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Campus Master Plan
Township -
Economic Development Task Force Presentation
May 24, 2004
Master Plan: Schedule 2004
December 8 - 9 Focus Groups
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January 20 - 23 and 27 - 29 Space Needs Assessment
January 21 Additional Focus Groups
March 2 – 3 Summary of Observations / Concept Plan
March 30 – 31 Precinct 1 Workshop
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May 10 BOT Buildings & Grounds Committee
May 24 Economic Development Task Force/Elected Officials - Update
June - August Development of Plan/Guidelines
July 2004 Baltimore Workshop
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September 21 – 22 Draft Plan Open Forums
October 1 BOT Presentation
November Final Draft Plan Open Forums
December 10 BOT Presentation
The Process is as Important as the Product
Why do a Campus Master Plan?
• To plan for growth in an efficient and elegant way
• To enhance the look and feel of the Arcadia University campus.
• To attract and retain the best faculty, staff and students.
• To raise our aspirations (and to raise money)
Sample of Campus Master Plan in Action ~ Johns Hopkins
1920
1913
Master Plans Study and Combine:
! Responsible Capacity of the Land! Space Needs! Institutional Mission & Goals! Fiscal Realities
Meeting Agenda
+ Summary of Observations
+ Master Plan Guiding Principles
+ Concept Plan
+ Summary of Precinct Studies –Process & Results
+ Preliminary Campus Master Plan Drafts and Issues
History ~ Campus Development
History ~ Campus Development 1929
Existing buildings when Arcadia purchased the Grey Towers estate in 1929.
The estate was constructed 1893 – 1924.
History ~ Campus Development built in 1962
History ~ Campus Development 1963 - 1970
History ~ Campus Development 1993 - 2003
OBSERVATIONS ~ Arcadia University 2004
9 miles
Arcadia
Independence
Nat’l Park
OBSERVATIONS ~ Context
Greater Philadelphia
OBSERVATIONS ~ Scale
Arcadia in Philadelphia60 acres
OBSERVATIONS ~ Northeast-Southwest Geological Patterns
Arcadia’s landscape and rolling topography have a northeast-southwest orientation that is characteristic of the area’s unique geological composition.
309Easton Rd
Pennsylvania’s topography, Arcadia University is at the yellow dot.
looking north, Arcadia University in yellow, just south of a NE-SW ridge line visible from 309
OBSERVATIONS ~ Streams
OBSERVATIONS ~ Slopes
0-8.3%
8.4-14%
15-24%
25%+
OBSERVATIONS ~ Stream Valley Condition the good news
Beautiful Stream Valley
Healthy Native Plant Communities Patches of Healthy Understory
Signs of Native Wildlife
OBSERVATIONS ~ Stream Valley Condition the bad news – but not too bad...
Invasive Species
Eroded Stream Banks
Non-Native Volunteers and Aggressive Spreaders
Trash Dumped in Woods & Stream
OBSERVATIONS ~ Pervious Surfaces
Pervious surfaces allow water to percolate into the soil where it is cleaned, cooled off, and slowed down before reaching water bodies or ground water tables.
OBSERVATIONS ~ Tree CanopyConnected tree canopy improves the aesthetic quality of a neighborhood, and the health of plant and animal communities within a geographical area.
Furthermore, tree canopy reduces the amount of water sent into the storm water mgt. system and streams during a storm event.
OBSERVATIONS ~ Impervious Surfaces
Pervious surfaces [light green] allow water to percolate into the soil where it is cleaned, cooled off, and slowed down before reaching water bodies or ground water tables.
Impervious surfaces [yellow]--such as pavement, roofs, and other compacted areas--send rain water into the storm water mgt. system and, ultimately, streams with efficient speed.
Unfortunately, increased impervious surface also increases the volume, velocity, temperature, and pollution of water rushing into streams and rivers during a storm event.
This can lead to poor stream health and eroded stream banks.
