U n i v e r s i t y o f S o u t h C a r o l i n a A i k e n. Land Plan Study

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1 U n i v e r s i t y o f S o u t h a r o l i n a A i k e n Land Plan Study

Goals ampus Growth Develop a Land Plan that allows for the orderly expansion of the campus over the next ten years and that projects land use beyond that period Provide flexibility for growth and

operations/maintenance/storage Preserve and enhance campus safety and security as the campus expands ampus Environment Improve circulation connections between the two land areas of campus onnect all

2 Goals ampus Growth Develop a Land Plan that allows for the orderly expansion of the campus over the next ten years and that projects land use beyond that period Provide flexibility for growth and change over time Plan for infrastructure improvements that support long-range growth Prepare for future growth in academic departments along with residential life, athletics, administration and operations/maintenance/storage Preserve and enhance campus safety and security as the campus expands ampus Environment Improve circulation connections between the two land areas of campus onnect all areas and buildings of the campus together with a sense of continuity, while keeping a strong academic core Achieve and sustain a balance between built spaces, pedestrian and vehicular pathways, buffers and green space Develop strong pedestrian circulation flow throughout the campus ontinue to emphasize the sense of a close-knit campus community Promote facilities that have a mix of interdisciplinary activities onserve environmental assets and preserve the character of the campus. Enhance the physical sense of place and community Student Life Attract and retain students with an engaging campus and attractive facilities Provide adequate open space for informal social gathering, outdoor study areas and recreational space Provide indoor and outdoor places for commuter students to study/relax/socialize (ontinued on Next Page) Landplan Goals

3 Goals (continued) Student Life (ontinued) Improve basic classrooms with updated teaching tools/technology and improved aesthetics Improve proximity of food service for the student residence area Improve food service for commute students and residential students, and for catering various small and large events Provide parking within reasonable distance of student and faculty functions ampus Image reate strong entrances to the campus that result in a positive first impression Enhance and extend the positive qualities of the central quad to all parts of campus, with an emphasis on site amenities and special features Enhance the campus identity within the community context Address deferred maintenance of buildings, including improving the image of older buildings, such as the Penland facade Land Plan Benefits Provides a sound basis for capital budgeting. reates a visual plan to communicate a vision to supporters Provide a basis for improved directional signage on campus Establish a framework for phased infrastructure improvements that fit long-range growth Support a strategic response to surrounding community growth and development 2 Landplan Goals

4 Existing ampus ain ampus Academic Facilities Existing 577,000 SF Student Housing Existing 968 Beds Parking Spaces 2,100 West ampus Facilities Existing 105,000 SF Parking Spaces Existing ampus

5 Existing ampus EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 09 Penland Administration and lassroom Building 10 Gregg-Graniteville Library 11 Humanities and Social Sciences 12 Science Building Tro ley Line Road 05 Student Activities enter 06 Supply and aintenance Builidng 07 Business + Education 08 Allan B iller Etherredge enter APUS FEATURES A Quadrangle 13 hildren s enter 14 Pacer Downs Student Apartments 15 Pacer Downs Residence Hall 16 Pacer rossings Residence Hall D Robert. Bell Parkway E 05 F University Parkway B D Soccer Field Recreation Area Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium A E Softball and Intramural Field F Tennis ourts B Exisintg ampus Detail

Facilities 105,000 SF Parking Spaces 501 Parking onfiguration Options 262 230 0

6 Phase One ain ampus Academic Facilities Student Housing Parking Spaces Demo 577,000 SF 40,000 SF 617,000 SF 968 Beds 2, ,356 West ampus Facilities 105,000 SF Parking Spaces 501 Parking onfiguration Options Diagonal irculation (Demo 160 Spaces) Academic Quad (Demo 192 Spaces) Phase One 5

Phase One Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 09 Penland Administration and lassroom

7 Phase One Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 09 Penland Administration and lassroom Building 10 Gregg-Graniteville Library 11 Humanities and Social Sciences 12 Science Building Tro ley Line Road 05 Student Activities enter 06 Supply and aintenance Builidng 07 Business + Education 08 Allan B iller Etherredge enter NEW BUILDINGS 17 Academic Building 13 hildren s enter 14 Pacer Downs Student Apartments 15 Pacer Downs Residence Hall 16 Pacer rossings Residence Hall F 22 D Robert. Bell Parkway H E F University Parkway APUS FEATURES A Quadrangle A B Soccer Field Recreation Area 08 D E F Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium Softball and Intramural Field Tennis ourts R J L R B Phase One Detail

