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CALGARY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN REPORT

UNIVERSITY OFFEBRUARY 2010



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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe University of Calgary master plan establishes for the campus a twenty-five year vision

that builds upon previous planning efforts, is rooted in the academic and research missions of

the institution, integrates innovative approaches to higher education delivery, and serves as a

model of sustainability. While the University spans a variety of locations including Sky Hill, the

Foothills Campus, and Downtown, the master plan focuses on the Main Campus. The following

fundamental themes and ideas characterize the campus vision.

Enhanced Entrances

The master plan reinforces the unique identities of the four major campus entrances. University

Way is redesigned to function as the ceremonial and iconic campus entrance for students,

faculty, staff, and visitors. New development and open spaces encourage pedestrian and tran-

sit connections near the LRT University Station, while site improvements around the EEEL

Building redefine the entrance from 32nd Avenue NW. Street trees and a redesigned plaza

position Collegiate Boulevard as the new entrance from the West Campus.

Campus Heart

The master plan creates a well-defined campus heart at the Taylor Family Quad. An existing

service route is relocated from the open space enabling its transformation. Landscape and

architectural interventions transform the quad into an active and iconic open space that rein-

forces the identity of the University.

West Campus Connections

The vision and planning framework established in the West Campus master plan are preserved

and incorporated in the plan. The master plan design aligns access and circulation routes, and

it ensures that building, land use, and open space systems are fully integrated.

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Sustainability

The master plan builds upon the University’s commitment to sustainability through environmen-tal, economic, and social sustainability goals articulated in the draft Institutional SustainabilityPlan. The master plan addresses sustainability with strategies that include` working land-scapes with integrated stormwater management benefits, transportation demand managementstrategies that promote alternate forms of transportation, and building designs that reduceenergy usage.

Pedestrian-Oriented Campus

The master plan preserves and enhances the pedestrian experience on the campus. It concen-trates mission-related purposes around the academic core of the campus and situates otheruses along the periphery. The master plan enhances pedestrian paths and bicycle routes, andimproves transit and residential facilities.

Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinarity promotes the merging of academic disciplines and is encouraged throughbuilding and land use, and strategic architecture and open space interventions. The masterplan considers programmatic adjacencies and provides flexible venues that encourage col-laboration and interdisciplinary interaction. Interdisciplinary nodes are designed as centersfor academic faculties that foster an open and collegial atmosphere for faculty and studentengagement between departments.

Indoor—Outdoor Engagement

The master plan emphasizes physical and visual connections between indoor and outdoorenvironments. Facades are articulated with transparent materials, while circulation and activeuses such as student-life programs are brought to the edges of buildings. Terraces are strategi-cally situated along southern facades to capture sunlight, activate building edges, and negoti-ate the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.





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FrameworksThe master plan relies upon the coordination of a number planning frameworks including open

space and landscape, access and circulation, and land and building use. Collectively, theseframeworks provide the foundation for a unified and comprehensive master plan that reinforcesthe values and goals of the University and broader campus community.

Open Space and Landscape

The campus landscape and open space framework functions as a working landscape thatresponds to the climate and natural conditions of the site, working with its features to maximizetheir functional qualities. The master plan strengthens the existing landscapes, and introducesnew quadrangles and gathering spaces at key locations. The plan establishes a sense of hier-

archy and identity, improves connections between open spaces, and integrates stormwatermanagement strategies through bioswales and dry basin detention areas.

Access and Circulation

Transportation recommendations build upon the draft Institutional Sustainability Plan, whichchampions a circulation system for the campus that integrates pedestrian, bicycle, transit,vehicular, and parking networks. The master plan prioritizes pedestrian movements and facili-tates effective circulation through compact development, well-defined pathways, and logicalconnections between indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor circulation networks are

rationalized and strategically integrate new development at key pedestrian entrances, whileindoor circulation builds upon the University’s “Take Your Place” initiative that establishes anextensive indoor network.

The master plan incorporates existing transit networks, introduces a campus shuttle to reducereliance on automobiles, and transforms the LRT walkway into an elevated and climate protect-ed system that can also accommodate bicycle movement. Bicycle networks are introduced oncampus; these encourage cross-campus connectivity and provide access to adjacent neigh-bourhoods through on-street and dedicated campus bike paths.

The overall road network enhances cross-campus connectivity, better defines the loop road,

and creates a more legible circulation network on campus. The master plan realigns CollegiateRoad to facilitate access to the West Campus. It also reconfigures the southern portionof Campus Drive near Campus Gate to clarify circulation patterns and enhance the overallentrance experience.

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Catalytic ProjectsThe master plan relies upon the momentum of key catalytic projects to initiate development and

transform the campus. These projects include renovations to the Art Building and Craigie Hallat the University Gateway, MacEwan Student Centre in the Campus Heart, the Science A build-ing, and the overall migration strategy surrounding the MacKimmie Library Block and Tower.These interventions plug into indoor and outdoor circulation networks at key junctures, createtransparency to the outdoors, and bring light into important public spaces of older buildings.

ImplementationBuilding and landscape guidelines and master plan governance facilitate the implementationof the campus master plan. Building guidelines are intended to assist architects, planners, and

campus designers in the design of future facilities and renovations. The guidelines are designedto minimize energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions, and optimize daylightingopportunities, while achieving a sense of place on campus. Landscape guidelines providegeneral recommendations for climate protection, spatial definition, scale, plant suitability andcharacter, planting patterns, and appropriate plant species. It outlines recommendations forappropriate paving, furnishing and lighting. The master plan governance section outlines pro-cedures to administer and maintain the master plan, and establishes a clear master plan reviewprocess and design review process.



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GOALS AND PRINCIPLES

Master Plan GoalsThe following master plan goals establish the foundation and priorities for the future develop-ment of the University of Calgary campus. The goals are intended to be used in conjunctionwith the master plan principles outlined below, the campus framework plan and architecturaland site design guidelines. Embracing the University’s academic mission, the master plan goalswere developed through consultation with the University of Calgary campus community, anddirection from the University’s master plan committee. The goals link the future physical devel-opment of the campus with the University’s mission, and will assist in decision-making aroundcampus improvements. They are intended to be flexible, acknowledging that the University’s

mission and campus priorities will evolve over time.1. Create a campus setting that supports the four core principles of the University’s

Academic Plan, which are summarized as follows:

A learning-centred University

A research University

Multi-disciplinary inquiry

Return to community

2. Embrace the three pillars of sustainability––environmental, social, and economic––in everyaspect of the planning and implementation of the master plan

3. Enhance the student experience on campus and nurture an engaged campus community

4. Establish a flexible campus design framework that will allow the University to accommodategrowth and respond to changing priorities

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Master Plan Principles and StrategiesThe principles outlined below are intended to assist in implementing the master plan goals,

and to guide the overall campus planning and design effort. The principles should assist inevaluating new projects and campus improvements, and to assess how such projects meet thegoals of the plan. Each principle is supported by several strategies, which articulate a range ofimplementation concepts.

1. Academic facilities should be organized to support the principles of the academic plan:

Facilitate opportunities for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration between fac-ulties and disciplines

Organize academic programs within campus precincts to enhance synergies and learning

opportunities2. Sustainability and systems-thinking should be embedded in all aspects of campus design

and development:

Integrate the goals of the University’s sustainability master plan (currently under develop-ment) within the campus master plan

3. Development of the campus should improve the quality of the campus experience andenhance student life:

Reinforce a pedestrian-oriented campus core

Concentrate student-centered spaces within campus precincts to create vitality and enhancethe campus experience for students, faculty, and staff

Create ground-level transparency in buildings and improve visual access between indoorand outdoor spaces

Establish a consistent architectural vocabulary and coherent approach to building andsite design

Enhance campus safety

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The principles are intended to assist in implementing the master plan goals, and to guide the overallcampus planning and design effort. The principles should assist in evaluating new projects andcampus improvements, and to assess how such projects meet the goals of the plan.

4. The open space and landscape framework should create a strong campus identity andenhance campus life:

Establish a clear hierarchy of campus open spaces and landscapes that connect the campus

Create functional open spaces and landscapes to enhance ecosystem vitality and supportrain water management

Ensure that the landscape system is designed coherently across the campus

Integrate experiential learning and opportunities for research within the landscape

Employ climate-appropriate design solutions to extend the days of outdoor comfort and sup-port energy optimization goals

5. All forms of transportation systems should be fully integrated, reinforce campus community,and support sustainability goals:

Manage transportation demand to reduce car dependency

Place a priority on alternative transportation (public transportation and active modals) options

Create a strong sense of arrival to the campus via all modes of transportation

Improve connections with surrounding neighbourhoods, UIP, and West Campus

Define a hierarchical and interconnected indoor and outdoor pedestrian circulation network

that supports the learning environmentEnsure pedestrian circulation is universally accessible

6. Campus land and buildings should be used efficiently; buildings and grounds projects shouldcontribute to improving the campus experience as a whole

Prioritize building renovation and reuse before building new structures

Concentrate academic functions within a compact core

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PLANNING PROCESSThe campus master plan was developed over a nine-month period, beginning in December of

2008. The planning process consisted of the following three phases:

Phase 1–Discovery

Phase 2–Concept Alternatives

Phase 3–Master Plan Documentation

Phase 1 involved a comprehensive review of relevant background material such as theUniversity’s Institutional Access Plan and Business Plans; an analysis of existing campus con-ditions; and an extensive series of meetings with University and community stakeholders toidentify key issues, concerns, and ideas for the master plan. The findings of the campus analy-sis and key themes from the interviews helped to define a clear set of goals and principles forthe master plan, as well as a baseline planning framework. These together established thefoundation for the development of alternative master plan options during Phase 2 of the plan-ning process.

