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V O L U M E O N E

chapter 5High achievement always

takes place in the framework of high expectation.

C H A R l e S K e T T e R I n g


IN THIS cHapTer

Planning and Design Principles

organization of Campus uses

open Space network

Circulation System

utility Corridors

5Since its founding in1886, the university of Wyoming has grown from a small cluster of buildings at the eastern edge of laramie to a large campus with many varied uses and supporting facilities. Recent growth and changing conditions have resulted in a need to reassess the future of campus planning and development. This chapter presents direction-setting planning and design principles that establish a foundation for new development on-campus. The foundation, or framework, also establishes the spatial organization that will direct future growth including land use, open space, circulation and utilities.

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84 | U n i v e r s i t y o f W y o m i n g long range development plan

Planning and Design Principles The planning and design principles reflect the needs and desires of campus users, promoting new development that will expand on the existing strengths of the university. The desired future condition is based on the assets, issues, challenges, and opportunities discussed in the pre-vious chapter, as well as concepts and ideas discussed with the university and greater laramie community.

There are eight direction-setting planning and design principles, each with multiple objectives that help describe how desired conditions can be achieved. To achieve the physical vision for the uW campus, fu-ture development will need to follow these principles.

top left:

Southwest Campus Green

top right:

Knight Hall

middle right:

Campus walkway

bottom right:

Above ground utilities


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1 emUlAte UW’S SeNSe of plACe oN the CeNtrAl ANd eASt CAmpUS NodeS

The strong history and physical character-istics of West Campus establish the univer-sity’s sense of place – or unique character, culture and historic development. new development on Central and east Campus should reflect the timeless design of West Campus through consistency and efficient use of space. The consistent yet creative use of building materials, convenient and safe circulation routes and campus open space can convey the university’s sense of place on Central and east Campus.

Key Objectives

• encourage continuity of design elements, and strong physical and aesthetic connections.

• maintain historically significant structures and appropriate space between new and existing develop-ment on-campus.

• eliminate barriers to connectivity, and encourage the sustainable use of transit as well as walking and biking.

• enhance existing open space and reserve new areas that will serve as focal points for development projects.

top left:

Native sandstone

bottom left:

Prexy’s Pasture

top right:

Ross Hall

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2 CoNNeCt eASt ANd CeNtrAl CAmpUS With the WeSt CAmpUS

The separated concentration of uses can benefit from better connections and im-proved campus design. Campus connec-tivity can be strengthened by enhancing significant routes, creating new and easily accessible access ways and eliminating real and perceived barriers that prevent convenient and safe connections through campus.

Key Objectives

• Decrease the perceived distances between destinations on the east and Central Campus and the West Cam-pus with active ground floor uses, interesting landscapes, well-located open spaces, simple wayfinding and a collection of monuments and destinations along all routes.

• Develop a variety of convenient con-nections oriented to serve bicyclists and pedestrians while accommodat-ing motor vehicles.

• Design convenient routes for tran-sit, maintenance and emergency vehicles.

• Redevelop street alignments, cross-ings and parking areas to increase safe routes for bicyclists and pedes-trians.

top left:

Plaza outside WTBC

top right:

Centennial Complex


3 orgANiZe CAmpUS deVelopmeNt AroUNd A hierArChY of NAtUrAl ANd lANdSCAped opeN SpACeS

The natural environment is another char-acter-defining element that contributes to the campus’ sense of place. A range of open space with different sizes and de-sign characteristics should be set aside to strengthen the relationship between the built and natural environments. natural and landscaped open space should be integrated with new development as an organizing feature to promote social in-teraction, outdoor learning, recreation, sustainability and the overall campus am-biance.

Key Objectives

• enhance and define underused areas, protect and celebrate existing open spaces and establish new open spaces adjacent to existing and new buildings.

• Identify key open space areas throughout campus and reserve these locations for future develop-ment of campus green spaces and plazas.

• organize site layout and design around the centralized location of key open spaces.