8 Phase Two ain ampus Academic Facilities Phase 1 Student Housing Parking Spaces Phase 1 577,000 SF 617,000 SF 120,000 SF 737,000 SF 968 Beds 250 Beds 1,218 Beds 2,100 2, ,621 West ampus Facilities Parking Spaces 105,000 SF 50,000 SF 155,000 SF , Phase Two 7

Phase Two Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 09 Penland Administration and lassroom

9 Phase Two Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 09 Penland Administration and lassroom Building 10 Gregg-Graniteville Library 11 Humanities and Social Sciences 12 Science Building Tro ley Line Road Student Activities enter 06 Supply and aintenance Builidng 07 Business + Education 08 Allan B iller Etherredge enter NEW BUILDINGS 17 Academic Building 18 Academic Building 19 Etherredge Expansion APUS FEATURES A Quadrangle B D E Soccer Field Recreation Area Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium Softball and Intramural Field 13 hildren s enter 14 Pacer Downs Student Apartments 15 Pacer Downs Residence Hall 16 Pacer rossings Residence Hall 20 Student Housing 21 aintenance Building 22 ontinuing Education and onference enter K L N P R Reflecting Pool Academic Quadrangle Gateway Signage Parking Expansion New Penland Facade Housing Traffic Gates F D H 01 S R G R V Robert. Bell Parkway N H J S L T 12 E A N 305 P K U University Parkway F G H J Tennis ourts Pedestrian Bridge ampus Boulevard Amphitheater S T Wildflower Plantings Tower U Flag emorial V Vertical emorial R B Phase Two Detail

10 Long-Range Landplan ain ampus Academic Facilities Phase 2 Student Housing Phase 2 Parking Spaces Phase 1 577,000 SF 697,000 SF 263,000 SF 960,000 SF 968 Beds 1,218 Beds 250 Beds 1,468 Beds 2,100 2, ,827 West ampus Facilities Phase 2 Parking Spaces Phase 2 105,000 SF 155,000 SF 50,000 SF 205,000 SF 501 1, , Final Landplan 9

Long-Range Landplan Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 05 Student Activities enter 06

11 Long-Range Landplan Legend EXISTING BUILDINGS 01 onvocation enter 02 Pickens-Salley House 03 Ruth Patrick Science Education enter 04 Alan B iller Nursing Building 05 Student Activities enter 06 Supply and aintenance Builidng 07 Business + Education 08 Allan B iller Etherredge enter NEW BUILDINGS 17 Academic Building 18 Academic Building 19 Etherredge Expansion 20 Student Housing 21 aintenance Building 22 ontinuing Education and onference enter APUS FEATURES A Quadrangle B Soccer Field 09 Penland Administration and lassroom Building 10 Gregg-Graniteville Library 11 Humanities and Social Sciences 12 Science Building 13 hildren s enter 14 Pacer Downs Student Apartments 15 Pacer Downs Residence Hall 16 Pacer rossings Residence Hall 23 Academic Building 24 Academic Building 25 Student Activities enter Expansion 26 Academic Building 27 Student Housing 28 Visitor s enter L Academic Quadrangle Gateway Signage F E Tro ley Line Road W D S H R K 118 W 22 R V S N K 66 Robert. Bell Parkway H K W J S L T 12 B A L P K U 61 Future Academic Expansion 353 D University Parkway D E F G H Recreation Area Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium Softball and Intramural Field Tennis ourts Pedestrian Bridge ampus Boulevard N Parking Expansion P New Penland Facade R Housing Traffic Gates S Wildflower Plantings T Tower U Flag emorial V Vertical emorial A R 283 J Amphitheater W Walking Trail B K Reflecting Pool Final Landplan Detail

