University Center in the south, accommodate a variety of public functions throughout the academic year. These facilities require a clear visitor entry and arrival sequence as well as parking and transit nearby.

Images: Academic Zones, Building Use

The majority of buildings are in good to excellent condition, with the exception of the oldest buildings which date from the 1970s and 1980s. The oldest buildings will need to be either renovated or repurposed; some could potentially be candidates for removal and redevelopment. Buildings 3 and 4 are in need of a major facelift. Most of the older buildings are structurally sound and viable for renovation, however they are low density and do not take advantage of the responsible capacity of the land. Some of the older buildings are designed to accommodate a

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third floor vertical expansion. If possible, the addition of a third floor to core campus buildings is highly recommended to support the densification of the campus.

Image: Building Condition

Shuttle Bus, Bicycle Network and Walkability

The University offers a shuttle bus service for all students, faculty, and staff. Two routes serve the north and south sectors of campus. The North Route Osprey Connector has five stops; three in Lot 18, Lot 14 near the Police Department and finally the Library. The South Route Osprey Connector has eight stops; in Lot 53 at UNF Hall off Kernan Boulevard, at The Fountains, along Alumni Drive at The Crossings, onto the UNF Drive loop around the core of the campus, and back to UNF Hall and Lot 53. Focus groups have mentioned that due to traffic on the loop road, the shuttle system gets stuck with daily traffic. This limits its ability to serve the southern and eastern edges of campus quickly and efficiently. The recent shuttle system has been a huge success; however, there are route improvements that would allow it to function more effectively. If the routes could be simplified with stops spaced such that the perimeter and core of campus are served within a three to five minute walk, then the number of stops could be reduced and reliability could be improved. The campus is implementing a GPS locator system on the buses which will provide real-time feedback to the campus community. The system will be accessible from the web and can provide a countdown clock for when the bus is expected to arrive at each stop. This has been used on several other campuses across the country and has improved the perceived reliability of the system.

Image: Shuttle Route

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) bus system connects UNF with numerous apartment complexes, condominium and retail centers that are within close proximity to campus. JTA bus stops along the Campus Loop and on Beach Blvd. provide accessible transit connections to Downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach.

A well-connected bicycle network exists around the perimeter of campus but does not extend into the core. The bike lanes along 9A end at the main entrance to campus, forcing bicyclists to dismount and merge with vehicular traffic. Retail and residential opportunities surround UNF, but walking is not desirable as the natural environment “insulates” the campus core from the perimeter. Expansion to the academic core along the East Ridge will occur over the long-term. Uses within a 10 minute walk of the core are considered walkable; uses outside this zone may be walkable but are more likely to be candidates for transit or bicycle connections. It is recommended that future campus development prioritizes bicycle and pedestrian circulation with well-connected bicycle routes and pedestrian paths.

The UNF master plan recommends coordination with the East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA) in developing future bicycle routing on and around campus. The goal of the ECGA is to establish a safe traffic free pathway for muscle-powered users of all abilities as a connection between eastern seaboard cities. The ECGA aims for a continuous off-road 12’ wide divided/paved trail between Calais, Maine and Key West, Florida. The routing proposed within the Jacksonville Biking Facility Network ‘Existing Facility and Current Needs’ drawing is similar to one East Coast Greenway downtown connector option. Both concepts tie directly into UNF’s master plan recommendation for a bicycle and pedestrian network at UNF Drive and Alumni Drive. This resource will provide the surrounding community with a critical link in expanding the campus’ bikeway connections and transportation options.

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Image: East Coast Greenway_Jacksonville routing

Circulation – Pedestrian and Vehicular

Pedestrian circulation is the lifeblood of campus movement. Centers of campus activity include the Green, the Library, the Union, the Student Life Center (Building 14) and the Science and Engineering courtyard. Starting from the center of campus near Building 10, all of the academic core is within a 5 minute walk radius. Outside of this, Hodges Stadium and Osprey Fountains are within a 10 minute walk. The internal courtyards and promenades feature a rich texture of pedestrian pathways. However, walking from Osprey Hall to the Biology building can feel like walking along a service lane with the back end of buildings facing the facilities surface lot rather than a coherent, enjoyable stroll through one of the main arterial connections across campus.

Images: Pedestrian Paths, Walk Circles

Images: (examples to emulate) Interior Courtyard, Science Humanities Courtyard, Landscape (in need of improvement) Facilities Surface Lot, Covered Walks, Service Drive

Increased growth and density is critical in order to strengthen the pedestrian environment.

Vehicular circulation can be divided into a perimeter and internal street network. Perimeter streets have high traffic volumes and wide street sections; Butler Boulevard, 9A, Kernan Boulevard and Beach Boulevard are categorized as primary roads. UNF Drive, Alumni Drive, and the north-south Eco Road are internal roads. Those streets located within the core of campus are classified as tertiary, including Holzendorf Drive.

Images: UNF Drive, Eco Road, Kernan Blvd, Beach Blvd

After passing through the main gates of the campus from 9A, there is no clear sense of arrival for visitors. First impressions of the campus are formed by driving through the parking services facility to gain a parking permit. Then, visitors approaching campus from the west are met with a parking garage and large surface lot in front of the Library.