OBSERVATIONS ~ Impervious Surfaces Aggregated
Impervious surfaces take up almost 2/3 of the campus
Mixed Styles, Quality, and ConditionOBSERVATIONS ~ Landscape & Furnishings
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
Before Emory University
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
After Emory University
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
Johns Hopkins University Before
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
Johns Hopkins University After
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
Johns Hopkins University Before
The quality of your open spaces say a lot about the institution . .
Johns Hopkins University After
Primarily Pedestrian Paths can be multi-functional to serve the need to move-in day and special events
OBSERVATIONS ~ Landscape
Johns Hopkins University
OBSERVATIONS ~ Built Systems
History ~ Campus Development
OBSERVATIONS ~ Arcadia University: Context
Low Density Res.
High Density Res.
Retail / Commercial
School
Cemetery
Shopping Center
Golf Course
Non-Univ Athletic
Public Open Space
Philadelphia, PA
5 Min 10 Min
OBSERVATIONS ~ Rt. 309: Proposed Re-alignmentWhen the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) realigns Route 309 over the next several years, land on Arcadia’s southern edges will no longer be used as a roadway. The legal situation surrounding the future ownership and use of this land is complex. Arcadia and Township officials have been in contact with PennDOT over the past eleven years to discuss this issue.
Although Arcadia University can not assume that the land will become available for its use, the University continues to work with PennDOT and the Township to discuss future uses that could benefit the university and the surrounding community.
The 309 realignment will bring a reworking of the intersection of Easton Road and Limekiln Pike near the campus’ ‘moongate’ by Blake Hall. This intersection will be signalized and have four crosswalks.
OBSERVATIONS ~ Rt. 309: Proposed Re-alignment
OBSERVATIONS ~ Rt. 309: - Intersection UpgradesProposed PennDOT improvements to intersection of Easton Road and Limekiln Pike, near Blake Hall and the ‘Moon Gate’
OBSERVATIONS ~ Circulation
OBSERVATIONS ~ Interior Auto and Service Circulation
OBSERVATIONS ~ Pedestrian Paths
OBSERVATIONS ~ Pedestrian and Automobile Conflicts
OBSERVATIONS ~ Service Entries and Loading Docks
OBSERVATIONS ~ Campus Thresholds: Car
OBSERVATIONS ~ Building Use
Cedar Brook Apts.
Academic
Administrative
Athletics
Housing
Library
Service
Support
Non-Univ. Bldg P
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Based on review with Facilities Staff
Good Condition
Minor Renovation
Moderate Renovation
Major Renovation
OBSERVATIONS ~ Building Condition
OBSERVATIONS ~ Surface Parking Lots
OBSERVATIONS ~ Surface Parking Lots
Parking Spaces:
1,044 total on main campus
Currently, a student parking permit grants use to most parking areas
includes reserved and handicapped parking
OBSERVATIONS ~ Surface Parking Area
Acres Used by
Surface Parking:
6.75 acres
Acres Used by
Existing Campus
Buildings:
5.5 acres
OBSERVATIONS ~ Surface Parking
By Stacking
Parking:
Could reclaim up to 5 acres of valuable land with a four level parking structure
OBSERVATIONS ~ Space Needs
Cedar Brook Apts.
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Academic and Support Space
Fine and Performing Arts
Teaching and Lab
Recreation and Athletics
Coalesce Union Activities and Student Services
Physical Plant
OBSERVATIONS ~ Summary of Observations
! A big round of applause
Arcadia has achieved great things with a small budget, great leadership, and lots of determination
OBSERVATIONS ~ Summary of Observations
! Arcadia is a tight-knit campus community
! The best campuses are Compact, Connected, and Coherent. Arcadia has one of the 3 C’s as a small, mostly compact campus; could be better connected and more coherent. Buildings and exterior spaces do not relate to each other as a “whole”.