• Promote use of natural elements in facilities with solar access and natu-ral ventilation.

top left:

Students on-campus

middle:

Prexy’s Pasture

right:

Students socializing

bottom left:

Campus landscaping

4 deVelop A WAlKAble, biKeAble ANd trANSit-orieNted CAmpUS

Safe and efficient routes for walking and biking and convenient shuttle transit cre-ate a more connected and lively environ-ment, and enhance the ability of campus users to efficiently reach their destinations. The university should actively promote walking and biking on-campus in support of a more universally accessible, healthy and safe campus environment.

Key Objectives

• organize pedestrian, bicycle and transit networks around a system of transportation routes that connect transit stops, major campus destina-tions, housing, and parking areas.

• Provide well-designed and well-signed routes for pedestrians and bi-cyclists throughout the entire campus.

• Provide end-of-trip bicycle ameni-ties throughout campus including covered and well-lit short-term and long-term bicycle parking.

• Improve busy intersections and street crossings and reduce conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians and vehicles.

• Implement traffic demand manage-ment strategies that reduce reliance on personal automobile travel.

top left:

Example of covered bike parking

middle:

Promenade near Prexy’s pasture

right:

Campus bike racks

bottom left:

Campus shuttle



5 loCAte CAmpUS USeS to mAXimiZe CollAborAtioN, SYNergieS ANd effiCieNCieS

Collaboration and cooperation among uses stimulates a healthy campus environ-ment. The organization of campus uses should promote the proximity of common and co-dependent functions. new devel-opment should be directed to opportunity sites and excess or underused buildings and spaces should be consolidated. efficient use of existing campus property ultimately prolongs the need to acquire new sites surrounding campus.

Key Objectives

• encourage interdisciplinary exchange and the creation of multi-functional spaces.

• Provide open space for informal gathering and socialization.

• ensure that adequate utilities and infrastructure are in place to serve new development along with ad-equate service support facilities.

• explore partnerships with other education providers such as Albany County School District #1 and laramie County Community College.

top left:

Biological Sciences

right:

Laramie County Community College

Laramie Campus

bottom left:

Site of future Berry Center


6 optimiZe the eCologiCAl heAlth ANd SUStAiNAbilitY of CAmpUS

The future success and health of campus depends on its relationship with the natu-ral environment and ability to conserve re-sources. The university should encourage sustainable design, low impact building techniques, energy efficiency and recy-cling.

Key Objectives

• maximize use of transit and promote biking and walking.

• Facilitate natural drainage and decrease storm water run-off; con-serve and reuse water; require use of native and drought-tolerant plant species.

• Apply new technologies to conserve resources.

• educate campus users on the benefits of sustainable practices.

• Recycle and reuse existing resources to the maximum extent possible to avoid use of landfill.

• orient buildings to utilize natural resources such as solar and wind.

top left:

Local landscaping materials

middle:

Day lighting

right:

Light shelves

bottom left:

Bicycle path


7 optimiZe eXiStiNg CAmpUS fACilitieS

A long range plan for the development of campus assumes that new facilities will only be constructed as necessary. new programming needs can often be accommodated in underutilized facilities or renovated spaces that already exist on-campus. Adaptive reuse of existing struc-tures where feasible can lead to greater resource efficiency and a stronger visual tie between old and new.

Key Objectives

• establish building utilization targets for a range of space types on campus.

• Consider creative approaches to re-using and updating existing facilities on the uW campus before construct-ing new facilities.

left:

Wyoming Hall

right:

Geology Building


8 eStAbliSh Well-defiNed ANd AttrACtiVe CAmpUS edgeS ANd gAteWAYS

Along with the design of development within the campus interior, the treatment for the periphery of campus is equally im-portant. The design of campus edges and major entrances also affects the experi-ence of users, visitors and the surround-ing community. The university should de-velop formal and informal gateways and edges that create a desirable first impres-sion and provide users with cues signal-ing when they have entered or exited a unique campus place.

Key Objectives

• enhance the campus edge and major entrances by way of consistent signage, landscaping, lighting, dis-tinctive architecture and streetscape features.