The intersection of Alumni Drive and UNF Drive could be improved; the sculptural water feature on axis with Alumni Drive does not reflect the incredibly dynamic nature of the institution.

Image: Entry Sculpture

The existing road network has multiple, wide lanes. Access to core is limited to two points of entry which constrains capacity. Due to locations of parking lots and student housing, pedestrians are required to cross the loop road which clogs traffic and is a potential safety hazard.

Image: Ped Conflicts

Pedestrians are generally willing to walk about 10 minutes to reach a destination. However, if the quality of the walk experience is poor, then perceived distance will be much greater. The campus is compact, but not all the

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paths are high-quality. For example, the primary walk connecting the athletic and recreation zone of campus to the central academic core, functions as the north-south pedestrian spine, but the experience is less than ideal compared to other areas of campus. There is limited landscaping, the walkway is narrow, the path crosses the Loop Road causing pedestrian and vehicular conflicts and there are very few activities along the path resulting in a short walk that seems very long.By contrast, within the campus core, faculty and staff travel along paths which meander through courtyards and covered arcades.

Images: North Walk, North Walk 2, Loop Road crosswalk

Major circulation points of conflict along the loop road are at the Student Union, crossing behind the School of Education, and the crossing to Osprey Fountains. Walking from Osprey Village to the Library, pedestrians must negotiate the service and loading area for the Fine Arts Center. Similarly, walking across the Green, past the south side of the Library, into the more compact section of academic buildings, the loading dock for the Library is exposed and unscreened.

Images: Fine Arts service, Union crosswalk

Parking

There is a perception by the UNF community that there are too few parking spaces on campus. However, parking counts suggest the supply of parking meets the campus community’s demand. While parking is limited within the core, spaces are abundant within the fringe lots. Distribution of parking lots and University policies create a “hunting license” where people will drive around hunting for an available parking space. This leads to congestion and frustration by users on the roads.

Compared to other state institutions in Florida, UNF has one of the highest parking ratios per student at approximately 0.5 spaces per student. If we were to examine the amount of land currently paved by parking lots, it would be equal to the land area of the academic core or approximately 89 acres. Of the developable land on campus, 18% is currently surface parking.

The parking utilization counts are a summary of data collected by UNF Transportation Services the week of September 14, 2009. It is a spot count of occupied spaces at 5 time periods each day (except Friday evening), and represents 24 samples of parking space use. It is tabulated by lot and space type. On all days, the peak use period for the 1st floor garage was in the evening. Most of the available premium spaces are in the upper floors of the two garages.

Images: Florida parking comparison, parking utilization

Changing parking policies to zoned permits for the campus core, north zone and south zone coupled with improved transit access to the perimeter parking and improving the quality of campus pedestrian paths could bring order, improve campus access and enhance campus safety.

Edges and Gateways

While recent improvements have been made to UNF’s campus signage, the entry and arrival sequence could be enhanced off of Interstate 9A. There is great demand for an iconic structure to be sited on campus that creates an

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easily recognizable UNF identity. The intersections of 9A and Town Center Parkway, Central Parkway and the North Campus Entrance Road, Alumni Drive and Kernan Boulevard mark the primary vehicular gateways to campus. Other gateways emphasizing vehicular arrival are located at Kernan Boulevard and Betty Holzendorf Drive, Osprey Ridge Road and First Coast Tech Parkway.

Service and Loading Access

Service access is required in some manner to every building. Ideally, building placement, landscaping, or walls should screen loading docks and service drives from view. Service access to the Fine Arts Center is a good example of how a building can screen the view. The service dock of the Library is visible to the public and a means for more effective screening should be implemented.

Image: service access, Fine Arts service screened, Library service

The Physical Facilities offices and Central Receiving are located adjacent to the campus core south of the Central Plant. It consumes a significant amount of land in the core which could be used for a combination of academic and residential uses. The plan recommends relocating these functions to the campus perimeter.

Utilities Infrastructure

The current central plant includes five 1,000 ton chillers. UNF operates on a “plus 1” system. The maximum capacity is 4,000 tons so there is always 1 chiller as backup. The Science & Humanities building is proposed for approximately 750 tons of additional demand. An additional chiller bay is planned as part of this project. The master plan considered additional chiller bays to carry the capacity for future buildings.

The campus core is served by the central plant, but the buildings outside the core are served by stand-alone systems. As the north campus expands with the new recreation center and athletics support a facility, a new north plant is desired which could serve these facilities plus the Arena. In addition, the plant could provide redundancy and additional capacity for the core campus.

The East Ridge will be a mix of academic, residential, and support spaces. The existing East Ridge plant would need to expand to serve the residential facilities and a new East Plant would serve the academic zone on the northern end of East Ridge.

The residential facilities to the south would remain as standalone systems.

Image: plant locations

Built Systems Summary

Throughout the University’s history, its Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni have been good stewards of the campus. In particular, the last 5 years have witnessed a significant series of physical improvements to all aspects of campus life. Academic departments moved into the newly constructed College of Education and Human Services Building, Science and Engineering Building, Social Sciences Building and College of Public Health. Residence Life built Osprey Fountains. The construction of the Student Union and Parking Services

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Building has provided an amenity for the entire campus community. The University has evaluated campus buildings and infrastructure so that those in urgent need of critical maintenance and repair will receive prioritized funding and renovation work. As of the writing of this report, the University is in the design phase for the Biological Sciences Building and a new Student Wellness Center.

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Concept Development

A set of guiding principles captured the themes heard most frequently during the interview process and built upon the values presented by the University community.

Guiding Principles

Create a compact living - learning environment that enhances the University’s core mission.• Enhance and unify the academic and residential communities• Provide academic space that meets the needs of today and future enrollments• maintain a similar percentage of on-campus beds• Provide residential unit types that foster community and are appropriate for student level• Develop campus density to encourage a well connected and walkable campus• Unify campus buildings and grounds

Link centers, neighborhoods, transit and activities to better connect the campus.• Establish clear gateways and edges• Simplify transit to increase service levels and convenience• Improve pedestrian pathways and bicycle connectivity internal and external to campus• Create a pedestrian oriented and transit friendly campus• Connect campus on and across ridges• Engage Greater Jacksonville community through culture, education, concerts, athletics, lectures, and

conferences

Celebrate the unique North Floridian ecology as an integral part of the UNF identity. • Bind campus identity to the distinctive natural environment and setting• Open campus core to edges and woods• Strive to become a model sustainable development

Concept Plan

The planning team developed a Concept Plan to illustrate and give physical representation to the Guiding Principles. The Concept Plan is conceptual in nature and is meant to be interpreted loosely.

The key concepts represented by this plan are to:• Create a compact and walkable pedestrian environment.• Connect campus centers, neighborhoods and transit areas across uplands and wetlands.• Establish a visitor experience that clearly defines entry and arrival from multiple campus portals.• Integrate the native, natural environment within future campus development.

Image: concept plan

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Precinct Studies

Master plans must balance visionary strategies with financially achievable goals. To do so, the framework of the plan needs to be flexible and practical so that it can be implemented in phases as funds become available. Following the direction of the University’s Strategic Plan and Capital Improvement Plan 2009-2014, the following themes drove the initiative to create the proper physical environment needed for excellence in teaching, living and learning at UNF:

• Addressing deferred maintenance• Identifying older buildings in need of renovation and renewal• Providing new space to meet future needs for academic and co-curricular functions

Focused studies of small areas of campus (precincts) were used to test initial ideas set forth by the Concept Plan. The planning team combined and refined design concepts for each area studied based on input from the campus community through a series of interactive workshops. These workshops allowed frank discussion of the pros and cons of many different ideas that then allowed the group to arrive at the ideal solution for all involved.

Over the course of multiple work sessions, the planning team met with representatives from academic affairs, student and residence life, and athletics and recreation. Before presenting the various design options, the planning team led the group on a guided campus tour. This tour allowed the planning team to point out areas of opportunity and encouraged participants to view the campus with a discerning eye in order to ensure a productive and engaging discussion. By involving members of the campus community and responding to their suggestions, these studies reflect the needs and desires of the campus community.

Image: precinct options

Academic Affairs Precinct

Academic Affairs discussions focused on the locations and adjacencies of academic facilities. Many of the issues discussed are highlighted in the University’s Capital Improvement Plan. The planning team considered practical issues such as building setbacks and massing, treatment of open space and entryways, pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems, service points, and landscape treatment. The Academic Affairs session identified a number of ideas that were ultimately included in the Master Plan:

• New Science and Humanities Building• Enhanced or new facilities for the Fine Arts and Design department• Future academic building locations on the Main Campus• Mixed-Use academic village on the East Ridge

Residence Life Precinct

Student and Residence Life discussions focused on the locations and relationships of student-oriented facilities and ways to further build community between the students on the Main Campus, South Campus, East Ridge and future Tech Park land. Some of the issues discussed included: accommodating an additional 2,500 beds to position UNF as a residential campus, a housing maintenance facility, campus dining facility and convenience food offerings,

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facilities that may become too expensive to maintain over time and should be replaced, strategic locations for new gathering spaces, and converting paved areas to green quads within the core of campus. The following ideas incorporated into the Master Plan allow the College to meet current student life program needs and address future opportunities as the student body evolves:

• New residence halls that frame well-defined quads and open spaces• Housing facilities that encourage community and a 24/7 living learning environment• A critical mass of upperclassmen along the East Ridge and South Campus• A Greek village on the west ridge of the Tech Park• Facilities for four religious groups and a campus pavilion

Athletics and Recreation Precinct

Athletics discussions focused on the current locations and relationships of athletic facilities. Some of the issues discussed included relocation of the tennis courts and softball field, the balance of parking during large events, and better utilization of the Arena. A variety of scenarios were tested and ultimately refined to include the following concepts in the final Master Plan:

• New 12 court tennis complex northwest of Lot 18• New athletic administrative building• Relocation of softball field• Expansion space for the baseball stadium

Recreation discussions focused on the number and location of fields as the University grows. Some of the issues discussed included clustering the majority of the recreational fields to the northwest section of campus while distributing informal recreational open space and courts adjacent to residence halls. A variety of scenarios were tested and ultimately refined to include the following concepts in the final Master Plan:

• New 6 court tennis complex near 4 recreation fields and 2 softball fields• New Student Wellness Center with 4 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts and future pool

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Final Plan

Existing Campus

The final plan is a synthesis of concepts that were tested, revised, and balanced to meet both the short and long term goals of the University. The Master Plan illustrates the campus at final build-out and is intended to act as a “road-map” for campus administration to implement over time. It identifies existing campus assets, future opportunities, and areas of concern to be addressed.