The Concept Alternatives phase of work explored several alternative concepts for the futuredevelopment of the campus based on the underlying planning framework. The alternativesexplored urban design, land use organization, open space structure, vehicular and pedestriancirculation, service, the relationship of the campus with surrounding University lands––includingthe West Campus, University Innovation Park, Foothills Medical Centre, McMahon RecreationDistrict, and the future Downtown Campus – and connections with adjacent neighbourhoods.The alternatives were carefully reviewed by the University’s Director of Sustainability and incor-porated the goals and strategies of the draft Sustainability Master Plan.

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Phase 3 of the planning process focused on the development and documentation of the finalcampus master plan. The final plan, which is documented in this report, articulates an over-arching vision for the campus and defines a structure for campus improvements that can be

implemented incrementally according to University priorities and resource availability. The planis supported by building and landscape guidelines to ensure that future site and building proj-ects together create a coherent campus environment.

Stakeholder ConsultationThe campus master plan process centered around a comprehensive consultation process thatincluded a wide range of University and community stakeholders. The process involved indi-vidual and group meetings and interviews, work sessions, and campus and community presen-tations. The following stakeholder groups participated in the process:

University Master Plan Committee

President, Provost and Deputy Provost

Senior administrators representing Finance, Facilities Management and Development,Campus Planning, External Relations, Development, Planning and Resource Allocation,Student Services, and Research

Director of Sustainability

Deans of the major faculties and Graduate Studies

Director of Continuing EducationDean of Kinesiology and Director of Operations (Kinesiology)

University Librarian

Chief Information Officer

Registrar

Faculty Association representatives

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Association representatives

Alberta Union of Public Employees representativesWest Campus Development Manager

City of Calgary Planning and Transportation staff

In addition, the University hosted two public open houses for the surrounding communitieswhere the master plan campus framework and alternative concepts were presented. The openhouses were held in June of 2009, and over one hundred people participated.

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FRAMEWORK FOR PLANNINGThe campus master plan is founded in part on the following recent institutional planning initia-

tives and planning topics.

Planning Initiatives

Academic Foundations: Principles to Guide University Planning

The University’s July 2009 Academic Foundations document serves as a guide for theUniversity’s broader planning framework and decision-making processes, including the cam-pus master plan. The document articulates core values and principles that are intended toguide all University efforts, allocation of resources, work with administrative and support units,

communication strategies, fundraising, and government relations. It describes the followingcore University activities:

Education providing the highest and most current knowledge to our students, stakeholders,and communities

Research and scholarship disseminated to a community of peers around the world, andapplied for the benefit of humankind and the natural world

Creative activity enhancing our world with an impressive range of integrative practices andexpressions that cross our institutional boundaries, sustain and vivify our cultural past, and

shape our cultural world for generations to come

The University’s core values and principles are described as follows:

“In all that we do, the University of Calgary is committed to the values of integrity and respect,which underlie the academic principles for our University:

Student success;

Excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity;

Interdisciplinary education and research; and

Return to community.”

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Planning TopicsThe key issues that emerged through the campus analysis and stakeholder consultation processbecame the principal drivers of the master plan. They center around the following themes:

Mission and Academic Priorities

The University is evolving from a city and regional institution to one with a national and interna-tional focus. Enhancing the research agenda is a priority with emerging strengths in Environmentand Energy, Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. The existing cam-pus structure reflects traditional academic silos with autonomous space and does not currentlysupport goals for interdisciplinary collaboration among faculties.

SustainabilitySustainability has surfaced as a high priority for the University. An Institutional SustainabilityPlan is being developed by the Office of Sustainability in parallel with the campus master plan.The Office of Sustainability has been fully engaged in the development of the campus masterplan so that the plan reinforces the University’s emerging sustainability strategies.

Campus Community

The University’s evolution from a commuter institution to one with larger populations of resi-dential, graduate, and international students is not fully supported by the campus and its facili-

ties. Additional housing, student life space, and programmed activities are needed to createa stronger sense of campus community. The University has established the goal to grow theresidential population from seven percent of enrollment to fifteen percent, which is consistentwith other G-13 institutions.

Character and Image

The campus does not currently have a cohesive image, unifying architecture, or strong senseof place, and there is a sense that new buildings have not been well integrated with the exist-ing campus. While there are many attractive and highly valued outdoor spaces, the campus

landscape is not treated consistently. The master plan creates the opportunity to improve therelationship between buildings and landscape, and to better define open spaces and the con-nections between them.

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Buildings and Space

Many stakeholders identified space quality, quantity, and use issues. Many buildings are atleast thirty to forty years old and several need significant renovations. Chief among these areCraigie Hall, the Engineering complex, the Science complex, the Reeve Theatre, Kinesiology,and Social Sciences. The completion of the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) and the Energy,Environment and Experiential Learning building (EEEL) will create opportunities to repurposevacant space and improve program adjacencies.

Access

The campus does not have a clearly defined front door, and wayfinding can be difficult. Overall,

there is a need to improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation as well as connections with otherUniversity sites—the West Campus, Foothills Campus, McMahon Recreation Centre, UniversityInnovation Park, and the Downtown Campus. Because of the harsh winter climate, the indoorpedestrian network is critical and must be integrated with the outdoor network.

The University is evolving from a city and regional institution to one with a national and internationalfocus. Enhancing research agenda is a priority with emerging strengths in Environment and Energy,Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine.



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SETTINGOccupying more than 87 hectares (215 acres) in the City’s northwest quadrant, the University

of Calgary plays a significant role within the Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary. TheUniversity contributes to the economic vitality of the region, educates the future workforce,advances important academic and research initiatives, and provides public amenities to thesurrounding region.

The University of Calgary is located approximately ten kilometres northwest of downtownCalgary. The campus is strategically situated at the centre of a district defined by academic,research, and medical functions, and is adjacent to several residential neighbourhoods andrecreation areas.

University Innovation Park University Innovation Park (UIP) is located immediately to the north of the campus in thearea between Crowchild Trail NW, 32nd Avenue NW, and 33rd Street NW. UIP is a partner-ship between the University, the City, and the Province, and contains research and incubationspace intended to encourage innovation and facilitate the commercialization and transfer ofnew technology and research.

Foothills Campus

The University is also proximate to nearby medical facilities including the Foothills MedicalCentre, the Alberta Children’s Hospital, and the Child Development Centre. The Foothills MedicalCentre is located south of 16th Avenue between 29th Street NW and Hospital Drive NW, andit provides teaching and research venues for the University of Calgary medical students. TheMedical Centre includes the Health Sciences Centre, Health and Research Innovation Centre,Heritage Medical Research Centre, and the Teaching, Research and Wellness Building.

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West CampusThe University’s West Campus is defined by Shaganappi Trail NW to the west, 32nd AvenueNW to the north, Collegiate Road and Collegiate Boulevard to the east, and 16th Avenue to the

south. The site currently contains the Children’s Hospital and Child Development Centre, whichcomplement the Medical Centre amenities. The West Campus master plan was prepared in2007 and envisions the area as a mixed-use urban district that provides housing, workspaceand laboratories, and cultural, civic, and retail amenities. These uses are organized in a com-pact pedestrian configuration and integrated with the University’s Main Campus to the east.Planning for the West Campus is ongoing.

McMahon Recreation District The McMahon Recreation district provides the University and surrounding community with ath-letic and recreation amenities. The district is bounded by 24th Avenue to the north, CrowchildTrail to the east, and University Drive to the west, and is jointly owned by the University and theCity of Calgary. The City owns the Foothills Stadium, Father David Bauer Olympic Arena, andnearby recreation fields, which are available for student use. The University owns the OlympicVolunteer Centre and McMahon Stadium, which are generally reserved for varsity athletics andprofessional use.

The McMahon Recreation District is one of many outdoor amenities that surround the campus,which include Edworthy Park and the Bow River to the south, the Bowmont Park Natural Areato the west, and the Nose Hill Natural Environment Park to the northeast.

Residential NeighbourhoodsThe City of Calgary includes a comprehensive network of residential neighbourhoods withinits four quadrants. The Varsity Village neighbourhood is located west of 37th Street NW andnorth of 32nd Avenue NW, and is accessible to the Main and West Campuses, as well as theUniversity Innovation Park. The University’s Varsity Courts family housing facilitates the transi-tion from the campus core to the single family residential fabric.

The Brentwood and Triwood residential neighbourhoods are located at the base of the Nose Hill

Park east of Crowchild Trail, and are easily accessible to downtown Calgary along the nearbylight rail line. University Heights is situated between the University’s Main and West Campuses,the McMahon Recreation District, and the Foothills Campus. The Montgomery neighbourhoodis situated west of Shaganappi Trail.

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LAND AND BUILDING USEThe Main Campus contains a variety of academic, student life, residential, recreational, and

support facilities. These buildings vary in age, architectural style, and overall use, but collec-tively define the University of Calgary experience.

Existing academic and administrative buildings are located throughout the campus core,and are organized by faculty or predominant program. Sciences and Engineering are locatedsouth of 32nd Avenue NW and frame the northern edge of the campus, while Biology andSocial Sciences anchor the northeast corner of the campus. The Energy, Environment, andExperiential Learning (EEEL) building, which is currently under construction, is appropriate-ly located between the University’s academic core and the research uses within UniversityInnovation Park.

