University of Nottingham University Park Campus Masterplan Strategy · 2016. 11. 19. · Hopkins...

Hopkins Architects

University of Nottingham

University Park Campus Masterplan Strategy

13th February 2009

Hopkins Architects University of Nottingham, University Park Campus Masterplan

iJubilee Avenue

Purpose of this Document

The purpose of this document is to set out a new masterplan strategy for University Park Campus that addresses key pedestrian, cycle and vehicle routes.

Through the analysis of existing traffic flows across the site, this document proposes ways of reducing the impact of vehicular traffic whilst placing a greater emphasis on cyclist and pedestrian priority. This site wide review also identifies potential development sites across the campus, for either new buildings or additional car parking. Finally landscaping strategies are proposed for the central campus zone, (the area behind Trent and Portland Buildings) and also the central area of Science and Engineering.

This report presumes that Lenton House and grounds fall under the ownership of the University of Nottingham and also the ISG carpark has been developed.


iiCentral Campus Zone Landscape Strategy

Summary

This report demonstrates that it is possible to successfully pedestrianise central academic areas, whilst retaining most of the existing car parks.

The creation of new pedestrian priority boulevards along the central section of Cut Through Lane and the central area within Science and Engineering improves pedestrian experience, whilst the new cycle path network offers dedicated routes across the campus.

New and remodelled vehicle routes maintain accessibility to the Trent Building, however the link between East Drive and Jubilee Avenue will be removed. The direction of traffic along Jubilee Avenue is therefore reversed and a new road up to the Western section of Cut Through Lane is proposed to make a loop. Also Keighton Hill becomes two directional and includes a cycle path to complete the connection between North and South entrances.

The re-organised traffic flows present new development opportunities for buildings or car parks, especially in and around the central campus zone. The open area of land to the West of the Trent Building would help balance development about it.

These proposals set out a long term vision for University Park Campus, which reaffirms the core design principles that have shaped campus development.

Hallward Library

Car Park

Car Park

Jubilee Avenue

Car Park

East Drive

Cut Through Lane

New Landscape

Re-landscape site of demolished building

Trent Building

Portland Building

Highfield House

Key

Service Access Permitted

Vehicle Routes

Pedestrian Desire Lines


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Introduction 1

Brief 2

University Park Campus Core Design Principles 3

Site Analysis - Issues to be addressed 4

Concept Development 5

Emerging Masterplan Strategy 6

Establishing Designated Pedestrian Routes 7

Proposed Vehicle Strategy 8

Proposed Bus Routes 9

Proposed Cycle Strategy 10

Development Opportunities 13

Central Campus Zone - Landscape Strategy 14

Science & Engineering - Landscape Strategy 15

Conclusion 16

Contents


1Aerial of campus

Introduction

In September 2008 HAL were commissioned by the University of Nottingham to produce concept ideas for a new masterplanning strategy for University Park Campus.

The University has identified a need to improve pedestrian experience, to improve cyclist safety and finally to reduce impact of cars and car parking in sensitive areas around the campus.

This masterplan looks to learn and build upon the key campus design principles that have informed University Park Campus development.


2University Park Campus

Brief

To create a masterplan for the University Park Campus, with focus on the following;

To review pedestrian, cycle and vehicular routes •across the campus.

To re-organise the different traffic flows, with •emphasis on pedestrians and cyclists.

Propose a landscape strategy for the central campus •area behind the Trent and Portland Buildings.

Consideration to be given to removing Cut Through •Lane as a vehicular route.

Look at ways of increasing the pedestrianised •central campus area.

Retain the number of car park spaces (any lost must •be replaced).

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Cut Through Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hill

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO WEST ENTRANCE

TO SOUTH ENTRANCE

NORTH ENTRANCE

THE DOWNS

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Visitor Car Park

ISG

Trent

Highfield House

Lenton House & Grounds

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive


3Campus Masterplan circa 1960

Campus Masterplan 1949

Current Campus Layout

Campus Masterplan 1955

University Park Campus Core Design Principles

The development of University Park Campus has been shaped by a number of key moves, building on Morley Horder’s decision to site the University College Building (Now Trent Building) to set up a dramatic contrast to the informal landscape of the Highfields Estate.