! Arcadia’s on-campus facilities are inadequate to meet growing residential, athletic, academic, and back-of-house needs
! Some facilities and infrastructure elements are aging and in need of renovation/replacement
! Campus grounds are not being used to maximum efficiency
! The native characteristics of the campus landscape present some constraints to building location, as well as opportunities that could be maximized for future building sites
! Although the number of parking spaces is close to meeting the “on paper” needs, parking lot location, 12-hour usage, and “open parking” policy create parking frustration
! Off-campus housing is affecting the close-knit “family” feeling on campus
! The community is concerned about Arcadia’s expansion beyond campus borders; the community is willing to partner with Arcadia to balance both university and community needs and goals
Ideals of Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a dynamic community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees, whose members are committed:
1. Attain the highest demonstrable quality in all of our programs and activities
2. Preserve the culture of personal attention that has distinguished our history as a college
3. Emphasize active learning in the rigorous, challenging, intellectual atmosphere characteristic of a university
4. Infuse the community with a global perspective
5. Achieve and support high levels of diversity and respect for the individual
6. Encourage service to the University and the world beyond
7. Secure and manage the resources needed to achieve the institution’s goals
from Arcadia University 10 Year Plan April 2003, page 3
OBSERVATIONS ~ Draft Guiding Principles For Master Plan
Enhance and preserve the intimacy of the Campus Community by:
• Representing the Campus as a Comprehensive University
• Extending and Linking Arcadia’s Strengths Throughout The Campus
• Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetic Quality of Campus Facilities
• Clarifying the Campus’ Edges
• Protecting, Enhancing, and Expanding the Campus’ Natural Beauty
Establish a strong positive relationship with the surrounding community
OBSERVATIONS ~ Draft Guiding Principles For Master Plan
Enhance and preserve the intimacy of the Campus Community by:
Extending and Linking Arcadia’s Strengths Throughout The Campus
- Link the well-loved core of campus with the rest of the property
- Integrate the ‘whole campus’ into Arcadia’s life and future plans
- Where needed, construct new, high-quality buildings to meet Arcadia’s unmet needs
- Use future building construction as an opportunity to create positive relationships between buildings and outdoor spaces
- Aspire to high levels of excellence in all aspects of the University
OBSERVATIONS ~ Draft Guiding Principles For Master Plan
Enhance and preserve the intimacy of the Campus Community by:
Maximize Efficiency of Campus Facilities
- Re-distribute building uses in buildings to maximize efficiency, especially with “back of house” functions
- Return off-campus functions to the campus core, where practical and possible
OBSERVATIONS ~ Draft Guiding Principles For Master Plan
Enhance and preserve the intimacy of the Campus Community by:
Clarify Campus Edges
- Make campus entrances more legible and dignified
- Make significant views into the campus more beautiful
- Make the campus’ edges clear yet porous
OBSERVATIONS ~ Draft Guiding Principles For Master Plan
Enhance and preserve the intimacy of the Campus Community by:
Protect, Enhance, and Expand the Campus’ Natural Beauty
- Protect the mature and specimen trees on campus
- Extend the native woodland’s beauty throughout the campus to give it a “leafy” feeling, primarily through low-maintenance tree-planting. Following Arcadia’s tradition, only plant native or exceptional non-native trees and shrubs on the campus core
- Enhance the health of woodland by removing invasive species and trash, enhancing the under story, and taking stream bank stabilization measures
OBSERVATIONS ~ Concept Plan
Summary:
- Connect to the Natural Systems
- Connect the Built Systems
- Consider Connections to the Community
Second Floor
Art Gallery
Dance
Music
Fall 03 Projected Current 2013
Fall 2003 - 2013
FTE PopulationUndergraduate 1,554 2,025 471 Full Time 1458 1800 Part Time 96 225Graduate 676 775 99 Full Time 303 400 Part Time incl 373 part time & 112 other part time for 2003 373 375Total Students 2,230 2,800 570Faculty 192 242 50 Full Time 95 165 Part Time 97 77Staff 241 304 63Total Faculty and Staff 433 546 113Total Population 2,663 3,346 683
Housing Based on FTEOn Campus 75% 736 763 1,350 614Off Campus - Owned (1600 condominium - 98 beds in 42 units, Manor - 53 beds) 75% 151 151 0 -151Off Campus - Rented (Oak Summit - 68 beds in 17 units, Cedar Brook - 112 beds in 28 units) 75% 180 180 0 -180Totals 1,067 1,094 1,350 283Percentage of Undergrad Fulltime FTE Students 73% 75% 75%Breakdown of Goals by LevelFreshmen 90% 405 405Upperclassmen 70% 945 945Graduate 25% 100 100Faculty/Staff 0% 0 0 0Total Beds 1,067 1,094 1,450 383
29 9 9Area 49 99 99
Academic Approx GSF 152,576 189,035 244,719 92,142Academic Support GSF 138,939 160,329 201,078 62,139Auxiliary Approx GSF 89,104 94,494 110,705 21,601Housing Approx GSF 218,376 228,314 411,451 193,074Total Approx GSF 655,304 672,173 967,952 312,648GSF/FTE Students 294 301 346GSF/Total FTE Population 246 252 289
Parking total is 1129, 1032 on core campus (31 are "reserved")Number of Spaces 1,032 1,045 1,296 264Spaces/FTE Students 46% 46% 46%Spaces/Total FTE Population 39% 39% 39%
4/14/2004 Existing Need Proposed Difference
Projected Population, Housing, Space Needs and Parking
First Floor
Precinct 1 Walk Route 11 am � 1 pm March 30, 2004
PRECINCT 1 WALK ~ Observations: Important View Corridors
The campus offers a number of impressive views from entrances or across the grounds.
