WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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1 WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Preliminary Master Plan Presentation 2 February 1, 2006

2 Achieving Future Flexibility 1. Monitor space needs as the new buildings come on line and assess our future space needs accordingly. 2. If our projected capacity figures are too high simply build fewer buildings. 3. If after building the first three (3) buildings greater capacity is required we construct the buildings proposed for the remaining?? sites at a greater density: taller buildings ranging in height from 2 to 6 stories. Our capacity target new becomes?????????? gsf. By working cooperatively with the city we hope to provide these spaces south of the railroad tracks.

3 Master Plan Schedule October November December January February March Campus Tours/Interviews Oct 19 Alternatives Dec 14 Preliminary Master Plan Final Master Plan Feb 3 Feb 23 Final Submittal Current Status

4 Approach Summary Master Plan Poster/ Brochure Capacity Projections Campus Wide Analysis Land Use 1 Campus Wide Alternatives Preliminary Master Plan Final Master Plans CDs Objectives 2 3 December 14, 2005 February 3, 2006 Presentation

5 What is a Master Plan? 1. Long range view of the Future 2. An opportunities plan not construction drawings 3. Focuses on the physical environment including Open Space and pedestrian patterns Building placement Vehicular access and parking Utility corridors 4. A physical master plan does not deal with space planning, utilization or building interiors or utility capacities or production capabilities 5. Often the physical master plan is usually updated about every 7 years

6 Alternative Input 2 President s Review 3 Board of Trustees 1 Master Plan Committee Open Campus Session Consultants One on One Interviews

7 Project Themes 1. Learner Centered Campus 2. Linking Campus Areas 3. Distinctive, Aesthetically Pleasing Appearance 4. Environmental Awareness and Commitments 5. Campus Structure and Order (Educational Opportunity) 6. Accommodating Growth 7. Utility and Technology Infrastructure 8. Community Interface 9. Flexibility 10. Comprehensive Physical Planning

8 Proposed Products 1. Analysis drawing 2. Alternatives (3) 3. Preliminary Master Plan drawing 4. Final Master Plan drawing 5. Capacity projections 6. Poster/ Brochure Summary Analysis Alternatives

9 Alternative Review Comments Second most appealing alternative 4 building cluster encourages multi disciplined activities Vehicular access from all directions Plaza encourages interaction Parking under buildings not particularly appealing Most appealing alternative Strong relationship to river Direct pedestrian spine Natural river edge and drainage treatments Elevated pedestrian spine shifted to the west Poor access from 34th Street Least appealing alternative Community college appearance: parking lot Image building at intersection is appealing All weather connections between buildings is appealing

10 Preliminary Master Plan Total Site Build Out Municipal Park Mississippi River River Overlook Creating a Distinctive Image The River is the Front Lawn City Acquisition 34 th St Elevated Walkways Railroad Tracks City Re-development Area

11 Accessing Campus Vehicular Entries Vehicular Entry

12 Accessing Campus Drop Offs Vehicular Entry Pedestrian Entry Drop Offs

13 Accessing Campus Pedestrian Drop Offs Vehicular Entry Pedestrian Entry

14 Wayfinding Pedestrian Spine and Open Spaces Pedestrian Spine Open Spaces

15 Security Concerns 1. Enclosed corridors link buildings 2. Pedestrian illumination 3. Single major pedestrian spine 4. Parking close to buildings 5. Views under canopy trees

16 Parking Distribution 2½ minute walk radius E D C B A

17 Parking Visual Impact Total Proposed Parking Quad Cities Campus Lots vary in size from 100 to 140 spaces Macomb Campus Q Lot only 1880 spaces 16.8 space per 300 gsf 633 total spaces 5.7 space per 400 gsf 475 total spaces 4.25 acres

18 East Campus West Campus Central Campus East Campus

19 East Area Analysis Existing Trees and Hills Low Area Image Maker * * +8 Developed Area Poor Quality Service Drive Railroad Existing Conditions

20 East End Linking with the Park 9 6 Grass 8 Service 2 5 River Rd Natural Area th St 1. Phase 1 Main Entry 2. All Weather Road 3. East Parking Lot 4. Drainage Channel and Lagoons 5. Natural Area 6. Convert Parking to Lawn 7. Enclose Walkway 8. The Hill 9. Retention Wall and Pond Railroad City Development

21 Naturalizing the Drain Existing Condition

22 Providing a Closer Look West Campus Central Campus East Campus

23 Connecting with the Mississippi River River Overlook with Fountain 2. Formal Boulevard and Drop Off 3. Cascading Waterfall 4. Arrival Plaza with Fountain 5. Storm Water Retention 6. Vehicular access to west parking lot and interior road 7. Small Quadrangle and the Hill (8 ) 8. Pedestrian Spine 9. Service Area 10.Elevated Walkway Second Story Entry Primary Image Buildings

24 Creating a Space for Students Existing Condition

25 Creating a Space for Students Courtyard

26 Main Entry Boulevard wide at the narrowest point diameter round about (bus requirements = less than 90 ) 3. Five foot drop in grade to River Rd 4. Fountain vertical focal point 5. Accent trees line the approach

27 West Campus Interfacing with the City West Campus Central Campus East Campus

28 West End of Campus Park 1. Secondary Entry Natural Edge City Property Parking Bus Drop Off and Pick Up 3. Pedestrian Spine and Bio Swale 4. Retention Pond 5. Campus Entry 6. Elevated Walkway and Ramp

29 Retention Pond Containing storm water run off Existing condition

30 Capacity Projections 9 Building Sites = 150,000 gross square feet

31 Vertical Relationships Pond Channel Quad Plaza Cascade River Road

32 Capacity Calculations 1. Building Sites 9 sites 2. Building Heights 1 to 3 levels 3. Total Gross Square Feet 190,000 gsf 4. Proposed Building Program 160,000 gsf ο Building 1 60,000 gsf ο Building 2 60,000 gsf ο Building 3 40,000 gsf 5. Contingency Space (16%) 30,000 gsf This achieves anticipated space needs!

33 Municipal Plan Indoor Athletic Center Parking

34 Proposed Roadway 60 Row 2 Lanes with shoulders (40 ) Integrated with parking lots)

35 Issues to Consider 1. Distinctive and attractive campus setting 2. Relationship with the Mississippi River 3. Vehicular access (high and low water levels) 4. Interface with contiguous development 5. Pedestrian accessibility and wayfinding 6. Promotion of existing features: park, trees, grading & drainage 7. Quality and usability of open space areas 8. Architectural capacities and definition of space 9. Safe and Convenient parking

36 Quad Cities Campus: Preliminary Master Plan

37 A Closer View