Professional faculties include Education, Nursing, Social Work, Business, and Law, amongothers, and are concentrated along the southeast corner of the Main Campus near CampusPlace. Fine Arts and Humanities facilities include the Art Building, Craigie Hall, and varioustheatres, which are organized around the main entrance near University Drive. These facilitiesprovide both academic and performance functions, and complement nearby student life andlibrary facilities.

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ACADEMIC USESINFORMAL STUDY SPACES

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The Communications and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences faculties are beingmerged into a single faculty. There have been no major moves associated with the merger.

Academic uses are organized around community facilities that serve a broad audience andprovide public functions. These facilities provide centralized venues for student gathering,socializing, and learning, and include the MacKimmie Library Block, MacKimmie Library Tower,the Taylor Family Digital Library (currently under construction), the MacEwan Hall and StudentCentre, and the Nickle Arts Museum.

In addition to centralized student life facilities, the University has designated forty spaces withinthe internal pedestrian corridor network to be repurposed as learning and social environments.The initiative is known as the ‘Take Your Place’ initiative. These spaces are dispersed through-out the campus and include the Engineering Lounge, Kinesiology Atrium, the Social ScienceCorridor, the Administration Atrium, and Pepsi Lounge. Despite these and other investments,there is a need for additional student life amenities within the academic precincts.

Nearby recreation facilities in Kinesiology and the Olympic Oval, such as the Aquatic Centre,Outdoor Program Centre, and the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre, complement the existing stu-dent life functions, and create a hub of student activity. These indoor recreation facilities transi-tion to outdoor fields, which include nine varsity athletics and recreation fields for performance,practice, and community use. Field 6, the University’s field hockey pitch, was recently recon-structed with an artificial surface.





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The recreation fields provide outdoor amenities for nearby University residence halls. The major-ity of undergraduate, transfer, and international housing is concentrated along 24th Avenue

NW, between Cascade Hall to the west and Castle Hall to the east. The University recentlycompleted construction of the 125-bed International House, which is scheduled to open in thefall of 2009. Phase VI housing is underway and will provide 596 additional beds. Family housingis provided within Varsity Courts, a cluster of 250-townhouses north of Collegiate Road andeast of 39th Street NW.

In addition to permanent buildings, the campus contains several temporary trailers that offsetexisting space shortages. The trailers are located north of the Schulich School of Engineering,east of Earth Sciences, South of the Education Tower, and next to physical plant facilities.

Campus facilities are supported by the Grounds Greenhouse, Grounds Building, Heating Plant,Material Handling Facility, and Physical Plant facilities. These uses are concentrated west of theplayfields between Varsity Courts and the Child Development Centre. There has been discus-sion about consolidating campus support facilities in a future industrial precinct.

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OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPEThe University campus contains numerous formal and informal open space and landscapetypologies including quadrangles, intimate gathering spaces, campus parks, and natural areas,among others. While many of these landscapes create memorable and meaningful environ-ments, such as Swann Mall, others are less defined and lack a clear sense of identity. Studentstend to pass through these spaces rather than rest, linger, study, and socialize. This conditionis particularly evident near the primary campus entrance along University Drive, where thelandscape does not contribute to a strong sense of arrival, nor does it welcome visitors intothe campus.

Opportunities exist to reposition these landscapes to better support their architectural andprogrammatic contexts that reinforce a sense of place and campus identity. The Taylor Familyquad is surrounded by a variety of student life and academic uses; it has the potential tobecome the memorable heart of the campus.

While landscapes should express their identity as individual spaces, they should also read asa legible and coordinated system. Coordinated landscapes require clearly articulated connec-tions among individual green spaces. The connections among campus landscapes are notalways clear, and are at times compromised by complicated pedestrian pathways that do notnecessarily reflect pedestrian desire lines. Opportunities exist to reduce and relocate paths toimprove the landscape setting and clarify circulation.

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The campus contains a wide range of site furnishings and lighting fixtures. It would benefit fromguidelines that simplify and unify its furnishing stock. Consistent and coordinated site furnish-ings would improve the overall campus image.

The campus also contains a small detention pond located west of the Central Heating andCooling Plant that collects rain and stormwater runoff. The peak elevation on campus approach-

es 1,115 meters near the Schulich School of Engineering and near Fields 8 and 9. Rain andstorm water runoff generally flow south toward the detention pond. Stormwater managementefforts should be enhanced and integrated throughout landscape and open space areas, andbe made more visible through campus sustainability efforts.

Stormwater management efforts should be enhancedand integrated throughout landscape and open spaceareas, and be made more visible through campussustainability efforts.

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ACCESS AND CIRCULATIONThe existing access and circulation structure consists of vehicular, pedestrian, transit, andparking elements. Although the campus is generally well served by these elements, their overallorganization and configuration should be improved to better function as a unified and con-nected system.

Entrances and Vehicular CirculationThe campus is bounded by a number of regional highways, major arterial roads, and campusroads. Crowchild Trail NW is a major regional highway that defines the east border of thecampus and connects to Highway 1, while arterial roads, including 32nd Avenue NW and 24th Avenue NW, define the north and south edges of the campus respectively. Collegiate Boulevard

NW is the only campus road that also functions as a boundary, defining the edge of the campusto the west. Shaganappi Trail NW forms the western boundary of the University’s lands, whichinclude the West Campus.

16th Avenue provides direct connections to the campus via Shaganappi Trail NW, UniversityDrive NW, and Crowchild Trail NW, which serves as an important University access route.University Drive NW more closely resembles a major arterial road in form and function, andShaganappi Trail may be reclassified from a regional highway to a major arterial through theCity’s ‘Plan It Calgary’ effort.

University Drive NW at 24th Avenue functions as the formal front door to the campus. Other

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On campus circulation consists of a set of internal roads that provide access to different areasof the campus; however, they do not currently function as a unified and physically connectedsystem. University Gate, University Court, University Way, and University Drive connect with24th Avenue NW and support the primary campus entrance. Campus Drive connects withUniversity Drive and operates as the primary campus circulation route, serving academic facili-

ties along the eastern edge of the campus. While Campus Drive connects the north and southareas of the campus, it does not connect to the west side of campus, which is served byCollegiate Boulevard, Collegiate Road, and Collegiate Place.

Service roads connect with the internal campus roads. While these routes effectively servecampus buildings, they conflict with several key pedestrian pathways and some public paving,and could be rationalized. For example, a significant service route crosses the Taylor Familyquad, creating pedestrian conflicts and detracting from the quality of the open space. Centralreceiving is currently accommodated at the central plant.



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Pedestrian CirculationThe University of Calgary contains an intricate network of indoor and outdoor pedestrian circu-lation systems that provides access throughout the year. In response to the cold winter climate,the University introduced a ‘Plus-15’ system, which connects buildings through a sequence

of indoor sky bridges fifteen feet above ground. Plus-15 bridges provide critical links betweenbuildings and enable a connected indoor pedestrian network. While the internal network pro-vides access to all buildings within the academic core, it is somewhat circuitous and does notalways provide the most direct route between destinations

The outdoor pedestrian network provides access from campus entrances, parking lots, andtransit locations to all areas of the campus. These pathways also function as shared pedestrianand bicycle corridors, because of the lack of dedicated bike lanes on campus. While the out-door and indoor systems generally align at major building entrances, the transitions from indoorto outdoor spaces should be enhanced in some areas to better facilitate pedestrian circula-

tion. Overall, there is a need to clarify the legibility and integration of the pedestrian network,improve safety, and facilitate efficient movement on campus.

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Transit The campus is relatively well served by a variety of transit options including Calgary’s light rail(also known as the C-Train) and City buses. The C-Train runs through the centre of CrowchildTrail NW and provides access to downtown Calgary and other locations. The University hasdirect access to the LRT University Station east of the Biological Sciences building, and isproximate to the Brentwood and Banff Trail light rail stations. The existing walkway from theLRT station to campus is at grade, resulting in pedestrian conflict zones with automobiles andservice vehicles along Campus Drive. The Brentwood LRT station is located near the University

Innovation Park to the north, while the Banff Trail LRT station provides access to the McMahonRecreation district to the south. While light rail successfully serves the eastern edge of campus,efforts should be made to improve access between the LRT and the west side of campus.

City buses travel along the periphery of the Main Campus and provide access to all Universitydestinations, including the West Campus. The major bus drop-off points are located at UniversityWay, south of Craigie Hall, at 32nd Avenue and Campus Drive, and along Collegiate Place nearthe MacEwan Student Centre. Buses can also access the campus along Campus Drive.

Transit is effective mainly during core hours. Service levels decrease significantly after 6:30 pmdaily, inhibiting evening use of the campus. Overall, transit service must also be enhanced to

reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles and increase transit ridership.

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ParkingThe campus contains a mix of surface parking lots and parkades, which are either open tothe public or reserved for permit holders. Surface parking lots are generally located along the

periphery of campus and serve adjacent development, while parkades are strategically situatednear key campus entrances. The structured Arts Parkade is located near University Way, whilethe MSC Parkade is located underneath the MacEwan Student Centre and accessed fromCollegiate Boulevard NW.

There are approximately 7,400 parking spaces on both the West and Main Campuses. Approximately 58 percent of these spaces are publicly available. These spaces are generallylocated farther from the campus core. Parkades account for nearly 20 percent of all spaces,primarily in the Arts Parkade.

Of the 7,400 spaces, approximately 5,770 are located on the Main Campus east of Collegiate

Boulevard and south of Collegiate Road. Approximately 1,400 of these spaces are locatedwithin parkades, while the remaining 4,300 are in surface lots.

While the University’s current supply of 0.29 parking spaces per capita is high compared topeer institutions, significant transportation demand management measures will be required toaccommodate future growth and reduce the per capita parking need.