• Improve the safety and function of road crossings and surface treatment to add to the important function of campus gateways.

top left:

Landscape edge

right:

Campus edge along 9th Street

bottom left:

Landscape buffer


9 CreAte fleXible leArNiNg eNViroNmeNtS throUghoUt CAmpUS

The design of campus should build on the university’s historic living learning pat-tern of development by designing build-ings and classrooms to accommodate multiple uses over time. Design flexibility will reduce future redevelopment and im-provement costs by creating spaces that are adaptable and durable. new proj-ects and redeveloped spaces should be designed to accommodate a range of academic programs, curricula, teaching approaches and new multi-disciplinary alliances. Flexible learning environments will also be based on universal Design standards and will accommodate chang-ing technologies.

Key Objectives

• Accommodate changes in building uses as the needs of the campus and community evolve.

• Design multi-functional spaces that can be changed without significant cost in the future.

• Periodically review and amend the lRDP as needed to account for changing needs and trends.

left:

Anthropology Building

right:

Merica Hall was originally a dormitory

Organization of Campus UsesThe proposed campus districts are based on existing land use concentrations on the uW campus, consistent with the planning and design principles articulated here.

Table 5.1 shows the total amount of land area designated for major land uses. The land area includes the square footage needed for parking, pathways, driveways and landscaping for each use.


Table 5.1 Future land use Area Totals

land use type land area (gross sq ft)

academic and Support 8,700,000

research/business 920,000

living learning 1,200,000

athletics and recreation 9,600,000

Service and Maintenance 1,200,000

Greenhouse 290,000

Visitor-Oriented Mixed Use* 500,000

*Excludes UW Plaza

AboVe:

Bureau of Mines Building

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map 5A proposed campus UsesThe uW campus has a relatively mixed-use development pattern with concentrations of uses in particular areas. The proposed distribution of campus uses still assumes a mix of uses with some campus uses more prominent in designated areas. The proposed pattern builds upon existing campus uses.



map 5A proposed campus Uses


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ACAdemiC ANd SUpport The academic and support land use con-centrations will build upon the existing academic and support facilities on West Campus and Central Campus. The most readily available land for expansion of these uses is adjacent to the Centennial Complex and the Animal Science/molec-ular Biology building. A new visual Arts facility has been sited near the corner of 22nd Street and Willett Drive. longer term expansion is also anticipated north and south of the existing academic core to Flint Street and grand Avenue, respec-tively.

potential academic and support land uses:Academics – including academic and classroom buildings, libraries, teaching and academic research laboratories;

Administration – including student, staff and faculty offices;

Academic Support – including computer labs, museums, galleries and cultural activities, educational partners, academic centers and institutes, and conference and meeting spaces;

Student Services – including the Wyoming Union; and

Recreation – including Half Acre Gym

AboVe left:

Health Sciences Center

AboVe right:

Half Acre Gymnasium

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reSeArCh/bUSiNeSSThe research and business land use area will build on the success of the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC). The large amount of undeveloped university property near the intersection of Harney Street and 22nd Street will accommodate the creation of a research and technol-ogy-focused business park adjacent to the Central Campus academic and sup-port area. This physical adjacency and strong connections to the academic core on West Campus will foster the sharing of ideas and resources.

potential research/business land use facilities:Research Laboratories

Student, Staff, and Faculty Offices

Fabrication Facilities

Storage Space

Small Restaurants/Cafes

Meeting Space

Specialized (Focused) Libraries

Executive Suites with Shared Administration and Meeting Spaces

AboVe left:

WTBC

AboVe right:

Harney Street

oppoSite pAge top left:

Washakie Center

oppoSite pAge top right:

Honors House

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liViNg leArNiNg

The concept of living learning is a grow-ing trend in higher education whereby the hard and fast lines between academic space and student housing are lessened or dissolved. examples from universities across the country illustrate mixed use facilities containing some combination of classrooms, offices, computer labs, librar-ies and housing. living learning principles are best exemplified at uW through the newly renovated Honors House, the engi-neering floor and the Washakie Center’s focus on academic support space. The best example of living learning on the ex-isting uW campus is the Honors House located at the west end of Fraternity Row. The greek and dormitory area, a portion of the site currently occupied by the Sum-

mit view Apartments and the north and south edges of the expanded academic core on the West Campus have all been identified as ideal locations for living learning uses on the uW campus.

living learning is also the land use desig-nation for the area located south of Willett Drive and west of 30th Street. While the Summit view Apartments will be redevel-oped in the future, other apartments can also benefit from updates and renova-tions. only a portion of the Summit view Apartments site will be redeveloped as housing. A more efficient use of the land will allow for approximately the same number of beds on a significantly smaller footprint.

potential living learning land use facilities:Student Housing—Dormitories, Suites, Apartments, Fraternities and Sororities

Classrooms

Teaching and Academic Research Laboratories

Student, Staff, and Faculty Offices

Specialized Libraries

Computer Labs

Administration

Maintenance

Cafeterias

Small Restaurants/Cafes

Meeting Space

Performance Space/Practice Rooms

Laundry Facilities

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AthletiCS ANd reCreAtioNAthletics and recreation areas will con-tinue to be located at the southwest and northeast corners of the Willet Drive and 22nd Street intersection. This land use concentration also includes Jacoby golf Course east of 30th Street. expansion will likely occur at the southeast corner of the Harney Street and 22nd Street inter-section and within the existing land use areas. Renovations and redevelopment of existing structures can provide oppor-tunities to provide more active facades and ground floor uses to activate athletic venues on non-event days. The golf course and soccer fields were developed with federal recreation grant money that does not permit redevelopment of these areas for purposes other than recreation.

potential athletics and recreation land use facilities:Sports Facilities/Buildings

Athletic Support Services

Fields and Outdoor Facilities

Mixed Use Parking Structures

Computer Labs

Athletic and Recreation Maintenance Facilities

Fitness and Recreation Facilities

Retail Space

Restaurant/Entertainment Space (alcohol free)

AboVe left:

War Memorial Stadium

AboVe right:

Arena Auditorium

oppoSite pAge top left:

Utility corridor

oppoSite pAge top right:

Central Energy Plant

oppoSite pAge bottom left:

ACRES Student Farm

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SerViCe ANd mAiNteNANCe As previously noted, the utilities mas-ter Plan was prepared in concert with the lRDP. Based on current estimates, it is believed that the existing service and maintenance facilities, as well as neces-sary expansion, can be located south of Harney Street and north of Flint Street, greenhill Cemetery and the Central Cam-pus academic and support area. once acquired by uW, the existing armory site will provide additional service and main-tenance space. As additional space is needed and land becomes available, the service and maintenance area can extend across 15th Street to 14th Street and into the campus reserve area to the north of Harney Street.

greeNhoUSeno changes are proposed for the Plant Science greenhouse area located at the southwest corner of the Harney Street and 30th Street intersection.


potential service and maintenance land use facilities:Chilled water plant

Electrical distribution center

Power generation

Offices

Garages

Storage

potential greenhouse land use facilities:Open air gardens

Greenhouses

Laboratory space

Offices

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ViSitor-orieNted miXed USeThe area identified as visitor-oriented mixed use is located along grand Avenue and 22nd Street. When the Summit view Apartments area is redeveloped, an op-portunity for mixed-use (horizontal and/or vertical) will be created. The Rocky mountain Research Center and existing commercial and residential development between 21st Street and 22nd Street are also envisioned as visitor-oriented mixed use. This land use concentration will build upon existing uses in and adjacent to this area including: the uW Conference Center; uW Plaza; Hilton garden Inn; the mixed use Bunkhouse lofts (under con-struction along Arrowhead lane); sports venues; and the Centennial Complex. The new visual Arts building will also have a visitor-friendly program and design.