12 The long-range development of the ain ampus envisions a pedestrian-friendly environment that engages students into the life of the campus. A primary pedestrian pathway draws a diagonal line that connects the most distant ends of the campus, tying together the Academic ore of the campus with the Student Residence area. Future academic buildings reinforce the sense of place within the Academic ore, forming new courtyards that extend the park-like setting of the main quad and resulting in a series of identifiable academic communities. Future Student Residence Halls eventually replace the Pacer Downs Apartments, increasing the density of housing in close proximity to the academic core. In the heart of the campus, a new tower becomes a focal point for students, located on the actual center point of the campus and marking the intersection of the major walkways. The goal of the tower s design is to become an iconic feature that strengthens the identity of the campus. Another key feature of the future improvement is the new academic complex located between the Etherredge enter and the Sciences Building. The L-shaped complex forms a gateway between the Academic ore and the Student Residence area. The primary diagonal walkway cuts through a two-story opening in the new building, offering a grandly framed view of the campus from either direction. The plaza area and stepped amphitheater provide areas for informal student interaction and for special campus events. ampus Perspective A Bird s Eye View Looking East Through ampus ampus Perspective A 11

13 The long-range development of the West ampus envisions a complex of community and the facilities adjoining the onvocation enter. This approach allows for a critical mass of activities that will make this site a high-powered center for large community and campus events. The additional buildings on each side of the onvocation enter provide flexible conferencing space, multi-purpose exhibit space, lecture halls, and performance auditoriums for a variety of functions. The two new buildings strengthen the visual impact of the onvocation enter by creating complementary brick and glass bookends for the current facility, and by providing a new civic plaza in front of the enter. With a landscaped terrace that features a reflecting pool and fountain, the space in front of the onvocation enter becomes a place for large groups of people to gather during community events. Diagonal pedestrian pathways leading into the civic terrace are edged with wildflower meadows, creating a beautiful foreground for the enter, and serving as a visual extension of the natural setting of the main campus. Surrounding the community facilities are large parking areas with convenient drop-off areas along the edge of the buildings. The expansive glass areas of the new buildings provide a view from the Parkway into the lobbies, promoting the connection of the inside activities to passing traffic. ampus Perspective B Bird s Eye View Looking West Towards onvocation enter Seen in the background, the pedestrian bridge over Robert Bell Parkway connects the ain ampus with the community and athletic facilities of West ampus. The bridge serves as a safe route for student traffic, while also becoming a symbolic gateway for US Aiken. The bridge fits into the natural topographic land form of the campus, leading directly to the second level of one of the future community buildings. 12 ampus Perspective B

14 ain ampus Pedestrian Bridge Future ommunity Facility onvocation enter Future ommunity Facility ampus Perspective Eye Level View Looking Southwest On Robert Bell Parkway ampus Perspective 13

15 ampus Perspective D Eye Level View Looking West Towards Penland Building 14 ampus Perspective D

16 Existing ampus Use Sectors The existing US Aiken campus is divided into four major sectors: The Academic ore contains classrooms and lab spaces, library, student activities center, food services, faculty offices, administrative offices, open campus space and parking The Student Residence Area includes older apartments, new residence halls, outdoor activity areas, and parking; nearby play fields offer intramural sports for students. WEST APUS The ommunity Sector features the new onvocation enter, the Etherredge enter Theater, and the Ruth Patrick Science Education enter. The Athletics Area includes the onvocation enter, the Baseball field, and other outdoor fields and courts. AIN APUS Long-Range ampus Use Sectors The long-range plan for the US Aiken campus shows the capacity for growth in all four major sectors: The Academic ore contains new classroom and lab buildings, improved library space, enlarged student activities center and food services, additional faculty offices and administrative offices, plus improved campus space and parking. The Student Residence Area contains additional apartments, new residence halls, and more parking. The ommunity Sector features two new multipurpose event facilities adjacent to the onvocation enter, the Etherredge enter Theater, and the Ruth Patrick Science Education enter, and more parking. WEST APUS The Athletics Area includes the onvocation enter, the Baseball field, Softball Field, Tennis enter, Practice Fields, Golf Practice Facility, intramural fields, and more parking. AIN APUS Sector Diagram 15

