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BRANTFORD CAMPUS WORKSHOP

April 22, 2009

Wilfrid Laurier University Campus Master Plan



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



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



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



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



PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT:

To implement a new long-term vision for the physical development of the Laurier Waterloo and Brantford campuses.




Existing Brantford Campus

University Buildings

LEGEND

Privately Owned Buildings



Brantford Campus - Districts



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. 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



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)



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



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.



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



5. OVERVIEW OF GROWTH AND

SPACE PROJECTIONS



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?



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?



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



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



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



7A. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

- BRANTFORD CAMPUS



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



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



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



4. Integration of Open Space / Pedestrian Network and Campus District

Major Pedestrian Corridors

LEGEND

Major Public Square / Parks

Public Transit Bus Terminal

Campus District



5. Build on Existing Partnerships



6. Provide New Recreation Facilities

Source: Proposed New Brantford YMCA & Wilfrid Laurier University Athletic & Recreation Centre Report, 2009

YMCA / LAURIER ATHLETIC CENTRE



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



7B. PRELIMINARY BUILT FORM CONCEPT

– BRANTFORD CAMPUS



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



BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT



8. BREAK-OUT INTO WORKING GROUPS