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Expansion Framework Plan


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Thank you forparticipating

We value yourinput!2 of 23


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BackgroundThe Saint Louis Zoo Expansion project is a result of the

Saint Louis Zoo Associations purchase of the 13.5-acre former

Forest Park Hospital site.

The property was purchased with funds from the association

(and not from taxpayer revenue).

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90 acres

13.5 acres

Red Rocks

The Wild

Historic Hill

Lakeside

Crossing

Discovery

Corner

Rivers Edge


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Mission: To conserve animals and their habitats through animal

management, research, recreation, and educational programs that

encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.

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Is home to 655 species ofanimals, many of them rare and endangered

Attracts 3,000,000 visitors each year

Employs more than 1,000 people (full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees)

Occupies approximately 103 acres of land

Remains one of the few free zoos in the nation

Did you know that our Zoo

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Is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife

conservation, research and education

Educates more than 200,000 people a year through programs and presentations

Named #1 Zoo by Zagat Surveys U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with

Parentingmagazine.

Did you know that our Zoo

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Did you know the Saint Louis Zoo is a world leaderin saving endangered

species and their habitats?

The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute takes a holistic approach to troubled

ecosystems by addressing three key ingredients in conservation success:

wildlife management and recovery, conservation science, and support of the

human populations that coexist with wildlife.

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The Zoo is currently landlocked and in order for the Zoo to function more

efficiently, to grow, and to maintain its world-class status, it needs

additional space to expand.

Why Expand?

Potential program expansion includes:

animal exhibit space

veterinary / animal nutrition support

zoo operations

administrative services

facilities for research and conservation

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Consultant TeamThe Saint Louis Zoo has

selected SWT Design to lead

a team of consultants.

Disciplines range from:

urban design

economic / marketanalysis

public engagement

transportation engineering

civil engineering

planning

landscape architecture

Core Team

VisioningCharette Team

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Mark your calendars

to participate again in

Spring 2013!

Acquisitionof

Property

Spring

2012

Summer

2012

November

2012

May

2013

Consultant

Team

Selection FRAMEWORK

PLANMaster Plan Implementation

Strategic Plan

Spring 2013, there will be another public open house.

Please plan on participating!

Planning Process

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A decision-makingtool

Special emphasis on goals and priorities

Guidelines for new development

Integrates direction from the Saint Louis Zoos Steering Committee,

the design team, and community input.

Guide strategic planningand master planning concepts

Foundation for a future master plan

Generally implemented through a master plan

What is a Framework Plan?

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Saint Louis Zoo and we

want to be sure that we do this RIGHT.

Your input is a critical step in this process. The Saint Louis Zoo and its

consultant team realize that the acquired property offer new

opportunities for expansion and for adding greater value to the

surrounding neighborhoods, Forest Park, the City of St. Louis, and the

St. Louis region.

Why a Framework Plan?

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There are many ways for you to participate and provide input this

evening. Please feel free to engage as you wish.

We have established a series of exhibits for your to engage and learn

more about our planning process and areas of focus.

Tonights Open House Experience

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ATTRACT

ENHANCE

CONNECT

SUPPORT

DRAW

COMMENT

Images shared at this event are works of others and are used

strictly to generate thoughts and excitement around the endless

opportunities. All ideas will need to be fully vetted through a formal

master plan process to determine feasibility.

Tonights Open House ExperiencePlease visit each station to learn

more about the Framework Plans

areas of focus.

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Attract: entice, interest, appeal

Exhibit Expansion

New Attractions

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Enhance: improve, enrich, develop

Neighborhood and

Community Amenities

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Connect: join, link, bring together

Traffic

Circulation

Bridges

Streetscape

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Support: sustain, assist, reinforce

Zoo Operations

Research

Conservation

Education

Parking

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Please provide your ideas

and concerns on plans

provided.

Draw: sketch, illustrate, express

Were here to help

you articulate yourthoughts.

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Idea Generation

Post your ideas onthe comment boards

provided.

Please return your

completed comment

forms and drawingsat this exhibit as well.

Comment: remark, note, record

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Thank you!Be sure to visit the project

website to stay updated on theprogress.

www.stlzoo.org/expansion

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The National Aquarium Baltimore, Maryland Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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excite

destination

con c

world-classexper ence

aquarium

animals

London Eye London England

Bali Zoo Indonesia

London Eye London England

Georgia Aquarium Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Botanical Garden Tree WalkAtlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Botanical Garden Tree Walk Atlanta, Georgia

Philadelphia Zoo Animal Trail Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Zoo Animal Trail Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, California

California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA



London Zoo Aviary London, England

Tree Top Walk Bavarian National Forest, Germany

Tree Top Walk Bavarian National Forest, Germany

Genova Aquarium Italy


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ex t

biodome

activity

nique

feature

expand

ent ce

Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, California

Adelaide Zoo Australia

New St. Petersburg Zoo (proposed) St. Petersburg, Russia

Montreal Biodome Montreal, Canada

Montreal Biodome Montreal, Canada

Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore




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connectactivate

strengthen

services

retailplay

open space amenity

hotel

Farm-in-the-Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo

Eastern Market Washington DC

Cumberland Park Nasvhille, Tennessee

Cumberland Park Nasvhille, Tennessee

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitors Center Brooklyn, NY

Jamison Square Portland, Oregon

Animal Kingdom Lodge Orlando, Florida

Music Experience Project Seattle, Washington


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communityrecreation

attract

amenity

ote

enrich

art

Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee

Wolf Pen Amphitheater College Station, Texas

Zub Zuri Footbridge Bilbao, Spain Criagieburn Bypass Bridge Melbourne, Australia


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join

linkbridge

greenway

experience

iconic

Helix Bridge Marina Bay, Singapore

Helix Bridge Marina Bay, Singapore

BP Bridge - Millenium Park Chicago, Illinois

BP Bridge - Millenium Park Chicago, Illinois

Tianjin Eye Tianjin, China

Criagieburn Bypass Bridge Melbourne, Australia

Cultural Trail Indianapolis, Indiana

I-70 Landbridge Competition


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transport

experience

convenience

streetscape

integrate

traffic

iconic

Peace Bridge Calgary, Canada

Olympic Sculpture Park Seattle, Washington StreetcarPortland, Oregon

Trolley Disney

Aerial Tram Portland, Oregon

Tram Disney

Swirling Art Bridge Des Moines, Iowa Swirling Art Bridge Des Moines, Iowa

Green Street Project Portland, Oregon


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sustainable

research

management

preserveimprove

outreach

transit

Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center Saint Louis Zoo

Novus International St. Charles, Missouri

Hellbender

Solar Parking Shade Cincinnati Zoo

Solar Parking Shade Cincinnati Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo

Novus International St. Charles, Missouri

Greenway Self Park Chicago, Illinois

Beckman Center San Diego Zoo

Transit Station Portugal

Transit Station Croatia

18 Kowloon East Garage Kowloon, Hong Kong


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