The campus will feel more connected and coherent when both ends of these ‘view corridors’ are highlighted with architectural elements or landscape features that frame the views.
PRECINCT 1 WALK ~ Observations: Potential Major Quads
Precinct 1 walk participants noted that area west of the Kuch Center feels unconnected to the campus core.
It was suggested that this would be a good location for a secondary ‘quad’ or framed open space connecting this part of campus to the campus core through paths and views.
Such a quad could serve as an informal gathering space and an informal recreational sports field.
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme B
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme B
Residence Hall and/or Academic facilities added
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme C
New academic, student life/ student services, and physical plant facilities
Parking deck near Church Road entrance
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme C: athletics option 2
Residential Halls wrapping existing athletic fields
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme C: athletics option 3
Athletic fields reworked to serve as a regulation size soccer field and softball field
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Potential Athletic Field Resource
Approx. 1 mile from Arcadia, as the crow flies…
A parcel of land with athletic fields has become available for short-term lease. The land is close to campus and was previously used by Temple University for athletic events.
The baseball team has begun using the field for practices. This parcel has the potential to host other field sports and tennis.
It is not clear that Arcadia University will be able to secure a long-term lease, but the university is exploring this option with the land owners. If a long-term lease becomes possible, Arcadia may choose to hold team or recreational sport practices and/or competition events here.
PRECINCT STUDY 1 ~ Post-Walk Composite Scheme
- New academic, student life/ student services, and physical plant facilities
- Parking deck wrapped with new residence hall near Church Road entrance
- Athletics fields remain unchanged pending further information about off-campus athletic field resources
- A footbridge from the campus core to athletics fields makes the campus more accessible; a new quad provides a secondary center for campus life
Precinct 2 Walk Route 11 am � 1 pm April 13, 2004 [cut short by rain!]
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme A
Other academic and residential facilities on either side of Murphy
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Pre-Walk Initial Design Thoughts
Scheme B
Residence halls tucked into hillside between Murphy and Spruance (could be “themed housing”?)