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CLIMATE Average daily temperatures range from -35 degrees Celsius in the winter to 35 degrees Celsiusin the summer, and discourage outdoor activity and circulation for much of the year. Designstrategies should retain heat, protect from cold winds, and capture sunlight during the winter,and mitigate high temperatures during the summer.

The low angle of the sun at Calgary’s latitude creates strong shadows nine months of the year. Areas with good solar exposure, including the Taylor Family quad and the gathering spacesouth of the Engineering Complex, tend to be more accessible during the afternoon than in themorning.

Arctic winds blow from the northwest to the southeast and create harsh conditions acrossthe campus. Large buildings tend to block the wind and create sheltered areas, while expan-

sive open spaces are sometimes left exposed. The outdoor areas between Science B andMacEwan Hall, between the EEEL Building and Earth Sciences, and between Murray FraserHall and the Professional Faculties Building receive more intense winds, while the corridorsbetween the Taylor Family quad and the MacKimmie Library Block and Tower and the areabetween Biological Sciences and the Sciences Theatres experience less intense winds.

These conditions confirm that the most comfortable outdoor spaces on campus are found onthe southern facades of buildings that are protected from wind and receive ample sunlight.

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CAMPUS CAPACITYNot including existing physical structures, significant open spaces, major vehicular corridors,and utilities, approximately 25.5 hectares of land could be developed on the Main Campus.

Developable sites are dispersed throughout the campus and include existing surface parkinglots and residual open spaces. The largest contiguous site is 8.2 hectares and occupies parkinglots 32 and 34 on the southeast corner of campus. Parking lots 11 and 12 east of CollegiateBoulevard provide 6.2 additional hectares of potentially developable land.

Existing campus buildings generate a floor-area-ratio, or FAR, of 1.18. This figure measures theratio of building space to land area and is used to describe density. Applying the current FARof 1.18 to the developable sites yields approximately 301,000 square meters of new buildingspace. Additional development capacities could be achieved at a higher FAR.

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Council of Ontario Universities (COU)The COU space planning model is similar to the CEFPI guidelines, and is used in this analysis toproject assembly and exhibition space needs. The COU guidelines were based on the CEFPI model,and apply similar methodologies to project space needs, as well as comparable space factors.

Pennsylvania State System Higher Education GuidelinesThe Pennsylvania State guidelines have proven to be helpful as a supplement to the CEFPI guide-lines in some areas. For the space analysis, the meeting space and healthcare categories are deter-mined using the Pennsylvania State guidelines.

Ricca GuidelinesCEFPI guidelines for dining facilities provide a high level understanding of dining space needs.Guidelines developed by Thomas Ricca and Associates, leading consultants on dining require-ments for universities, provide a more detailed assessment of dining needs and are incorporated in

the space analysis.

Institutional InformationThe space model is tailored to the University of Calgary and requires information that is institu-tion-specific. Institutional data was provided by the University, including course schedules, studentenrollment information, faculty and staff figures, library materials and statistics, along with the mostcurrent building inventory. Assumptions incorporated in the space model and findings were reviewedand confirmed with University staff.





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Methodology A space needs analysis was prepared as part of the master plan process to establish currentand future space needs for a variety of space types, to determine space surpluses and short-ages, and to identify priorities for the reuse of vacated space. The space types assessed withinthe analysis include classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, office space,library and study space, athletics and recreation, student life, support, health and residentialspaces. Space needs were determined for the University’s current enrollment level, 30,000FTE, and 35,000 FTE. These space need were subsequently translated into individual buildingprograms as a basis for planning.

The space needs analysis applies national and internationally accepted space planning guide-

lines to quantify overall space needs. The guideline findings were supplemented with stake-holder interviews and campus tours that captured the qualitative aspects of space. A bench-marking analysis was also conducted to compare the University’s space supply against peerinstitutions. The guidelines employed in the study were developed by professional organizationsand higher education planning organizations across Canada and the United States, and includethe Council of Ontario Universities (COU), Council of Education Facilities Planners International(CEFPI), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PSSHE), and Thomas Ricca and Associates. The following summary describes the application of these guidelines.

SPACE PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES

A space needs analysis was prepared as part of the master plan process to establishcurrent and future space needs for a variety of space types, to determine space surplusesand shortages, and to identify priorities for the reuse of vacated space.



Overall ProgramThe space needs identified for each space category were translated into the overall master

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plan program, and are grouped into overarching use categories. Space needs associated withclassrooms, teaching and research labs, office, support, media production, clinical, and dem-onstration space are categorized as Academic and Administration space, while needs relatedto study, stack and library support space are classified as Library and Study space. StudentLife space includes deficits related to assembly and exhibition space, dining, student centre / union space, meeting rooms, health, and athletics and recreation. Residential space includesspace needs for housing. The overall master plan program assumes the following:

Fifty percent of student life facilities will be accommodated on the West Campus

The Nickle Arts Museum will be repurposed to house student life facilities in the future

Approximately forty percent of new residential facilities will be accommodated on the West

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All new stack space and fifty percent of library support space are located off-site as well

175,000 gsf of research space will be accommodated on the West Campus for graduateresearch, while some undergraduate research will remain on the Main Campus

The Engineering Building under development is included in the master plan design as aproposed academic building, and helps accommodate some of the identified Academic and Administrative space need

The current program approaches 77,000 gsm, and grows to approximately 205,000 gsm in the

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The master plan design accommodates the current and future program through strategic build-ings placements that introduce approximately 213,000 gsm of new development. The masterplan proposes four distinct building types with a combination of program elements. Academicbuildings recognize that learning takes place outside of classrooms and include student lifeand study spaces in addition to classrooms, teaching labs, and offices. Student life and studyspaces similarly complement residential uses inside residence halls.

The master plan responds to the University’s commitment to interdisciplinarity with the creationof Interdisciplinary Nodes. Strategically located within the academic precincts, these nodes willprovide shared instructional, research, and student life spaces that encourage collaboration

between students and faculty. They are designed as flexible spaces that enhance studyingand learning, promote spontaneous interaction, and provide visibility and accessibility betweenstudents and faculty.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY NODE PROGRAM (GSF) PROGRAM (GSM) PERCENTAGE

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Study Space 20,250 1,882 .45Student Life 20,250 1,882 .45

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Academic and Administration 30,000 2,788 0.30

Library and Study 70,000 6,506 0.70

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ACADEMIC BUILDING PROGRAM (GSF) PROGRAM (GSM) PERCENTAGE

Classroom Facilities 127,500 11,849 0.85Library and Study 15,000 1,394 0.1

Student Life 7,500 697 0.05

TOTAL 150,000 13,941

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Library and Study 10,000 929 0.10

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VISIONThe University of Calgary master plan establishes a twenty-five year vision for the campusthat builds upon previous planning efforts, is rooted in the academic and research missions of

the institution, integrates innovative approaches to higher education delivery, and serves as amodel of sustainability. This vision relies upon the coordination of a variety of planning frame-works including open space and landscape, access and circulation, and land and building use.Collectively, these frameworks provide the foundation for a unified and comprehensive masterplan that reinforces the values and goals of the University and broader campus community andcreates varied and rich learning environments. The following fundamental themes and ideascharacterize the campus vision.

Enhanced Entrances

The master plan reinforces the unique identities of the four major campus entrances. UniversityWay is redesigned to function as the ceremonial and iconic campus entrance for students,faculty, staff, and visitors. New development and open spaces encourage pedestrian and tran-sit connections near the LRT University Station, while site improvements around the EEELBuilding redefine the entrance from 32nd Avenue NW. Street trees and a redesigned plazaposition Collegiate Boulevard as the primary entrance from the West Campus.

Campus Heart The master plan creates a well defined campus heart at the Taylor Family Quad. An existing

service route is relocated from the open space enabling its transformation. Landscape andarchitectural interventions transform the quad into an active and iconic open space that rein-forces the identity of the University.

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SustainabilityThe master plan builds upon the University’s commitment to environmental, economic, andsocial sustainability goals articulated in the draft Institutional Sustainability Plan. The masterplan addresses sustainability through working landscapes with integrated stormwater manage-ment benefits, transportation demand management strategies that promote alternate forms oftransportation, and building designs that reduce energy usage, and other strategies.

Pedestrian-Oriented CampusThe master plan preserves and enhances the pedestrian qualities of the campus. It concen-trates mission-related purposes around the academic core of the campus, and situates otheruses along its periphery. The master plan enhances pedestrian paths and bicycle routes andimproves transit and residential facilities.

InterdisciplinarityInterdisciplinarity promotes the merging of academic disciplines and is encouraged throughbuilding and land use and through strategic architecture and open space interventions. Themaster plan considers programmatic adjacencies, and provides flexible venues that encouragecollaboration and interdisciplinary interaction. Interdisciplinary nodes are designed as centresfor academic faculties that foster an open and collegial atmosphere for faculty and studentengagement among departments.

Indoor-Outdoor Engagement The master plan emphasizes physical and visual connections between indoor and outdoorenvironments. Facades are articulated with transparent materials, while circulation is brought

to the edges of buildings. Terraces and student life programs are strategically situated alongsouthern facades to capture sunlight, activate building edges, and negotiate the transitionbetween indoor and outdoor spaces.

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OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK

Working Landscape

The proposed open space and landscape system functions as a “working landscape” thatembraces, integrates, and embodies design, environmental, and academic values. The work-ing landscape responds to the climate and natural conditions of the site, working with its fea-tures to maximize their functional qualities. Through sustainable design and dedication to envi-ronmental responsibility emerge a rigor to placemaking and a commitment to creating vibrantcampus environments.