The most notable of these is the way in which different building types are grouped together. Academic buildings are clustered around the Trent building, while the halls of residence wrap around the edge of the Downs. The halls of residence inside Beeston Lane, and the academic buildings are generally well connected by dedicated pedestrian routes

A later development was the positioning of Science and Engineering to the North East of the Campus. Pedestrian links connecting this area rely on paths adjacent to heavily trafficked vehicle routes.

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The Downs

PortlandTrent

Science and Engineering

Key

Halls of Residence

Academic and other University support facilities

Primary Campus Buildings


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Site Analysis – Issues to be addressed

Cars and Car Parking

Vehicle routes and especially car parking dominate the campus environment, most notably around:

Science and Engineering•Trent Building•

Cut Through Lane is the main thoroughfare linking the North and West entrances

Beeston Lane runs around the perimeter of the campus linking the North and West entrances. Most of the halls or residence are accessed via Beeston Lane.

The approach to the Trent Building by car is only possible along East Drive.

East Drive and Jubilee Avenue are linked via the service route cut into the landscape behind the Trent Building.

Car Parking pervades the central academic areas, such as the centre of Science and Engineering.

Public Transport

The campus is served by a number of public bus routes linking the University with the city.

The majority of buses enter the campus via the North entrance.

The long straight section of East drive beneath Kneighton Hill is used as the main bus stop.

Hopper bus services linking the University’s 3 main campuses all run along the length of cut through lane.

Cyclists

The city of Nottingham has a number of cycle routes close to university park. However, few dedicated cycle paths are provided within University Park Campus.

The majority of cycle parking is located close to each building, generally accessed via pavements.

Pedestrians

Pedestrian access across the campus is generally good except for routes between Science and Engineering, the Central Campus Zone and the Westgate Lodges. Connections appear disjointed, relying on paths adjacent to heavily trafficked vehicle routes

Cut through lane connects West and North entrances. It is the most direct vehicle route accross the campus and is frequently used by non University related traffic

Very few cycle paths are provided across the campus

The long straight section of road along East Drive can accommodate a number of bus stops

ISG

The Humanities Building and administrative block under consideration for demolition

Dedicated pedestrian paths are laid out across the campus, but they are disparate and unconnected

Public / Hopper Bus StopExisting vehicle routes

Existing cycle paths

Key

Existing main pedestrian only routes

Routes taken by students across landscaped areas

Extension to ISG Building

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Main Car Parks


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Concept Development


6Conceptual Approach

Concept Diagram

The Downs

Central Campus Zone

Science and Engineering

Emerging Masterplan Strategy

Our emerging masterplan strategy involves removing cars from central academic areas and establishing a pedestrian friendly environment. New routes connecting Westgate Lodges and Science and Engineering will pick up the existing network of paths as well as re-use a car free section of Cut Through Lane.

These routes will open up potential development sites, which could help to ‘balance’ the campus around the Trent Building, for example.

Vehicles

Vehicles

Vehicles

Perim

eter V

ehicle L

ink

Academic and other University support facilities

Halls of Residence

Primary Campus Buildings

Pedestrian Links

Key


7Pedestrian Routes

Establishing Designated Pedestrian Routes

One of the primary aims of this masterplan strategy is to establish car free zones within central academic areas. Across the campus pedestrianised routes are created linking science and engineering, through the central campus zone and on to the halls of residence beyond the West Gate Lodges. New pedestrian routes will connect existing paths to form continuous thoroughfares.Two main pedestrian routes through the central campus area are proposed:

The newly pedestrianised Route Along Cut Through Lane, Portland Hill and Library Road

This new shared surface facilitates easy transition along the primary routes linking academic facilities with Halls of Residence. In the future it would be possible to make a new link through Lenton House and grounds providing easy access to Cavendish and Willoughby Halls.

Along the rear of Portland and Trent buildings

Key to improving this route is to continue the route to the west of Trent linking into the path running parallel with Cut Through Lane.

