campus master plan update open house “spence park needs to be redone –feels like it’s being...
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CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPDATEO P E N H O U S E
13 OCTOBER 2016
Open Houseintro:
Open Houseintro:
Campus Development Plan Scenarios
Open Space Networkcampus plan:
Open Space Network Commentscampus plan:
o “Shaded/Protected Bus Shelters “
o “Greenhouse shading structures value repeating”
o “Campus needs more trees to deal with heat of
summer, also sit out space under trees will help more
outdoor interactions”
o “Grave site access via path”
o “Spence Park needs to be redone – feels like it’s being
neglected, not just game day, expansion of water
features good.”
o “More shade!”
o “Sidewalks and meandering pathways”
o “More vegetation –beautification”
o “Wider sidewalks (able to accommodate
pedestrians & bikes)”
o “Likes establishment of new green space (ex.
EEC)”
o “Color/Sculpture as wayfinding tool”
o “More trees–bigger, other species than live
oaks (Spanish oaks)
o “Taller trees w/ more canopy”
o “Green space maintenance
o “More green space”
o “West campus needs more attention”
o “Good-spaces for hammocks & activity”
Open Space Network Commentscampus plan:
o “Research Park ponds-good use”
o “Buildings along edge of Bizzell Street – perhaps
garage wrapped, golf course is important – sets
campus apart”
o “Likes green-space on campus now”
o “EAB green space good-shade”
o “Love trees shading during summer for student
activities”
o “Academic plaza and Cushing plaza need
redevelopment, not good in sidewalk configuration
and the paving itself”
o “Likes Military Walk (perfect example) and Ross St.”
o “Erosion at creek at Hensel Park”
o “Pavement consistency and plants and
flowers”
o “Transparency in planning, Student Services
building”
o “Simple pathway, leads you through
west/east”
Scenario Onecampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario Onecampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario One Commentscampus plan:
o “Demo building adjacent to Sbisa &
incorporate as part of plaza”
o “I like west scenario 2, south side
scenario 1, not a fan of Blocker
building”
o “I like the West Campus pedestrian
malls”
o “Health services – 50/60 % of service
is to off-campus students”
o “Connect/align roadways at Hensel
Drive to utility”
Scenario Twocampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario Twocampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario Two Commentscampus plan:
o “Increase access between different
libraries”
o “Pedestrian zone by Military Walk
could be a problem”
o “Likes urbanization of campus w/
concepts on west”
o “Likes current idea of fence and walls
around campus, but not execution –
likes brick at Kyle for incorporation, too
much tan.”
o “Love the garages”
o “Be cognizant of build-to line and train
and new tracks”
Scenario Threecampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario Threecampus plan:
Existing
Under Construction
In Design
Proposed
Proposed Parking
District Plan
Partnership
Scenario Three Commentscampus plan:
o “Need bus pullouts on Res. Parking”
o “Hullabaloo and Northgate light issues”
o “Traffic messy near Research Park – clear
pedestrian crossing/signage needed”
o “Erosion issues – rerouting storm water from
east to west increase velocity/erosion,
foundation issues for proposed construction.”
o “Yes, more garage parking vs. surface lots,
fewer street traffic areas, restrict to shuttles
only, allow all folks to ride shuttles via bus pass
cards”
o “Keep in mind where Reed Arena entrance is”
o “How will road improvements be made?
Potholes are hard on buses…and students.
Especially relevant near President’s house.”
o “If 50% of these proposed building are
constructed, infrastructure > waste water
needs to be updated prior to construction.”
o “Yes to parking garage, no more surface lots.”
o “Water feature for west campus”
o “Close Olsen Blvd to make more pedestrian
friendly”
o “More green space (quads/malls) w/ seating
for study time”
o “Garages – New think about 7 days a year
ingress/egress”
Mobility and Safety
Pedestrian Zonemobility:
Pedestrian Zone Commentsmobility:
o “On-site access for maintenance, service &
construction, place to load and unload”
o “Building/repairing sidewalks along main streets
(University Drive, Texas Avenue) much needed for
disabilities & where bike lanes lack.”
o “Need pedestrian crossing and safety measures along
College Avenue”
o “Connect new Century Square development w/
Northgate Church Avenue”
Parking and Transitmobility:
Parking and Transit Commentsmobility:
o “Wrap of garages like Koldus Building”
o “Separation of bikes & pedestrians important”
o “Look at different types of mass transit”
o “Ensure highest/best use of demoed parking”
o “Late night transit support needed”
o “Parking garage & bus stops should be aligned”
o “Bike racks on buses, Express routes to park rides,
Bike racks at park & rides”
o “Student access to grocery stores (graduate/
international students)”
o “Out of garage on west-problematic lines – if more
garages how will issue be dealt with”
o “There is a problem in the timings of buses late
night. One bus an hour should leave at 8:15,
9:15, 10:15 + so on to accommodate people
who leave work at 8, 9, 10 respectively”
o “Create a faculty staff only shuttle to a few
critical spots.