Established in 1972, the UNF campus was primarily a commuter college at its inception. As enrollment has increased and campus landholdings have expanded, the campus became less integrated and compact as it expanded outward. As the Main Campus grows and continues to house the majority of its students on-campus, additional facilities are necessary for athletics, recreation, general classroom space, and residence halls. Renovations and deferred maintenance needs are also recommended within a phased approach.

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Final Plan

The physical master plan provides for the fulfillment of existing university needs and future growth. New buildings are located to strengthen existing academic relationships and to better connect the 1,100 acre campus. The Master Plan illustrates the capacity of the campus at full build-out.

The plan creates the physical framework necessary for UNF to achieve its educational and civic goals. Existing surface parking lots will become building sites and the lost parking spaces will be accommodated in the future with multiple parking resources primarily at the campus perimeter. The buildings are sited to create comfortable ‘outdoor rooms’ that encourage permeability throughout the campus.

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Compact Living/Learning Environment

The Strategic Plan and Capital Improvement Plan 2009-2014 served as guides for the Master Plan, outlining a number of projects to be completed over the next 5 years. The Science and Humanities Building is currently in design to infill Lot 7. An addition to the Student Union is shown to accommodate future enrollment growth. This addition preserves the amphitheater and stage on the west side of the Union. A series of infill developments within the campus core will provide nine new building sites of approximately 700,000 GSF total. Building 14 will be replaced over time to accommodate a larger state-of-the-art dining facility and a growing need for additional student service spaces in close proximity to where students live.

One of the more dramatic changes within the campus core is the transformation of Lots 9 and 10 into a new academic quad and open space connected to the Campus Green. Student and residence life functions line the edge of the south pond with a new dining hall and 2 new residence halls. The academic building proposed just south of the Library will provide a prominent facade to screen the Library’s back service entrance.

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Image: prop campus core

As campus density increases along the East Ridge, a northern pedestrian bridge will be required to form a complete loop and expand walkability from the academic core to the new academic village. The capacity of the 8 buildings shown along the northern part of the East Ridge is approximately 550,000 GSF. Marking the end of the new pedestrian bridge from the campus core, is a mixed use tower that will house academic, residential and student life functions. This facility will act as a focal point across campus with a height of between 5 and 7 stories. The remaining area along the East Ridge is primarily residentially focused, with informal recreation fields and courts distributed amongst each new community. Buildings will be serviced from the loop road so as to limit vehicular/pedestrian conflicts. Athletic and recreation facilities are planned to expand at the north end of campus to create a contiguous zone of student activity and play near existing athletic and recreation fields.

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The southern half of campus is devoted primarily to upperclass student housing, an 18 house Greek Village, and market-rate apartments. Informal recreation fields are dispersed amongst each housing community. The proposed campus meditation center and four religious facilities are proposed close to the natural environment of the existing wetlands near the golf course. Residence Life expressed the need for a central receiving and maintenance facility west of Betty Holzendorf Road.

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Connectivity and Linkages

The East Ridge development is connected through a heavily landscaped promenade running from the north part of campus to the south, crossing Kernan Boulevard and running along the western edge of the Tech Park ridge. This pedestrian and bicycle path is connected to a series of stormwater ponds and constructed wetlands that will function as an educational feature for the entire campus community.

The “village street” concept from previous master planning efforts is strengthened to form another major pedestrian spine running north-south from the new Science and Humanities Building to Osprey Landing, where the existing pedestrian bridge connects to Osprey Fountains. A series of interconnected open spaces and covered arcades ties land use zones together from the northern athletic area through the academic campus core and finally to student life and housing facilities. Connections are also strengthened across campus from west to east tying wetlands designated as preservation and conservation areas into the fabric of campus trails and pedestrian paths.

The completion of the East Ridge Road is planned in the future to connect to the outer loop that connects to Central Parkway and ultimately up to Beach Boulevard. There is also a plan to create a spur from the north-south Eco Road that connects up to Central Parkway on the northwest corner of campus. The loop road is planned to be severed north of the Union. This will allow a plaza purely for pedestrians and campus shuttles. In order to continue to connect the inner and outer loop, a spur road is planned with an alignment just east of the Arena and baseball stadium. This narrow road is designed with one lane in each direction to accommodate shuttles, service vehicles and campus traffic. These vehicular connections will improve campus travel by encouraging most of daily traffic to stay out of the core.