POTEnTiAL viSiTOR-ORiEnTED MixED USE LAnD USE FACiLiTiES:

Retail Space

Restaurants/Entertainment

Private Offices

Housing

Educational Partners

UW Foundation Offices

visitor Center

Bookstore

Computer Labs

Fitness and Recreation Facilities

Meeting Space

AboVe left:

Half Acre Gym

AboVe middle:

Cooper House

AboVe right:

The UW Conference Center

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CAmpUS reSerVeAreas of the campus that are left undevel-oped or used as open air storage and sur-face parking lots are categorized as cam-pus reserve. The amount of land allocated to the various land uses outlined above exceeds projected demand. nevertheless, three large areas of campus are reserved for future development. These are located north of Harney Street on either side of the Business/Research land use area and east of Jacoby golf Course.

opeN SpACeopen space is one of the major land uses on the uW campus and is as important to the design of the campus as the built environment. unlike other land uses, open space areas can also be integrated within other land uses. Different size open spac-es serve different functions.

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Undeveloped reserve area

AboVe right:

West Campus open space


Open Space NetworkThe open space framework is a hierarchy that ranges from larger spaces, such as Prexy’s Pasture, to smaller and more in-timate landscaped areas between build-ings. new open spaces will fill in gaps between existing facilities, provide a fo-cal point for new clusters of buildings and enhance and connect to existing campus open spaces. The open space system will be connected by a well-defined network of paths, bikeways and streets. new build-ings will be integrated into this framework and activate new open spaces while new pathways will link new plazas and other landscaped areas.

SigNAtUre SpACeSSignature spaces are the most well known open spaces on-campus and serve as fo-cal points for the university’s most historic and prominent buildings. These areas allow unobstructed views of surrounding buildings and contain large or mature trees. Signature spaces promote a sense of grandeur and dignity to the campus. The campus has three signature spaces: Prexy’s Pasture, Fraternity mall, and the Southwest Campus green. Additionally, the proposed open space network will include a new signature open space on Central Campus.

prexy’s pasture

Prexy’s Pasture is located in the core of the West Campus and is a character defining element of the uW campus. This space is protected by the State of Wyoming with a no structures or buildings designation and is at the center of several iconic build-ings. The pasture receives significant use and is bisected by several paths linking surrounding buildings and uses to one an-other.

Fraternity Mall

At the center of campus is Fraternity mall. A street connecting Fraternity Row and Sorority Row divides the open space into an east and west field. The mall is sepa-rated from West Campus by 15th Street.

left:

Prexy’s Pasture

bottom:

Fraternity Mall

The mall is surrounded by a single row of fraternity houses to the north and sorority and fraternity houses to the south. To the east is the Fine Arts Center. Safe pedestri-an access to the mall is challenging as the open space lacks sidewalks and the sur-rounding street network is primarily used for parking and receives busy vehicle traf-fic. While Fraternity mall is considered a signature open space, several elements of the site will need to be redeveloped to im-prove the current design.

The Southwest campus Green

The green is located at the periphery of the southwestern portion of campus. Bor-dered by old main, Williams observa-

tory and Hoyt Hall, the green has street frontage along its south (Ivinson Street) and west (9th Street) edges. like Prexy’s Pasture, the green also has multiple path-ways that bisect it, but contains many more trees of various species. The space has been protected by the Wyoming state legislature with a park designation and has the potential to support stormwater re-tention and infiltration during larger storm events if necessary.

proposed Signature Space

The expansion and growth of Central Campus to the north will require a sig-nature open space to celebrate the future cluster of new development. located south of the Wyoming Technology Business Center and north of the Animal Science/molecular Biology building, the proposed site will serve as an anchor to tie in fu-ture buildings and open spaces north of gibbon and Harney streets. The site will connect with a promenade and feature landscaping to frame adjacent buildings.