Landscape TypesThe landscape and open space framework operates as an integrated overlay that seamlessly

links the formal and informal open spaces on campus. The master plan strengthens the existinglandscapes, establishes a sense of hierarchy and identity, and improves connections amongopen spaces. The campus contains a variety of open space and landscape elements, which areguided by the following landscape design objectives:

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Create a rich and layered landscape

Build on existing landscape typologies to create a clear hierarchy of open spaces thatenhance the image of the campus

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Create multi-functional places where people can walk, gather, rest, work, and play outdoors

Enhance the visibility and relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces

Create clear connections among open spaces that facilitate movement across campus

Establish places for art on campus

Ensure that the landscape framework is designed consistently across the campus

Create an environmentally responsible landscape that embraces sustainable design

Integrate stormwater and rainwater management practices in the landscape

Incorporate experiential learning and opportunities for research within the landscape

Introduce native trees and plant materials that adapt to the site conditions

Work toward a dark-sky friendly solution

Campus Gateways

The master plan reinforces the unique identities of the four major campus entrances. As gate-ways to the University, each entrance celebrates the identity of the campus and enhances thesense of arrival. Through strategic landscape improvements and architectural enhancements,

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Main Entrance

The master plan transforms the main entrance at University Drive into an iconic andceremonial point of arrival that welcomes visitors and students alike. The entranceaccommodates a formally landscaped open space and nearby ‘green parking.’ Agrove of trees and paved plaza are introduced south of the proposed Craigie rede-velopment. The trees provide shade and shelter for students and faculty near thebus drop-off. The Craigie redevelopment becomes the front door to the campus andhouses the University’s welcome centre. Additional paving south of the landscapedopen space calms traffic and facilitates road crossings.

During the winter, students and faculty can wait inside the Craigie redevelopment,

which maintains a visible connection to the bus drop-off area. A formally landscapedpathway between the Craigie replacement structure and the Reeve Theatre accommo-dates pedestrian movement from the main entrance into the heart of campus.

East Entrance

The LRT University Station to the east is the University’s primary pedestrian entrance.This entrance provides regional transit service to both the campus and the residentialneighbourhood to the east. A new elevated and climate-protected walkway carriespedestrian traffic between the station and the campus. It leads through a proposednew residential development, and into a new academic building. Pedestrians canalso exit the walkway and arrive at grade on Campus Drive. The walkway is lined withretail and cafes near the light rail station to encourage transit use.

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The new EEEL building defines the entrance to the north, and is located south of32nd Avenue NW and east of the Engineering Complex. This functional entranceserves as a bus drop-off and point of arrival for students and staff, and connects theMain Campus to the University Innovation Park. The plaza and landscape surround-ing the EEEL building extend into the drop-off area and provide an informal entrancewhere students and faculty can rest and socialize. Paving and landscape gesturesalso facilitate access across 32nd Avenue NW toward the Mechanical Engineeringbuilding located in the UIP.

West Entrance

The Collegiate Boulevard drop-off north of the MacEwan Student Centre functions asthe primary pedestrian and vehicular entrance from the West Campus. The entrancemaintains the existing drop-off and provides access to the underground parkade, butis redesigned to read as a single coherent space. This entrance responds to the form ofadjacent buildings and introduces smaller landscaped plazas to wait, rest, and gather.The master plan strengthens the pedestrian connection to the West Campus along therealigned Collegiate Road through street trees and enhanced pedestrian pathways.



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Gathering spaces are provided near proposed residence halls along 24th Avenue. They func-tion as central organizing elements in the residential district, providing individual open spacesfor each residential neighbourhood.

Playfields

The master plan preserves the recreation district on the west side of campus. Fields 1 through7 are reorganized to improve orientation and accommodate new undergraduate housing to the

north. The field hockey pitch, Field 6, remains in its current location and is visible from nearbyresidence halls. The fields are also proximate to the Olympic Oval and Kinesiology, and provideresidents with indoor and outdoor recreation amenities. Some fields displace surface parkingwest of Cascade Hall, which is replaced in the proposed parkade north of Collegiate Road.

Fields 8 and 9 remain in their current locations for the foreseeable future, but may be relocatedas part of the West Campus development. Potential locations include the McMahon RecreationDistrict or another site within the West Campus.

DiagonalFormal and informal pedestrian pathways also provide key landscape functions on campus.The master plan introduces a diagonal pathway that carries pedestrians from the UniversityDrive entrance to the Taylor Family quadrangle. This pathway is defined by a formal alleeof trees that enhances pedestrian legibility, provides shade in the summer, and blocks windin the winter. The diagonal becomes an iconic campus landscape and a defining feature ofthe quad.

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ter strategy is designed to manage typical rainfall events and accommodate significant stormevents. The integrated stormwater management strategy for the University of Calgary includesthe following measures:

Dry Basin Detention Area

A dry basin detention area is located southwest of the surface parking bioswales at the lowestelevation on campus. This area detains stormwater run-off from the bioswales and elsewhereon campus, gradually releasing the detained water to recharge the groundwater over time. Thedetention area collects water that flows south from the ridge line limiting its runoff. The deten-

tion area is also connected to the City’s larger stormwater network to manage overflow.

Subsurface Storage

Subsurface storage is recommended underneath all playfields and larger lawn areas. A net-work of underground chambers, or perforated pipes, will capture, detain, and gradually releasestormwater run-off.

Green Parking

Bioswales with tree plantings are recommended on all surface parking lots on campus. Theyprovide shade and allow filtering, infiltration, and ground water recharge. Runoff from the sur-face parking flows into the bioswales, which gets channeled to the dry basin detention areaalong subsurface pipes.

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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Approach

The access and circulation framework establishes an integrated circulation system that includespedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular, and parking networks. Fundamental to all of these net-works is a goal to reduce the vehicles miles traveled to and within the campus, an emphasis onefficiency and accessibility, and a commitment to preserve a pedestrian-oriented campus. Thetransportation recommendations build upon the draft Institutional Sustainability Plan, whichchampions a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) approach that pri-oritizes walking, cycling, and transit. The master plan adopts a similar approach to mobilityand consolidates the University’s transportation network in a comprehensive, coordinated, andwell-managed system.

Currently sixty-seven percent of commuters arrive by automobile, while thirty percent of eligiblestudents use Calgary Transit passes. Fewer than ten percent of students and employees livewithin walking distance of campus. The following transportation strategies are designed toreduce reliance on automobiles for commuting, and identified a goal of reducing automobileusage from sixty-seven percent to fifty percent by 2014, and to forty percent by 2020.

To successfully increase transit use and promote pedestrian and bicycle circulation on campusrequires a carefully coordinated and unified set of services that facilitate access to alternativemodes of transportation. The master plan recommends that the University:

Appoint a TDM Coordinator to oversee and manage all transportation initiatives on campus

Improve transit through the following measures:

Create an elevated walkway connection from the LRT University Station to the new aca-demic building

Reduce Calgary Transit bus headways to no more than every twenty minutes, especiallyduring midday

Bring buses that currently run along 32nd Avenue NW into campus along CollegiateBoulevard, e.g., Circle Routes 43, 91, 137, and 408

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Transit The master plan accommodates three modes of transit, including the regional light rail, campusshuttle, and the City bus. Transit improvements facilitate access to all areas of the campusincluding new development within the West Campus, increase ridership, minimize reliance onsingle-occupancy vehicles, and maintain the pedestrian character of the campus.

Light Rail

The master plan proposes enhancements to the existing C-train station to improve transit use.

The pedestrian walkway from the station to the Main Campus is elevated and enclosed topromote pedestrian safety and for climate protection. The walkway is lined with retail, cafes,and newsstands near the station, and it provides direct access to the indoor circulation net-work, proposed residential towers, and new academic building south of Biological Sciences.The elevated walkway reduces pedestrian conflicts and enables more efficient vehicular andservice circulation below. The reconfigured walkway also provides at-grade pedestrian accessover Campus Drive.

Campus Shuttle

The master plan introduces a campus shuttle that improves cross-campus access and con-nections to the West Campus. The campus shuttle unites all campus locations, including theUniversity Innovation Park and Varsity Courts to the north, the West Campus, the FoothillsCampus, and McMahon Recreation District, on a single route. It is designed to access areasnot served by the City bus or light rail.

City Bus

The master plan incorporates the existing City bus network. While the current bus routes suf-ficiently serve the Main Campus, the plan recommends that the City improve its transit access

to the West Campus. Better bus service is needed to improve ridership.

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Campus Roads

The overall road network enhances cross-campus connectivity, better defines the loop road,

and creates a more legible circulation network. Campus roads are generally situated along theperiphery to preserve the pedestrian-oriented campus core.




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The master plan responds to the road configuration in the West Campus master plan, whichrealigns Collegiate Road to facilitate access to the west entrance, and extends 37th Street NWbetween Collegiate Road and 24th Avenue NW. This extension enhances north-south accessacross the campus.

The master plan builds on the existing road network and introduces strategic improvements atkey locations. The southern portion of Campus Drive near Campus Gate NW is removed andreconfigured as a direct extension of University Drive. The reconfigured segment of CampusDrive between University Way and Campus Gate function as a one-way street headed east,and transitions into a two-way road east of Campus Gate. University Way similarly functionsas a one-way loop road. Elevating the pedestrian walkway to the LRT station also removesat-grade pedestrian conflicts with vehicles, improving vehicular circulation. A drop-off is intro-duced on the north side of the Olympic Oval to improve accessibility to the facility. Collectively,these enhancements define a more efficient, continuous, and legible loop road that facilitatesvehicular movement and service access on campus.

The overall road network enhances crosscampus connectivity, better defines the looproad, and creates a more legible circulationnetwork. Campus roads are generallysituated along the periphery to preserve the

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Service vehicles have access to all University facilities along campus roads and along somepedestrian corridors, which are designed to accommodate emergency and service vehicles aswell as pedestrians. The redefined loop road facilitates cross-campus service access, while theproposed LRT pedestrian overpass removes the pedestrian conflict zone.

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The master plan preserves the existing service area on the southwest facade of the OlympicOval, but replaces the service route from 24th Avenue NW with a route from the north. This

strategy allows for the creation of a significant new passive open space between the OlympicOval and the adjacent residential area.

Service access was also considered during the siting of new facilities and is generally locatedbehind buildings and away from pedestrian corridors and key open spaces.

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DISPLACED LOTS DEMAND (SPACES) SUPPLY (SPACES)

Lot 21 255

Lot 22 149

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Lot 16 46

Lot 62 10

Lot 63 87

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Surplus / (Deficit) (187)

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PARKING SURPLUSES / (DEFICITS)

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NE Quadrant Surplus / (Deficit) 89

SW Quadrant Surplus / (Deficit) (187)

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LAND AND BUILDING USE FRAMEWORK The campus includes a variety of land and building uses whose organization and functioncreate a sense of collegiality, enhance the academic atmosphere, and promote rich learningenvironments.

Land and building uses also contribute to the broader organization of the campus, which con-sists of five precincts. The University Gateway precinct defines the iconic campus entranceand includes academic and community spaces. The Campus Heart functions as the center ofstudent activity and primarily includes student life and community uses. The East Academicprecinct uses academic buildings, residential structures, and an interdisciplinary node to betterdefine an academic precinct for Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professional faculties.The North Academic precinct generally consists of academic buildings and interdisciplinarynodes to create a consolidated Science and Engineering zone. The Residential and Recreationprecinct provides a quiet residential neighbourhood proximate to the campus core.

The land and building use framework provides direction and guidance for building placement,site organization, and placemaking decisions, and expresses the overall character of the cam-pus. Uses identified within the plan include academic, interdisciplinary nodes, student life,community, residential, recreation and playfields, support, and parking.

PROPOSED BUILDING USES

INTERDISCIPLINARY NODES ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATION

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Student LifeThe master plan enhances student life in all areas of the campus and builds upon the patternof internal social spaces and interdisciplinary nodes. Student life facilities are concentrated atthe center of campus near the MacEwan Student Centre and MacEwan Hall. Museum func-tions within the Nickle Arts Museum relocate to the Taylor Family Digital Library, and enable thefacility to transition into a renovated student life facility or other function. The enclosed spacebetween Kinesiology and the Student Centre, along with enhancements to MacEwan Hall,improve the quality of indoor space, while landscape improvements to the Taylor Family quad

The master plan enhances student life inall areas of the campus, and builds uponthe pattern of internal social spaces andinterdisciplinary nodes




m a s t e r p l a n f r a mimprove the quality of indoor space, while landscape improvements to the Taylor Family quad

and service adjustments transform the quad into an inviting open space and vibrant hub ofstudent activity. The University should also consider a future location for the Child Care Centreif demand for the facility continues to increase.

Residence halls also accommodate a range of student life functions, including dining ven-ues, student lounges, and informal gathering and study spaces. Residence halls increase thenumber of students on campus in the evening and over the weekend and generate increased

student activity.

CommunityMany University facilities provide public or community functions. These facilities are concentratednear student life facilities at the center of campus. The redeveloped Craigie facility welcomes usersto the campus and houses the University’s welcome centre, while the University Theatre, ReeveTheatre, and Rozsa Centre host public performances and events. Relocated museum functions with-in the Taylor Family Digital Library are also open to the public, and the Olympic Oval and Kinesiologyprovide community functions. These facilities are proximate to the Main Campus entrance and facili-tate the transition from public to University spaces.

The master plan also encourages community access through improvements to campus entrancesand gateways. Landscape and architectural interventions near the LRT University Station and atcampus seams and major entrances are designed to welcome visitors and encourage access.

STUDENT LIFE AND COMMUNITY USES

CHILD CARE CENTRE

GALLERY

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RECREATION

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RESIDENTIAL SUMMARY

TOTAL BEDS NEEDED TO HOUSE 15 PERCENT OF 35,000 FTE 5,250

ADJUSTED EXISTING FACILITIES 2,051

TOTAL EXISTING FACILITIES 2,505

Kananaskis 369

Rundle 356

Castle 96

Higher density housing next to the C-train station introduces a new housing typology to thecampus and includes residential tower apartments and terrace flats. These facilities provideboth short- and long-term housing for graduate students, and will likely be privately developed.The district includes 124 tower apartment units and 36 terrace flats, which provide 372 and 108beds respectively. The tower apartments and terrace flats are approximately 111 gsm (1,200gsf) per unit and accommodate three beds at roughly 37 gsm (400 gsf) per bed. The tower andterrace flats merge on the second floor near the internal corridor that carries users from theLRT station to the Main Campus. This area is lined with retail, cafes, newsstands, and otheramenities.




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Brewster 66

Olympus 106

Norquay 68

Cascade 355

Varsity Courts Townhomes 250

International House 125

Phase VI Housing 596

TOTAL DEMOLISHED FACILITIES 45 4

Castle 96

Glacier 118

Brewster 66

Olympus 106

Norquay 68

ADDITIONAL BEDS NEEDED TO HOUSE 15 PERCENT 3,199

PROPOSED UNIVERSITY HOUSING 92 4

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PROPOSED PRIVATELY DEVELOPED HOUSING 2,275

Collegiate Road Residence Hall 471

LRT Tower 372

LRT Terrace Lofts 108

Additional Privately Developed Beds Needed 1,324

PERCENT HOUSED IN NEW UNIVERSITY HOUSING 29 %

PERCENT HOUSED IN PRIVATELY DEVELOPED HOUSING 71 %

PERCENT HOUSED ON MAIN CAMPUS 59 %

PERCENT HOUSED ON WEST CAMPUS 41 %

The master plan also incorporates the town houses from the West Campus master plan. Theseunits provide graduate and family housing east of Varsity Courts.

The following table summarizes the overall residential strategy that meets the University’s goalof housing fifteen percent of its students on campus.

The housing strategy reflects the University’s goalto increase on-campus housing to fifteen percentof its total student population.

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Recreation and PlayfieldsRecreation facilities and playfields are located on the west side of campus between the northand south residential districts. Fields 1 through 7 are preserved, but are reorganized to improveorientation and to accommodate new undergraduate housing to the north. The field hockeypitch, Field 6, remains in its current location and is visible from the nearby residence halls. The

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Fields 8 and 9 remain in their current locations for the foreseeable future but may be relocatedas part of the West Campus development. Potential locations include the McMahon RecreationDistrict or another site within the West Campus.

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Support BuildingsCampus support facilities are located on the periphery of campus, away from the central aca-demic and student life areas. The General Services Warehouse, Material Handling Facility, andPhysical Plant are located on the West Campus opposite the Children’s Hospital, while theHeating Plant is situated south of Cascade Hall along 24th Avenue NW. The master plan also

accommodates a proposed cogeneration facility north of the Heating Plant. A more detailedprogramming study is being prepared for an Industrial Precinct that consolidates support facili-ties on the West Campus. The final design for the Industrial Precinct should be incorporatedwithin the overall master plan Parking and yard facilities should be considered as ground floor

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PROGRAM ACCOMMODATIONThe following table documents the space need for 35,000 FTE students identified in theProgram Development section and demonstrates how the master plan accommodates theneed for each space category.

There is ample capacity to accommodate future academic, research, and student life facilityneeds. The campus capacity analysis identified approximately 301,000 gross square meters ofdevelopment capacity on the main campus at the existing FAR. The master plan proposes atotal of approximately 213,200 square meters of academic and administrative, library and studyspace, student life, and residential space at full build-out.

Development is dispersed throughout campus and includes new and renovated spaces.Development sites were selected to infill vacant spaces and optimize development opportuni-ties, and promote a pedestrian-oriented environment. The majority of development is concen-trated on the Main Campus, although the West Campus accommodates additional develop-

ment when needed. The following table identifies how the master plan accommodates thespace need at 35,000 FTE.

The following table documents the building area, corresponding number of floors, and numberof beds and parking spaces, if applicable, for each new facility. Some facilities serve multiplepurposes, such as an Interdisciplinary Node and an Academic Building, and are indicated withtwo separate labels. Within this framework, future designers can choose sites that contributeto the overall vision while meeting particular needs. This approach enables decision makers tophase aspects of the plan as needs arise.

