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BRANTFORD CAMPUS WORKSHOP
April 22, 2009
Wilfrid Laurier University Campus Master Plan
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Workshop Agenda
1. Introduction (Gary Nower)
2. Introductory Comments by IBI Group Team (P. Puopolo)
3. Overview of Campus Master Plan
Purpose of Workshop & Campus Master Plan
Study Team/Scheduling (P. Puopolo)
4. What We’ve Heard So Far
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Workshop Agenda
5. Overview of Growth + Space Projections (J. Lohmus)
What is the WLU Experience
What is the WLU Physical Expansion in Brantford
How to Accommodate Growth & Maintain the WLU Experience
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Workshop Agenda
6. Overview of Parking Projections (D. Drackley)
7. Brantford Campus
Major Opportunities & Challenges (P. Puopolo)
Preliminary Built Form Concept (R. Young)
8. Break-out into Working Groups
9. Presentation of Ideas / Findings by Working Groups
10. Closing Remarks
11. Light Lunch
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PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP:
To provide a review of the process and timing of the Campus Master Plan.
To provide an update on the status of the Campus Master Plan.
To obtain stakeholder input, feedback, and ideas on this future vision for the Brantford Campus.
3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT:
To implement a new long-term vision for the physical development of the Laurier Waterloo and Brantford campuses.
3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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Existing Brantford Campus
University Buildings
LEGEND
Privately Owned Buildings
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Brantford Campus - Districts
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Review the Evolution of the Campus Observe Current Campus Environment Project Growth and Space NeedsConsult with Various Stakeholder s and GroupsIdentify the Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities
Formulate the Long-Term Vision for the CampusEstablish the Framework for this Vision (Goals and Principles) Prepare Demonstration Plans for New Capital ProjectsDevelop Implementation Strategies to Implement the Vision
BACKGROUND REPORT
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
PROCESS
3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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3. Study Team Organization
WLU STEERING COMMITTEE
Chair: Gary Nower
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Trevor McIntyre
PROJECT MANAGER
Paul Puopolo
PROJECT ADVISOR
John LohmusLAND USE
Paul Puopolo
Rino Dal Bello
Laura Dowell
Meghan Radford
CONSULTATION AND
COMMUNICATION
Paul Puopolo
Don Drackley
ARCHITECTURAL & URBAN DESIGN
Richard Young
SUSTAINABILITY
Tom Emodi
Neno Kovacevic
OPEN SPACE
Scott Henderson
TRANSPORTATION
Don Drackley
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Deliverables
1. A Physical Analysis of each campus, including:• Growth strategies• Land banking strategies• Land use and zoning
2. Plan Documents• Site/Building development• Circulation inventory and analysis (pedestrian, vehicle,
roadways, and parking)
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Deliverables (cont.)
3. Design Guidelines• Campus Planning Concepts• Open (Communal) Space Vocabulary• Campus Structure • Architectural and Character• Sustainability
4. Implementation Strategies• Cost Estimates by phase• Phasing/Priority Schedule for 25 year plan
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3. Scheduling
TASKS TIMELINE
Project Start Up Dec 2008
Analysis of Physical & Existing Campus Conditions Dec 2008 – March 2009
Growth and Land Banking Strategy Development Dec 2008 – April 2009
Workshops April 2009
Preparation of Plan Documents May 2009
Preparation of Draft Master Plan June/July 2009
Open House Sept 2009
Preparation of Design Guidelines July – Oct 2009
Finalize Implementation Strategies Nov 2009
Finalize Campus Master Plan Dec 2009
Please note that the timelines have been expanded due to academic calendars and the summer vacation period.
