Why do we need a master plan?

2. Why do we need a master plan? • To plan for growth such that every dollar spent improving the physical campus supports the institution’s mission • So that our daily decisions are part of a long term vision • To provide an optimistic hopeful outlook for our future • To raise our aspirations • To raise money

3. What will we be looking at? • Buildings • Open Space • Transportation • Utilities • FOR ALL THESE AREAS WE WILL: • Analyze existing components • Develop guidelines for the future • Address sustainability

4. What should the outcomes be? • A guide for existing and new facilities within our boundaries • A better connected campus • Better connections to the community • Stronger campus identity • Preservation of open space • A more sustainable campus • Enhancement of the “Wisconsin Idea” • A successful transportation system

5. Who is the consulting team? • Ayers Saint Gross • Martin Alexiou Bryson • Ken Saiki Design • AEI Engineering

6. AYERS/SAINT/GROSS Architects and Planners • Founded in 1915 • 95-employees • 100% of our work is for College & University Clients • 3 Studios • Academic Facilities • Student Life Facilities • Campus Planning

7. Chemistry/Biochemistry Building, University of Delaware • Executive Education Center • Loyola College • School of Nursing,Johns Hopkins University • College of Law Expansion, Syracuse University • School of Nursing, Emory University • Physics & Astronomy Building,Johns Hopkins University • School of Law,University of Virginia Academic Building Experience

8. Campus Housing, George Washington University • Campus Recreation Center, University of Maryland • Student Health & Fitness Center, Virginia Tech • Ritchie Coliseum Renovation,University of Maryland • Sports Complex Renovation, University of Rochester • Newcomb Hall Student Union, University of Virginia • Rams Head Student Dining/ Recreation/Parking,University of North Carolina Student Life Experience

9. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • University of Georgia • University of Virginia • Arizona State University • Wesleyan University • University of Rhode Island • Emory University • University of Notre Dame • Johns Hopkins University • Carnegie Mellon University • University of New Hampshire • University of Arizona • Rutgers University • University of Maryland Campus Planning Experience

10. Process • Observations:June - August 2004 • 06/23-24/04 Internal Kick-off • 07/13-14/04 Workshop #2 • 08/2-3/04 Workshop #3 • Principles & Concept Plan: September 2004 • 09/29-30/04 Workshop #4 • Precinct Plans: October - December 2004 • 10/11-13/04 Precinct 1 (West) • 11/16-17/04 Precinct 2 (East) • 12/7-8/04 Precinct 3 (Central) • Final Plan: January - April 2005 • Guidelines: May - July 2005 • Final Plan Roll Out : September 2005

11. District Studies: Study Area 1 (West) Study Area 2 (Central) Study Area 3 (East)

12. Epoch I: The Setting is Established Pre-history through 1836 • Period of vast environmental changes that altered the landscape • Pre-Glacial Period: submerged in water; smoothing action across the land • Creation of the isthmus and other terrain by glacial movement • Deposition of debris to form the hills and sculpting of landscape to form lakes • Paleo-Indian migration following the glacial recession • Recognition of the importance of the location with effigy mounds • Periodic burning helped maintain the balance of ecosystem

13. Epoch II: Early Foundations on the Hill (1836-1866) 1851 • European settlement changed landscape • Madison was selected as location of the state university • In 1856, Madison became a city (pop. 6,864) • College Hill recognized as the most appropriate location for University Hall; visual connection between the University and the State Capitol established • The academic village/college established on the hill; core departments co-located with faculty and student residences • Sinuous strolling paths, heavy vegetation and reverence for the lake

14. Epoch III: Land Grant Status Established (1867-1874) 1870 • Morrill Land Grant enacted in 1862, providing a new focus and revenue stream for the school • Westward expansion of campus by 200 acres • Major shift in landscape as fields were cleared and trees planted for screening • Development of Ladies Hall, armory/gymnasium, and Observatory Hill

15. Epoch IV: Shift from a College to a Modern University (1875-1940) 1890 • Buildings were planned and designed to fit immediate needs; departure from “academic village” concept (1884) • Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association is created • Construction of facilities for Engineering Dept. and Medical School • 1908 Plan by Peabody, Laird & Cret influenced by the City Beautiful Movement

17. 1930

18. Epoch V: Post-War Growth (1941-1996) 1940 • Road network expanded to arterial system • Expansion of student housing and infill development at the expense of open space (Muir Woods) and historic buildings • West Campus expansion with hospital and clinics; development of housing in Eagle Heights • 1959 Sketch Plan called for expansion south of University Ave • Major expansion of classroom and research facilities in 1960’s with more than 50 buildings constructed in the decade • City of Madison’s redevelopment of State Street in the 1970’s

19. Epoch VI: Reinventing Ourselves in Place (1997-) 1990 • Road network expanded to arterial system • Expansion of student housing and infill development at the expense of open space (Muir Woods) and historic buildings • West Campus expansion with hospital and clinics; development of housing in Eagle Heights • 1959 Sketch Plan called for expansion south of University Ave • Major expansion of classroom and research facilities in 1960’s with more than 50 buildings constructed in the decade • City of Madison’s redevelopment of State Street in the 1970’s

20. The Campus today

21. Natural Systems

22. Built Systems

23. Parking

24. Parking: Total Area: 98 acres

25. Parking: Total Area: 98 acres 3 Story Garages Area Gained: 65 acres

26. Observations Summary: This campus has a powerful setting and heritage that is now sometimes hard to see. The prominence of these features can be renewed. There is important and prestigious teaching, research, and outreach going on in these buildings and grounds. To continue to thrive, facilities must be periodically retooled to reflect the current needs. The post war rapid growth on campus has left us with many outmoded facilities--built for special uses, with an extreme emphasis on economy of construction rather than flexibility. The campus is not well connected physically. No significant boundary growth is anticipated. THEREFORE, we need to reinvent ourselves in place.

27. PRINCIPLES: • A Spectacular Setting • Experience of Place • Connections • Edges and Boundaries • The Environmental Campus • Regional Community • World Beyond

28. www.uc.wisc.edu/masterplan

29. What we have heard so far: Physical Connections Transportation Character/ Consistency of Campus Scale/ Quality/ Location of Communal Space Heritage of Campus should Influence our Future Preservation and Enhancement of Campus Natural Areas Integration of South and West Campus to the Campus Core Enhancement of the South Campus Neighborhood Edge