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SPACE TYPE NEED AT 35,000 IN PLAN

Academic and Administrative Space 95,000 101,800

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Student Life Space 21,800 21,700

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STUDENT LIFE BUILDINGS 18 2,800 3

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 20 17,500 5.5 471 PRIVATELY DEVELOPED

21 13,800 15 372 PRIVATELY DEVELOPED

22 5,500 3 108 PRIVATELY DEVELOPED

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PARKADES 30 25,500 4 FLOORS, 5 LEVELS 1,055

31 22,200 4 FLOORS, 4 LEVELS 732 PRIVATELY DEVELOPED, MIXED USE

32 16,800 5 FLOORS, 6 LEVELS 672

INTERDISCIPLINARY NODES IN 1 6,500 2

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UNIVERSITY GATEWAY / MAIN ENTRANCEThe University Gateway functions as the iconic campus entrance of the University. Exemplary landscapesand buildings create memorable first impressions of the campus, improve the quality and comfort of the

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Extensive landscape defines University Drive entryLandscaped open spaces emphasize important views and relationships at campusentrance

The landscaped diagonal pathway carries users from the University entrance to theTaylor Family quadrangle

A series of intimately-scaled courtyards and pedestrian walkways carry users fromthe University Gateway to the Taylor Family quadrangle

Paving helps to calm traffic and facilitate access to parking areas

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Proposed building projects create active edges and better define the UniversityGateway quad

Sheltered bus drop-off located south of Craigie Hall replacement

Transparent façade along Craigie Hall replacement enhances visibility of the busdrop-off

East-west orientation maximizes solar access to buildings and daylightingopportunities

Buildings in this precinct should step down to 3-4 stories to present a human scaleat the campus’s southern gateway

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CAMPUS HEART / TAYLOR FAMILY QUADThe Campus Heart functions as an iconic and memorable center of the campus. Indoor and outdoor spacesand programs reinforce the precinct as the center of student activity. This precinct functions as the crossroadswhere all University and community constituents come together.

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Open SpaceRedesigned Taylor Family quad functions as the campus heart

New open space connection from the University Gateway to the Taylor Family quad-rangle improves connectivity between the quad and other key campus spaces

Landscape allows for visibility from building edge to building edge

Informal gathering spaces created around the addition between MacEwan StudentCentre and Kinesiology

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Secondary pathways along the Taylor Family quad capture pedestrian desire lines

Reconfigured service route provides more direct access to the MacEwan StudentCentre and limits service routes in the quad

External and internal pathways are aligned to facilitate transitions between thequad and the MacEwan Student Centre

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Building and MassingSouth-facing outdoor terrace improves access to McEwan Student Centre, andcreates a comfortable, wind-protected outdoor seating area overlooking the quad

Transparent materials improve views from the MacEwan Student Centre to thenearby terrace and Taylor Family quad

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EAST ACADEMIC PRECINCTThe East Academic precinct enhances the pedestrian arrival experience from the nearby University light railstation. It defines the academic precinct for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Professional Faculties

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Open SpaceNew buildings better define the East Academic quadrangle

Transparent materials on the new academic building, interdisciplinary node, andresidential structures enhance the visibility and activity of the open space

Informal courtyards and pedestrian walkways negotiate grade change and connectthe new quadrangle with the Swann Mall

Open space south of the terrace flats functions as a recreation amenity for thenearby residents

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The primary north-south walkway connects the University Gateway to the 32nd Avenue entrance through the Swann Mall

Secondary pedestrian pathways link to parking, bus drop-offs, and key buildingentrances

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Building and MassingLocation and orientation of new development responds to natural comfort zoneson campus, and maximizes solar access and daylighting opportunities

Transparent facades on the south side of Science A and east side of the MacKimmieLibrary Tower and Block activate the gathering space to the south

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An interdisciplinary node is located east of Professional Schools

A new academic building is located south of Biological Sciences

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NORTH ACADEMIC PRECINCTThe North Academic Precinct concentrates academic growth to create a unified and expanded science andengineering precinct with strong interior and exterior connections.




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Open SpaceRenovations to MacEwan Hall and Science A improve visibility to new gathering

spaces and reduce pedestrian-service conflicts

Landscape improvements near the MacEwan Student Centre drop-off, Engineeringaddition, and renovated Nickle Arts Museum frame and activate the nearbyquadrangle

Street trees and landscape improvements enhance the connection across 32nd Avenue NW and to the West Campus

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Connections across 32nd Avenue NW are improved

Primary north-south pedestrian walkways link with the 32nd Avenue entrancethrough the ICT building

Secondary pedestrian pathways link to parking, bus drop-offs, and key buildingentrances

New parkades, well screened from public view, are located east of the EEEL build-ing and west of Collegiate Place

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Building and MassingThe location and orientation of new development improve the comfort level

(reduced wind velocity, low shade) in important outdoor gathering spaces andmaximize solar access and daylighting opportunities

New buildings and building additions create a stronger urban design structure inthe precinct that provides a better sense of orientation for users

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The Nickle Arts Museum is renovated into a student life facility

The MacEwan Hall renovation creates a pronounced building entrance

The Science A renovation enhances visibility to Swann Mall

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RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATION PRECINCTThe Residential and Recreation precinct provides a designated area for undergraduate students with welldefined outdoor rooms and pedestrian circulation. The precinct creates a quiet residential neighbourhood

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Open SpacePlayfields are centrally located near residence halls and the Main Campus

Proposed residence halls are organized around a series of gathering spaces andwell defined pedestrian pathways

Removal of Glacier Hall allows the creation of an informal recreation area betweenthe residence halls and the Olympic Oval

The existing field hockey pitch is preserved

The orientation of playfields is improved

Landscaped pedestrian pathways link the playfields and residence halls to theTaylor Family quad

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Building and MassingOrientation of new residence halls maximizes solar access and daylighting

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In general, buildings should not exceed 6 floors. Higher buildings are allowed if theydo not negatively impact the microclimate and create unwanted shade conditions

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Castle, Glacier, Brewster, Olympus, and Norquay Halls are replaced with sevennew residential structures in the predominantly undergraduate district north of 24th Avenue

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The master plan relies upon the momentum of key catalytic projects to initiate developmentand transform the campus. These priority projects were selected for their ability to dramati-

cally enhance the quality and character of their surrounding precincts with relatively minimalinvestment.

The catalytic projects include renovations to the Art Building and Craigie Hall at the UniversityGateway, MacEwan Student Centre in the Campus Heart, the Science A building, and theoverall migration strategy surrounding the MacKimmie Library Tower and Block. These inter-ventions strategically enhance indoor and outdoor circulation networks at key junctures, createtransparency to the outdoors, and bring light into important public spaces of older buildings.

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Art BuildingRenovations to the Art Building create a highly visible center of activity near the UniversityGateway. Active uses are located in accessible locations near key circulation corridors,while instructional and support spaces are situated in more remote, quieter environments.Circulation is brought to the edge of the building to promote transparency and enhance vis-ibility of the bus drop-off and University Gateway open space. Circulation also links to the

existing Plus-15, which connects the Art Building with the Reeve Theatre and provides ground-level connections to Craigie Hall to the east. Galleries and exhibit spaces are strategicallylocated near key circulation corridors and entrances to welcome students, faculty, staff, andcommunity members into the building.

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Craigie HallImprovements to or replacement of Craigie Hall create a strong architectural statement at theUniversity Gateway to welcome users into the campus. Active and public-oriented spacesare located on the ground floor, with academic and administrative uses on the floors above.Student life spaces are situated along the southern façade, providing views of the UniversityGateway open space and the landscaped plaza to the south. Transparent materials provide

visual connections to the bus drop-off, enabling the University community to wait for the businside and out of the cold.

Improvements to the University Theatre entrance redefine the northwest edge of the build-ing and anchor the southeast corner of the Taylor Family quadrangle. Active ground-floor uses and internal circulation flank the northwest edge and maintain a visual connec-tion with the landscaped diagonal pathway to the west. The internal connection to MurrayFraser Hall is maintained along a Plus 15.


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MacEwan Student Centre and HallThe MacEwan Student Centre functions as the center of student activity on campus. Proposed

improvements to the Centre include both indoor and outdoor recommendations, which buildupon landscape enhancements to the Taylor Family quadrangle and the Collegiate Boulevarddrop-off area.

The Student Centre and MacEwan Hall currently contain separate access areas and accessroutes. The success of the Taylor Family quadrangle relies upon the removal of the serviceroute through the centre of the open space. Improvements to the MacEwan Student Centreconsolidate service areas and reroute service access from the open space to the area betweenthe Taylor Family Digital Library and the existing MacKimmie Library Block and Tower.

A new terrace provides informal seating areas with views of the nearby quadrangle. Activeuses are located at both the ground and terrace levels; these uses facilitate access betweenthe indoor and outdoor environments. A double-height space, situated between the StudentCentre and Kinesiology, contains a bookstore and provides study and courtyard spaces.

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Science AScience A improvements provide a strong architectural and programmatic anchor on the northedge of the Swann Mall. The renovation of Science A includes an addition along its southernfaçade, which functions as an interdisciplinary node and center of activity for nearby academicfaculties. The renovation clarifies internal circulation and facilitates movement between build-ings. Instructional, student life, study, and meeting spaces are contained within a larger atrium

that brings light into the center of the facility.

Transparent materials capture sunlight, take advantage of daylighting opportunities, and pro-vide views toward Swann Mall. The massing and materials along Science A create an architec-tural gesture that facilitates the east-west outdoor pedestrian movement between the TaylorFamily quad and the new academic quad west of the C-train station.


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Migration StrategyThe strategic reuse of vacated space also has the potential to enhance the learningenvironment on campus. The overall migration strategy involves a variety of facilitiesincluding the Nickle Arts Museum, MacKimmie Library Tower and Block, and TaylorFamily Digital Library, among others. The introduction of the Taylor Family DigitalLibrary provides the swing space that enables a series of incremental space movesthat improve existing adjacencies and efficiencies.




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Programs within the Nickle Arts Museum and library stacks from the MacKimmieLibrary Tower and Block relocate to the Taylor Family Digital Library. The Nickle ArtsMuseum is backfilled with student life functions or another compatible use. Remaininglibrary stacks are accommodated off site or remain in the facility.

