1. 1 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 BRANTFORD CAMPUS WORKSHOP April 22, 2009 Wilfrid Laurier University Campus Master Plan

2. 2 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Workshop Agenda 1. Introduction (Gary Nower) 2.Introductory Comments by IBI Group Team (P. Puopolo) 3.Overview of Campus Master Plan  Purpose of Workshop & Campus Master Plan  Study Team/Scheduling (P. Puopolo) 4.What We’ve Heard So Far

3. 3 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Workshop Agenda 5.Overview of Growth + Space Projections (J. Lohmus)  What is the WLU Experience  What is the WLU Physical Expansion in Brantford  How to Accommodate Growth & Maintain the WLU Experience

4. 4 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Workshop Agenda 6. Overview of Parking Projections (D. Drackley) 7. Brantford Campus  Major Opportunities & Challenges (P. Puopolo)  Preliminary Built Form Concept (R. Young) 8.Break-out into Working Groups 9.Presentation of Ideas / Findings by Working Groups 10.Closing Remarks 11.Light Lunch

5. 5 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP:  To provide a review of the process and timing of the Campus Master Plan.  To provide an update on the status of the Campus Master Plan.  To obtain stakeholder input, feedback, and ideas on this future vision for the Brantford Campus. 3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

6. 6 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT:  To implement a new long-term vision for the physical development of the Laurier Waterloo and Brantford campuses. 3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

7. 7 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Existing Brantford Campus University Buildings LEGEND Privately Owned Buildings

8. 8 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Brantford Campus - Districts

9. 9 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Review the Evolution of the Campus Observe Current Campus Environment Project Growth and Space Needs Consult with Various Stakeholder s and Groups Identify the Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities Formulate the Long-Term Vision for the Campus Establish the Framework for this Vision (Goals and Principles) Prepare Demonstration Plans for New Capital Projects Develop Implementation Strategies to Implement the Vision BACKGROUND REPORT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PROCESS 3. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

10. 10 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 3. Study Team Organization WLU STEERING COMMITTEE Chair: Gary Nower PROJECT DIRECTOR Trevor McIntyre PROJECT MANAGER Paul Puopolo PROJECT ADVISOR John Lohmus LAND USE Paul Puopolo Rino Dal Bello Laura Dowell Meghan Radford CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Paul Puopolo Don Drackley ARCHITECTURAL & URBAN DESIGN Richard Young SUSTAINABILITY Tom Emodi Neno Kovacevic OPEN SPACE Scott Henderson TRANSPORTATION Don Drackley

11. 11 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Deliverables 1. A Physical Analysis of each campus, including: Growth strategies Land banking strategies Land use and zoning 2. Plan Documents Site/Building development Circulation inventory and analysis (pedestrian, vehicle, roadways, and parking)

12. 12 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Deliverables (cont.) 3.Design Guidelines Campus Planning Concepts Open (Communal) Space Vocabulary Campus Structure Architectural and Character Sustainability 4.Implementation Strategies Cost Estimates by phase Phasing/Priority Schedule for 25 year plan

13. 13 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 3. Scheduling TASKSTIMELINE Project Start UpDec 2008 Analysis of Physical & Existing Campus ConditionsDec 2008 – March 2009 Growth and Land Banking Strategy DevelopmentDec 2008 – April 2009 WorkshopsApril 2009 Preparation of Plan DocumentsMay 2009 Preparation of Draft Master PlanJune/July 2009 Open HouseSept 2009 Preparation of Design GuidelinesJuly – Oct 2009 Finalize Implementation StrategiesNov 2009 Finalize Campus Master PlanDec 2009 Please note that the timelines have been expanded due to academic calendars and the summer vacation period.

14. 14 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Improve Pedestrian Routes & Wayfinding Create a Prominent Campus Gateway Enhance the Sense of “Laurier” Identify Sustainability & Quality of Design Create Inviting Green Spaces Integrate Public Transit Explore Mixed Use Opportunities Intensify Campus Core Integration of Campus with Downtown Master Plan (Brantford) Need distinct University District Respect businesses in the downtown 4. WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR

15. 15 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 5. OVERVIEW OF GROWTH AND SPACE PROJECTIONS

16. 16 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Competitive Student Recruitment Higher quality undergraduate programs Winning Varsity Teams Research activity growth 88.8% retention rate (one of the highest in the Province) 5.What is the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?