AboVe left:

Library Annex Quad

AboVe right:

College of Law

bottom:

Southwest Campus Green



map 5B proposed Open Spaceand path System

The proposed open space and path system is a network of open spaces of various sizes and functions. The hierarchy of open spaces provides an organizing framework for other campus systems and development.


map 5B proposed Open Space and path System


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mAjor QUAdmajor quads are activated by five to six buildings and entry courts, with ac-cess from promenades and walks. major quads are typically landscaped spaces, but can also include hardscaped plazas. The plaza above the underground library Annex in the center of the sciences build-ings is an example of a major quad.

miNor QUAdThe minor quad is generally smaller than the major quad, activated by two to three buildings and entry courts, and accessed by promenades and walks. minor quads can also be landscaped or hardscaped. The open space between old main and merica Hall is an example of a minor quad.

eNtrY CoUrtentry courts serve as entrances to building clusters and are typically activated by two to three buildings. These spaces are ac-cessed by walkways and pathways and signal the transition from campus open

space to interior built space. existing en-try courts on-campus range from simple and informal to relatively elaborate and formal. The north entrance to Ross Hall is an example of an existing entry court.

froNt lAWNFront lawns are typically adjacent to en-try courts and are activated by building entrances and street sidewalks along the campus’ frontage. These spaces are ac-cessed by pathways and bike routes and often serve as bioswales or storm water detention areas. The front lawn is an im-portant designation due to its significant impact on perceptions of the campus by frequent users, visitors and passersby. The campus frontage along 9th Street is an ex-ample of a front lawn that clearly articu-lates the west edge of campus, creating a desirable transition to the neighboring residential area.

other opeN SpACeThere are several additional types of open space on the uW campus that in-

left:

Entry court

middle:

Front lawn

right:

Other open space


clude smaller landscaped areas adjacent to buildings, recreation and athletic fields, natural areas and detention basins.

Circulation SystemThe circulation system establishes an in-tegrated network of transportation routes. Access for privately-owned vehicles will be directed to designated streets that pro-vide on-street parking, or lead to surface parking lots, while creating minimal inter-ference with other transportation routes.

Pedestrians and bicyclists will be accom-modated throughout campus as well as on existing and future laramie community bike routes. The promenade system will connect opposite ends of campus with a series of major campus routes that link key campus destinations to other portions of campus, as well as to surrounding uses.

Walks and pathways will branch from the promenade and provide additional ac-cess to other areas of campus that may receive less traffic.

Service vehicles will require somewhat unlimited access throughout campus, re-quiring service routes that have access to maintained portions of campus. These routes may be an established mall, walk or street.

Transit will continue to play an increasing-ly important role in moving people to and around the uW campus. The proposed transit system will form a loop through campus, providing service at designated locations and connections to surrounding neighborhoods.

As a result of roadway reconfiguration, parking for proposed new buildings will be provided on new surface parking lots

Table 5.2 Circulation Typology

ped bike transit car service

public Interface

Mall

promenade

Walk

parking/access

Service

primary user secondary user restricted access

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map 5C proposed circulation Typologies

Public interface streets will be redesigned along the periphery of campus, as well as major interior campus streets including a portion of 15th Street and 22nd Street. Prom-enades will provide an east/west connection between West Campus and 9th Street with east Campus and 30th Street, as well as a north/south connection to Harney Street and grand Avenue. Walks and pathways will branch from the promenade and provide additional access to other areas of campus that may receive less traffic. The proposed transit system will form a loop through campus, with designated sections of transit mall that limit public vehicle access. A service route located north of the cemetery will provide limited service vehicle access to the service and maintenance area on Central Campus.


map 5C proposed circulation Typologies


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and/or structures located in areas of high parking demand. When new parking lots are constructed, parking spaces should be allocated in an amount similar to the parking lots that they replace.

pUbliC iNterfACeThe public interface is primarily designed to accommodate pedestrians, public transit and privately-owned vehicles, but

also allows for bicyclists and service and emergency vehicles. The intent of the pub-lic interface is to promote a distinctive visual cue for the public entrance of cam-pus. The public interface will also feature five major entries on grand Avenue, 9th Street and Harney Street.