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Step 2 - Moves to the MacKimmie Library Tower and Block

Administrative, student, and support facilities from Trailer C, Earth Sciences, Math,Sciences, Biological Sciences, Olympic Volunteer Centre, Administration, the DiningCentre, and others are consolidated within the vacated MacKimmie Library Towerand Block.

Step 3 - Moves from Craigie Hall

Programs within the existing Craigie facility are also accommodated within theMacKimmie Library Tower. The Craigie addition or replacement includes possiblelibrary expansion, an interdisciplinary node, welcome centre, one-stop student ser-vices, or other academic purpose.



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DESIGN GUIDELINES FRAMEWORK The following design guidelines framework for the Main Campus provides an outline for urban,building and landscape design guidelines that will assist in achieving a cohesive and sustain-able campus environment to support the mission of the University. The guidelines will be devel-oped in a supporting document that will provide guidance for future designers and ensure acohesive environment on the Main Campus.

“The University of Calgary strives to be a North Americanleader in research, teaching, and operations of highperformance green buildings and infrastructure.”

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“The University of Calgary strives to be the mostenergy efficient campus in North America.”

URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESThe urban design guidelines build on the campus framework and the pre-cinct plans described previously in this document and establish principlesgoverning building siting and treatment to ensure that the overall campussetting is cohesive, climate-responsive and supports the activities of all

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Building Heights Average building heights should be 14 to 18 meters (45 to 60 feet) to create a consistent mass-ing and to maximize utilization of campus land. Lower heights should be placed at the edge ofthe campus to respond to neighbourhood context, while higher massing should be located atthe interior of the campus. Higher buildings in the core campus are acceptable, but should notcreate wind tunnels or cast shadows on habitable outdoor spaces.

Ground Level Treatment The ground floors of buildings should contain the most active and public uses. Transparentmaterials should provide visual access to these areas; these materials should particularly beemployed along south facing elevations. Southern facades capture direct sunlight and tend tobe where people walk and gather when it is otherwise too cold or windy in the shade.

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plaza level to emphasize the physical and visual connection between the interior and exterior

of the building. The ground floor should contain inviting uses.

Building EntrancesBuilding entrances should align with outdoor paths and reflect the unique or memorable quali-ties of the building uses. All entrances and pathways should facilitate accessibility. Entrancesshould create fluid connections between interior rooms and exterior spaces. They should pro-vide both physical and visual access to buildings through transparent materials and clarifiedcirculation. Building entries should be defined by building massing, roof, and façade articula-tion; they should contain canopies and overhangs for climate protection. Entrances should be

limited along north facing conditions where ice will form, unless the design properly addressesthese safety concerns.

Mechanical Equipment ScreeningMechanical and service equipment should be properly screened, and mechanical stacks shouldbe grouped together to minimize audible and visual impediments. Building equipment shouldbe integrated in the roof structure. When flat roofs are employed, mechanical equipment shouldnot be visible from ground level or from adjacent buildings.

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BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINESBuilding guidelines are intended to assist architects, planners, and campus designers in the design of future facili-ties and renovations. The recommendations should align with the University’s sustainability objectives and desirefor high-performance buildings. They are intended to minimize energy use and associated greenhouse gas emis-sions and to optimize daylighting opportunities, while achieving a sense of place on campus. University of CalgaryDesign Standards should address:

Facades and fenestrations

Roof form and color

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LANDSCAPE GUIDELINESLandscape and open space guidelines are intended to assist landscape architects, planners, and campus design-ers in the design of new outdoor spaces or the improvement of existing ones. These guidelines provide fundamentalorganizing ideas and concepts for the campus landscape. While the guidelines offer sufficient detail for the designof the campus open spaces, they establish a design direction rather than prescribing definitive design solutions. The




a s of the campus open spaces, they establish a design direction rather than prescribing definitive design solutions. The

guidelines promote a ‘working landscape’ and seek to achieve a comprehensive campus landscape design that issustainable and environmentally responsible, economical and practical to maintain. Such a landscape responds toclimate and natural conditions of the site, establishes an integrated environment that fosters a ‘living and learningenvironment,’ and enriches the campus experience. The landscape recommendations align with the University’sobjectives for sustainability and its desire for highly sustainable landscapes, which include careful management ofwater resources and use of native species to minimize maintenance and irrigation requirements.

The landscape guidelines will consist of more detailed design direction for the various landscapes on the campus.The goal of the design guidance is to create landscapes with clear, identifiable characteristics that make themdistinctive parts of an overall landscape fabric. In addition to the landscape design guidelines, a landscape mas-ter plan that defines a comprehensive strategy for the replacement and renewal of trees and plantings should beundertaken. The landscape design guidelines should include the following areas:

Landscape zone types and guidelines

Plantings

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Detailed building and landscape design guidelines will be developed as aseparate supporting document. This separate document will provide detailabout design standards and performance requirements for future design-ers to participate in the development of a cohesive campus setting at theUniversity of Calgary.

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GOVERNANCEThe University of Calgary Master Plan is a dynamic tool that shapes campus community, cam-pus development, and planning. The following recommendations describe procedures for theadministration and maintenance of the master plan and for the creation of a design reviewprocess.




Master Plan Review Process

Master Plan Committee

A Master Plan Committee (MPC) should be established to function as a free-standing body thatreviews facilities and site development activities. The President should appoint an MPC Chairwith the professional experience to guide and direct planning and architectural decisions, over-see the committee, and report directly to the President’s Office. The Vice-President of FacilitiesManagement and Development could fill this role. To ensure alignment with the master plan,

the chair of the MPC will also serve as an ex-officio member of the Design Review Committee(DRC).

Committee members should consist of senior representatives from the University’s academic,facilities, development, planning (including UPC and CP), and student life bodies, including theVice-President, Facilities Management and Development, the Director of Campus Planning,and the Director of Sustainability. The MPC should also include the Chair of the DRC, who willserve as an ex-officio committee member. Community based membership could be included ifa project has a public focus. Members are encouraged to serve on the committee for terms ofone to three years. Committee members should be familiar with all aspects of the 2010 campus

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Design Review Process

Design Review Committee

To ensure high design standards, the President should appoint a separate Design ReviewCommittee (DRC) to evaluate project designs against the Master Plan Principles, BuildingGuidelines, and Landscape Guidelines. The President should also appoint a Chair to overseethe DRC and serve as an ex-officio member on the Master Plan Committee. The DRC is primar-ily a review body and an advisor to the President’s Office concerning the direction of ongoingcampus projects. Members of the DRC should have a thorough working knowledge of the 2010campus master plan and its Principles, Building and Landscape Guidelines.

The DRC should include the Chair of the MPC and representatives from the President’s Office,Facilities Management and Development Department, and the academic community. The DRCshould also include selected design professionals from the Calgary architectural communitywho have demonstrated sensitivity to coherent development of the campus and quality ofcampus design Consideration should be given to filling one of the outside professional posi-




campus design. Consideration should be given to filling one of the outside professional posi

tions with a nationally or regionally recognized architect, landscape architect, or planner with astrong background in campus planning and design. Design professionals should be precludedfrom working for the University during their term on the DRC.

Members of the Design Review Committee will have staggered terms of three years unless it isin the best interest of the University to consider longer terms of involvement.

Project Review Criteria

Design review should be triggered by any project that affects or modifies a building’s appear-

ance, interior or exterior public spaces, or the University’s skyline. Such projects could includesite and landscape development, new construction, building repairs, and renovations. Majorlandscape projects with construction costs greater than $50,000 and building projects thathave footprint or façade implications should be reviewed. An abbreviated administrative pro-cess could be used for smaller projects, although it should be acknowledged that such projectscan create opportunities to initiate a transformation in the design character of the campus andshould always be evaluated for that potential.



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Role of the Design Review Committee

When evaluating a project, the DRC should consider its impact on sustainability, quality andconfiguration of open space and landscape, architectural form and exterior appearance, thedesign of primary interior public spaces, and contribution of the project to its immediate sur-roundings and larger campus context. Adherence to the master plan principles plays a key rolein advancing any new project.

The DRC should facilitate a walking tour of the campus at least once a year, offering invitationsto the President and others, for the purpose of observing progress and change in campusdesign character.

The DRC should have regular meetings with set procedures and an agenda determined by itsChair. Projects will be presented to the DRC by the project’s design team, which may includearchitects, landscape architects, engineers, and other professional consultants. After everyproject review, clear recommendations to the design team should be provided by the Chair ofthe DRC. Should the design team determine compliance with the recommendations of the DRCis not feasible, the team may appeal directly to the Chair of the MPC. The MPC will make rec-




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The recommended sequence of actions in the design review process will include, but not belimited to, the following:

The DRC will make available to each design team a complete copy of the 2010 master plan,including Building and Landscape Guidelines

An initial meeting will be held with the architect or designer to clarify the University’s intent

Formal intermediate and final reviews of the schematic design phase will be held

A review will be held near the end of the design phase

The DRC will conduct a post-construction project assessment

If the scale or impact of the project is too small to merit extensive review, the DRC at its discre-tion may determine at the outset of the review process that fewer review steps are required.

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Integration of Design Review

The success of the design review process is predicated on the careful integration of the DRCinto existing University operations, especially campus development and project initiation. Theentire development process involves many different individuals and departments, whose con-tributions will be more effective with clear delineation of appropriate roles, responsibilities, andinterrelationships. The University will need to define the specific roles and relationships of the

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When evaluating a project, the DRC will consider the impact on sustainability, quality and configurationof open space and landscape, architectural form and exterior appearance, the design of primary

interior public spaces, and contribution of the project to its immediate surroundings and larger campuscontext. Adherence to the master plan principles plays a key role in advancing any new project.

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