26 April CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPATE Focus Group Re s i dence Life a n d D i n ing

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1 26 April 2016 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPATE Focus Group Re s i dence Life a n d D i n ing

2 AGENDA What we heard Campus Framework and Open Space Network Physical connections (West Campus Connectivity Study) Program based connections (Supporting the Undergraduate Resident) Dining (potential for new spaces and types) Discussion and Next Steps

3 WHAT WE HEARD

4 listen: What We Heard: Collective Pedestrian Conflict Areas Bizzell Street Academic / Engineering Area (Ross Mall, Ireland St., etc.) University Drive Crossings White Creek Erosion Issues West Campus Remoteness Connection from White Creek Housing to East Campus Connection from West Campus to East Campus West Campus feels remote due to lower population and density Memorial Student Center Works well on multiple levels Design Standards, Signage, Branding, Green/Open Space, etc. Traffic Congestion Points Reed Arena/Parking Lots (100) Bizzell Street (Parking Lots 54) Green Space JK Williams Admin Building East Lawn (formal) All Quads (Cushing, Academic, Architecture) West Campus Green Space is underutilized Spence Park has great potential Simpson Drill Field multifunctional open space Build-to-Line Identify (and Enforce?) Is it still applicable? Campus Policies and Process Campus Policies and Process should align with the CMP Update in order to implement the plan accordingly Campus Branding Multiple opportunities to enhance TAMU branding Arrival points, institutional identity and campus traditions need to be leveraged. Off-Campus Development Will lead to new access points and the need for improved systems to support TAMU users of these developments

5 listen: What We Heard: Residence Life and Dining No direct connection from The Gardens to Hensel Park.

6 listen: What We Heard: Residence Life and Dining Hullabaloo high quality of outdoor spaces/services available. Opportunity for a more robust dining experience at Hullabaloo.

7 listen: What We Heard: Residence Life and Dining West Campus has opportunities for expanded housing, dining and student services. Currently, it feels isolated, but with better connectivity and further West Campus growth, it could become another student focused center of campus.

8 listen: What We Heard: Residence Life and Dining Memorial Student Center has high quality food options and is the living room of the campus.

9 listen: What We Heard: Residence Life and Dining West Campus needs expanded dining options, as Ag Café is currently the only option.

10 CAMPUS FRAMEWORK AND OPEN SPACE NETWORK

11 frame: The 2004 Civic Structure

12 frame: Framework Update

13 frame: Framework Update

14 frame: Framework Update

15 frame: Framework Update

16 frame: Framework Update

17 frame: Open Space Network

18 frame: Expanded Open Space Network

19 frame: Campus Character Zones

20 frame: Housing Locations Hensel Park 418 Units North Side 3,434 Beds West Side 1,266 Beds South Side 6,296 Beds

21 frame: Housing Locations

22 frame: Housing Locations

23 frame: Housing Locations

24 PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS

25 connect: Housing Connectivity

26 connect: Housing Connectivity

27 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

28 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

29 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

30 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

31 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

32 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

33 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

34 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

35 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

36 connect: West Campus Housing Connection

37 connect: Perception of Distance

38 connect: Perception of Distance

39 connect: Perception of Distance

40 connect: Perception of Distance

41 connect: Perception of Distance

42 connect: Perception of Distance

43 connect: Perception of Distance

44 connect: Perception of Distance

45 connect: Perception of Distance

46 support: Perception of Distance Transit Average daily wait time: 9 minutes Average bus capacity: passengers

47 connect: Perception of Distance West Campus Connectivity Study Goals and Objectives 1. To have and enhance safe pedestrian and bicycle routes 2. To create and develop various means of connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists from the proposed West Campus Housing site to points of interest on Campus and off Campus 3. To provide pedestrian and bike paths and routes in ways that will maintain and enhance the visual appearance of the campus

48 connect: Housing Connectivity

49 connect: Housing Connectivity

50 connect: Case Study Northern Arizona University

51 connect: Case Study Northern Arizona University

52 connect: Case Study University of North Texas

53 connect: Case Study University of North Texas

54 connect: Housing Connectivity

55 connect: Housing Connectivity

56 TABLETOP ACTIVITY

57 activity: Tabletop Activity 1. Resident Population Distribution Changes 2. Capacity and Conditions: Demolish, Renovate, New 3. Growth Connections Priorities 4. Dining Capacity and Distribution 5. Production Facilities

58 PROGRAM BASED CONNECTIONS

59 reside: Population Distribution on Campus North District South District White Creek Hensel

60 reside: Population Distribution on Campus Freshman Sophomore Junior North District South District White Creek Hensel Senior Grad/Other

61 reside: Population Distribution on Campus Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Grad/Other

62 reside: Housing types need and student maturity Sophomore/Junior Senior First Year

63 reside: Cascading Scales of Community Individual Suite Floor Wing Building District

64 reside: Time Spent Outside the Unit Traditional Semi-Suite Outside the Unit 29% Outside the Unit 23% Unit 71% Unit 77% Suite Outside the Unit 19% Apartment Outside the Unit 6% Unit 81% Unit 94% Outside the Unit AVERAGE 23%

65 reside: Outdoor Study or Collaboration Areas Hullabaloo Hall

66 reside: Dining within (or a short walk) Ground Floor UCLA UTM

67 reside: Transit Route Hub with Shelter and Bike Storage

68 reside: Recreation & Wellness (within or short walk)

69 reside: Academic Functions

70 DINING

71 dine: Dining Locations West Side 1,266 Beds North Side 3,434 Beds Hensel Park 418 Units South Side 6,296 Beds

72 dine: Dining Types Full Service (Meal Trade) Sbisa Underground Food Court Duncan Dining Hall Commons MSC Food Court MSC Lower Level Revs American Grill Ag Café White Creek Food Truck PieRSquared Food Court * Convenience (Dining Dollars) Smashburger Lime Fresh Mex Aggie Express UGFC Aggie Express Hullabaloo Starbucks Hullabaloo Einstein Bros. Bagels Outtakes at Blocker Azimuth Starbucks at Evans Pavilion Grill Aggie Express at the Pav Food Truck Row University Club 41st Club Westside Exchange C2

73 dine: Dining Population Population Transactions Northgate Engineering Academic Core Commons MSC West Campus Sbisa Smashburger Lime Fresh Mex Underground Food Court Aggie Express UGFC Aggie Express Hullabaloo Starbucks Hullabaloo Einstein Bros. Bagels Pie R Square Outtakes at Blocker Azimuth Starbucks at Evans Pavilion Grill Aggie Express Food Truck Row University Club Duncan Dining Hall Commons MSC Food Court MSC Lower level Rev's American Grill 41st Club Westside Exchange Ag Café C2 White Creek Food Truck population data was estimated by cross-referencing classroom counts and # of beds per neighborhoods

74 DISCUSSION/NEXT STEPS

75 next: Next Steps Identifying locations for new housing capacity Development of Connections and Linkages in alignment with the Campus Masterplan Update Framework Identify locations for expanded and/or redistributed dining facilities Development of a common amenity set for housing districts Joint Focus Group Session May (TBD)

76 26 April 2016 Thank you!