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Post-Walk Whole Campus Design Thoughts
Scheme C
- Residence halls ring the perimeter
- Additional academic buildings primarily west of Kuch Center
- New ‘quad’between Murphy and new residence hall near Castle
- Current soccer field is expanded to proper size
- Parking garage along Church Road
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Post-Walk Whole Campus Design Thoughts
Scheme D
- New residence halls along Easton Road and Church Road
- Additional academic buildings west of Kuch Center
- Soccer field relocated to SW corner as top level of underground parking structure
- Center of campus redesigned as classic park-like campus ‘quad’
PRECINCT STUDY 2 ~ Post-Walk Whole Campus Design Thoughts
Scheme E
- New residence halls near Murphy and Spruance
- Additional academic and student life/student services buildings near Boyer, Murphy, and Brubaker
- Parking garages along Church Road and Easton Road (on 309 realignment land)
Priorities By the End of the Precincts
� Housing (first phase of 250 beds then another 150 to 250)*� New Parking� Classroom & faculty office space (which should address deficits)� Space for visual and professional arts (may be solved by new classroom space)� One stop student services / student life� New Dining� Auditorium / gathering space for @ 500**� Athletics & rec� Physical plant & storage
*746 now on campus** may be solved by new elevator in Stiteler
Draft of Plan So Far & Build-out Options
Build-out Option #1 ~ Core Campus
Total Beds : 447 � 554 beds� dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Total Academic GSF: 185,000
�Total Athletic/Rec: 24,000
�Total Parking Spaces : 1,358
Build-out Option #1 ~ Housing
New Housing
�180 � 250 beds dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
� Loss of 101 parking spaces
�Increase of on-campus beds will decrease need for parking spaces
�Change in parking policy
Total of 943 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Academic
�New Academic/Renovation of existing facilities
�40,000 gsf of new Academic space
�Renovation of Murphy Hall
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
Total of 943 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Parking Structure
New Parking Structure
�Loss of 60 spaces
�Add 400 new spaces in structured parking
Landscape Improvements
�Pedestrianize and landscape from entrance @ Castle, north to entrance @ Church rd.
�Limited access for service, emergency, and restricted parking
�Loss of 24 parking spaces
�Re-stripe existing surface lot
�Loss of 11 parking spaces
Total of 1,248 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Academic Support
New Student Services Building/Academic
�82,000 gsf
�Loss of 80 parking spaces
Stream Improvements
�Begin improvements on stream and natural landscape
Total of 1,168 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Athletics and Rec
Addition to Athletics and Rec
�24,000 gsf
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
New Quadrangle/Rec field
�Loss of 96 parking spaces
Stream Improvements�Continue improvements on stream and natural landscape
Total of 1,072 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Academic Classrooms and Offices
Addition and Renovation of Taylor
�18,000 gsf
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
Landscape Improvements
�Open space between Boyer, Taylor, and Library
Total of 1,072 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ 309 Re-alignment
Easton Rd. Improvements
�Signalized intersection @ Moongate
�Re-alignment of 309
Total of 1,072 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Housing
New Housing
�225 - 300 beds dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
�Increase of on-campus beds will decrease need for parking spaces
�Change in parking policy
Total of 1,072 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Parking Structure
New Parking Structure
�Loss of 100 spaces
�Will be @ 972 spaces during construction of parking structure
�May have to pursue Satellite parking opportunities
�Incentive to students, staff, and faculty to leave car at home
�Add 665 new spaces in structured parking
Landscape Improvements
�Re-align Church Rd. entrance
�Pedestrianize and landscape from entrance @ Church Rd south
�Limited access for service, emergency, and restricted parking
Total of 1,637 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Central Plant
�New Central Plant
�8,500 gsf
�Loss of 116 parking spaces
Total of 1,521 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #1 ~ Academic
�New Academic Building
�46,000 gsf of new Academic space
�Loss of 163 parking spaces
Total of 1,358 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Core Campus
Total Beds : 447 � 554 beds� dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Total Academic GSF: 185,000
�Total Athletic/Rec: 24,000
�Total Parking Spaces : 1,358
Build-out Option #2 ~ Housing
New Housing
�225 - 300 beds dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
�Increase of on-campus beds will decrease need for parking spaces
�Change in parking policy
Total of 1,044 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Academic
�New Academic/Renovation of existing facilities
�40,000 gsf of new Academic space
�Renovation of Murphy Hall
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
Total of 1,044 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Parking Structure
New Parking Structure
�Remove 60 spaces
�Add 400 new spaces in structured parking
Landscape Improvements
�Pedestrianize and landscape from entrance @ Castle, north to entrance @ Church rd.
