19 MAY 2016 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPATE Metropolitan Planning Organization
AGENDA Introductions Planning Scope Observation & Analysis: Mobility Systems Campus Development Plan Mobility Planning Scenarios Wayfinding & Signage Planning Scenarios Questions & Discussion
INTRODUCTIONS
intro: Ayers Saint Gross
intro: A Commitment to Higher Education Workshop-Based Process structure around intensive campus engagement Research-Informed Active research on higher education trends since 1998 Scenario-Tested Campus Capacities explored via multiple development scenarios
PLANNING SCOPE
scope: Physical Planning Areas
scope: Six Focus Elements Campus Development Plan A review and analysis of existing planning efforts undertaken by the University since the adoption of the Campus Master Plan in 2004 will be completed. This will include the adopted and proposed District Plans, Vision 2020, current Academic Plans, current Strategic Plan(s), and other planning efforts. Mobility The planning effort will evaluate current campus access and circulation along with projected scenarios based on potential growth. Emphasis will be placed on the pedestrian experience along with campus gateways, edge conditions, alternate mobility opportunities, future garage locations and connections to the community. Sustainability Develop a set of sustainability guidelines that will inform the planning effort and the Development Framework Plan. Identify both planning and building best practices relevant to sustainability strategies. Incorporate standards into a set of Sustainability Guidelines. Preservation & Adaptive Reuse Review the current list of heritage campus buildings to identify necessary additions or deletions, coordinated with facilities indicated for potential demolition in the 2004 Campus Master Plan and adopted District Plans. The current Heritage Building Guidelines will be reviewed and recommendations made for revisions. Wayfinding & Signage Develop a signage and wayfinding master plan. This effort will focus on developing a breakdown of where wayfinding is needed and the development of new signage standards for the university. The wayfinding system includes directional, identification, and orientation signs to facilitate campus navigation and identity. Campus Guidelines Review and recommend additions, deletions or modifications to the current 2004 Campus Master Plan guidelines for architectural and landscape components.
scope: Six Focus Elements Campus Development Plan A review and analysis of existing planning efforts undertaken by the University since the adoption of the Campus Master Plan in 2004 will be completed. This will include the adopted and proposed District Plans, Vision 2020, current Academic Plans, current Strategic Plan(s), and other planning efforts. Mobility The planning effort will evaluate current campus access and circulation along with projected scenarios based on potential growth. Emphasis will be placed on the pedestrian experience along with campus gateways, edge conditions, alternate mobility opportunities, future garage locations and connections to the community. Sustainability Develop a set of sustainability guidelines that will inform the planning effort and the Development Framework Plan. Identify both planning and building best practices relevant to sustainability strategies. Incorporate standards into a set of Sustainability Guidelines. Preservation & Adaptive Reuse Review the current list of heritage campus buildings to identify necessary additions or deletions, coordinated with facilities indicated for potential demolition in the 2004 Campus Master Plan and adopted District Plans. The current Heritage Building Guidelines will be reviewed and recommendations made for revisions. Wayfinding & Signage Develop a signage and wayfinding master plan. This effort will focus on developing a breakdown of where wayfinding is needed and the development of new signage standards for the university. The wayfinding system includes directional, identification, and orientation signs to facilitate campus navigation and identity. Campus Guidelines Review and recommend additions, deletions or modifications to the current 2004 Campus Master Plan guidelines for architectural and landscape components.
scope: Engagement Orchestrate Direct & Advise Support Co-Chairs Dr. Jorge Vanegas Ms. Lilia Gonzales Executive Committee President Provost VP for Finance & Administration Advisory Committees Council of Deans Council on the Built Environment Information Requests University Architect Transportation Services UES Student Affairs Academics Focus Groups Multiple Entities Campus & Community Open Forums Website
scope: Timeframe
OBSERVATION & ANALYSIS: MOBILITY SYSTEM
observe: Vehicular Routes (Regional) University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
observe: Roadways (Campus) Road Network Limited Access University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
observe: Off-Campus Shuttles 12 Reville 15 Old Army 22 Excel 26 Rudder 27 Ring Dance 31 E-Walk 34 35 36 Fish Camp Hullabaloo Cotton Bowl University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B 40 Century Tree G. Bush Dr.