17. 17 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 Plan FTE student growth to address target  Brantford – 13,275 new students (15,000 target)  Waterloo – 3,905 new students ( 15,000 target) To maintain a 2.6 beds per first year student ratio  Brantford – 3,655 new beds  Waterloo – 952 new beds Additional academic space (sq.ft.) requirements  Brantford – 2.63 million sq.ft. (gross)  Waterloo – 1.5 million sq.ft. (gross) 5. How to Accommodate Growth and Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience?

18. 18 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 5. How to Accommodate Growth and Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience? Student and Faculty recruitment competitiveness  Maintain excellent community quality Provide for contemporary campus environment Provide for new athletic/recreational facilities to enhance the experience Create sustainable and affordable campus facilities

19. 19 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 5. How to Accommodate Growth Maintain the Wilfrid Laurier Experience? Focus on student-based facility distribution  Increase the landscaped open space to student ratio within academic core  Introduce transportation demand management (transit / bicycles etc) Integrate “Town and Gown”  Community building  Positive relations/partnerships

20. 20 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 6. Overview of Parking Projections FTE Students 4,000 8,000 15,000 Total Parking Exempt #1 144 835 735 1715 Parking Exempt #2 216 1250 1100 2565 Parking Areas LEGEND Source: City of Brantford, 2009

21. 21 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 7A. OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES - BRANTFORD CAMPUS

22. 22 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 1.The balancing of the University Vision and the Downtown Master Plan Vision. 2.Vacant Property Affordability and Availability. 3.Transportation Demand Management (transit and managing parking demand) 4.The integration of pedestrian/cyclist corridors with an open space system. 5.Building on existing Academic, Civic, Private sector partnerships (Nipissing University, Mohawk College, City of Brantford). 6.Providing the level of athletic / recreation facility access needed for the WLU experience. 7.The creation of a distinct campus identity through urban, landscape and architectural design with heritage building conservation. BRANTFORD CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

23. 23 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 1. & 2. Balancing of University Vision with Downtown and the Land Banking Strategy Potential Land Banking Opportunity University Owned Lands LEGEND Intensification of University Owned Lands

24. 24 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 3. Transportation Demand Management FTE Students 4,000 8,000 15,000 Total Parking Exempt #1 144 835 735 1715 Parking Exempt #2 216 1250 1100 2565 Parking Areas LEGEND Source: City of Brantford, 2009

25. 25 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 4. Integration of Open Space / Pedestrian Network and Campus District Major Pedestrian Corridors LEGEND Major Public Square / Parks Public Transit Bus Terminal Campus District

26. 26 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 5. Build on Existing Partnerships

27. 27 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 6. Provide New Recreation Facilities Source: Proposed New Brantford YMCA & Wilfrid Laurier University Athletic & Recreation Centre Report, 2009 YMCA / LAURIER ATHLETIC CENTRE

28. 28 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 7. Creation of a Distinct Campus Identity Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Re-Use Wayfinding & Signage Blend of New and Old Pedestrian Corridors Living / Learning Courtyards Mixed Use Development Inviting Streetscapes Modern Facilities

29. 29 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 7B. PRELIMINARY BUILT FORM CONCEPT – BRANTFORD CAMPUS

30. 30 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 BRANTFORD CAMPUS CONCEPT Use of parking structure for provision of adequate parking supply while adhering to University’s Sustainability Policy Potential New Athletic Complex & Sports Field Examples of Expansion through land banking Central Courtyard Theme provides university with their own open spaces Mixed Use / Campus Gateway Development Create a Laurier ‘Campus District’ through use of Urban Design / Architectural Standards Reconfiguration of mall will add academic space and provide a new through-block connection

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38. 38 C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y APRIL 2 0 0 9 8. BREAK-OUT INTO WORKING GROUPS