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The City of Jacksonville has long term plans that are supported by the University, to realign and widen Kernan Boulevard to the east so it would follow the First Coast Technology Parkway, an existing two-lane road. The change would affect about two-thirds of a mile of Kernan Boulevard and transform the new Kernan Boulevard into a 6 lane thoroughfare. The existing Kernan Boulevard is envisioned to be narrowed to approximately half the width to create a more pedestrian-friendly connection and contiguous campus in relation to the East Ridge and South Campus.

Image: Kernan Existing, Tech Pkwy Proposed

Unique North Floridian Ecology

Conservation areas on campus are important to maintain the unique natural habitats of North Florida to protect resources such as the gopher tortoise, osprey and pitcher plant. The University should continue to enhance and protect the existing natural features and habitats across the 1,100 acre campus. UNF’s Sawmill Slough and other valuable areas on campus are vital to the natural systems "downstream": Pablo Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway. Gum Swamp to the West, and Sawmill Slough combined with Ryals Swamp to the north are the interfaces that mitigate the effects of urbanization on the Southside and Baymeadows area. The consultant team and the UNF campus planning department strongly recommend locating future development in areas that had previously been disturbed such as surface parking lots and developable uplands.

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The planning team recommends the long-term expansion of the existing ‘UNF conservation zone’ (approved in the 2005 plan) to include the southwest isolated uplands adjacent to Interstate 9A and Butler Boulevard, Route 202. While developing this land will allow additional space for future campus expansion, the negative aspects far outweigh the land gained.

The negative aspects of developing this land are as follows:

• Limited pedestrian and vehicular access- Need permits to cross wetlands with road- Disconnected from academic core and student housing

• Limited development potential- Only 56 acres developable uplands

• Loss of recreation and educational features- Disruption to trail and environmental research

• Loss of gopher tortoise habitat- 40 acres

• Impact to the gopher tortoises - a threatened species- Approx. 25 tortoises to be relocated- Approx. cost of $100,000 to survey area, get permits, relocate tortoises, mitigation fees - One of last areas on campus to support gopher tortoises

• Cost of extending utilities- Unknown at this time

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Image: prop conservation areas

Currently, the physical grounds of the University are composed of a variety of open spaces that anchor distinct areas of the campuses, such as the lake south of the Union and the Fine Arts Center, the Green, and the nature trails near Lake Oneida. These spaces provide opportunities for relaxation, study, socialization, special events, and recreation. The proposed open space network respects these existing spaces and seeks to create more. As the University replaces asphalt lots and service drives with pedestrian paths, tree-lined spaces will function as corridors that connect buildings and open spaces on campus.

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The Master Plan provides the University of North Florida with a framework to guide building and open space development well into the future. Elements of this plan have been holistically integrated so that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Many of the concepts are elegantly simple, powerfully transformative, and financially achievable. As the University implements this plan, the changes to the physical campus will be recognizable and will elevate the stature and identity of the University regionally and nationally.

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Design Guidelines

The goal of these design guidelines is to establish a framework for future designers as the structure of the campus is extended it will be an aesthetically pleasing place. To ensure this, the guidelines suggest that future design decisions will be most successful if they are informed by the best architectural and landscape traditions evident on the campus.

The organization of these guidelines begins with campus-wide issues: documentation of existing building types and analysis of open space and building styles.

Sustainability

The University is committed to responsible, sustainable development that attains a balance between economy, the environment, and society by meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The goal is to create a balance of personal and environmental health across five broad categories: Nature, Energy, People, Water, and Materials. Innovation is encouraged.

With Osprey Fountains most recently certified LEED Silver, there are now five buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council on the UNF campus. Currently, Osprey Fountains, Parking Services and the Brooks College of Health addition are Silver-certified buildings, while the College of Education and Human Services is the first and only Gold-certified building on campus.

The new Student Union achieved a Silver rating. The Social Sciences building, which received basic certification, opened in the fall of 2006 as the first LEED-certified facility in Northeast Florida and was the first “green” building on campus.

At a minimum, all new buildings and renovations on campus should strive to achieve a LEED Silver rating or better.

Nature• Honor, protect and connect habitat, stream and river corridors. Do not disturb wetland or woodland habitat.• Building mass should allow daylight into active outdoor spaces.• Use a native landscape palette.

Energy• Maximize daylight opportunities in buildings with a balance of solar gain, glare, and energy use.• Tie into central heating and cooling plants.• Use renewable energy sources and generate energy onsite as much as possible.• Reduce energy loads on buildings by design, equipment selection, and use/operations guidelines.• Seek multiple uses from mechanical systems which have the highest fuel efficiency through reuse of waste heat

or other process byproducts.

People• Incorporate ideals of a park once, transit oriented, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly campus.• Incorporate alternative means of transportation, including municipal transit, University shuttles, bicycles,

carpooling; encourage the use of fuel efficient and alternative- fuel vehicles.

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• Increase and interconnect on-campus housing, services, and retail.• Educate about the impact of daily decisions and seek new methods to reduce the impact on energy and the

environment.

