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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Message from the President Overview Acknowledgements II The Campus Master Planning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description of the Process Planning Goals, Guidance, and Assumptions III Longwood University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Overview of the Institution Mission, Vision, and Strategic goals Regional Context Vicinity Identication Historic Districts, Landmarks, and 100-Year Flood Plain Previous Campus Master Plans Design Philosophy IV The Existing Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Campus Grounds Land Use Analysis Floor Area Ratios Building Adjacency Facility Condition Index Report Pedestrian Circulation Green Spaces Vehicular Circulation and Parking Pedestrian Orientation Housing Recreation and Sports Facilities Landscaping, Entrances, Gateways, and Boundaries Signage Campus Infrastructure
Remote Facilities Institute for Teaching Through Technology and Innovative Practices Powhatan Center Retail Merchants Association, Richmond Hull Springs Farm V Future Campus Requirements and Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Academic Program Space Needs Analysis Overview Student Enrollment, Faculty, and Sta Projections Space Projections Academic Space Requirements Support Space Requirements Group Inputs and Preferences Transportation and Parking Requirements and Preferences Athletic and Recreational Requirements and Preferences Housing Requirements Infrastructure Requirements Sustainability VI Development of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Areas of Opportunity Concepts and Alternatives Landscaping, Entrances, Gateways, and Boundaries Land and Building Uses Vehicular Circulation and Parking Open Spaces and Pedestrian Circulation Housing Recreation and Athletic Facilities
VII The Final Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Landscaping, Entrances, Gateways and Boundaries Land Use Analysis Floor Area Ratios Building Adjacency Building Project Summary Vehicular Circulation Parking Bicycle Plan Open Space and Pedestrian Circulation Housing Recreation and Athletic Facilities Infrastructure Signage Hull Springs Farm Sustainability Water Material Flows Energy & CO2 Transportation VIII Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Architectural and Design Guidelines Project Phasing Property Acquisition Monitoring and Updating the Master Plan
Potable Water, Storm Water, and Sanitary Sewer Lines Steam, Electrical Distribution, Communications and Technology
Introduction
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Overview
In the Spring of 2007 the University began preparing to design and implement a new campus master plan. This plan will provide a framework for campus growth through year 2020 by creating sites for new buildings while enhancing the overall quality and character of Longwood University. The plan also identies early improvements to help sustain the momentum of Longwoods recent growth. These suggestions and improvements should help maintain and develop a specic sense of place reective of Longwoods heritage while blending visually pleasing elements with functional realities. These suggestions and improvements include: New Building Sites Adaptive Re-use Replacement Recommendations Greening Initiatives Circulation Patterns
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Comprehensive solutions of the best and highest use of available land and assets were taken into consideration for each of the many areas of opportunities that the campus presented. The creation of this plan was based upon a broad range of input, detailed documentation, analysis, and inclusive dialogues with the various constituents and stakeholders that are aected by the plan. All referenced documentation and reports can be found in the appendix section of this document.
Acknowledgements
This extensive and complex project could not have been carried out without the enthusiastic participation, support, and encouragement of the entire Longwood University community students, faculty, sta, alumni, and citizens of Farmville and the surrounding area. Special acknowledgement and thanks go to the following people: President Patricia Cormier, for her leadership and support Members of the Board of Visitors, for their interest and guidance Richard Bratcher, Vice President for Facilities and Real Property, for his strategic vision, wisdom, initiative, and constant support Members of the Master Plan Steering Committee, for their dedication and continual hard work Reed (Jerry) Jerome, Longwoods Campus Master Plan Coordinator, for his continuous eorts and support Kelly Martin, Longwoods Associate Project Coordinator, for her exceptional research, data analysis, and enthusiasm Louise Waller, Real Property Manager, for her wide-ranging research and meticulous record-keeping Angela Stimpson, Director of Facilities Administrative Services, for her sound nancial advice and support J.W. Wood, Director of Capital Planning and Construction, and Campus Architect, for his vision, perception, imagination, and practical support David Pletcher, Capital Planning Engineer, for his technical acumen and unwavering participation Ken Copeland, Executive Director of the Longwood University Real Estate Foundation, for his cooperative spirit and practical advice Farmville Mayor Sydnor Newman Jr., members of the Farmville Town Council, and Town Manager Gerry Spates for their cooperative spirit and consistent interest David Harnage and his associates at Moseley Architects, for their wisdom, hard work, and unfailing cooperation
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With a legacy of learning dating back to 1839, Longwood University has developed a meaningful learning environment that extends far beyond the classroom. Founded as the Farmville Female Seminary Association, the school was a pioneer rst in private and later in public education. The State of Virginia acquired the school in 1884 and renamed it the Normal School, the rst state institution of higher learning for women in Virginia. Over the years, the school expanded and had a succession of names, becoming Longwood College in 1949 and fully coeducational in 1976. On April 24, 2002, history was again made at Longwood when Governor Mark Warner signed legislation that designated Longwood as a university, eective July 1, 2002. The legacy that began in 1839 continues today as Longwood University oers more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations through its various academic programs. Given its historical roots, Longwood enjoys an enviable reputation for teacher preparation, and the excellence has expanded throughout the university, which is comprised of three separate colleges: the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Education and Human
Services; and a graduate division oering programs in education, English, sociology, and a new MBA in Retail Management. Under the leadership of President Patricia P. Cormier, Longwood is committed to developing citizen leaders and provides a meaningful learning environment where students learn skills, knowledge, and theory, and then translate learning into action by doing research, internships, eld work, and community service. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, Longwood is one of the few universities in the country to require all students to complete an internship or similar learning experience before graduation. Additionally, Longwood was the rst institution in Virginia to require that every freshman have a laptop computer. Technology is integrated throughout the learning process an essential element for preparing the leaders of tomorrow. The Longwood learning environment is enriched further by the Greenwood Library that holds 245,000 book titles, 2,100 print journal subscriptions, and some 100 electronic data bases including access to 11,000 full-text electronic journals. The library provides integrated
technology for information retrieval from libraries throughout the world, as well as satellite reception of foreign programs and web access. This state-of-the-art facility is named in honor of Longwoods 22nd president, Dr. Janet Daly Greenwood. Longwood provides a range of business services to the region and state through the Longwood Small Business Development Center, while the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts serves as an important and innovative study center and cultural resource for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Farmville is a town in Cumberland and Prince Edward counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 6,845 at the 2000 census according to the National Association of Counties, retrieved on 2008-01-31. Farmville is a dynamic college town, with a proud history and exciting future. The Commonwealth of Virginia is a state well known for its rich history. Farmville hosts several festivals and other statewide celebrations each year.
Figure # 2, Virginia State Map Farmville is approximately 64 miles west of the City of Richmond, 47 miles east of the City of Lynchburg and 76 miles south of the City of Charlottesville.
Farmville is located in Virginias heartland - the exact geographical center of Virginia is located in nearby Buckingham County. Farmville is the center of economic activity for a wide area, and a catalyst for travel and tourism.
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Vicinity Identication
Since 1798, Farmville has served as the center of trade, education, law, and nance for the surrounding seven counties, a position it still maintains today. Farmville has seen civil war and civil rights and has served as home to prominent government leaders. It was and still is home to many successful businesses, industries, and cultural and educational organizations. After 250 years, the Farmville area, including Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, continues to exemplify all that is best about the American way of life.
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Longwood University has a tremendous economic and cultural impact on Farmville and the surrounding communities. A recent study conducted by the Longwood Small Business Development Center estimates that university employees, students, and visitors spend more than $90 million annually - with 66 percent of that amount being spent in Farmville and the eight surrounding counties.
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Moton School
Downtown Farmville
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Design Philosophy
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND PLANNING STANDARDS The quality of exterior and interior architectural design, evoking respect, inspiration, admiration, and excitement, is part of Longwood Universitys tradition. Structures that speak clearly to this quality are located along High Street in the historic northeast quadrant of campus and have solid ties to the original campus fabric. Respect for these structures should be maintained with each new buildings design and siting, making reference to the scale, proportion, historical character, and quality of construction. It is also the universitys intention that the campus remains residential in nature and evolves more fully to a pedestrian campus that encourages and engages human interaction. With each new building project, opportunities for creating common areas and gathering spaces should be explored. To further enhance the pedestrian experience, vehicular access ways and core campus parking should be minimized and greened appropriately through the use of trac islands, trac circles, and raised medians. Sustainability is to also have a greater part in the Longwood experience. At freshmen orientation, students are being introduced to the important role sustainability plays in todays environment. To foster that learning experience and carry it forward, each new building, building renovation, and other program or process that impacts the campus environment will speak to that eort by implementing the most current standards.
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Virginia piedmont. Although a single campus, architecturally speaking the grounds are separated into two distinct areas: the historic north core and the more modern south end.
2006, consists of four four-story buildings with retail-commercial space on the ground oor of each and student housing on the upper three oors. Bed space for 408 students is provided in 96 four-bedroom and 24 single-bedroom apartments.
of Mens and Womens Rugby, Mens and Womens Soccer and Mens Lacrosse sport clubs. Intramural ag football and soccer contests, as well as open recreation opportunities are available.
historic landmark, circa 1815) one mile from Longwood University, is one of only three collegiate-owned golf courses in Virginia. The Longwood course covers more than 100 acres, and is known for its challenging layout, lush fairways, and manicured greens. The 6,000 yard layout plays to a par 69 for men and 72 for women and is equipped with two large practice greens, practice sand traps, club house, driving range, and pro shop.
Longwood Village is located two miles south of campus and oers a variety
of amenities including a movie theater, tness center, swimming pool, hot tub, game room, and computer / study room. A free shuttle service is available to transport students to and from the Longwood campus.
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, the art museum serving Longwood and Southside Virginia, features permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and an art placement service. Remote facilities and grounds are described on page 39.
Third Street Warehouse: Longwood acquired this 60,000 square foot former tobacco warehouse on seven acres of property in 2006. Located approximately 3 miles from campus, it is used for general storage and surplus property management.
community located .6 miles from Longwoods campus. 258 students live in one of three dierent housing style formats. Residents also enjoy a variety of community amenities including the Lancer Park Clubhouse, REC oce, gym, study rooms, pool table, community living room, and vending areas. This area also oers various outdoor playing elds.
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Longwood Universitys main campus is a residential 60-acre campus, a mix of red-brick colonial revival in the style of Thomas Jeerson and contemporary architecture, consisting of 55 buildings, totaling 1,500,000 square feet. The campus total includes 13 residence halls, housing approximately 2500 undergraduate students. The land use analysis reveals an equal appropriation of surface parking and programmed open space, while maintaining a relatively high ratio of unprogrammed open space.
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Figure # 12 Floor Area Ratio Dened, Source: American Planning Association, A Planners Dictionary, 2004
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North West Quadrant 0.7 North East Quadrant 0.7 South West Quadrant 0.8 South East Quadrant 0.8 Athletic Quadrant .007
Lancer Park
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Academic & Support Housing Library Institutional Support Student Union Athletic / Recreation Food Service
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FacilitY Condition IndeX (FCI) is a term used to describe the relative condition of campus facilities in relation to the current replacement value (CRV) of a particular building. FCI Range and Condition Ratings These condition ratings are found in Managing the Facilities Portfolio, published by The National Association of College and University Business Ocers (NACUBO). The ratings were developed considering only deferred maintenance and repair requirements, rather than cyclic maintenance and component renewal needs, in order to benchmark the current condition of facilities. In an eort to systematically analyze their facilities portfolio, Longwood University contracted Carter & Burgess, Inc. and Applied Management Engineering, Inc. in 2007 to conduct an objective facility condition assessment of their facilities (see Appendix, Report 1). The facilities condition assessment was accomplished through an on-site visual inspection of each building. The goal of the inspections were to establish a baseline of current facility conditions and develop a ten year maintenance and repair plan without the inuence of budgetary or operational restraints. Detailed inspection reports were prepared for 42 separate buildings then provided for review. The following scale was used in evaluating all campus facilities. Under .05 (5%) = Good Between .05 (5%) and .10 (10%) = Fair Over .10 (10%) = Poor The Existing Facilities Assessment report documented the physical condition for 43 of the Colleges existing buildings both on and o campus. The 43 buildings totaled 1,493,188 square feet, with a total current replacement value of $346.5 million and an overall facility condition index (FCI) of 10%, a range representing fair overall condition. Fifteen buildings had FCIs of .5% or less, the range considered representative of a building in good condition. Nine facilities ranged between 5-10%, in the fair category. All other buildings had FCIs in excess of 10%. See Appendix, Report 1 for complete descriptions and details.
FCI Breakdown
Existing Facilities Management Build-
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Primary Path Secondary Path 5 Minute Walk Figure # 15, Existing Pedestrian Circulation
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EXisting Parking: Issues Longwood University currently has a sucient supply of parking spaces to meet the existing demand. However, the spaces seem to be used ineciently; in the area roughly bordered by Grin Boulevard, High Street, Venable/South Main Street and Franklin Street, the demand barely meets supply since lots located there are often full. The lots located outside the main core of the campus, including lots west of Grin Boulevard and south of Franklin Street (particularly Wynne Drive lots) are often under utilized since the demand for spaces in that area is generally lower than supply. This exemplies the fact that proximity to the nal destination does matter to drivers looking for a parking spot. In fact, the commuters tend to refer to the issued parking permits as hunting permits. The fact that commuters would rather park close to their destinations to avoid walking from parking lots located farther out also points out the need for a safer and more attractive pedestrian environment.
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Pedestrian Orientation
The primary conicts on campus are between vehicles and pedestrians. Illustrated in red on the diagram to the right (Figure # 21) are the principal areas of concern. In an eort to preserve and build upon Longwoods residential character these areas will be closely examined. Resolutions for these conicts will appear in several diering types of strategies throughout this master plan. Concepts that will help address these issues are: Improved waynding and signage Appropriate crosswalk systems Proper hardscapes and sidewalks Properly scaled and maintained landscaping Decreased and controlled vehicular access Creation of new pedestrian paths Re-denition and improvement of existing pedestrian paths Alternate modes of transportation
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ARC ARC Cunninghams Curry and Frazer French Stubbs Tabb (main) Wheeler Cox Longwood Landings 160 447 798 103 186 111 181 190 408
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August 2007, is a 75,000-square foot facility that includes a 7,300-square foot tness center, two full-court gymnasiums, a multi-purpose gym, three group exercise rooms, two racquetball courts, a 30-foot climbing wall, and a one-eighth mile walking/jogging track. The tness center has 40 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, 30 pieces of strength equipment, and free weights. As the Universitys rst certied LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, the center is also the only Gold LEED certied Higher Education Building in Virginia, and the only Gold LEED certied recreation center in the entire south east.
the Lancer Park university residential community, will become a recreation and sports haven. The complex will include elds for rugby, lacrosse, soccer, ag football and softball; a jogging/ walking path with tness stations; a Frisbee golf course; tennis courts; outdoor basketball courts; an indoor activities barn; and sites for wildlife viewing and nature hikes. Longwood Golf Course
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Existing Vehicular Signage Undened Edge Hard Edge Soft / Natural Edge Vehicular Entry
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Pedestrian Sign, Northern end of Brock Commons In 2002 Longwood adopted a Graphic Identity Style Manual that provided guidelines for recommended usage of the new symbol and logotype. These standards help Longwood University communicate in a clear and consistent voice that reects the reputation and goals of the institution. A similar set of standards should be implemented specically for signage in relation to building, vehicular, and pedestrian applications. A single gateway sign for the southern entry to campus is located along South Main Street south of Wynne Drive (see image bottom left). Other gateway signs exist for the northern approaches to campus along High and Main Street; however, the entire length of Grin Boulevard is devoid of signage. Directional signs for motorists or pedestrians can be found both in and around campus. Vehicular signs are needed to provide clear instruction for the visitor in locating parking facilities, campus buildings, athletic and entertainment venues, visitor information, and the Admissions Oce. The signage connecting the campus to the regional context could be further emphasized. The existing maps on campus, such as the one placed at the north end Brock Commons (see image top left) are used to communicate the level of detail needed for adequate campus orientation and accessibility information. Updating will be required. The building signage system for the campus is functional and consistent; however, changes to further the systems exibility might be appropriate. Refer to Appendix, Report 2 for a complete description of existing signage conditions.
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Campus Infrastructure - Potable Water, Storm Water, and Sanitary Sewer Lines
One major purpose of a campus master plan is to identify potential utility issues surrounding future construction projects or other physical changes. The project team reviewed the available information from both the university and the town of Farmville on the campus potable water, storm water, and sanitary sewer systems. While these utility systems appear to have adequate capacity for current use, certain sections contain pipes smaller than what is generally considered to be the present day minimum diameter (eight inches for water and sewer mains). Current building designs minimize water consumption and therefore sewage generation as much as possible. Nevertheless, utilities at the site of each new project should be veried and evaluated specically for the anticipated load of that project, particularly for the ow of re protection water. The universitys potable water system has not been modeled suciently to allow a complete computation of future demands. However, certain sections are not as robust as they could be. Potable Water Storm Water Sanitary Sewer
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STEAM Longwood University owns and operates a central steam heating system consisting of one heating plant and campus-wide steam distribution piping. A new heating plant is currently being constructed that will contain two biomass boilers with a combined capacity of approximately 40,000 pounds of steam per hour. ELECTRICAL Dominion Virginia Power owns and maintains the electrical distribution system on the campus. The existing peak load of approximately 3,500 kw will ultimately increase to 5,500 kw at the completion of the planned expansion and construction projects. Dominion Virginia Power has indicated that there are no foreseeable issues with providing the campus with the required additional power. TELECOMMUNICATIONS The existing telecommunications and data systems are owned and maintained by the university. Expansion of the existing system to support the future requirements should be in accordance with the procedures established by the universitys Information and Instructional Technology Services organization. Steam Electrical Distribution Telecommunications
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The Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative Practices
The Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative Practices (ITTIP), under the College of Education and Human Services of Longwood University, was created by the 1999 General Assembly. Its main founders were Longwood President Patricia Cormier and W. W. Ted Bennett Jr., a Halifax attorney who then represented the 60th district in the House of Delegates. The ITTIP researches and develops eective technology-integrated instructional strategies and models that are proven to be successful. Current research on instructional strategies include the use of asynchronous learning, video conferencing, digital video, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in South Boston, the Institute serves primarily 25 public school divisions extending from Patrick County eastward to the city of Franklin and as far north as Buckingham County and Colonial Heights. It works closely with, and is the scal and administrative agent for, the Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC). Assistance for school divisions include: Professional development in content areas Integration of technology applications in instruction Implementation of video conferencing Demonstration of research based instructional practices Special career and technical education projects for students
Powhatan Center
Longwood University and the Powhatan County Public Schools have formalized a partnership in which Longwood graduate courses will be oered at Powhatan High School. In May of 2005 at Powhatan High School, Longwood President Dr. Patricia Cormier and Dr. Margaret Meara, superintendent of the Powhatan schools, signed an agreement ocially establishing the Longwood Powhatan Center. Longwood began partnering with the Powhatan schools in 2001 to provide professional development in reading for teachers in that school division. Dr. Barbara Chesler, who then directed the Literacy and Culture (Reading Specialist) program, led many of those classes and worked closely with Powhatan school ocials to identify and meet the professional development needs of teachers and administrators. Courses are taught at the Longwood Powhatan Center from the programs of Literacy and Culture, Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Elementary Education, as well as foundational courses for initial teacher licensure for those with a bachelors degree but not a teachers license.
DEFINITIONS ASF: Assignable Square Feet Usable space assigned to a program Measured from inside wall to inside wall Excludes public restrooms, elevator area, stair wells, egress corridors, main circulation paths, mechanical/ electrical/plumbing spaces, and structural areas GSF: Gross Square Feet All space within a buildings footprint Space categories Dened according to Space Use Code Designation and departmental/unit assignment
Discussed programs and instructional methodology Validated data elements Classroom and Laboratory Utilization Rates University-wide Space Needs Analysis by Space Category College/Unit Space Needs Analysis by Space Category
Space Use Codes Dened per The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classication Manual FTE - Full Time Equivalent BY - Base Year TY - Target Year
Space Category ASF Classroom & Services 53,679 Teaching Laboratories & Services 39,343 Open Laboratories & Services 11,992 Research Laboratories 3,922 Academic Offices & Services 46,354 Administrative Offices & Service 55,843 Other Department Space 25,045 Library 68,562 Assembly & Exhibit 18,685 Physical Plant 16,871 Recreation 66,480 Physical Education/Athletics 50,494 Student Union 21,276 Dining Services 32,783 Student Health Facilities 1,756 Inactive/Conservation Space 58,500 Campus Total 571,585 Alumni Bed & Breakfast Center for Visual Arts Residence Life ASF=Assignable Square Feet 4,148 22,165 416,117
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Target Enrollment
Student Headcount = 6,100 Staff Headcount = 896 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit)
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10,760 20,578 22,923 36,129 8,317 6,448 77,730 6,235 32,783 1,756 50,494 21,276 295,429 571,585 4,148 22,165
13,078 21,999 54,318 0 11,205 7,063 64,323 4,850 38,510 1,204 60,180 40,120 316,850 571,398
(2,318) (1,421) (31,395) 36,129 (2,888) (615) 13,407 1,385 (5,727) 552 (9,686) (18,844) (21,421) 187
(22%) (7%) (137%) N/A (35%) (10%) 17% 22% (17%) 31% (19%) (89%)
10,760 20,578 22,923 36,129 8,317 6,448 77,730 6,235 32,783 1,756 45,895 21,276 290,830 596,713 4,148 22,165
16,896 28,526 61,907 0 13,961 8,146 77,306 5,490 57,900 1,830 91,500 61,000 424,462 762,337
(6,136) (7,948) (38,984) 36,129 (5,644) (1,698) 424 745 (25,117) (74) (45,605) (39,724) (133,632) (165,624)
(57%) (39%) (170%) N/A (68%) (26%) 1% 12% (77%) (4%) (99%) (187%)
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Student Headcount = 6,100 Staff Headcount = 896 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit)
Administrative Oces: increase correlated to the increase in number of sta and administrative personnel Library: increase for additional reader stations and collection space Recreation: includes Iler Hall ( 12,000 ASF) Student Union: additional space required for student club oces, meeting areas, food service, expanded post oce, etc. Physical Plant: TY existing does not include proposed physical plant building Inactive/Conversion Support Space: Blackwell Hall ACADEMIC SPACE Classrooms: surplus results in part from lower use of existing space than guideline expectations; does not consider any revision of classroom sizes Teaching Laboratories: base year includes Science Center; target year includes additional space for the arts (Bedford Hall addition). Open Laboratories: additional spaces such as general access computer laboratories, music practice rooms, testing/tutoring (academic support areas, collaborative learning spaces)
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Support Space Administrative Offices & Service Library Recreation Physical Education/Athletics Assembly & Exhibit Student Union Physical Plant Other Administrative Dept Space Health Care Facilities Dining Services Inactive/Conversion - Support Space Support Space Subtotal
55,843 68,562 66,480 50,494 18,685 21,276 16,871 11,408 1,756 32,783 36,129 380,287
66,440 71,550 44,560 60,180 27,450 40,120 50,001 12,036 1,204 38,510 0 412,051
(10,597) (2,988) 21,920 (9,686) (8,765) (18,844) (33,130) (628) 552 (5,727) 36,129 (31,764)
(19%) (4%) 33% (19%) (47%) (89%) (196%) (6%) 31% (17%) N/A
55,843 68,562 66,480 45,895 20,785 21,276 16,871 11,408 1,756 32,783 36,129 377,788
78,555 94,830 55,000 91,500 27,451 61,000 56,504 18,300 1,830 57,900 0 542,870
(22,712) (26,268) 11,480 (45,605) (6,666) (39,724) (39,633) (6,892) (74) (25,117) 36,129 (165,082)
(41%) (38%) 17% (99%) (32%) (187%) (235%) (60%) (4%) (77%) N/A
Target Enrollment
Student Headcount = 6,100 Staff Headcount = 896 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit)
SPACE CATEGORY
Academic Space Classroom & Service Teaching Laboratories & Service Open Laboratories & Service Research Laboratories & Service Academic Offices & Service Other Academic Dept Space Inactive/Conversion - Academic Space Academic Space Subtotal
Research Laboratories: increase to provide space for Education and Special Education, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Psychology faculty with an allocation for undergraduate capstone experience Academic Oces: increase correlated to the increase in number of faculty and support personnel; need for additional oce support space and conference rooms Other Academic Space: includes such space as lounge areas, meeting rooms, greenhouse space, academic media production, etc. Inactive/Conversion: Acad Space: Stevens Hall and some space in McCorkle and Jeers Halls
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ANTICIPATED PARKING SHORTFALL The anticipated parking shortfall will be approximately 1,800 spaces (Table #20.2). This number includes the anticipate parking losses shown in Table #53.1.
Existing Parking Supply Projected Future Parking Losses Projected Future Parking Supply Total Future Parking Demand Total Future Parking Shortfall
Table # 20.2, Future Parking Shortfall UNIVERSITY PARKING PREFERENCES
Longwood will actively pursue eorts to provide o-campus parking in close proximity to the main campus. With the exception of Americans with Disability Act requirements, additional parking spaces will be placed o campus in the future.
Parking Demand Future Added 541 124 35 700 Future Total 1961 771 220 2952
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Housing Requirements
A complete inventory and evaluation of student housing facilities was conducted. Current and future preferences and guidelines were considered, and the 2007 campus Facilities Condition Index Report was reviewed. The Facilities Condition Index Report listed all three of the Cunningham residence halls and French Hall in the poor category in need of major maintenance and/or repair. Many students, faculty, and alumni voiced a desire to renovate the Cunningham halls. These buildings were constructed in 1928, 1938, and 1958. All three have provided continuity and evoked a strong sense of nostalgia in the student body throughout the 20th century. However, the cost of retaining and renovating these buildings was judged to be excessive, and the choice was made to explore other uses for the site. Curry and Frazer high-rise residence halls are in the fair condition category. Discussions with various Longwood and community groups revealed conicting opinions about these buildings. Some students and alumni expressed a strong sense of aliation for the community aspect of these buildings, and believed that living there contributed positively to their college experience. Other members of the university and local community found the buildings to be unsightly and out of scale to the rest of campus. The eventual decision to retain them for housing was based on the cost and lack of campus land on which to construct replacements. In fall 2008, nearly 80% of Longwoods undergraduate students lived in either the on-campus residence halls or o-campus university-managed apartments. The universitys Student Aairs organization set the 2020 goal for student housing as 60% of undergraduate students residing in university-controlled housing, with 2000 in on-campus residence halls. The resulting future housing requirements for on- and o-campus housing are shown in Table #59.1. By 2020, 485 additional on-campus and 410 additional o-campus beds will be required.
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--DORMITORY DORMITORY ASSEMBLY DORMITORY DORMITORY DORMITORY PARKING PLANT LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE FIELD ASSEMBLY --ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FIELD CANOPY FIELD FIELD ASSEMBLY --ASSEMBLY LANDSCAPE --ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY GYMNASIUM DORMITORY DORMITORY DORMITORY 70,400 70,400 120,000 (29,827) (42,975) (47,081) --100,000 ------170,000 410,917 30,000 3,600 40,000 --N/A ----55,000 128,600 30,000 --30,000 30,000 30,000 24,700 145,000 (107,424) (103,990) 18,286 2,100,000
The current space utilization of existing buildings was used to estimate the unitary heating loads in Btu/Gsf. The unitary heating loads were then applied to the future buildings in order to estimate the building connected (design) load in pounds per hour (pph). A unitless diversity factor, calculated based upon the ratio of the existing peak heating demand and total building area, was applied to the building connected load to estimate the future peak demand on the central steam plant. Finally, the peak heating load was added to the cumulative heating demand in order to approximate the total cumulative heating load at the end of each phase, hence aiding in the projection of the future boiler capacity requirements.
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The existing and future unitary loads were estimated to be 3 W/ Gsf and 4 W/Gsf, respectively. Analogously to the steam demand summary, unitary electric loads were used to calculate the building connected (design) load in kilowatts (KW). The ratio of the existing peak electric demand and total building area was used to calculate a diversity factor which was later applied to the building connected load to estimate the future peak electric demand. Unlike the central steam plant owned by the university, electricity is purchased through Dominion Virginia Power Company. Dominion Power was then presented with the potential future demand at the end of Phase IV and conrmed the ability to support any future Longwood University demand.
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EXISTING QUAD I UNIT B QUAD I UNIT C STUDENT UNION BUILDING CUNNINGHAM (DEMO) LANCER PARK PARKING PHYSICAL PLANT BUILDING SPRUCE STREET GREENWAY & LOOP NORTHEAST GREENWAY & PLAZA TENNIS COURTS PHASE I CONVOCATION CENTER SUBTOTAL 2 (20122016) ADMISSIONS / VISITORS CENTER LIBRARY EXPANSION & BRIDGE LANKFORD RENOVATION/ADDITION ILER FIELD IMPROVEMENTS DORRILL CANOPY RECREATION FIELD TENNIS COURTS PHASE II PERFORMING ARTS THEATER SUBTOTAL 3 (20162020) 4 (2020+) HULL BUILDING ANNEX BROCK COMMONS EXT. SUBTOTAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH BUILDING NORTH EAST ACADEMIC BUILDING NATATORIUM CURRY FRAZER REPLACEMENT CURRY RESIDENCE HALL (DEMO) FRAZER (DEMO) SUBTOTAL TOTAL
--DORMITORY DORMITORY ASSEMBLY DORMITORY PARKING PLANT LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE FIELD ASSEMBLY --ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FIELD CANOPY FIELD FIELD ASSEMBLY --ASSEMBLY LANDSCAPE --ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY GYMNASIUM DORMITORY DORMITORY DORMITORY ---
700,000 20,000 20,000 50,000 (30,000) --100,000 (70,000) --40,000 90,000 220,000 --5,000 20,000 ----------25,000 --(20,000) (20,000) --10,000 25,000 40,000 (15,000) (15,000) 45,000
The amount of existing impervious area was determined from university data to be approximately 700,000 square feet. The amount of future impervious area was calculated from the Campus Master Plan project list, which delineates new buildings and changes to campus hardscapes. The future impervious area will increase to approximately 1,000,000 square feet.
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Sustainability
The 1987 United Nations publication Our Common Future The World Commission on Environment and Development established the rst clear denition of the term sustainability meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The leadership of Longwood University realizes and acknowledges the need to include sustainability in all aspects of university life and operations. Therefore, sustainability was included in the master planning eort to ensure that Longwood proceeds in a sustainable direction in the future, and to devise suitable short-, mid-, and long-term implementation goals and strategies. A six-step process was followed by the planning team to incorporate sustainability in the master planning eort: 1. Dene data collection areas, boundaries, and standards 2. Dene Longwood-specic data to be collected 3. Collect the required data 4. Use the collected data to set goals 5. Dene strategies and pathways to meet the goals 6. Incorporate the strategies and pathways in the campus master plan An overview of the resultant goals is shown in Figure #29.
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Areas of Opportunity
Initial areas of opportunity were identied through several avenues. The reports, analysis, meetings, and university preferences identied numerous creative approaches for consideration within the following focus areas: Improved Site and Building Use or Reallocation These areas were evaluated as to whether they met their best use, with particular emphasis on function and adjacency. Improved Entrances and Gateways These areas were proposed to help establish and improve function, image, and over aesthetics of the campus. Improved Circulation and Green Space Careful consideration was taken to aord the most cohesive collegiate environment for the entire campus.
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raising the concern that these prime locations would not be eectively utilized. Option C, the Lankford building, is at the center of campus. However, as with the other two sites, Lankford contains more area (35,500 gross square feet) than required for this function. RECOMMENDATION - GREENWOOD LIBRARY AND LANKFORD BUILDING EXPANSION / RENOVATION Ultimately, an interesting combined solution for both requirements emerged a joint Greenwood Library and Lankford building expansion and renovation. Since the Lankford building contains more space than required for a Student Support Center, the excess space could be utilized for library expansion. The adjacency of Lankford and the Greenwood Library makes connecting the two buildings straightforward. The location of Greenwood and Lankford is unsurpassed for both functions library and student support. Incorporating both functions into one central campus location would maximize the value of the space in the existing two buildings, and would provide a convenient and ecient support and learning environment for students. The addition of twin wings on the western side of Lankford will provide ample space while still maintaining the integrity of the outdoor courtyard and Lankford Mall. Finally, the Race Street pedestrian corridor would remain unimpeded. This solution is pragmatic and cost eective, while adding excitement and interest to the campus environment.
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Issue Longwood currently provides nearly all food service at the Dorrill Dining Hall. An additional small amount is available at the Lankford Student Union, leaving the campus with an overall decit of nearly 6,000 ASF for the current enrollment. By the year 2020, the decit will exceed 25,000 ASF for the target enrollment a large amount of space considering the size of the current facilities.
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Options The Iler building that adjoins Dorrill was considered in all three options. Iler was constructed as Longwoods gymnasium, and currently serves as teaching and recreational space. Considering its size and location next to the Dorrill Dining Hall, the renovation and conversion of Iler to food service use would be the most eective and ecient use of space. However, the overwhelming desire expressed by all campus groups was to distribute future food service throughout the campus. The groups also expressed an interest in an outdoor or seasonal venue. RECOMMENDATION Ultimately, an abbreviated version of the distributed food service concept was chosen. Iler Hall will retain its current conguration and function. Substantial space will be designated in the new Student Union building for food service. Dorrill Dining Hall will receive an exterior canopy and seating stairs on its eastern faade, and a new outdoor service capability. A new pavilion will be constructed directly across Iler Field to oer another outdoor/ seasonal food service venue. Finally, an expanded coee shop venue is envisioned for the renovated and expanded Library/Lankford complex.
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Figure # 39 Development, Land and Buildings, Public Safety and University Services
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LANCER PARK Issue Access to Lancer Park is dicult Planned student recreation facilities at Lancer Park will increase the need for safe and convenient pedestrian connections to campus. Option A Construct two separate bridges connecting Lancer Park with the surrounding area. The rst would be vehicular and connect to Third Street, while the other would be a bicycle/ pedestrian bridge connecting Lancer Park to Grove Street. Advantages Provides a convenient and safe pedestrian connection between campus and Lancer Park by the shortest and most direct route. Provides quicker shuttle bus connectivity between campus and Lancer Park. Supports the concept of a park-and-ride lot at Lancer Park. Separates pedestrians and bicyclists from vehicles, thus providing optimal trac safety. Disadvantages More costly and complex that Option B. Requires that pedestrian and bicycle routes be improved along a continuous route from the bridges to campus. Bicycle route signage should be installed along Grove, Bualo, Oak, and Appomattox streets; pedestrian crossings should be clearly marked at intersections; and sidewalks and lighting should be improved as necessary. Option B Construct a vehicular bridge from Lancer Park to Third Street, with striped bicycle lanes and sidewalks. Advantages Less costly than Option A. Disadvantages Despite being less expensive than Option A, this is still a costly, long-term solution. Has no separate pedestrian and bicycle route across West Third Street, thus oering no signicant safety improvement. Would not signicantly shorten the pedestrian and bicycle distances between Lancer Park and campus. Most of the same pedestrian and bicycle route improvements called for in Option A would still be required. RECOMMENDATION Option A: Construct two separate bridges. While more costly, this option will provide optimal separation between vehicle and pedestrian/bicycle trac, and will decrease the total travel distance and time between Lancer Park and campus.
Freshman exception parking to be replaced with intramural elds in the future, increasing travel demand.
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REDFORD/RACE Streets T-junction Issue The Stop sign located at the T-junction of Redford and Pine streets is not visible to vehicles approaching the intersection northbound on Race Street. The signs visibility is impaired by vehicles parked on the eastern side of Race Street. Option A The stop sign in question would be removed due to closure of Race Street from Vine to Redford streets. Parking along Race Street within the aected area would be removed as well. Advantages Elimination of the issue, and improved pedestrian ow and safety. Disadvantages Loss of parking along Race Street.
Legend Proposed Roadway Abandonment Stop Sign Removed
Option B The stop sign in question would remain, but its height would be adjusted to comply with the MUTCD regulations (www.mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2003r1/pdfindex.htm): Chapter 2A. Section 2A.18: Where parking or pedestrian movements occur, the clearance to the bottom of the sign shall be at least 2.1 m (7 ft). In addition, the three parking spaces in the closest proximity to the stop sign would be removed in order to improve its visibility. These could be replaced with bicycle parking. Raised crosswalk would be added across Radford Street. Advantages: Parking along Race Street remains largely as is. Disadvantages: Vehicular trac on Race Street remains as is.
RECOMMENDATION Option A, Close Race Street Figure # 44 Option to vehicle trac between West Redford and Vine streets as B, Race Street soon as possible.
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MADISON STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC Issue The amount of truck trac on Madison Street results in conicts with pedestrians and other vehicles in the area. Up to four sawdust delivery trucks travel to and from the Heating Plant daily. Many delivery trucks service the Dining Hall at the western end of the street throughout the day. The trucks must turn around at the end of Madison Street, which is dicult due to the restricted space. Option A Construct a new trac circle at the western end of Madison Street to retain access to the Dining Hall while providing sucient space for trucks to easily turn around. Construct a roadway around the New Heating Plant to allow the sawdust delivery trucks to reach the New Heating Plant without blocking trac on Madison Street. Advantages New trac circle would enhance truck movements and reduce congestion at the turnaround point. Sawdust trucks could deliver their cargo without blocking Madison Street. Sawdust trucks would have direct access to the sawdust delivery point at the New Heating Plant. Overall truck access to Madison Street would not be restricted. Disadvantages Open space to the east of the New Heating Plant would be lost. Option B Construct a new trac circle at the western end of Madison Street to retain access to the Dining Hall while providing sucient space for trucks to easily turn around. Construct a roadway on the north and east sides of the Old Heating Plant to allow the sawdust delivery trucks to reach the New Heating Plant without blocking trac on Madison Street. Advantages: New trac circle would enhance truck movements and reduce congestion at the turnaround point. Sawdust trucks could deliver their cargo without blocking Madison Street. Overall truck access to Madison Street would not be restricted. The open space to the east of the New Heating Plant would be preserved.
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Figure # 47 Option A, Madison Street Truck Trac Figure # 48 Option B, Madison Street Truck Trac
Disadvantages: B Sawdust trucks would have to travel beyond the trac circle and behind Coyner Hall to reach the north side of the Old Heating Plant. Sawdust trucks would not have direct access to the sawdust delivery point at the New Heating Plant. RECOMMENDATION Option A Construct a new trac circle and a roadway around the New Heating Plant.
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SPRUCE AND REDFORD T-JUNCTION TRUCK and BUS TRAFFIC Issue The only access to Willett, Curry, and Frazer Halls for large trucks and buses is via East Redford Street and Spruce Street. However, this area has insucient turning, backing, and parking space for these vehicles. Pedestrian/vehicle conicts abound. Option A Close Spruce Street to general vehicular trac. Construct a turn-around trac circle at the northern tip of Spruce Street with a minimum turning path accommodating both intermediate semitrailers and transit buses. Advantages Pedestrian/vehicular conicts on Spruce Street are eliminated. Disadvantages Eliminates direct vehicle access to Willett, Curry, Frazer, and Hull Halls. Removes 40 parking spaces from Spruce Street. Option B Close Spruce Street to general vehicular trac. Construct a turn-around trac circle at the former T-junction of Redford and Spruce Street with minimum turning path accommodating both intermediate semitrailers and transit buses. Advantages Trucks and buses have ecient and safe access and sucient turning area. Pedestrian/vehicular conicts on Spruce Street are eliminated.
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Option C Keep Spruce Street open to general vehicular trac and construct a turn-around trac circle at its south end, at the intersection with Hull Promenade, of sucient size to accommodate intermediate semitrailers and transit busses. However, this option is not possible because a trac circle large enough to meet the turning requirements will not t in the available space at the southern end of Spruce Street. Therefore, this option was not considered. RECOMMENDATION Close Spruce Street to general vehicular trac, and implement either Option A or Option B. Figure #50 shows the existing conditions in the Spruce Street area, and also illustrates a possible design for a trac circle in that area.
Figure # 49 Venable Disadvantages Street and South Main Eliminates direct vehicle access to Willett, Curry, Frazer, Street and Hull Halls. Legend Removes 40 parking spaces from Spruce Street.
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The key design criteria supporting these objectives include Use a combination of trac calming tools to slow down trac Reduce the posted speed limit to 25 mph. Incorporating bicycle lanes along one or both sides Install a raised crosswalk with in-pavement ashing lights at the Wheeler/Cox lot crossing to campus. Install bulbouts or curb extensions (image at right, bottom left) or trac bollards (image at right, bottom right) at the southeast corner of Grin Boulevard and High Street to prevent vehicles from driving over the curb and encroaching on the pedestrian waiting area. Provide a six-foot wide sidewalk on the west side where no sidewalk currently exists. Provide pedestrian crossing at all intersections to increase pedestrian safety and discourage pedestrian from crossing midblock. Install four-way stop signs at the following intersections with Grin Boulevard: Madison, Redford, and Franklin streets. Install pedestrian-scale lighting on both sides of the street. Increase the number of bus shelters, and mark transit stops. Bury overhead utility lines. Consider small neighborhood trac circles (examples on page 69) at the following intersections with Grin Boulevard: Madison, Redford, and Franklin streets. Longwood University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan September 2008 Example: Trac Bollards Existing Crosswalk at Grin Blvd.
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Final Design Options Conceptual sketches of the proposed trac calming and pedestrian safety improvements along Grin Boulevard are shown in Figures 51 & 52. These graphics illustrate the two nal design options that were chosen. The graphics include the proposed mid-block raised crosswalk. Figure # 51, Trac Calming Option A Option A (Figure # 51) 9 foot travel lanes 5 foot marked bicycle lane on each side 8 foot sidewalk on each side 3 foot planting strip on each side Option B (Figure # 52) 9 foot travel lanes 7 foot on-street parking on both sides 8 foot sidewalk on each side 3 foot planting strip on each side RECOMMENDATION Implement Option A 9 foot travel lanes 5 foot marked bicycle lane on each side 8 foot sidewalk on each side 3 foot planting strip on each side Make the following additional improvements: Reduce the posted speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. Install a raised crosswalk with in-pavement ashing lights at the Wheeler/Cox lot crossing to campus. Add crosswalks on all sides of each intersection. Install four-way stop signs at the following intersections with Grin Boulevard: Madison, Redford, and Franklin streets. Bury overhead utility lines. Add trees along both sides of the street to create a tree canopy and improve the visual appearance of the corridor. Note: All changes must be coordinated with, and approved by, the town of Farmville.
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Bristow Lot Chambers Craft Lot Franklin Street Lot Government School Lot Hooper Street Lot Jarman Lot Main Street Lot Pine Street Pine Street Lot Race Street Race Street Lot Small Business Lot (gravel) Small Business Lot (paved) Spruce Street Tabb Circle Upper Frazer Wynne (south of Wynn Drive) Wynne Gravel Wynne Tiers Wygal Lot Various on-street parking Total Losses Percent Losses Table #53.1, Parking Reconciliation
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Deck 3 This site, at the corner of Bualo and St. George streets, is an excellent choice to serve the northern section of the campus. However, it is also an equally obvious candidate for a building or green space. Due to the historic Longwood buildings across High Street, and the residential character of the surrounding area, the decks height should be limited to no more than ve levels. The benets of this location include: Good vehicular access from High, Oak, South Main, and West Third streets. Within walking distance of the northern and central sections of campus. Oers direct access to Brock Commons the pedestrian spine of the campus. The land is already university property.
RECOMMENDATION The o-campus surface parking site is recommended due to its proximity to campus, availability, and comparatively low cost of construction compared to the deck options. A surface lot at this location will accommodate the parking decit created by future campus construction projects and street closures. This choice will be much less of a long-term nancial burden to Longwood than constructing a parking deck. Convocation Center And Parking Besides Longwood athletic events, it is envisioned that the Convocation Center will host conventions, trade shows, meetings, consumer shows, concerts, and other special events. The parking requirements to support this facility will emerge when the seating capacity is determined.
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Install raised crosswalks at the following locations: Across High Street connecting St. George Street and Brock Commons. Across West Redford Street between Lankford Mall and the Library. Across Venable Street between campus and Longwood Landings.
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Raised crosswalk with special paving material In-paver ashing lights. This xture is ush mounted on pavement surface and ashes to warn approaching trac of pedestrians crossing. The device can be activated by laser or manual push button. LED pedestrian crossing sign. This device is located near crosswalks and warns drivers of the presence of pedestrians. It can be scheduled to ash continuously or at specic hours. Light xtures located close to crosswalks to provide sucient light at night. Figure # 56, Pedestrian Crossing Longwood University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan September 2008
Example: Pedestrian Skyway Realign pedestrian crossings at the following intersections to provide shorter crossing distances: South Main Street and East Redford Street. High Street and Grin Boulevard.
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ATHLETICS /RECREATION - CONVOCATION CENTER Issue Longwoods guidance is that a convocation venue will be located on the main campus. Option A This option constructs an approximately 160,000 gross square foot building at the southern end of an extended Brock Commons, along with re-aligning Wynne Drive. Option B This option expands and renovates Willett Hall.
RECOMMENDATION Option A, because the Willett Hall site is too constrained for expansion and lacks sucient vehicle and service access. Brock Commons should be extended to the new Convocation Center. Figure #61 presents a possible design. Figure # 60 Development, Land and Buildings, Convocation Center ATHLETICS/RECREATION - TENNIS Issue The existing tennis courts (behind French Hall and next to Willett Hall) must be relocated in order to carry out other master plan recommendations. Options Option A First Avenue Field Option B Southern end of the main campus RECOMMENDATION Option B. This site is closer and more convenient for students and instructors. A general recreation eld should also be sited at the southern end of campus, in the vicinity of the Convocation Center and tennis courts. Figure # 61 Preliminary Sketch, Convocation Center A
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The future campus adjacency arrangement evolved from a careful review of space needs, user perceptions, current and future requirements, and overall university trends. The nal arrangement maintains and supports a balance of the historic character and traditions of the existing campus with the needs and expectations of todays student body.
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OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS One of the master plans main goals is to promote sustainability. The plan envisions the internal campus as a mostly pedestrian area, with walking and bicycling as the main transportation modes. Therefore, the plan proposes street closures and recongurations to create a pedestrian-oriented environment. The campus will become more walkable by relegating motor vehicles largely to its edges and beyond. The following changes to the existing street conguration are recommended: Spruce Street Close to vehicles and convert to a greenway and plaza along its entire length (from East Redford Street to Hull Promenade). East Chambers Street and Tabb Circle Close to vehicular trac and incorporate into the Blackwell and French Greenways and Plazas. Race Street Close to vehicles from West Redford Street to Vine Street and convert to a greenway and plaza. Wynne Drive Extend from Race Street to Grin Boulevard. This extension will create a much needed east-west connection in the southern area of campus and improve access to the proposed convocation center. The existing segment of Wynne Drive from South Main Street to Race Street should be reconstructed to provide better access to the proposed convocation center. Construct a new street around the New Heating Plant. Construct a direct access from East Redford Street into the visitor parking lot serving the new Public Safety and University Services Building. Figure # 67, Final Plan, Vehicular Circulation
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Construct new trac circles at the intersection of East Redford Street and Spruce Street, at the ends of East and West Madison Streets, and at the intersection of Vine Street and Race Street. Short-term and handicapped parking spaces could also be created around these circles. Construct a cul-de-sac at the northeast corner of Hiner Hall, with vehicular access to Graham Parking Lot. The recommended campus circulation pattern is shown in Figure #67. Figure #67 also delineates streets proposed for abandonment by the Town of Farmville to the university.
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EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND DELIVERY ACCESS The master plan envisions a campus that is mostly free of vehicles. However, the closure and/or reconguration of streets may pose challenges to providing emergency access to certain areas of campus. Access for emergency and delivery vehicles, as well as wheelchairs, must be carefully considered. The present campus aords excellent access for emergency vehicles (Figure #68). The following routes are recommended for emergency vehicle access in the future (Figure #69): Brock Commons Fire trucks may drive on Brock Commons, except on the portion directly over the parking garage, and on Hull Promenade. Access is good during dry conditions, but may become dicult during wet weather. Access routes: Directly from High Street at the north end Madison Street East to area behind Hiner/Coyner to Beale Plaza Directly from Madison Street West in the center Race Street to Franklin Street to the south end Other Areas Interior campus areas and buildings Madison Street East to the area behind Hiner/Coyner to Blackwell and French Plazas Madison Street East to the New Heating Plant circumference street Madison Street West to Stevens Greenway and Plaza Redford Street East to Spruce Greenway and Plaza Redford Street West to the greenway and plaza in front of the new resident hall quad Legend
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Race Street to Franklin Street to Hull Promenade Exterior areas and buildings Directly from High Street Directly from Venable Street Directly from South Main Street Directly from Grin Blvd.
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LANCER PARK SURFACE PARKING A parking lot of nearly 1000 parking spaces could be constructed at Lancer Park. This location would serve as the primary parking for residents of Lancer Park, for commuter students, and for overow from the main campus. The new pedestrian bridge will facilitate a safe 10 minute walk to the main campus. PARKING DEMAND REDUCTION The traditional approach to parking management has been to meet the demand by oering sucient supply. Adding parking has been the answer to growth experienced by campuses. However, this approach is no longer the preferred one, and more universities are moving toward a philosophy of reducing parking demand. Longwood University has the added limitation of its constrained space that could be utilized for a variety of institutional uses rather than parking. In addition, in line with Longwood Universitys sustainability initiative, it is crucial to recognize that increased parking supply conicts with eorts to reduce driving and promote alternative modes of transportation. Notwithstanding sustainability eorts, nancing future parking needs is a problem in itself. The cost of constructing one parking deck space is at least $15,000 (including contingency and bond issue costs). The total annual cost to cover the debt service and to operate and maintain a parking deck is approximately $1,500 per space annually. Assuming annual revenue of $250 per space reduces the net annual cost to $1,250. Constructing decks to meet the projected future parking shortfall of nearly 1,800 spaces would cost $27 million in todays dollars, and parking permit fees might have to be raised. Given higher parking fees, some people will nd alternate parking options or travel modes. In lieu of meeting future parking demand with supply, the recommended alternative consists of rst reducing the demand for parking on campus by promoting and oering dierent ways of getting to and around campus. The goal is to enable transportation modes other than the private automobile to emerge as an equally attractive alternative. Improved walking and cycling conditions, extended and more convenient transit, park-and-ride, and ridesharing are some of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) techniques that could be utilized to achieve that goal. The projected longterm need for parking could also be lowered by augmenting the listed TDM strategies with lowering the ratio of parking spaces on campus. Page
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OVERALL PARKING POLICY In the long-term, as Longwood University grows and campus density increases, an overall policy related to parking and transportation should be adopted. Although providing adequate and convenient parking will be necessary in the future, that goal should not be attained at the expense of limiting open space, compromising pedestrian safety, or harming Longwoods historic character. The elements of the proposed parking strategic policy are as follows: Minimize the need for constructing additional parking facilities on campus through Transportation Demand Management strategies (TDM). Locate additional future parking on the campus periphery. Avoid constructing surface parking lots within the main campus core area. On-campus parking should be managed in accordance with a hierarchy of needs: Handicapped and service spaces should have the highest priority, since they need to be closest to building and facility entrances. Short-duration parking, including visitor parking, should have the next priority, reecting the necessity to support shortduration visits. Priority parking for carpoolers and vanpoolers should also be in this category. Faculty/sta and commuter student parking should have the next priority. Resident student parking should have the lowest priority, since resident students generally use their cars less frequently than daily commuters. These parking policies will support the concept of converting surface parking lots and some streets to pedestrian and open space, further enhancing the appearance of the campus and the educational experience of Longwoods students. As these changes occur, special attention must be given to pedestrian walkways connecting the remaining or new parking facilities to all parts of the campus. Sucient lighting, emergency phone boxes, security patrols, convenient routing, and maximum visibility are some of the traits of a successful campus walkway. ZONE BASED PARKING SYSTEM It is recommended that Longwood consider changing at least some of its parking allocation from a category-based system to a zone-based system. This change could allow more parking options at diering price levels, and would reduce the need for drivers to hunt for spaces across the entire campus. Parking in zones could still be split between resident students and commuters, and further delineated into open and reserved spaces. Under this concept, a premium rate should be charged for spaces closer to the campus core. Currently, a parking permit costs the same whether a commuter parks in the campus core or in the far southern portion of campus, even though the drivers desire for remote spaces is much less than for core campus spaces. Under the proposed system, a permit for areas located further away from the campus core would remain at the current cost, while the cost of permits for parking in the campus core would increase. A zone-based system is expected to not only better distribute parking demand, but also increase revenue in the future. Longwood should also consider incrementally increasing parking permit costs to cover the actual costs of the parking system, including the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining new parking areas. ADA ACCESSIBILITY AND HANDICAPPED PARKING As parking is removed from the campus core, sucient parking must be maintained in the core area for handicapped people and service vehicles. This requirement should constitute a key component of building and surrounding area design. Closure of internal campus streets will result in loss of some parking lots along with any accessible parking spaces assigned to those lots. Federal Regulations mandate that accessible parking spaces serving particular buildings should be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. However, in those instances wherever a parking lot does not serve a particular building (i.e. Jarman Hall would no longer be served by the Jarman lot because of its removal) accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance. Thus, accessible parking spaces from removed parking lots should be moved to any remaining or new parking facility nearest the aected buildings. OTHER POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS In order to further reduce future parking demand over the long term, Longwood should consider additional limits on who can obtain a parking permit. These limits could involve prohibiting sophomore students from bringing their cars to campus, and prohibiting students who live within walking distance to campus or Farmville Area Bus transit stops from obtaining a permit. As previously discussed, charging a higher fee for more convenient parking locations, or a lower fee for more remote locations, should also be considered.
Bicycle Plan
BICYCLING TO CAMPUS Bicycles are an important transportation mode on many campuses throughout the country. They are a truly sustainable mode of transportation non-polluting, ecient, and inexpensive, and their use results in less trac congestion and lower parking demand. This master plan incorporates a bicycle plan to encourage and facilitate cycling to, from, and around campus. A full description of the bicycle plan is available in the Campus Transportation Elements Report (Appendix, Report 2). Ridership to and around Longwood is currently very low. The rolling terrain is a deterrent to bicycle use. The campus and the Town of Farmville also lack formal bicycle facilities, bike route signage, and other amenities such as bicycle parking (including lockers) and bicycle repair shops, further reducing the appeal of bicycling. The major streets that lead to campus, including South Main Street, High Street, Grin Boulevard, West Third Street, and Longwood Avenue all lack bicycle lanes, and have high trac levels and speeds. These factors deter potential bicyclists from riding to campus. Figure #72 depicts the current and proposed bicycle routes in the Farmville area. The Dogwood Trail is the only existing specic o-street bike path in Town, but it is currently not part of a complete system that would be useful to bicyclists riding to campus. A major goal of the master plan is to create transportation links between the core campus and signicant o-campus sites student housing areas and recreation/sports facilities. Convenient and safe bicycle routes will comprise a major element of these links. Figure # 73 depicts proposed Farmville area bicycle routes by type. These proposed routes will provide connections to Lancer Park student apartments and recreation elds, Longwood Village student apartments, Longwood Avenue athletic elds, and Sunchase Apartments. Crucial improvements include signage, bicycle lanes, and possibly shared o-road paths, as well as the proposed bridges connecting Lancer Park with Grove Street. REGIONAL BICYCLE PLANS The Town of Farmville has recommended adopting the Piedmont Regional Bicycle Plan, a long-term plan to improve bicycle transportation in the region. The Greater Farmville Greenway Alliance has proposed a series of greenways, blueways, walking trails, and bikeways throughout the Farmville area. These initiatives, combined with on-campus enhancements, will improve and expand the availability and convenience of bicycling as a viable transportation mode for the Longwood University community. Figure # 73, Proposed Farmville Area Bicycle Routes by Type
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EXISTING AND PROPOSED CAMPUS BICYCLE FACILITIES BICYCLE LANES, PATHS, AND ROUTES Currently, there are no signed bicycle routes or multi-use paths on campus. While striped bicycle lanes are not recommended for campus streets, signed bicycle routes would establish eective travel patterns for bicyclists and improve their visibility to drivers. Multi-use paths, on the other hand, provide internal accessibility within campus and provide a more pleasant bicycling experience while getting around Longwoods grounds. Proposed on-campus facilities are shown in Figure # 74. The two main bicycle transportation spines on campus run north-south, roughly along Race Street on the western side of campus and along the former Spruce Street on the eastern side. Grin Boulevard would constitute yet another major bicycle artery, and on-street bicycle lanes would provide an opportunity for more experienced bicyclists to travel at faster speeds than allowed by the internal multi-use paths. The multi-use paths on campus would be paved, 10- to 14-feet wide, most with a separate lane for pedestrians and a mixed-use lane for bicycles and golf carts. A proposed campus golf cart circulation system is shown in the Campus Transportation Report (Appendix, Report 2). BICYCLE PARKING The campus in general, and the campus core in particular, needs more bicycle parking. Bicycle parking should be provided at the most-used entrances to major campus buildings, including student support and athletic facilities. Longwood should also identify opportunities for covered bicycle parking to provide weather protection for both riders and bicycles. Covered parking can be incorporated into building overhangs, awnings, and breezeways. In addition, all future campus parking decks and or surfaces should have a designated and protected area for bicycle parking, allowing people who commute to campus by car to retrieve their bicycles for travel around campus. Longwood should also adopt standards for bicycle parking. Currently, there are a variety of parking racks around campus. One type of bicycle parking that is easily recognizable and accepted nationwide, the U-Rack, is shown in the image in the below. This type can be ganged at 24 inch centers, holding two bicycles per each U. The most important design criteria for U-racks is leaving clear access space on both ends. Other designs could be explored notably, many institutions incorporate metal art and sculptures to enhance the look of the bicycle parking area. Longwood University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan September 2008 Another concept that Longwood could consider is secured indoor parking. This type of storage could be utilized by students, bicycle commuters, and faculty/sta member who would rather keep their bicycles stored inside. An example of a secured indoor parking is shown in the image below. New buildings could incorporate shower and locker facilities to allow bicyclists the option of cleaning up after traveling to work. Bicycle stations, providing storage and repair facilities, often supported by a user fee, could be located at key locations across the campus. BICYCLE EDUCATION AND PROMOTION In addition to making physical improvements, it is also important to increase the information available to current and potential bicyclists. Longwood should develop and distribute a campus bicycle map. This map should show bicycle routes on and in the vicinity of the campus, and should dierentiate between exclusive and shared facilities. The maps should also indicate where amenities for bicyclists are located, such as bike stations, and information on their use. Rules of the road and safety information should also be included. These maps could be distributed at information kiosks and bike shops near campus. This information could be sent to town and county oces for inclusion in their maps and information.
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Install raised crosswalks at the following locations: Across High Street connecting St. George Street and Brock Commons Across High Street in the Jarman/Lancaster area (if a future High Street/Oak Street connector is constructed) Across High Street at North Street Across West Redford Street between the Library and Lankford Mall Across Venable Street on the route from campus to Mid-Town Square Across East Redford Street between Spruce Greenway and Iler Field Across Grin Boulevard between Wheeler/Cox parking lots and campus Across Wynne Drive at the southern end of Pine Street Realign the pedestrian crossings at the following locations: South Main Street and Redford Street High Street and Grin Boulevard Install pedestrian-scale lighting on all internal campus streets and all streets bordering campus (South Main Street, Venable Street, Griffin Boulevard, High Street) RECOMMENDED OFF-CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS Construct a pedestrian bridge connecting Lancer Park to Grove Street. Work with the Town of Farmville to install sidewalks and lighting along Longwood Avenue.
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To meet the future student housing requirements, Longwood must construct 485 new beds on campus and 410 beds in university-managed apartment communities. The on-campus requirement can best be met by constructing two new residence halls anking ARC Residence Hall (Figures #76 and #78). This conguration will create a new quadrangle, resulting in additional green space and informal gathering places. The two new buildings will be sized to compensate for the loss of lounge and meeting rooms when the Cunningham Residence Halls are demolished. Two university-managed apartment communities can be enlarged to create a total of 410 new ocampus beds. The Longwood Village community has the space and infrastructure to support additional buildings. The Lancer Park community will be within easy walking distance of campus after the completion of the new pedestrian bridge across West Third Street. A cost-eective combination of these two locations is recommended.
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STEAM The two boilers in the New Heating Plant totaling 40,000 pounds per hour capacity will be minimally sucient to support the campus through the rst phase of development. A third boiler should be installed as soon as possible to handle peak loads and growth. Consideration should be given to adding additional steam generation capacity in the future to provide redundancy and handle emergent projects. COOLING Air conditioning for existing buildings is provided by individual systems located within each building. The same approach is currently envisioned for new buildings. However, consideration should be given to constructing a central chiller plant and a chilled water distribution system to leverage the eciency of scale and the operational advantages of central control and monitoring. TELECOMMUNICATIONS All future installation should conform to Virginia Information Technology Agency standards and industry best practices. ELECTRICITY Longwoods supplier, Virginia Dominion Power, does not foresee any issues in meeting the anticipated growth in campus electrical demand. POTABLE WATER, SANITARY SEWER, AND STORMWATER SYSTEMS Overall, the municipal potable water and sanitary sewer systems serving the campus are currently adequate. However, these services should be carefully assessed in conjunction with each future project, especially regarding the cumulative increase in demand. Adequate water ow for re protection will be of particular Figure # 82 Final Plan, Infrastructure importance in the future. It is recommended that Longwood develop a campus water system model that will identify points of low ow and/or pressure. This model will provide better understanding of the systems future limitations. Each future project will require stormwater control measures. Longwood should consider establishing a campus-wide stormwater plan that will evaluate the cumulative eects of future buildings and apply combined and area solutions.
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Signage
WAYFINDING A signage plan provides multiple levels of visitor information, site and destination identication, and vehicular and pedestrian directions. The recommendations described below should form the basis for the development of a comprehensive set of design guidelines. The proposed sign types and descriptions are shown in Table #31.1 Recommended locations for vehicular waynding signs are shown in Figures 3 and 4 of the Campus Transportation Report (Appendix, Report 2). RECOMMENDATIONS Provide motorists with guidance information along the major roadways leading into the Farmville area Route 460, Route 15, and Route 45 using trailblazer signs and highway guidance signs. Direct visitors into the campus along South Main Street and Grin Boulevard from the south, East Third Street from the east, West Third Street from the west, and North Main Street from the north using directional signs and trailblazers. One possible design standard is shown in Table #31.1 Visitors approaching the campus along Grin Boulevard and High Street would be provided with many cues to the institutional identity once these roadways undergo planned improvements new sidewalks, bicycle lanes, Longwood University banner posts, pedestrianscale lighting, and underground utilities. These positive cues should be reinforced with additional visual devices, such as uniform streetscape xtures and sidewalk furnishings. Since South Main Street will remain the principal access roadway leading to campus in the foreseeable future, it should undergo enhancements similar to those described above. Direct visitors to an information center, or centers, on campus. Maps, information brochures, and electronic kiosks should be available at the center. The recommended location for the primary information center is the new Admissions Oce building at the intersection of South Main Street and Wynne Drive. A secondary information center could be located in the future Public Safety and Community Services Building at the northwestern corner of East Redford Street and South Main Street. Both of these locations oer visual contact with the main campus along the arrival route, visitor parking, easy access to the central campus, and convenient access to local transit. Un-staed information kiosks should be placed on vehicular and pedestrian approaches to campus, at parking facilities, and within the campus. All kiosks should have information that visitors can take with them and should provide key campus telephone numbers. Once on foot within the campus, visitors and other users should encounter a network of pedestrian-scale signs and maps that provide orientation and destination information. This information should include directions to accessible building entrances and visitor parking areas. The campus map should always be kept current, and should also identify destinations within a 5-10 minute walk of the visitors location. Longwood University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan September 2008
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN POSSIBLE STRATEGY UNIVERSITY GOAL
OTHER SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR WATER: Develop a university water management policy Reduce potable water purchase Install water meters at every building Replace older lavatories with 0.5 gpm xtures
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Replace older water closets with 1.28 gpm xtures Replace shower heads with 2.0 gpm xtures Correct water leaks as soon as they appear Replace old piping and water distribution systems during building repair and renovation projects Create a student, faculty, and sta education program Reduce irrigation with potable water Use programmable, high-eciency irrigation systems
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OTHER SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR MATERIAL FLOWS: Reduce the amount of non-food waste going to landlls Educate students, faculty, and sta about waste reduction, especially during move-in and move-out periods Educate students, faculty, and sta about electronic recycling Incorporate solid waste reduction strategies and requirements into university purchasing procedures and standards Incorporate solid waste reduction strategies and requirements into university construction procedures and standards Coordinate Longwood programs, projects, and initiatives with those of local, regional, and state governments and organizations Reduce the amount of food waste going into the sanitary sewer Divert food waste from the dining hall and catering food preparation areas into the existing food pulper Expand the food waste reduction best practices into Longwood food service facilities located outside the dining hall Reduce the amount of nutrients purchased for landscaping Expand Longwoods composting program Expand Longwoods integrated nutrient program to include athletic elds, o-campus apartment communities, and the golf course
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN POSSIBLE STRATEGY UNIVERSITY GOAL OTHER SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR ENERGY: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Virginia Energy Plan and Governor of Virginia Executive Order 59 Install a third biomass boiler in the new campus heating plant Solar Absorbtion Chiller Investigate purchasing land on which to grow biomass for use in the campus heating plant Coordinate and incorporate the related strategies of reducing overall energy use, reducing vehicle fuel use and emissions, and developing a sustainable transportation program Coordinate Longwood programs, projects, and initiatives with those of local, regional, and state governments and organizations Reduce the purchase of non-renewable energy Meter, control, and manage the energy use of every campus building individually Solar Water Heater Require that all new construction meet or exceed the energy eciency performance standards set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Require that all building renovation projects meet or exceed the energy eciency performance standards set by ASHRAE Oil Renery Pump Solar Panels Purchase Energy Star appliances
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Create a student, faculty, and sta education program Improve the fuel eciency and reduce carbon emissions from university eet vehicles Implement a vehicle use reduction program Purchase fuel-ecient, low-emission vehicles Investigate the purchase of alternate-fuel vehicles Investigate the purchase of non-traditional types and sizes of vehicles
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OTHER SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR TRANSPORTATION: Reduce number of cars brought to campus by commuter students, faculty, and sta Create a student, faculty, and sta education program Implement a policy and program of transportation demand management based on best practices used by educational institutions Increase pedestrian and bicycle trips between Longwood and the adjacent community Coordinate with, and participate in, area and regional pedestrian and bicycle route planning and implementation Provide showers and lockers for pedestrian and bicycle commuters Provide adequate, convenient, and secure bicycle parking facilities throughout campus Include pedestrian and bicycle-friendly hardscapes and signage throughout campus Conduct a campus lighting analysis and implement uniform campus outdoor lighting standards Reduce carbon emissions related to vehicle trips to and from Longwood Coordinate and incorporate the related strategies of reducing number of cars brought to campus, increasing pedestrian and bicycle trips, and reducing university-owned vehicle use Increase the use of shuttle and/or town buses by student, faculty, and sta, both on and o campus Coordinate Longwood programs, projects, and initiatives with those of local, regional, and state governments and organizations
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Project Phasing
PROJECT PHASING This campus master plan establishes the long term vision for the physical development of the Longwood University campus to support enrollment growth and new programs. To accomplish this development, Longwood has devised a capital construction plan that follows the Commonwealth of Virginias capital planning process. Under this process, each state institution must develop and regularly update a plan that identies the institutions construction projects, priorities, and schedule. Longwood will maintain its current capital plan as a supporting document to this master plan. The recommendation for Longwoods capital planning and construction program is divided into phases that spread the major construction projects over the master plans horizon. Each phase includes specic physical requirements and opportunities that were identied in the master plan, along with projects from the previous capital construction plan and anticipated renovations of several older campus buildings. Near Term Renovation of Stevens Hall for nursing program Renovation of French Hall for University Technology Center Student housing construction Parking New student union New physical plant building Renovation of South Runer Building for faculty oces New admissions oce and visitor information center Campus infrastructure (renovation of old heating plant; general infrastructure improvements) When Required New convocation center Tennis courts and recreation eld Natatorium Golf course renovation New academic building Campus infrastructure (south campus chiller plan; renovation of existing buildings) Student housing renovation Longwood University Comprehensive Campus Master Plan September 2008 Mid Term Student housing construction and renovation Library and Lankford Building expansion and renovation New performing arts center Wygal Building renovation HRK program renovation and expansion Campus infrastructure (green space and plazas; renovation of existing buildings)
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On September 14, 2007 the Longwood University Board of directors adopted a resolution approving the acquisition of properties within the area bounded by Grin Boulevard, High Street, and South Main Street (locally known as the triangle) as they become available for sale. This master plan does not depend on acquisition of additional property in this area to achieve the recommendations for development by 2020. However, acquisition of additional property within the triangle will eventually be necessary for future development, and Longwood should acquire the property in accordance with the Boards resolution (Figure #88). Other properties needed to support the future needs of the institution include: LCVA 129 North Main Street Farmville, VA. 23909 The Hardy House 303 Beech Street Farmville, VA. 23909 New Alumni Center 608 High Street Farmville, VA. 23909 Property within the small triangle of High Street, Venable Street and Main Street
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LIST OF FIGURES II The Campus Master Planning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 V Future Campus Requirements and Preferences . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure # 60 Development, Land, and Buildings, Convocation Center Figure # 61 Preliminary Sketch, Convocation Center A VII The Final Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure # 27 Existing Space By Category Figure # 28 Enrollment Projections Figure # 29 Sustainability Goals VI Development of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure # 2 Virginia State Map Figure # 3 Farmville Map Figure # 4 Vicinity Identication Figure # 5 Historic Districts and Flood Plains Figure # 6 1985 Master Plan Figure # 7 1991 Master Plan Figure # 8 2001 Master Plan IV The Existing Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure # 9 Town of Farmville Figure # 10 Existing Land Use, Primary Campus Property Figure # 11 Existing Floor Area Ratios Figure # 12 Floor Area Ratio Dened Figure # 13 Existing Building Adjacency Figure # 14 Geocoded Addresses of Campus Population Figure # 15 Existing Pedestrian Circulation Figure # 16 Pedestrian Conicts West Figure # 17 Pedestrian Conicts East Figure # 18 Existing Green Space and Density Figure # 19 Existing Campus Vehicular Circulation Figure # 20 Existing Campus Parking Figure # 21 Existing Pedestrian / Vehicular Conict Figure # 22 Existing Housing Figure # 23 Existing Recreation and Sport Facilities Figure # 24 Existing Entrances, Gateways, and Boundaries Figure # 25 Existing Infrastructure, Water, and Sewer Figure # 26 Existing Infrastructure, Steam, Electrical, and Telecom
Figure # 30 Areas of Opportunity Figure # 31 Development, Entrances, Gateways, and Boundaries Figure # 32 Development, Land, and Buildings, Library Figure # 33 Development, Land, and Buildings, One-Stop Figure # 34 Preliminary Sketch, Lankford Figure # 35 Development, Land, and Buildings, Lankford Figure # 36 Preliminary Sketch, Student Union Figure # 37 Development, Land, and Buildings, Dorrill Figure # 38 Preliminary Sketch, Dorrill Figure # 39 Development, Land and Buildings, Public Safety and University Services Figure # 40 Preliminary Sketch, Public Safety and University Services Figure # 41 Lancer Park Proposed Access Figure # 42 Option A, High Street Figure # 43 Option A, Race Street Figure # 44 Option B, Race Street Figure # 45 Option A, Madison Street Congestion Figure # 46 Option B, Madison Street Congestion Figure # 47 Option A, Madison Street Truck Trac Figure # 48 Option B, Madison Street Truck Trac Figure # 49 Venable Street and South Main Street Figure # 50 Spruce Street and Radford Street Figure # 51 Trac Calming Option A Figure # 52 Trac Calming Option B Figure # 53 Potential Parking Sites Figure # 54 Proposed Pedestrian Paths and Zones Figure # 55 Proposed Pedestrian Improvements Figure # 56 Pedestrian Crossing Figure # 57 Preliminary Sketch, Residential C Figure # 58 Preliminary Sketch, Residential D Figure # 59 Potential Housing Development Sites
Figure # 62 Final Plan, Landscaping, Entrances, and Boundaries Figure # 63 Final Plan, Land Use Analysis Figure # 64 Final Plan, Floor Area Ratios Figure # 65 Final Plan, Building Adjacency Figure # 66 Final Plan, Building Project Summary Figure # 67 Final Plan, Vehicular Circulation Figure # 68 Existing Emergency Service Access Figure # 69 Proposed Emergency Service Access Figure # 70 Final Plan, Lancer Park Figure # 71 Final Plan, Walking Circles Figure # 72 Current and Proposed Farmville Area Bicycle Network Figure # 73 Proposed Farmville Area Bicycle Routes by Type Figure # 74 Proposed Bicycle Plan On-campus Figure # 75 Final Plan, Open Space, and Pedestrian Circulation Figure # 76 Final Plan, Housing Figure # 77 Final Plan, Possible Additions to Longwood Village Figure # 78 Model Rendering, Housing Figure # 79 Model Rendering, Convocation Center Figure # 80 Final Plan, Recreation, and Athletics Figure # 81 Final Plan, Longwood Golf Course Figure # 82 Final Plan, Infrastructure Figure # 83 Hull Springs Farm Recomendation Figure # 84 Final Plan, Sustainability, Water Figure # 85 Final Plan, Sustainability, Material Flows Figure # 86 Final Plan, Sustainability, Energy Figure # 87 Final Plan, Sustainability, Transportation VIII Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
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LIST OF REPORTS Other planning documents were used in the compilation of this Master Plan. Complete versions of these documents can be accessed through the university website or Longwood University Facilities Management oce. 1. Carter Burgess. Campus Wide Facilities Condition Assessment. Arlington, VA : 2007. 2. Martin Alexiuo Bryson. Longwood University Master Plan, Farmville, VA, Campus Transportation Elements. Raleigh, NC : 2008. 3. Moseley Architects. Longwood University Campus Sustainability Assessment and Long-term Goal Setting. Richmond, VA : 2008. 4. Paulien & Associates Incorporated. Space Needs Analysis and Planning for the Master Plan at Longwood University. Denver, CO : 2008.
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Table # 20.1 Existing and Future Parking Demand Table # 20.2 Future Parking Shortfall Table # 25.1 Future Building Storm Sewer Summary Table # 26.1 Future Building Steam Summary Table # 26.2 Future Building Electric Summary V Future Campus Requirements and Preferences . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table # 27.1 Existing Space By Space Category Table # 27.2 Space Requirements By College / Unit Table # 27.3 Space Requirements By Category Table # 27.4 Issue Identifying Matrix Table # 28.1 Student Enrollment Projections Table # 28.2 Faculty / Sta Projections VI Development of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table # 53.1 Parking Reconciliation Table # 59.1 Future Student Housing Requirements VII The Final Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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PERSONNEL
Presidents Cabinet
Dr. Patricia Cormier President Ms. Brenda Atkins Executive Assistant to the President for Governmental Aairs and Special Projects Mr. Richard Bratcher Vice President for Facilities and Real Property Ms. Diane Easter Special Assistant to the President and Director of Events and Ceremonies Dr. Wayne McWee Provost and Vice President for Academic Aairs Dr. Frank Moore Vice President for Information and Instructional Technology Dr. Kenneth Perkins Executive Assistant to the President for Student Success Dr. Tim Pierson Vice President for Student Aairs Mr. Craig Rogers Vice President for University Advancement Ms. Kathy Worster Vice President for Administration and Finance
Dr. Frank Moore Vice President for Information and Instructional Technology Dr. Tim Pierson Vice President for Student Aairs Mr. Craig Rogers Vice President for University Advancement Dr. Wayne McWee Provost and Vice President for Academic Aairs Mr. J.W. Wood Director of Capital Planning and Construction, and University Architect Ms. Kathy Worster Vice President for Administration and Finance
Planning Consultants
Paulien & Associates Incorporated Kate Herbolsheimer Associate
Engineering Consultants
Patton Harris Rust & Associates Engineering John Reno PE Senior Project Engineer RMF Engineering Incorporated Stephen E. Mc Adams PE Associate Oleg Shifrin Design Engineer
Steering Committee
Mr. Richard Bratcher Vice President for Facilities and Real Property Mr. Ken Copeland Executive Director of the Longwood University Real Estate Foundation
Master Planning
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