CAMPUS PLANNING

While planning campus we should follow urban  A well designed campus environment contributes
planning principles significantly to the learning, working and social experiences for
like as vista, sky line, view points, path, edges, and users and visitors.
landmarks Etc.  Another important benefit of an attractive campus is its
So, with the help of these principles we can create positive impact in recruitment. And also creating positive
aesthetically energy.
good looking, functional, economical and pleasant  Microclimate enhancement
campus.  Unique and inspiring space to work
Celebrate the distinctive elements of the campus  Positive work environment.
environment
with imaginative ideas, technologies, and processes. It Pedestrian and Public Spaces
also a) Pedestrian-friendly design elements should be incorporated
 plan
Assure for growth and
the development of unpredictable
a comprehensivechange
program Site layout throughout the campus, including its surrounding parking lots
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and thedesign for flexibility and growth, communication networks,
a) Clustering of development within the and street crossings. Varying scales of plazas, formal and
 Integrate present and future needs and build
integration of design aesthetics, functionality and into the existing
campus core and loop road is encouraged to informal gathering spaces, and amenities catering towards
fabric sensitively
flexibility, promote workability, provide a variety of pedestrians are encouraged to facilitate spontaneous interactions
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capital Promote a pedestrian
and life-cycle friendly
costs, and campus;
sustainability. usable open spaces, and preserve perimeter and a sense of community.
 Maintain the green character of the campus;
lands for future potential opportunities. b) Pedestrian paths should be safe, attractive, and inviting and
 Maintain identify of campus neighborhoods and promote
b) The campus should look for opportunities should provide direct connections between places.
sense of community.
to establish vehicular and pedestrian c) Informal, visible, and accessible plazas, courtyards, and outdoor
 Build in an environmentally responsible manner. gathering areas should be provided in between buildings.
connections with adjacent properties to
encourage convenience, amenities, and d) All street furniture (including benches, lighting, bollards, and
positive synergies for its end user. waste receptacles) should be consistent and complementary with
c) Develop a comprehensive network of the architectural style and quality of the campus buildings.
varied open spaces that facilitate both formal e) Water features are encouraged in visually prominent and
and informal interactions. ―special ―locations as they contribute to campus character and
d) Design human-scaled spaces with spatial its sustainability.
sensibilities that relate to the mass, f) Sculptural elements are encouraged in appropriate public areas
proportion, and size of surrounding buildings. as they enhance the building and site design and also work as a
e) Make the campus inviting and transparent memory point.
with a strong sense of arrival.
Zoning layout
PURPOSE OF THE CAMPUS LAND USE MASTER PLAN

 Mobility Plan (under development)

 Five-Year Plan and Capital Outlay Request

 Capital Renewal (deferred maintenance) Priorities

 Residential and Hospitality Services Strategic Plan

 Utility and Infrastructure Plans (water, steam, electric, gas, storm

water)