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Public interface typical section

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9th Street looking south (UW on left)

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trANSit mAllThe transit mall will provide convenient and safe access for pedestrians, ve-hicles, bicyclists and transit, while pro-hibiting privately-owned vehicles. When complete, transit malls will form a looped system through campus, allowing for convenient off-campus shuttle and cam-pus transit access and service and emer-gency vehicle access. With ample width for bicyclists and transit vehicles, transit malls will also accommodate pedestrians on adjacent pathways.

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Transit Mall typical section

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16th Street Mall in Denver, CO

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promeNAdeSPromenades are intended for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicyclists; with the exception of service and emergency vehi-cles, no motorized vehicles are permitted. An example of a promenade on the exist-ing campus includes the wide pedestrian and bicycle path ringing Prexy’s Pasture. Promenades will provide the major net-work of campus-wide connectivity, and be of sufficient width to accommodate busy crowds. These routes will connect the ends of campus, as well as to buildings, open spaces and other land uses.

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Promenade typical section

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Promenade on West Campus

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WAlKS ANd pAthWAYSWalks and pathways are designed exclu-sively for pedestrians and those walking bicycles, providing connections to build-ings and open spaces. examples on the existing campus include the paths that criss-cross Prexy’s Pasture.

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Walk typical section

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Walk on West Campus

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pArKiNg/ACCeSS Parking and access routes are designed to serve both pedestrians and privately-owned vehicles, while still allowing bi-cyclists, public transit, and service and emergency vehicles. This typology is de-signed for on-street diagonal or parallel parking, and may include a landscaped median to separate vehicle lanes or pro-vide pedestrian refuge. other design el-ements include sidewalks set back from

roads by planting strips and street and pedestrian lighting.

SerViCe The service typology is designed to pro-vide service vehicles with access through-out the campus, while preventing potential safety conflicts by restricting privately-owned vehicle access. Service routes al-low bicycle access, while also permitting limited pedestrian, transit, and in some cases privately-owned vehicle access. Service routes are especially important as they can accommodate emergency ve-hicle access when necessary.

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Parking/Access typical section

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Arts and Sciences service access

Utility CorridorsCampus utilities include: water, sewer, power, natural gas, heating and cooling, and computer and telecommunications systems. The proposed utility corridors ensure that adequate utility services are available for new development and are easily accessible for future maintenance. A key consideration for utility corridor placement is location of future land uses and buildings. existing utilities and avail-ability of new services can limit where new development can occur. Installing new connections and periodic mainte-nance also require good access with mini-mal disruption of surrounding uses. With much of the growth directed to Central Campus and east Campus, utilities will be needed to serve these areas.

Based on these considerations, new util-ity corridors will be placed within the pro-posed promenade and pathway rights-of-way wherever possible. Within street and pathway network, a major utility system will extend services throughout campus,

with corridors running east/west and north/south. The extension of new utilities can benefit from efficient and convenient design of the promenade system and pathway system (and vice versa). Place-ment of two campus systems (promenade and utility) within one corridor maximizes efficiency and use of space for future de-velopment. As new projects are proposed and developed, utilities can be stubbed from the primary utility corridor to serve new development. Periodic maintenance can be formed and new connections can be established without significant dis-turbance to buidlings and landscaping. Steam pipes can also be located to maxi-mize snow melt on paved surfaces.

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Utility corridor along 19th Street











map 5D Utility corridorsThe utility corridors facilitate future development. The primary utility corridors will deliver infrastructure to existing and future campus development in an efficient manner.


map 5D Utility corridors

Note: These sync up with the City of Laramie systems.











map 5e potential campus build-OutThe following Illustrative Diagram depicts a potential build-out for the uW campus based upon the framework set forth in this chapter. note that the campus is linked together with a pedestrian and bicycle friendly network of promenades, pathways, and transit malls. Development is oriented around a hierarchy of open spaces and the public interface of the campus is well-landscaped and well-defined. Although not depicted in the drawing, utilities are integrated with development of buildings, open spaces, and the circulation system.


map 5e potential campus build-Out


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