Water• Continue to incorporate campus-wide onsite storm water management practices that address quantity and

quality of runoff.• Reduce potable water demand through conservation, reuse, and recycling.• Collect rainwater for reuse in buildings and irrigation. No potable water to be used in irrigation.

Materials• LEED Silver Certification is the target for major construction projects.• Choose environmentally sustainable materials and processes.

Smart Growth Strategies• Respect responsible capacity of the land while retaining the quality of the campus.• Collaborate with adjacent communities on economic development and quality of life issues.• Accommodate growth on infill sites.• Efficient use of natural resources.• Build upon past investments in the campus and physical plant.• Enhance environmental quality.• Encourage environmental innovation in design.• Become a model sustainable campus.

Master Plan Results• Enhancing programs and reputation of the University;• Creating an enduring, vibrant campus;• Realizing fiscal benefits;• Being a good neighbor;• Contributing to a healthy and sustainable campus;• Balancing land use;• Vibrant mix of uses;• Increasing densities;• Adaptive reuse of buildings.

Axes

An axis is a line that provides organizational structure to built forms and the spaces between. This organizational structure can be literal when represented by streets or paved walks, or figurative as when buildings are arranged around a quad or open space. It is recommended that future buildings are placed along current axes that will be extended and enhanced. Axial views of the Union, Buildings 3 and 4, along the north facade of the Library, and of the proposed mixed-use tower are established as an integral part of the Master Plan to orient visitors and establish an order and hierarchy across campus. The proposed north pedestrian bridge across the wetlands will create a new axis that connects the main campus to the East Ridge. It will also create a more pronounced connection to new student housing.

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Stormwater Management

The Master Plan proposes enhancing stormwater management across campus with interconnected, constructed wetlands in conjunction with traditional stormwater ponds. Within the new academic village on the East Ridge, the buildings come right up to the edge of the pond, with a covered walk to circulate between the buildings and the water. The goal in siting future ponds and constructed wetlands is to incorporate them into the native landscape to encourage interaction similar to the ease of exploring the south pond on the main campus. Storm water management shall meet the requirements of the City of Jacksonville with the added goals of sustainable development as stated by the University.

Provide ornamental trees, shrubs, and groundcover in setback areas along all streets and to building frontages to create a garden type environment and minimize turf grass.

Use native drought tolerant species and rain gardens to address storm water quality management. Parking lots to be landscaped to provide storm water management and shade. All surface parking lots shall be screened from view along streets with a landscape hedge, berm or wall to

minimize the intrusion of headlights and enhance the pedestrian experience.

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Landscape and Open Space

Campuses are defined as much by the space between the buildings as by the buildings alone. UNF’s campus is defined by interconnected and varied promenades, quads, courtyards, ponds and other arranged spaces. The Master Plan extends the qualities of core open space across all of UNF’s landholdings as an integral part of the campus structure. The idea of outdoor rooms defined and shaped by buildings is a fundamental concept of the plan and one which must be carefully developed. The prototypical quadrangle consists of specific features:

• Tree-lined, well-defined, rectangular spaces• Symbolic core of the campus• Social gathering space• Passive recreational activities• Relatively flat topography• Well-defined exterior spaces similar to interior rooms• Edges of space are defined by buildings with active first floor uses• Usually given hierarchy by relationship of a hero building framed by soldier buildings

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Building Typology

A building can be described by its program, size, form, location on campus, and the way it defines an exterior space. Campuses are composed of collections of buildings with similar programs such as academic, residential, athletic, and student life uses. The programs often determine the building’s size and location on campus. Groupings of similar uses frequently occur because of the desire to maximize functional adjacencies and congregate similar typologies. Intuitively, a building should reflect its programmatic uses through the characteristics embodied in the building envelope, mass, and detailing. That is why a residence hall has a higher surface-to-glass ratio, numerous windows to provide natural light to living spaces, well-detailed entries to reinforce the residential quality of the space, and a relatively narrow width to length footprint. Variations on the façade can inform the locations of study lounges, living/learning classrooms, and lobbies.

Similarly, a science building will be characterized as having a smaller surface-to-glass ratio, tall floor-to-floor heights to accommodate interstitial utility distribution, roof treatments to conceal fume hood exhaust stacks, and wide width-to-length proportions to satisfy lab module requirements. The Master Plan recognizes these adjacency requirements by locating new buildings near buildings of similar uses on campus.

Building Disposition

As new buildings are sited on campus, careful planning will be needed to address multiple façade orientations, entry locations, and open space framing in a holistic manner. With implementation, buildings that once faced a parking lot will front a pathway or lawn instead. While these new settings will be more elegant and approachable, they will require forethought and planning.

To define open spaces, build-to lines are established as part of the plan. These build-to lines are not set-back allowances, but they are defined as space making edges that the buildings must adhere to:• Buildings shall remain parallel and perpendicular to existing streets as much as possible.• Buildings shall retain a minimum of 60% of their frontage along the building build-to line along street frontage. • Secondary build-to lines address internal streets and drive access which can be more flexible.