�Limited access for service, emergency, and restricted parking
�Loss of 24 parking spaces
�Re-stripe existing surface lot
�Loss of 11 parking spaces
Total of 1,349 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Academic Support
New Student Services Building/Academic
�82,000 gsf
�Loss of 80 parking spaces
Stream Improvements
�Begin improvements on stream and natural landscape
Total of 1,269 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Athletics and Rec
Addition to Athletics and Rec
�24,000 gsf
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
New Quadrangle/Rec field
�Loss of 96 parking spaces
Total of 1,137 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Academic Classrooms and Offices
Addition and Renovation of Taylor
�18,000 gsf
�Loss of 0 parking spaces
Landscape Improvements
�Open space between Boyer, Taylor, and Library
Total of 1,137 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Core Campus Build-out ~ 309 Re-alignmentBuild-out Option #2 ~ 309 Re-alignment
Easton Rd. Improvements
�Signalized intersection @ Moongate
�Re-alignment of 309
Begin improvements on stream and natural landscape
Total of 1,137 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Housing
New Housing
�180 � 250 beds dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Loss of 101 parking spaces
�Increase of on-campus beds will decrease need for parking spaces
�Change in parking policy
Total of 1,072 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Parking Structure
New Parking Structure
�Loss of 100 spaces
�Will be @ 972 spaces during construction of parking structure
�May have to pursue Satellite parking opportunities
�Incentive to students, staff, and faculty to leave car at home
�Add 665 new spaces in structured parking
Landscape Improvements
�Re-align Church Rd. entrance
�Pedestrianize and landscape from entrance @ Church Rd south
�Limited access for service, emergency, and restricted parking
Total of 1,637 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Central Plant
�New Central Plant
�8,500 gsf
�Loss of 116 parking spaces
Total of 1,521 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Academic
�New Academic Building
�46,000 gsf of new Academic space
�Loss of 163 parking spaces
Total of 1,358 parking spaces on Campus in surface and structured parking
Build-out Option #2 ~ Core Campus
Total Beds : 447 � 554 beds� dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Total Academic GSF: 185,000
�Total Athletic/Rec: 24,000
�Total Parking Spaces : 1,358
What Happens When the Campus Reaches the Responsible Capacity of the Land?
! Responsible Capacity of the Land has been tested
! To accommodate existing deficiencies and projected needs, the campus will be at, or very near, responsible capacity when it is built out along the lines of the draft scheme
! Parking is the single largest limiting factor
! What are other options that might meet our client’s needs?
309 ~ Baseball & Soccer
�Use of 309 Property
�Regulation Soccer Field
�Regulation Baseball Field
Pros
�Gain a regulation sized soccer field usable for tournament play
�Gain a baseball field on-site
�Using site for field vs. building will allow more views upon approach of the castle
Cons
�Dependant on sale and acquisition/partnership of the 309 property
�Has been stated that a transportation related use will have to be applied to site i.e. parking
�Use of the site for parking may be more beneficial for University
309 ~ Parking Structure
�Use of 309 Property: 400 Parking Spaces
Pros
�Gain parking without taking space within existing core campus
Cons
�Dependant on sale and acquisition/partnership of the 309 property
�Has been stated that a transportation related use will have to be applied to site i.e. parking
�Located upon entry sequence to university
309 ~ Parking Structure & Housing
�Use of 309 Property:
�250 beds
�400 Parking Spaces
Pros
�Gain parking and housing without taking space within existing core campus
Cons
�Dependant on sale and acquisition/partnership of the 309 property
�Has been stated that a transportation related use will have to be applied to site i.e. parking
�Located upon entry sequence to university
309 ~ Parking Structure & Housing
�Use of 309 Property:
�250 beds
�400 Parking Spaces
Pros
�Gain parking and housing without taking space within existing core campus
�Gain a rec field
Cons
�Dependant on sale and acquisition/partnership of the 309 property
�Has been stated that a transportation related use will have to be applied to site i.e. parking
�Located upon entry sequence to university
Triangle ~ Housing: 400 beds
Pros
�Gain land adjacent to core Campus
�Adds beds and parking to campus without adding too much density to core campus
�Used in concert with proposed core plan will offer the ability to decant housing in off-campus/non-university buildings
�Possibility to build a parking deck into the hillside with useable space on the roof
�Acquisition of 13 homes on Church Rd. and Limekiln Pike
�400 New beds
�265 parking spaces
Triangle ~ Housing: 400 beds
�Acquisition of 13 homes on Church Rd. and Limekiln Pike
�400 New beds
�265 parking spaces
Cons
�Plan is dependent on acquisition of all properties
�Parking
�4 tiered levels of surface parking
�10� retaining walls
�May overburden capacity of Church Rd.
