Riverfront_Campus_Plan_Presentation

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Eastern Michigan University The Campus Studio Works exclusively with Colleges and Universities Master Planning Site Design Consultation Northern Kentucky University TCS Experience Eastern Michigan University University of Louisville Louisiana State University The University of Michigan Northern Kentucky University University of Nevada Las Vegas Penn State University University of Southern Indiana University of Vermont Washtenaw Community College University of Vermont Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio What is a Master Plan? Long range view of the Future An opportunities plan not construction drawings Focuses on the physical environment including ™ Open Space and pedestrian patterns ™ Building placement ™ Vehicular access and parking ™ Utility corridors A physical master plan does not deal with space planning, utilization or building interiors or utility capacities or production capabilities Often the physical master plan is usually updated about every years Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Approach Summary Master Plan Poster/ Brochure Capacity Projections Campus Wide Analysis Land Use Campus Wide Alternatives Preliminary Master Plan Final Master Plans CDs Objectives Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Review Process & Lines of Communication President’s Board of Trustees Review Master Plan Committee Consultants Open Campus Session One on One Interviews Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Campus Tours/Interviews March February January December November October Master Plan Schedule Oct 19 Alternatives Preliminary Master Plan Final Master Plan Dec 14 Feb Feb 23 Final Submittal Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Project Themes Learner Centered Campus Linking Campus Areas Distinctive, Aesthetically Pleasing Appearance Environmental Awareness and Commitments Campus Structure and Order (Educational Opportunity) Accommodating Growth Utility and Technology Infrastructure Community Interface Flexibility 10 Comprehensive Physical Planning Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Proposed Products Analysis drawing Alternatives (3) Preliminary Master Plan drawing Final Master Plan drawing Capacity projections Poster/ Brochure Summary Analysis Alternatives Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Understanding the physical Campus Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Site Specific Conditions 465’ 1800’ Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative West Under Building Parking 1.Exterior views to the River; service areas to the south 2.Elevated walk touches down north of River Rd at viewing area 3.Parking under buildings increases capacity and decreases flooding potentials 4.Service drive extends westward Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative River Link Overview Mississippi River Overlook Overlook Bridge Entry Plaza 34th Street Entry Plaza Service Drive Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative River Link Overview Mississippi River Overlook Overlook Entry Plaza 34th Street Entry Plaza Formal Axial Alignment Natural Edge Bridge Service Drive Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative East Image marker at River Road and 34th Street Drainage channel reconfigured and naturalized Berms and trees protected as a courtyard Replace existing Service buildings Mississippi River Main Entry River Ro ad Secondary Entry Main Arrival Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Parking Campus Studio Surface Runoff: Volumes and Maintenance Stabilization Aesthetics: Bath Tub Ring Maintenance Costs Park Like Volume Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative Connecting to the River Strong tie to the river (formal axis) Visually captures the river edge as the campus front door University develops river edge overlook Building becomes the primary image building Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative West Mississippi River Main Entry Interior courtyard is formed Parking River Road Main entry and arrival off River Road West end arrival plaza Arrival Plaza Elevated walk realigned Court Main Arrival Realigned Elevated Walk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative Linear Overall Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Service Drive Extension Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t Linear configuration parallels the River Alternative Linear Overall Mississippi River Elevated walkway reflects City’s alignment: stays high Service drive accesses facilities on city property to the west Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Front Yard Service Drive Extension Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t Alternative Parking Deck 275,000 additional gsf Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Service Drive Extension Parking Garage levels Walk Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative Parking South of the Tracks 275,000 additional gsf Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park 5 Walk Service Drive Extension 4 Walk Walk Railroad Skywalk Parking Garage Major Drop Off Entry Plaza 34 th Stree t Alternative East Main entry off River Road High Image building at 34th St/River Dr intersection Protect existing grove of trees Multiple arrival plazas 4 Major arrival fountain Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative West Overlook Ramp Service Drive Extention Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Discussing the Alternatives Alternative Alternative Alternative Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio See You February 3, 2006 Preliminary Master Plan Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio