ASG reviewed the major conclusions of the Observations Phase. Three planning principles were proposed.

Natural Systems: Restore and protect the integrity of the wooded stream valley as a visual, recreational, and educational resource.
* Minimize additional impervious area
* Remove invasive, exotic species
* Initiate replacement canopy of the woodland
* Develop a pathway system connecting the stream valley to the campus
* Stop the encroachment into the wooded ravine and extended the woodland fingers into the core campus

Core Campus: Improve the aesthetic character of campus to a level that is consistent with the stature of the institution.
* Diminish the presence of vehicles
* Extend the open space structure as connected courts, quads, and gardens framed by buildings
* Strengthen the architectural coherence with buildings of consistent scale and character
* Improve the landscape treatment of the existing quads
* Enrich the experience of moving through the campus with additional art and water

Urban Village: Apply the University's energy and resources to improve the vitality and character east of Charles Street as a college town within the city.
* Strengthen the physical relationship with Charles Village
* Improve the pedestrian linkages across Charles Street
* Engage in the Charles Street redesign effort to promote University interests
* Expand and diversify the programmatic use of University properties in Charles Village
* Support the retail vitality of St. Paul Street.

ASG reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the circulation diagrams that had been considered and presented the proposed Concept Plan. The following items were discussed:

* The distribution of campus parking is important.
Adopt a street/stream/greenway programs should be considered.
*An implementation strategy should be a focus of the final plan.
* The portals, especially along Charles Street, need to be clear. Where is 3400 N. Charles Street? The campus is a tourist destination.
* Shared parking with the BMA should be considered.
* The geometric relationship between the campus and the Wyman Park building should be carefully considered.

Respectfully submitted,
AYERS/SAINT/GROSS, INC.
Luanne G. Greene, AIA
Principal