Building orientation impacts performance characteristics, and should be integrated into the overall form and design aesthetic.• Sun shading and screening strategies in response to the angle and direction of the sun result in a single building

having four distinct facades with consistent elements to unify the design.• Other aspects of performance should also be addressed, such as incorporating daylight into the interior lighting

plan. A building’s relationship and configuration to the adjacent streets and open space is extremely important.• All buildings should be sited perpendicular or parallel to the spaces they form.• Many buildings will have multiple, active entry points. Where possible, buildings should share hidden service

points.

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The original master plan called for tightly grouped, intimate courtyards with buildings connected by two story covered walkways or arcades. The scale of these landscaped open spaces minimized travel distances, provided shade from the hot sun and protection from frequent rain storms. Covered walkways currently exist throughout parts of UNF’s campus and should continue to be provided on all buildings which connect to each other. It is

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recommended that at a minimum, these walks should be incorporated on the first floor of buildings and 2nd floor connected walks added where feasible.

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Mass and Proportion

The massing of a building can be defined as the overall geometry (length, width, and height) of its perceived form. Massing is a significant factor that contributes to establishing the “character” of a specific building.• Buildings should be sited to form outdoor spaces and/or define a street edge.• Massing should break down buildings into smaller parts, through the use of:

-- base, middle and top;-- tower elements; and-- vertical divisions or bays (central, intermediate and end).-- a vertical datum of 45’ to 60’ above grade where the building steps back to minimize its perceived height from the ground.

• The base should reflect the human scale of pedestrians.• General building uses should be similar and compatible across campus, i.e. housing across from housing with

similar number of floors, setbacks, landscape, and scale, etc.• Building height and massing at the interface of the east edge of the Tech Park should be respectful of the height

of the surrounding neighborhood at 2-3 stories. Building heights should be compatible with and relate to the rest of the campus.

Scale

Architectural scale is important because it helps to define the overall character of a campus. A University campus will achieve an appropriate scale by paying careful attention to how the features of a building, particularly at the ground level, relate to the scale of the human body. Often, the way that a building’s design integrates door treatments, window types, columns and cornices, will provide visual clues as to the programmatic use of a building. Future buildings must reflect this intimacy of scale in the details of design. Doing so will allow a wide range of architectural styles to coexist in a manner similar to the rest of campus.

Architectural scale can also describe how buildings relate to one another and the surrounding open space. Ideally, the arrangement of buildings will be such that it makes intuitive sense to any person “using” the campus by providing visual clues about the importance and hierarchy of particular buildings and landscapes. Clearly defined entrances, windows that allow glimpses of indoor activities, and special pavers or landscape treatments are other methods to cultivate architectural scale and hierarchy on campus.

Façade Composition

Regardless of the architectural style of a building, the façade design often follows a set of basic principles including prominent entry, a vertical tripartite design defined by the base, middle, and top, and a system of proportions. The organization of the elements can be an individual aesthetic expression or, when used consistently on multiple buildings, a recognized style of the campus. The perceived scale of a building can be greatly affected by the manner

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in which its façade is divided. This organization of proportion can be equally adept in both traditional and contemporary architecture.

Future buildings on UNF’s campus will include some variation of a base condition with a well proportioned middle section and careful consideration as to how the building meets the sky.• Facades should be organized through the use of regulating lines.• Facades should contain a repetition of similarly proportioned elements of structure, bay and window, solid and

void.• Repetition of elements should be moderated so as not to create monotony, but rather to weave elements into

multiple rhythms that enhance visual interest.• Porticos, gables, cornices, columns, and dormers are not style dependent architectural elements. Rather, they

act as a kit of parts that can be used to help define the character of buildings and grounds by regulating scale, massing, and facade rhythm.

Building Materials

The character of the buildings shall respond to the palette of materials and colors present on the University of North Florida campus.• Brick with limestone or precast trim compatible with the existing campus materials palate is encouraged

-- Any variation in brick colors should be subtle.-- Any brick patterns should be subtle.-- There should be no excessive striping or patterning.-- Stacked bond should be discouraged.

• Limestone• Architectural Precast• Curtain walls may be used at special areas• Stucco (No synthetic stucco)• Trim: granite, slate, limestone, precast, metal• Flat Roofs – white or reflective material

-- Consider flat roofs for energy generation or daylight capture areas-- if the roof is visible from the upper floors of adjacent buildings then a green vegetated roof should be considered to enhance stormwater management, improve thermal performance of the building envelop and extend the roof life.

• Details: chimneys, light fixtures, downspouts, signage, etc. to be consistent with other elements present on the campus.

• Insulated clear glass in clear aluminum or painted frames to be compatible with surrounding buildings.• Zinc, copper, or painted metal for mechanical equipment screens, louvers, or other minor applications.

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Paths and Walkways

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A robust system of concrete walkways currently connects open spaces and buildings on each campus. The consistent use of this material helps one to understand its function as a major pedestrian walkway surface. Other paving surfaces should be reserved for secondary uses on campus such as service drives, jogging paths, and forest trails. The University uses brick pavers along major paths to highlight their importance. For example, the sidewalk that surrounds the Campus Green and connects the Library to the School of Education is striped with brick. Such subtle details establish a desired hierarchy to campus pathways. To achieve best results, special pavers should be used consistently across campus.