�Unsafe crossing of Church Rd.
�Infringing upon natural landscape down to stream valley
�The quality of exterior space is not developed due to the limitations of the site
�May create problems with neighbors
�Continuing to decrease # of properties on township tax rolls
Triangle ~ 200 Beds
�Acquisition of 13 homes on Church Rd. or Limekiln Pike
�200 New beds
�200 parking spaces
Pros
�Gain land adjacent to core Campus
�Adds beds and parking to campus without adding too much density to core campus
�Used in concert with proposed core plan will offer the ability to decant housing in off-campus/non-university buildings
�Possibility to build a parking deck into the hillside with useable space on the roof
�Smaller scale residences fit better into context of surrounding area
�Provide apartment/townhouse style housing for graduate and upperclassmen (possibly faculty)
Triangle ~ 200 Beds
Cons
�Plan is dependent on acquisition of all properties
�Parking
�4 tiered levels of surface parking
�10� retaining walls
�May overburden capacity of Church Rd.
�Unsafe crossing of Church Rd.
�Infringing upon natural landscape down to stream valley
�Topography of site limits build able land
�The quality of exterior space is not developed due to the limitations of the site
�May create problems with neighbors and Township
Gypsy Lane ~ Housing and Parking
�Acquisition of 8 homes on Gypsy Lane
�360 New beds
�500 parking spaces
�New Rec field
Pros
�Gain land adjacent to core Campus
�Adds beds and parking to campus without adding too much density to core campus
�Used in concert with proposed core plan will offer the ability to decant housing in off-campus/non-university buildings
�Creates a critical mass that will help to connect the core campus to the athletics precinct and further west to this new residential village
�Adds a recreation field for non-athletic use
Gypsy Lane ~ Housing and Parking
�Acquisition of 8 homes on Gypsy Lane
�360 New beds
�500 parking spaces
�New Rec field
Cons
�Dependant on Acquisition of private properties
�Expense of Parking may prohibit feasibility
�Difficult building on steep slope
�May create problems with neighbors and Township
�Infringing upon natural landscape � will have to remove trees
�20 units (graduate/faculty/specialty housing)
�40 Parking spaces
�120 Parking spaces in a surface lot
Beyond the Boundaries � no garages, only surface parking
Total Beds : 447 � 554 beds� dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Total Academic GSF: 185,000
�Total Athletic/Rec: 24,000
�Total Parking Spaces : 1,136*to maintain current parking ratio, # of spaces must increase to approximately 1,300 at full build-out. Plan is deficient of 164 spaces.
Beyond the Boundaries � no garages, only surface parking but prettier�
Total Beds : 447 � 554 beds� dependant upon number of levels: 3 or 4
�Total Academic GSF: 185,000
�Total Athletic/Rec: 24,000
�Total Parking Spaces : 987*to maintain current parking ratio, # of spaces must increase to 1,300 at full build-out. Plan is deficient of 315 spaces
Waverly Option ~ Land Capacity
Arcadia University
Waverly Rd.
Lim
ekiln
Pik
e
Lismore Ave.
Easton
Rd.
Approx. ½ mile from Arcadia University
Approx. ~ 5.56 acres
Zoning : Single-Family Detached
�Minimum 25� setback from street
�Maximum 50% lot coverage
�Maximum 40� height limit
�Front, side, and rear yard requirements
Land Capacity: up to 10 - 16** units at approx .33 acres*per lot
* .33 acres derived from average lot size of Church Rd. and Limekiln Pike parcels
** Topography of parcel will limit amount of buildable land, effectively reducing the capacity of the land from 25 units to �
Waverly Option ~ Land Capacity
Site slope Slope Percentage
Core Campus Master Plan Draft (as of May 24, 2004)
Campus Master Plan
Township -
Economic Development Task Force Presentation
May 24, 2004