WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan
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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan 1 Eastern Michigan University The Campus Studio Works exclusively with Colleges and Universities 1. Master Planning 2. Site Design 3. Consultation 2 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 3 University of Vermont Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio What is a Master Plan? 1. Long range view of the Future 2. An opportunities plan not construction drawings 3. Focuses on the physical environment including Open Space and pedestrian patterns Building placement Vehicular access and parking Utility corridors 4. A physical master plan does not deal with space planning, utilization or building interiors or utility capacities or production capabilities 5. Often the physical master plan is usually updated about every 7 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 1 2 Objectives 3 Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Review Process & Lines of Communication 3 2 President’s Board of Trustees Review 1 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 3 Feb 23 Final Submittal Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Project Themes 1. Learner Centered Campus 2. Linking Campus Areas 3. Distinctive, Aesthetically Pleasing Appearance 4. Environmental Awareness and Commitments 5. Campus Structure and Order (Educational Opportunity) 6. Accommodating Growth 7. Utility and Technology Infrastructure 8. Community Interface 9. Flexibility 10. Comprehensive Physical Planning Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Proposed Products 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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’ 1 5 4 2 3 1800’ Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Accessing the Site Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Site Conditions and Issues 1. Marvelous views across the River 2. Bridge provides a special viewing area 3. Drain connects with the River (vehicular bridge) 4. Parking is poorly screened and configured Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio East Area Developed Area Image Maker Poor Quality Service Drive Railroad Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Central Area 4 3 Rail Road and Salvage Yard Monitoring Wells Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio West End 5 4 Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Status Update November 2005 Overlook and Taxi Station Park Housing and Campus Support Elevated Walkway Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Future Expansion Road Alternative Commercial Area Railroad Parking Deck Recreation Incubator Space Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Surface Parking Lot Campus Studio Elevated Walkways 6% Grade means Bridging costs are significant Pedestrian bridging of a 4 lane road costs over $1.5 million 100’ Change in grade of 6’ 14’ 6” minimum 23’ minimum 250 foot long ramp 6% m axim um s lope (AD A req uirem en ) ts Rail Road 24’ wide Service Drive Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Elevated Walkway Elevated Walkway Building Entry Interior Elevator Exterior Steps 2 Story Building Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Estimating Capacity and Balancing Parking 240 x 125 1 parking space per 300 gsf 25,000 square feet floor plate 430 spaces per two story (50,000 gsf) building 2 Levels = 50,000 gross square feet Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Why Alternatives? 1.Force ourselves to think differently about the campus 2.Stimulate discussion and interaction 3.Pick the best pieces of each 4.Clarify what is important Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Issues to Consider 1.Distinctive and attractive campus setting 2.Relationship with the Mississippi River 3.Ease of vehicular access (high and low water levels) 4.Interface efficiently with proposed elevated walkway 5.How close should students park? 6.Existing features: trees, grading and surface drains 7.Architectural relationships Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 1 Concentrated Overall Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Park 4 Major Drop Off 5 2 3 Entry Plaza 1 34 th Street 3 Railroad Skywalk Service Drive Parking Under Building Elevated Plaza Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 1 Concentrated Overall Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Park 3 4 Entry Plaza 3 min Walk Elevated Plaza 5 2 3 1 Railroad Skywalk Service Drive Under Building Parking 250,000 additional gsf Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio 34 th Street Core Area Alternative 1 East Main Entry Area Grass and Trees Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 1 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 2 River Link Overview Mississippi River Overlook Overlook Bridge 5 6 4 Entry Plaza 2 3 34th Street Entry Plaza 1 Service Drive Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 2 River Link Overview Mississippi River Overlook Overlook 6 4 Entry Plaza 2 3 34th Street 5 Entry Plaza Formal Axial Alignment Natural Edge Bridge 1 Service Drive Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 2 East 1. Image marker at River Road and 34th Street 2. Drainage channel reconfigured and naturalized 3. Berms and trees protected as a courtyard 4. Replace existing Service buildings Mississippi River Main Entry River Ro ad 1 Secondary Entry 4 Main Arrival Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Parking 2 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 2 Connecting to the River 1. Strong tie to the river (formal axis) 2. Visually captures the river edge as the campus front door 3. University develops river edge overlook 4. Building 4 becomes the primary image building 4 Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 2 West Mississippi River Main Entry 2. Interior courtyard is formed Parking River Road 1. Main entry and arrival off River Road 3. West end arrival plaza Arrival Plaza 4. Elevated walk realigned Court Main Arrival Realigned Elevated Walk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 3 Linear Overall Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Service Drive Extension 4 7 1 3 2 Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t 5 6 1. Linear configuration parallels the River Alternative 3 Linear Overall Mississippi River 2. Elevated walkway reflects City’s alignment: stays high 3. Service drive accesses facilities on city property to the west Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Front Yard Service Drive Extension 4 7 1 2 3 Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t 5 6 Alternative 3 Parking Deck 275,000 additional gsf Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park Service Drive Extension Parking Garage 3 levels 7 1 4 3 min Walk 3 2 Entry Plaza Railroad Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Major Drop Off Campus Studio 34 th Stree t 5 6 Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 3 Parking South of the Tracks 275,000 additional gsf Mississippi River Overlook Bridge Ramp Park 5 5 min Walk Service Drive Extension 7 1 4 4 min Walk 3 min Walk 3 2 Railroad Skywalk Parking Garage Major Drop Off Entry Plaza 34 th Stree t 6 Alternative 3 East 1. Main entry off River Road 2. High Image building at 34th St/River Dr. intersection 3. Protect existing grove of trees 4. Multiple arrival plazas 5 4 4 5. Major arrival fountain Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Alternative 3 West Overlook Ramp 5 6 Service Drive Extention 4 7 Skywalk Western Illinois University Quad Cities Riverfront Campus Master Plan Campus Studio Discussing the Alternatives Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 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
