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Sixteen Major Building Sites Within or Adjacent to the Campus Core
Sixteen major building sites are shown in the master plan
totaling to 2,066,100 SF if built with an average of three levels. This allows for a growth
of 43% from the current 4,800,000 SF currently on campus. If built with an average of two and
one-half levels, it would result in a growth potential of 36% from the current 4,800,000 SF.
Building footprints range between 27,000 SF to 74,000 SF, which enables maximum flexibility
for efficient space planning. About 197,000 SF of existing building space is suggested for
eventual demolition because of poor condition or under built condition.
These building sites were identified using the following location criteria:
- Keep the "Walkable Campus"
Keep the UNT campus "walkable". Academic buildings should remain within a 10 to
15-minute walk from the center of campus.
- Future Buildings Should Have Scale and Height
Compatible With Current Campus
Buildings should range between two and four levels above ground level. Building footprints
of 27,000 to 74,000 SF, with total sizes ranging from 108,000 to more than 250,000 SF are
proposed. This scale of building fits the fabric of the campus and is an effective size
for construction, programming, and operation. Larger buildings are difficult to site
without creating barriers to campus circulation. Vertical circulation of people begins to
get more costly and logistically difficult at heights about four levels.
- Keep Learning, Faculty Offices, and Research
Integrated in the Campus Core - Facilitate Opportunities for Collaboration Between
Colleges and Departments
A comprehensive array of programs combined with an integration of learning is a major
strength for UNT. It is a competitive advantage for UNT which should be retained as the
University grows.
- Future Buildings Should Have Layouts and Building
Systems that Can Flexibly Adapt to Changing Programs
- Add Classrooms and Meeting Rooms That are
"University Owned"
Where possible, new classrooms, computer labs, general purposes labs, and meeting rooms
should be added that are "University owned". This means that the spaces are
assignable to any college or program that has the space needs.
- Campus Design Goals Affecting Building Sites
- Respect continuity of current and future pedestrian
circulation corridors as indicated in the Master Plan.
- Respect important views, vistas, and campus landmarks
- Respect certain "protection open space" areas
important to the campus image and comfort
- Wherever possible, respect existing utility and service
corridors
Parking Garages
A combination of surface and garage parking is recommended, with garage parking becoming more
important as facility growth occurs. All parking and people mover systems must be convenient
and user friendly during the day and night. Parking management will become increasingly
important as the campus grows.
At full campus build out, between three and five parking garages would be required to serve
the increased parking demand (See 4-6). Key variables affecting parking will be class
scheduling and land acquisition between Welch St. and Bernard St. Five parking garage
sites are indicated. These are located to attain several goals:
- Size and configuration that makes efficient construction and user-friendly utilization.
- Location close to major vehicular access streets to minimize cars and congestion within the campus.
- Garages are dispersed on all sides of the campus to balance out supply and demand.
- Garages 4a and 4b would serve a dual purpose for academic and special event parking.
- Location on the edge of the academic core to keep parking as convenient as possible for students, faculty, and staff.
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