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Improve Pedestrian Routes & Wayfinding Create a Prominent Campus Gateway Enhance the Sense of “Laurier” Identify Sustainability & Quality of Design Create Inviting Green Spaces Integrate Public Transit Explore Mixed Use Opportunities Intensify Campus Core Integration of Campus with Downtown Master Plan (Brantford) Need distinct University District Respect businesses in the downtown
4. WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR
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5. OVERVIEW OF GROWTH AND
SPACE PROJECTIONS
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Competitive Student Recruitment Higher quality undergraduate programs Winning Varsity Teams Research activity growth 88.8% retention rate (one of the highest in the Province)
5. What is the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
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Plan FTE student growth to address target Brantford – 13,275 new students (15,000 target) Waterloo – 3,905 new students ( 15,000 target)
To maintain a 2.6 beds per first year student ratio Brantford – 3,655 new beds Waterloo – 952 new beds
Additional academic space (sq.ft.) requirements Brantford – 2.63 million sq.ft. (gross) Waterloo – 1.5 million sq.ft. (gross)
5. How to Accommodate Growth and Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
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5. How to Accommodate Growth and Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
Student and Faculty recruitment competitiveness Maintain excellent community quality
Provide for contemporary campus environment Provide for new athletic/recreational facilities to enhance
the experience Create sustainable and affordable campus facilities
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5. How to Accommodate Growth Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?
Focus on student-based facility distribution Increase the landscaped open space to student ratio
within academic core Introduce transportation demand management
(transit / bicycles etc) Integrate “Town and Gown”
Community building Positive relations/partnerships
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6. Overview of Parking Projections
FTE Students 4,000 8,000 15,000 Total
Parking Exempt #1 144 835 735 1715
Parking Exempt #2 216 1250 1100 2565
Parking Areas
LEGEND
Source: City of Brantford, 2009
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7A. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
- BRANTFORD CAMPUS
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1. The balancing of the University Vision and the Downtown Master Plan Vision.
2. Vacant Property Affordability and Availability. 3. Transportation Demand Management (transit and managing parking
demand) 4. The integration of pedestrian/cyclist corridors with an open space
system. 5. Building on existing Academic, Civic, Private sector partnerships
(Nipissing University, Mohawk College, City of Brantford). 6. Providing the level of athletic / recreation facility access needed for
the WLU experience.7. The creation of a distinct campus identity through urban, landscape
and architectural design with heritage building conservation.
BRANTFORD CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
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1. & 2. Balancing of University Vision with Downtown and the Land Banking Strategy
Potential Land Banking Opportunity
University Owned Lands
LEGEND
Intensification of University Owned Lands
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3. Transportation Demand Management
FTE Students 4,000 8,000 15,000 Total
Parking Exempt #1 144 835 735 1715
Parking Exempt #2 216 1250 1100 2565
Parking Areas
LEGEND
Source: City of Brantford, 2009
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4. Integration of Open Space / Pedestrian Network and Campus District
Major Pedestrian Corridors
LEGEND
Major Public Square / Parks
Public Transit Bus Terminal
Campus District
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5. Build on Existing Partnerships
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6. Provide New Recreation Facilities
Source: Proposed New Brantford YMCA & Wilfrid Laurier University Athletic & Recreation Centre Report, 2009
YMCA / LAURIER ATHLETIC CENTRE
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7. Creation of a Distinct Campus Identity
Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Re-Use
Wayfinding & Signage
Blend of New and Old
Pedestrian Corridors
Living / Learning Courtyards
Mixed Use Development
Inviting StreetscapesModern Facilities
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7B. PRELIMINARY BUILT FORM CONCEPT
– BRANTFORD CAMPUS
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BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT
Use of parking structure for provision of adequate parking supply while adhering to University’s Sustainability Policy
Potential New Athletic Complex & Sports Field
Examples of Expansion through land banking Examples of Expansion through land banking
Central Courtyard Theme provides university with their own open spaces
Mixed Use / Campus Gateway Development
Create a Laurier ‘Campus District’ through use of Urban Design / Architectural Standards
Reconfiguration of mall will add academic space and provide a new through-block connection
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BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT
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8. BREAK-OUT INTO WORKING GROUPS