General• If retail, restaurant, or other active uses have first floor frontage, then extend the sidewalk to the building face. If

residential, then extend a 6'-0" minimum wide concrete sidewalk to building entrances and landscape the areas between walks using ground covers, shrubs, ornamental and shade trees.

• Sidewalks to be broom finish concrete with tooled edges and joints.

Pedestrian Crossings and Crosswalks• Stamped and integral colored red concrete at all crosswalks.• Raised tables preferred wherever possible to reduce traffic speeds.• Accessible ramps to meet ADA and campus standards.

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Primary Walkways• Intended primarily for pedestrians and bicycles with occasional service and emergency vehicle access.• Brick pavers in concrete frames which integrate bicycle paths by splitting the path into two halves, each minimum

8' wide.• Provide bicycle lane markings that differentiate bicycle paths from pedestrians.• Design to accommodate weight and width required for emergency vehicles as required by the University and City

of Jacksonville.• Restrict access of daily automobile traffic and service vehicle access.• Provide adequate signage to regulate bicycle usage, yield to pedestrians and dismount zones.

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INSERT SITE PLAN SHOWING PRIMARY WALK LOCATIONS WITH BIKE PATHS AND WITHOUT BIKE PATHS, INDICATE DISMOUNT ZONE

Secondary Walkways• Intended primarily for pedestrian access across landscaped areas and access to buildings. Bicyclists are to dismount on these walkways.• Minimum 6' wide concrete sidewalk with ashlar scoring pattern.• Extend sidewalk to building front at building entries and active use areas.

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Service Access

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• Service access to be provided on side streets and restricted access walkways/drives.• Predetermined service and emergency vehicle access ways shall be designed to accommodate emergency and service vehicle size and weight but will take on the character of a standard pedestrian walkway.• Daily vehicular access to malls, quads and courts will be restricted through design, removable bollards, or other appropriate means.

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Transit and Bicycles• Provide transit stops and bus lanes as per campus transportation plan.• Provide bicycle racks and storage at each building as per university standards.• Provide bicycle commuter lockers and shower facilities at convenient locations across the campus.

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Signage and Gateways

UNF recently established signage standards and installed comprehensive signage/wayfinding throughout campus. The building and directional signage unites the school colors and graphic logo into a cohesive, consistent and clear system to follow. The Master Plan recommends continued application of this wayfinding package throughout the East Ridge, Tech Park and South Campus as growth occurs.

The main entry into campus off of Interstate 9A is clearly marked with a large gate wall. However, the other entrances to campus would benefit from a hierarchical system of gateway treatments. Specifically, entering campus from the north and south portals of Beach and Kernan Boulevard, visitors could benefit from a clearer entry and arrival sequence.

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Site Furnishings and Amenities

The use of standardized furnishings and fixtures on all parts of the UNF campus unifies outdoor spaces and establishes the unique identity of the University. The consistent use of light fixtures, benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks are required as part of each new capital project or site improvement.

Walls and fencing can help define areas and edges of the campus, and subtly reinforce the collegiate environment. For example, seat walls are an effective way to define space and providing an impromptu opportunity for resting, reading, waiting, and socializing. When seat walls are located at a building’s entrance, they help to make wayfinding easier and more intuitive. Plantings and landscaping can function as type of fencing when designed appropriately to guide pedestrian movement and screen unsightly views. All transformers, mechanical equipment, loading docks and service areas should be screened from view from roads, pathways and campus quads.

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Section Two

XVIII. 2005 Campus Master Plan (UNF)

XIX. Future Land Use (ASG + UNF)

XX. Housing (ASG + UNF)

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XXI. Acknowledgements

2010 Board of Trustees

Chair, R. Bruce Taylor, Ph.D., Chairman A. Hugh Greene, Vice ChairSitou Gilles Byll-Cataria Toni K. Crawford Wilfredo J. Gonzalez Ann C. HicksWanyonyi J. KendrickJoy G. KormanOscar MunozJoan W. NewtonJ. Patrick Plumlee., Ph.D.Kevin M. Twomey

PresidentJohn A. Delaney

Executive CommitteeJohn A. Delaney, PresidentShari Shuman, Vice President – Administration and Finance Mark E. Workman, Provost and Chair – Academic Affairs Pierre Allaire, Vice President – Institutional Advancement Mauricio Gonzalez, Vice President – Student and International Affairs Thomas Serwatka, Chief of Staff and Vice President - President’s Office Zak Ovadia, Director of Facilities Planning

ConsultantsAyers Saint Gross

Kevin KingNaomi CataldoCarey Burdis

Flagg DesignChris FlaggJulie Perricone

Prosser HallockBernie O'ConnorShawn Bliss

ESIGary Howalt

XXII. Appendix: List of support documents (as produced during the planning process)

A. Capital Improvements (UNF)

B.[A.] Capital Improvement Implementation (UNF)

WE NEED TO REVIEW THE ABOVE WITH THE STRUCTURE REQUIRED BY THE STATE

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