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Board of TrusteesDecember 6, 2013

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2013 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

MASTER PLAN GOALS

1. Plan for an engaging, collaborative learning environment that aligns with the UNCG Strategic Direction, Mission, and Vision

2. Maintain realistic expectations within the current fiscal outlook

3. Conduct an open, inclusive and transparent planning process

4. Recognize internal and external plans for growth, particularly in the Lee Street corridor

5. Provide guidance for the character and quality of future campus development

6. Address sustainability in the maintenance, operation, and growth of campus

7. Plan for a safe pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular environment, taking into account the recently updated Transportation Master Plan

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WHAT WE HEARD – MyCampus Survey

• Green spaces and pedestrian malls are important to campus character.

• Students want good quality, affordable housing on campus.

• Students want

– more dining options on Tate and Lee Streets,

– more places for meeting, and

– better connectivity among Dining Hall, library, and EUC.

• Students value the campus landscape and want it pulled across to the Lee Street Corridor.

• Students value sustainability on campus and want to see more sustainability efforts.

• Students are most concerned about safety at the periphery of campus.

272 RESPONSES

DRAFT MASTER PLAN

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EXISTING CONDITIONS2013

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Natural Area

MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

Campus Center

Spring Garden Gateway

Pedestrian Underpass Lee Street Corridor

6DRAFTGlen

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MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

Central north-south corridor

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Add “forest” to Forest Street

Reinforce transit hub

Integrate transit hub

Strengthen Kaplan Commons

Introduce additional core buildings

Promote pedestrian use of Union Street

MASTER PLAN CONCEPT

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Walker Ave

East-west connections

Library corridor

Pedestrian walkway

Engage with the Lee Street Corridor

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DRAFT MASTER PLAN

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Master Plan Elements

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DRAFT MASTER PLAN

EUC Green

Forest St

Lee Street CorridorDRAFT 11

LEE STREET – Existing

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LEE STREET – Existing

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8’

Parking

25.5’ 8’

Sidewalk

25.5’ 13’

Drive WayTurning Lane

Drive Way Existing Retail

Sidewalk

63’

LEE STREET – Proposed

DRAFT

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8’

Sidewalk

Parking

8’

Sidewalk

13.5’ 11’

Drive WayTurning Lane

RetailSetback

15’

63’

3’

Drive Way

11’ 11’ 13.5’

15’

Bus Stop

Retail

Student Housing

Drive Way Drive Way

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LEE STREET CORRIDOR

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Existing

Proposed

LEE STREET CORRIDOR - West

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LEE STREET CORRIDOR - East

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Promote a new campus center and create a campus environment along Lee Street

Enhance pedestrian safetyCreate a vibrant landscape to promote the new campus center and retail businesses

Promote Union Street as a pedestrian connector from Lee Street to The Glen

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LEE STREET @ GLENWOOD

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UNION STREET – Pedestrian Connector Proposed (looking northwest)

Student Housing

Retail/ Restaurant

LLC Retail

Student Housing

Spartan Village Bldg #6PromenadePlanting/ Lawn

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LLCs

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FOREST STREET

DRAFT

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DRAFTExisting Proposed

EUC

McNuttOakland Deck

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FOREST STREET – Proposed

DRAFT

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McNuttOakland Deck

McNutt

Oakland Deck

DRAFT

McNutt

Oakland Ave Parking Deck

Planting Area Sidewalk

Driveway

28’8’

Sidewalk

Parking

5’ 5’~27’

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FOREST STREET – Existing

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McNutt

Oakland Ave Parking Deck

Promenade

16’

Planting / Lawn / Seating

Future Expansion

Planting / Lawn / Seating

Planting / Lawn / SeatingBike/ Service

Access

12’23’

Separate pedestrian and bicycle routes

Shaded seating

McNutt expansion engages with pedestrian spine

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FOREST STREET – Proposed

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FOREST STREET – Proposed

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McNuttOakland Deck

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McNutt

Oakland Deck

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Establish build-to lines along Forest Street

Promote a safe pedestrian street

Create a continuous shaded landscape character

Reinforce the pedestrian spine and underpass with landscape features 27

DRAFT

FOREST STREET (Proposed)

FOREST STREET – Proposed

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FOREST STREET @ MOSSMAN – Proposed

EUC

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Mossman

Library

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Mossman

Promenade

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Buffer Landscape Forest Street Service Area

Wide promenade accommodates pedestrians and cyclists

Landscape buffer hides EUC service access

New entry to Mossman provides direct access to pedestrian spine; opportunity to re-purpose building

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FOREST STREET @ MOSSMAN – Proposed

EUC GREEN

EUC

Dining

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DRAFTExisting Proposed

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EUC GREEN – Proposed

EUC

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DRAFT

Mossman

Library

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Strong pedestrian spine Key east-west corridorWest Library expansion

and transit hub

Kaplan Commons is strengthened as the campus center

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DRAFT

EUC GREEN – Proposed

EUC GREEN (Proposed)

EUC

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Mossman

Library

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Jackson Library

Promenade

16’

Transit Hub / Bus Stop

Future Library Hall

Library Plaza

Tree Bosque and Outdoor Study Area

60’

Tree Bosque Seating Area / Access to Existing Library’s Entry

Transit hub connects directly to Library Hall addition

Informal seating and gathering spaces provides opportunity for indoor and outdoor study

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LIBRARY COMMONS

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Jackson Library

Promenade

16’

Transit Hub / Bus Stop

Future Library Hall

Library Plaza

Tree Bosque and Outdoor Study Area

60’

Tree Bosque Seating Area / Access to Existing Library’s Entry

Transit hub connects directly to Library Hall addition

Informal seating and gathering spaces provides opportunity for indoor and outdoor study

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OUTDOOR STUDY

UNIVERSITY OF ST. EDWARDS, AUSTINPERFOMANCE : : shade : : respond to local climate

OUTDOOR STUDY

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LIBRARY – Interior Circulation

EUC

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Mossman

Library

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LIBRARY – Learning Commons

LIBRARY – Learning Commons

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ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS OF INTEREST

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McIver Replacement

McIver Street Properties

Additional Housing

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Weatherspoon Addition

DRAFT MASTER PLAN

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