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| PROJECT NAME: | Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus Plan |
| PROJECT NUMBER: | Ayers/Saint/Gross No. 9895.00 |
| MEETING DATE: | March 23, 2000 |
| SUBJECT: | Working Group |
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Steve Campbell, JHU Jerry Schnydman, JHU Paul Taylor, JHU Dennis O'Shea, JHU Alan Stone, JHU Tom Calder, JHU Andy Pergam, JHU Steven Marra, JHU Mary Ellen Porter, JHU Janet Sanfilippo, JHU Michael Vergason, MVLA Luanne Greene, ASG |
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DISCUSSION The final draft of the Homewood Campus Plan was reviewed. The following items were discussed: Given that the Space Telescope Expansion project is on indefinite hold, could the proposed building on the R Lot be made bigger and the Space Telescope site eliminated? The theoretical sequence of parking garage construction was prioritized by Steve Campbell as first the Wyman lot, then the Bookstore, Space Telescope, building between Mudd and McCauley, and Garland Field. The possibility of shuttle buses and even MTA buses stopping on Charles Street at the new drop-off was discussed. There was concern expressed at the unfriendly image of the big gates being normally in the closed position. A possible solution is to leave the iron gates open then add a small arm-type gate or movable sign to control traffic during the day. The big gates may be then closed at night. It was summarized that the Campus Plan (with supporting principles, diagrams, and design guidelines) represent the University's intentions toward the buildings, grounds, and circulation for the foreseeable future, and in fact, beyond. There was considerable discussion about the relative merits of indicating the potential building sites with architectural articulation v. diagrammatic blocks. Paul Taylor expressed his preference for a more diagrammatic approach. The current design of the Open Space project for this summer was reviewed. Concern was expressed that serious campus-wide accessibility problems will not be remedied by this summer's construction--specifically the stair-only connections from the Upper Quad north and south. Building renovations will be required to solve those points of inaccessibility. The third major point of campus inaccessibility will be solved this summer by the construction of a ramp from the lower level of Kreiger/Maryland Halls up to the Lower Quad. Concern was expressed about the conflict of the traditional tent over the Upper Quad for graduation and the proposed planting of additional trees in that area.
Respectfully submitted, |
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| Copies To: Steve Campbell
for JHU distribution Michael Vergason, MVLA George Alexiou, Martin/Alexiou/Bryson Adam Gross, ASG |
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