2015 Campus Master Plan Update

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September 15, 2015 2015 Campus Master Plan Update

1 September 15, Campus Master Plan Update Campus and Community Analysis Summary Presentation

2 A G E N D A 1. Scope & Schedule of the Master Plan 2. Planning Principles & Draft Goals 3. Background & Analysis Information 4. Q & A

3 A G E N D A 1. Scope & Schedule of the Master Plan 2. Planning Principles & Draft Goals 3. Background & Analysis Information 4. Q & A

4 Campus Master Plan Update - Scope Update from 2005 Plan New elements

5 Overall Schedule - 40% complete

6 A G E N D A 1. Scope & Schedule of the Master Plan 2. Planning Principles & Draft Goals 3. Background & Analysis Information 4. Q & A

7 Planning Principles (2005) A Spectacular Setting Experience of Place Connections Edges and Boundaries The Environmental Campus Regional Community

8 2015 Campus Master Plan Update - Goals Support our Mission Manage our Resources Make Travel Easy Celebrate our Lakeside Setting Revitalize Outdoor Spaces Be Good Neighbors

9 A G E N D A 1. Scope & Schedule of the Master Plan 2. Planning Principles & Draft Goals 3. Background & Analysis Information 4. Q & A

10 2005 Campus Master Plan, Recreating Ourselves In Place Maintain enrollment ~42K Potential growth of 7M GSF via infill, replacement & new buildings Decompression of existing & new teaching & research facilities Completed 35% of recommendations

11 Increased density on: South Campus Near West & West Campus 2005 Campus Master Plan Proposed Building Density

12 Current Building Use/Land Use

13 Future Uses of New Buildings 13

14 Off Campus Land Use

15 Off Campus, Planned Capacity Significant additional density possible Few new open spaces/parks

16 Landscape Master Plan Goals - DRAFT 1. Protect and enhance open spaces and create new gathering spaces. 2. Maintain lands in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve as natural areas that support our mission of teaching, research and outreach. 3. Protect and enhance known historical cultural landscapes, quadrangles and courtyards. 4. Establish open space design principles to guide growth on campus. 5. Provide a campus environment that supports physical, emotional, and psychological well being. 6. Enhance the campus as a living laboratory for teaching, learning and research. 7. Strength the campus connection to Lake Mendota.

17 Existing Open Space Ratios

18 Proposed Open Space Ratios

19 Existing Open Space Types

20 Native American Habitation & Mound Sites Preserve & enhance interpretation of our 12,000 year human history Preserve visual connections between sites

21 Historic & Cultural Landscapes Preserve & Enhance Observatory Hill Bascom Hill Agricultural Campus Memorial Union Terrace Library Mall Camp Randall John Muir Park

22 Campus Viewsheds Analysis Preserve and enhance views to Lake Mendota Preserve and enhance the view to the Capitol building Preserve and enhance inner campus views

23 Campus Soils Types Analysis

24 Infiltration Analysis

25 Tree Canopy Analysis

26 Tree Species Composition* Ash, maple, honey locust, pine, oak and crabapples account for over 50% of trees on campus Approx. 15% evergreens 74 documented tree species on campus * Does not include the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Area

27 Projected Ash Tree Loss Currently 8% ash on developed campus; down from over 13% in 2006 Have removed 197 ash across campus with new projects or as they become hazard trees; still have 289 ash across campus* * Does not include the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Area

28 Landscape Focus Areas 1/3 300 Acres 1. Willow Creek 2. Linden Drive 3. Observatory Hill 4. Charter Street 5. University Avenue 2/3 636 Acres

29 Stormwater Management Goals 1. Implement stormwater practices and policies that contribute to healthy Yahara Lakes. 2. Integrate research and learning into the campus stormwater management approach. 3. Connect campus stormwater management to the wider Yahara Lakes watershed community.

30 Stormwater Watersheds & Storm Sewers

31 Stormwater Impervious Areas

32 Stormwater Management Analysis, Existing BMP s Campus goal from 2003: The amount of runoff from newly developed and redeveloped areas be no greater than the amount that occurred under native conditions

33 Green Infrastructure Opportunities

34 Transportation Improvements Since 2005

35 Trip Origination Maps UW Faculty & Staff UW Hospital Staff Approx. 21,700 Approx. 7,400

36 Travel to Campus: Trip Distribution

37 Vehicle Congestion on Local Streets

38 Bicycle Network & Facilities

39 Non-motorized Connectivity

40 Peak Transit Service

41 Park and Ride Facilities

42 Transit Boardings

43 Locations with Transit Delays

44 Transportation Plan Parking Supply Current Inventory 9,000 annual permit spaces 2,000 campus vehicle spaces 2,000 visitor spaces 13,000 total spaces on campus

45 Utilities Master Plan

46 Issues and Opportunities Summary

47 Existing Campus Landscape Natural areas Cultural/historical landscapes Quads and courtyards Pedestrian malls Athletic + recreation fields * * * * * * landmarks existing open space athletics + rec fields * *

48 Landscape Framework Plan More intentional. More connected. More engaging. More natural. More iconic. * * * * * * landmarks existing open space athletics + rec fields proposed quads, malls, and corridors * *

49 Preliminary Draft Landscape Framework Plan

50 A G E N D A 1. Scope & Schedule of the Master Plan 2. Planning Principles & Draft Goals 3. Background & Analysis Information 4. Q & A

51 Interactive Website:

54 Comments & Questions

Controlling Urban Stormwater at the University of Wisconsin - Madison

Controlling Urban Stormwater at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Gary A. Brown, FASLA Director, Campus Planning & Landscape Architecture UW Facilities Planning & Management UW-Madison Stormwater Management