 Power Plant Master Plans

 Storm Water Permit

 Barrier Free Accessibility Plan

 Energy Conservation Plan

 Well Head Protection Plan

 PLANNING PRINCIPLES RELATED TO LAND USE AND FACILITIES
• Organize the campus in logical districts of compatible land
GENERAL PRINCIPLES uses.
Arrange campus buildings, open space, circulation and Implement compact campus development to achieve the
utility systems to: following benefits:
– preserve and protect existing natural areas and systems to
– establish positive interactions among academic, research, support teaching and research;
outreach, cultural, and operational activities; – conserve land and maximize land productivity;
– protect and strengthen the campus as a living-learning – protect contiguous agricultural teaching and research land;
resource integral to the University’s mission; – encourage social interactions and vitality;
– protect and enhance campus beauty; – enhance – encourage collaboration, partnering, and interdisciplinary
environmental stewardship; connections;
– minimize energy impacts and increase/retain energy – reinforce ties between research and undergraduate teaching;
efficiencies; and – control utility, transportation, parking, and infrastructure
– optimize safety and facilitate risk management costs;
– enhance functional efficiencies;
– maximize efficient energy use; and,
– minimize utility distribution extensions, which are inefficient
and costly to maintain.
Contextual Campus Landscape Goals
a)While creating a unique environment that has a strong and Landscape is the fabric that ties the campus together.
distinctive sense of place, establishing a coherent yet identifiable a)incorporate more sustainable landscapes Place making —
landscape design of the campus as a whole. Major Spaces
a)Interdisciplinary Plaza — should locate Interconnectedness — an interconnected hierarchy of green
b) Edges — define the edges of the campus as a whole, along with spaces at a variety of scales including major spaces, courtyards,
the perimeter of the core campus, through planting of trees and at the heart of the campus, over the
footprint the Plaza is envisaged as the walks, corridors, narrow corridors, and Fig. no.3 interlinking
other landscapes. courtyards of campus and recreational landscapes that provide
c) Entry —should seek to enhance the sense of arrival on campus primary landscape space on campus .The
plaza will be ringed by buildings and may users with opportunity for a range of scales of gathering.
through clearly articulated drifts of planting that frame the entry. b) Pedestrian-Oriented — provide a pedestrian-friendly campus
be ringed by a series of shade structures.
b) Green Weave —major cross campus that is shaded and easily navigable.
landscape move that provides shade,
seating, and recreational opportunities,
and promotes a strong sense of space and
Proper orientation campus way finding.
a)Proper orientation of buildings in relation to the sun can have c) Parking Lots — Parking lots provide a
a significant impact on a building’s energy use. The ideal nucleus of activity for the campus
orientation is on an east-west axis with rectangular proportion community and reinforce the sense of
of 1(east-west) to between 1.5 and 2 (north south) arrival. When the opportunity arises to
b) Visual connection to the exterior for building occupants address the existing parking lots, these
should be a core design element for future projects. On should be designed to promote clear way interlinking courtyards of campus
average, south facing glass should be 10-25% of the floor area finding from individual parking stalls to
of each building. the core academic campus, and should be • Open space for linkage and community use: - Low maintenance
c) Maximize south-facing glazing with sun screens can reduce planted with a minimum of 1 tree per 10 spaces for community and recreational use in residential as well as
solar heat gain and increase day lighting and glare control. stalls in order to reduce reflective heat, in the vicinity of working areas, to be developed and improved for
d) The use of skylights (e.g. adjustable, conventional or provide enhanced shade of pedestrian linked landscape structure, using their existing features, e.g. tree-
tubular), view windows, clerestories, light shelves and walkways and parking stalls, and promote groves, sloping land, etc.; and - Closely associated with the above,
controlled lighting all contribute positively. The Harvesting of a clear path from vehicle to front door. small spaces for seating, recreation, to serve as retreat within, but
solar energy through photovoltaics can help the campus to Lighting may be incorporated to promote relatively open and not too densely planted, so as to ensure safe use
achieve this goal. These can be utilized integrally in shade safety of pedestrian and vehicular by all age groups.
structures, as glazing screens, or be self supported on the movement. • Land-mark space: - Relatively high maintenance park- like spaces
rooftops of future buildings and parking lots located in the institutional / academic part of the campus which can be
throughout the campus recognized as potential ‘landmark’ spaces especially those located
strategically between residential areas and academic zones, and
also at intersections.
 Space Planning Imperatives
Academic and Planning Imperatives pace planning seeks to support student success, growth of the
research enterprise, infrastructure stewardship, and
• Enhancing the student experience operational efficiencies by:
• Enriching community, economic, and family life • aligning space resources with academic framework;
• Expanding international reach • allocating and utilizing space strategically;
• Increasing research opportunities • supporting a range of teaching and research
• Strengthening stewardship methodologies;  leveraging emerging technology;
• Advancing a culture of high performance • effecting operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness;
• anticipating evolving teaching and research environments;
• forecasting changes in demand and aging infrastructure;
• providing accessibility based on universal design and
inclusion; and
• assessing strategic property acquisitions.
PROTECTED GREEN SPACE NON-MOTORIZED CIRCULATION

Based on a detailed classification for the open • Continue to design all roadways as complete streets in
space system, the following areas are deemed accordance with State of Michigan Public Acts 134 and 135 of
sensitive to development and are subject to 2010 wherein all roadways are to be planned and designed to
protection from any new building footprint or meet the needs of all legal users.
material change to the campus landscape • Continue to meet the needs of persons with disabilities
under the definitions and regulations of the working through the Accessibility Committee that includes IPF,
University Zoning Ordinance. Component FPSM, RCPD, RHS, and athletics.
1 .areas identify and protect landscape areas • Continue bringing crosswalk pathway ramps up to ADA
that have an ecological or historic aspect. standards (e.g., maximum slopes, truncated domes).
Component • Provide infrastructure to support a suite of transportation
2. areas identify and protect green space that options that discourage single-occupancy vehicle trips to,
provides a unique programmatic or research from, and around campus (e.g., CATA Clean Commute and
land use. Zipcar car-sharing programs) in alignment with the mobility
plan.
• Fund and construct the final segments of the MSU River Trail.
• Enhance and expand bicycle parking within the academic and
residential districts
Way finding/ signage
a)All campus signage is encouraged to follow
established campus identity standards to ensure
a visually cohesive environment that reflects. Gateways and Entrances
The signage program should provide a a)Entry features may include vertical elements,
framework for clear, effective, visible, safe, architectural details, and artistic statements as
and aesthetically pleasing identification and appropriate to the scale and architectural style of the
directional communication. adjacent buildings.
b) Directional signage for vehicles and b) Features should be appropriately scaled, well
pedestrians, entry signage, and building designed, and constructed of high-quality materials
identification should be horizontal in format c) Treatment of the gateway must distinguish its
and installed lower to the ground in order to prominence from other entrances.
improve readability and minimize visual
impact to the surroundings.
c) All signage should be designed to
complement the architectural style and setting
of its adjacent structure.