observe: On-Campus Shuttles 01 02 03 04 05 06 08 Bonfire Replant Yell Practice Gig Em Bush School 12 th Man Howdy University Dr. / 60 09 Vet School Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
observe: Bicycle Routes College Station Buffered Bike Route Bike Lane Shared Use University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
observe: Bicycle Rack Locations
observe: Parking Structures and Major Lots 1,837 1,385 228 649 778 482 871 1,400 583 631 304 308 3,691 653 290 327 118 1,486 1,964
observe: Use Distribution ACADEMIC HOUSING ATHLETICS & RECREATION RESEARCH VET MED & AGRILIFE PARTNERSHIPS
observe: Use Distribution Overlay Academic Housing Athletics & Recreation Research Vet Med & Agrilife Partnership Partnership University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
analysis: Roadways University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
analysis: On-Campus AggieSpirit University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
analysis: Bicycle Routes University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
analysis: Systems Composite University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B G. Bush Dr.
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
character: cdp: Campus Development Plan 1. Planning tools that allow us to organize the campus at a macro scale. Framework Plan 2. Diagrammatic and evolutionary. Open Space Network 3. Guides scenario testing of campus systems. Character Zones 4. Comprise of three components:
character: frame: Comparing 2004 to 2016 - Framework 2004 Civic Structure 2016 Framework University Dr. University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. Texas Ave. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. Texas Ave.
character: network: Comparing 2004 to 2016 Open Space Network 2004 Civic Structure (Green Space Network) 2016 Open Space Network University Dr. University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. Texas Ave. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. Texas Ave.
character: zones: Comparing 2004 to 2016 Character Zones 2004 Floor Area Ratio 2016 Character Zones Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. University Dr. Texas Ave. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 George Bush Dr. University Dr. Texas Ave.
zones: Campus Character Zones: Examples ZONE: CAMPUS CORE 139 acres 54 buildings Avg. footprint: 16,061 s.f. Floor-area ratio:.71 Avg. building height: 4 stories Avg. year of construction: 1948 Parking count: 2088 Landscape Character: Formal ZONE: RESEARCH PARK 193 acres 13 buildings Avg. footprint: 25,397 s.f. Floor-area ratio:.08 Avg. building height: 2 stories Avg. year of construction: 1997 Parking count: 1816 Landscape character: Suburban G. Bush Dr. University Dr. / 60 Texas Ave. / 6B
MOBILITY: PLANNING SCENARIOS
mobility: Planning Objectives 1. Create a pedestrian-focused campus environment. 2. Enhance safety among the various forms of mobility: Pedestrians Bikes & Boards Transit Personal Vehicles Others 3. Improve congestion and conflict areas. 4. Coordinate and support parallel studies and projects.
mobility: Pedestrian Zone: 2004 Master Plan - Proposed University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 Texas Ave. George Bush Dr. 265 Acres
mobility: Pedestrian Zone: Existing University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 Texas Ave. George Bush Dr. 109 Acres
mobility: Pedestrian Zone: 2016 Master Plan - Test Scenario University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 Texas Ave. George Bush Dr. 526 Acres
mobility: Pedestrian Zone: 2016 Potential Conflicts University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 Texas Ave. George Bush Dr.
mobility: Selected Conflict & Congestion Areas University Dr. Harvey Mitchell Parkway FM 2818 Texas Ave. George Bush Dr.
WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE: PLANNING SCENARIOS
find: Wayfinding and Signage 1. Define the audience and support the experience to and on campus. 2. Reinforce the institutional identity and brand. 3. Clarify the use and message of wayfinding.
find: Wayfinding and Signage System Smaller More Larger Less SCALE CONTENT
find: Scenario: George Bush Drive to Century Tree Destination Texas Ave. George Bush Dr. Start
find: Scenario: Vehicular Path CAMPUS GATEWAY (IDENTITY) AREA GATEWAY (IDENTITY) PRIMARY VEHICULAR (DIRECTIONAL) SECONDARY VEHICULAR (DIRECTIONAL) STREET SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL VEHICULAR (DIRECTIONAL) PARKING LOT (IDENTITY) Texas Ave. George Bush Dr.
find: Scenario: Pedestrian Path MAP KIOSK (DIRECTIONAL) PEDESTRIAN (DIRECTIONAL) BUILDING (IDENTITY)
find: Scenario: George Bush Drive to Century Tree Texas Ave. George Bush Dr.
Questions & Discussion
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