17 Walking Distances + Travel Times The majority of locations on the ain ampus fit within a five-minute walking radius from the center point of the campus. The center point was determined by considering the fiveminute distance to the furthest reach of the academic core, which extends to the entry of the Nursing Building. The other end of the radius reaches into the Student Residence area, indicating that the overall ain ampus is comfortably scaled to serve successfully as a pedestrian-friendly environment. In the long-range plan, only a few facilities would be located beyond this convenient walking distance. In general, the more distant facilities would be in the West ampus area, providing special destination events such as athletics, concerts and community activities. The only student facilities on the ain ampus that would be a longer walk would be the future apartment housing, which would be oriented to attract upperclassmen seeking greater independence. WEST APUS AIN APUS 5 inute Walking Radius Long Range ampus Entrances The Land Plan proposes marking several key ampus Entrance locations along the public thoroughfares surrounding the campus. Each point of entry would be marked with gateway piers with signage and landscape, creating a strong identity for US Aiken around the perimeter of the campus. WEST APUS AIN APUS 16 Travel Distances and Entries

18 Existing ampus Open Spaces The primary open spaces of the existing campus are concentrated in the central quad. Outside of the beauty of the landscaped quad, most of the open spaces quickly dissipate into parking lots and roadways. Long Range Open Spaces One of the key principles of the long-range Land Plan is the extension of the beautiful landscape and pedestrian character of the central quad into the rest of the campus. The future buildings will be sited so that they will naturally form courtyard spaces that link one area of campus to the next. The final result will be a campus that encourages pedestrian movement throughout the campus, along with the informal interactions of vibrant student life. Open Spaces 17

Existing ampus Sightlines The primary sightlines of the existing campus are focused on views from Robert Bell Parkway toward the onvocation enter and from University Parkway toward Penland.

Long Range ampus Sightlines The long-range plan adds several features that strengthen the sightlines into campus from the surrounding streets.

19 Existing ampus Sightlines The primary sightlines of the existing campus are focused on views from Robert Bell Parkway toward the onvocation enter and from University Parkway toward Penland. Within the campus interior, the primary sightlines occur between buildings surrounding the central Quad. Long Range ampus Sightlines The long-range plan adds several features that strengthen the sightlines into campus from the surrounding streets. The onvocation enter becomes a more significant focal point with the addition of two bookend buildings and a major civic landscaped plaza in front. The view to Penland is improved by façade updates to the building and by the new landscape and water feature in front. Within the campus, the buildings and open spaces are configured to emphasize sightlines along the new diagonal pathway that ties the Academic ore to the Student Residence area.. 18 Sightlines

Long Range ampus Vehicular irculation The new plan calls for more user-friendly vehicular circulation, while maintaining security for the campus.

20 Long Range ampus Vehicular irculation The new plan calls for more user-friendly vehicular circulation, while maintaining security for the campus. The new circulation paths are enhanced by a new tree-lined entry boulevard connected to the Robert Bell Parkway. In addition, housing parking will maintain restricted vehicular access. Long Range ampus Pedestrian irculation The focus of the pedestrian pathways is to emphasize the strong campus sightlines while providing convenient routes to various campus structures. Also, a walking/ jogging trail consisting of two paths (a 2 mile loop and a 2.7 mile loop) is provided for recreation. irculation Diagrams 19

Existing ampus Greenscape The existing campus provides some prime areas of greenscape that define a positive character for the overall campus.

The wooded areas near Pickens-Salley and north of Nursing provide a sense of the natural environment that characterizes this region of the state.

21 Existing ampus Greenscape The existing campus provides some prime areas of greenscape that define a positive character for the overall campus. The central quad sets a high standard for a park-like quality of pedestrian movement through a naturally forested landscape. The wooded areas near Pickens-Salley and north of Nursing provide a sense of the natural environment that characterizes this region of the state. The significant width of green buffer along the campus perimeter creates a comfortable setback for buildings and parking areas. Long Range ampus Greenscape The long-range Land Plan seeks to enhance the greenscape of the campus by extending the character of the forested quad into the new courtyard spaces. A simple landscape of trees, flowering shrubs and wildflower meadows will continue the beauty of the park-like setting. Wildflower meadows in front of the onvocation enter will enhance the setting while bringing a strong visual focus toward the community facilities. Parking lots, whether old or new, will be shaded with a grid of trees. The perimeter of campus will continue the theme of green buffers that establishes a positive identity for the campus. 20 Greenspace

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