o “Bike & transit system racks”
o “Need a garage by ETB”
o “Yield signs at old mall”
o “Underpass – No stop signs”
Roadway Alterationsmobility:
Roadway Alterations Commentsmobility:
o “People Movers – Competition (See Student
Competition)”
o “Create a Bike Path on FM 2818 south of George Bush
Drive”
o “Move In/Out – Day Logistics”
o “Fish Pond – Clarity of Bike Direction”
o “Paths without Stop Signs on Campus for Bikes”
o “Too many sharp turns – Bike Turn Radii”
o “Parking garages need multi exits to avoid stalling”
o “Pickard Pass Bike Routes”
o “Co-location of health & mental health services is
ideal.”
o “Ross St. & Spence St. hard to get through at
class change – way to improve?”
o “Bike lanes on major streets allows avoidance
of bikes on streets”
o “Universal bike racks that minimize conflicts
w/ adjacent bikes”
o “Bicycle Dismount zone will never work – make
safe routes through core”
o “Bike lanes/pedestrian separation would be
good – Ross St. good example – Shaded paths
add – likes military walk”
o “Alignment of curb cuts – bike racks/
pedestrian sidewalks.”
Roadway Alterations Commentsmobility:
o “Dutch Junction isn’t working – no one knows how to
use it”
o “All curbs to allow bike transitioning”
o “End of trip amenities/connecting to residence
issues”
o “Clarification between bike vs. pedestrian – Currently
too much opportunity for collision”
o “More defined signage at garage access”
o “Campus needs Bus Bike Racks”
Signage and Wayfinding
Signage and Wayfinding Conceptsignage:
Signage and Wayfinding Concept Commentssignage:
o “New Student conferences – Digital Signage”
o “Digital signage at perimeter”
o “Smaller scale signage for vehicles inside campus
perimeter”
o “Likes modern design of signs”
o “Loves branding – use of color, vehicular sign-good.”
o “Portable message boards – still like to retain
permanent sign location, placement of signs
important – change out easy”
o “Keep electronic signs for garages as a way to blend
with new signs”
o “Mixed feeling on current monument signs – doesn’t
convey image of tradition – thinks signs now are too
modern.”
o “Like idea of signs & use of school colors.”
o “Lights on bottom to reflect light.”
o “How to intertwine modern signage with
historic buildings”
o “Don’t make colors too light, need contrast to
retain, reflectivity of white, dark grey – not
silver”
o “Refine joint proportions to be consistent.”
o “Identifying areas of campus – indicate what
garages serve what areas of campus so you
know what garage to go to.”
o “Blue parking for visitors”
o “Visually Awesome!”
Conservation and Heritage
Conservation and Heritageheritage:
Conservation and Heritage Commentsheritage:
o “Buildings like Francis Hall lost their
importance as the path doesn’t give any
vantage points”
o “Buildings with no windows no good”
o “Like older detailing at entrances”
o “Like to see not so modern – If modern – edge
of campus”
o “Likes inside of Kleberg-good place to study”
o “Natural/windows in buildings, avoids light
anxiety (high fluorescent lighting)”
o “Promote reason to walk campus & into
buildings”
o “Buildings as program vs. building as generic”
o “Maintain view down New Main Dr. & view
place of Bonfire Memorial”
o “Corps Quad- renovation – excellent Old Main–
more tree lined”
Comment Cardscomments:
o “Love the green space areas.”
o “Improve Pedestrian Access”
o “West Campus is very deserted”
o “Maybe more happening student places should
be included, PEAP (potential student hub)
should be developed more.”
o “Sculptures – we have glorious histories which
can be expressed/displayed thru sculptures,
Water fountain – for evaporative cooling/
evapotranspiration, So Sculpture + Fountain +
Green.”
o “Importance of bike lanes”
o “Trees in West Campus”
o “Less designated & reserved parking spots on
the lots by building, I feel like I am paying for a
permit when I can’t park anywhere. Especially
in the evening when these spots are open.”
o “Improve bike/pedestrian access to west
campus.”
o “Improve integration of university and city
transit systems. There needs to be a transit
route along Texas Avenue.”