A more direct route across Keighton Hill is also suggested. This will enhance pedestrian safety for students heading to and from Biology and Science & Engineering.

ISG

Primary Routes

Secondary Routes

Key

Pedestrian Boulevard

Shared Surface (Cars permitted)

Potential New Routes


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Cut Throu

gh Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hill

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO WEST ENTRANCE

University Park Campus TO SOUTH ENTRANCE

NORTH ENTRANCETHE DOWNS


CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Trent

Highfield House

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive


8Proposed Vehicle Routes

Proposed Vehicle Strategy

Proposed Pedestrianisation of Central Academic Areas

The proposed pedestrainisation of the central section of Cut Through Lane and Portland Hill will significantly improve pedestrian safety as well as enhancing the peaceful landscaped environment that chacterises University Park Campus.

Vehicle access will not be permitted through this area except for service vehicles and buses.

The central area within Science and Enigineering will also exclude vehicle access and parking (currently around the Chemistry and Tower building).

Breaking the link between East Drive and Jubilee Avenue

The Trent Building will once again become a destination, rather than a through route. However service access around the rear of the Trent building will be permitted.

As a consequence the traffic direction along Jubilee Avenue will be changed so that vehicles approach the Trent Building re-affirming its primacy.

Maintaining Routes around the perimeter of the Campus

Consideration should be given to transforming Keighton Hill onto a 2 way route for vehicles. This will become the only link between the North and South Entrances.

Beeston Lane will remain as the only link between West and North Entrances. As the main route accross the campus, consideration should be given to traffic calming measures.

Car Parking

The proposed pedestrianisation of the central academic areas will result in some loss of spaces;

Between the LSS building and Hallward Library.•Around the chemistry and Tower buildings•The 2 way portion of Jubilee avenue •

These lost spaces will have to be found else where a campus.

Access to the car park opposite the Hallward Library is now from Library road, which is a shared surface with pedestrian priority.

Lenton House & Grounds

Key

Service Access Permitted

Car Parks to be Removed


Proposed Vehicle Routes

Main Car ParksDirection of Traffic

Existing Buildings to be removed



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Cut Through Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hall

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO SOUTH ENTRANCE



CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Trent

Highfield House

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive

Visitor Car Park

TO WEST ENTRANCE

University Park Campus


9Proposed Bus Routes

Proposed Bus Routes

Hopper Bus Service

The Hopper bus service is a vital link between the University of Nottingham’s 4 campuses. It is therefore important to maintain ease of access and use for the student body. Cut Through Lane and Portland Hill are to remain accessible to the Hopper buses.

Public Bus Service

Currently public buses are allowed through the campus, connecting the University with the City of Nottingham. The main bus stop along East Drive works well allowing numerous buses to pick up at the same time. It is therefore necessary to allow buses to travel down Portland Hill.

Hopper Bus Stop

Public / Hopper Bus Stop

Hopper Bus Service Public Bus Stop

Public Bus Service (No.34 & L12)

Key




N

Cut Through Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hall

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO SOUTH ENTRANCE



CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Trent

Highfield House

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive

TO WEST ENTRANCE



10Proposed Cycle Routes

Proposed Cycle Strategy

Clearly defined cycle routes are proposed throughout the campus. These routes connect to the wider cycle path networks providing easy access to and from the city.

Cut Through Lane

A new shared surface along the central section of Cut Through Lane will form the primary route across the campus. All other cycle routes will feed into it. Encorporating cycle routes along the trafficked parts of Cut Through Lane, Lenton Hall Drive and Library Road is considered in more detail on the following pages.

Portland Hill and Keighton Hill

As Portland Hill remains a one way bus route down the hill, cyclists can follow the same path. To complete the link between North and South Entrances cyclists must be permitted to travel up Keighton Hill.

Lenton Hall Drive

New cycle / pedestrian paths either side of the road should be considered.

Across the Downs

A new route across the edge of the downs will better connect the Halls of Residence with the central academic facilities.

Beeston Lane

A new dedicated route linking North and West Entrances is proposed to pick up the main routes across the Downs.

Lenton House and Grounds

To complete the radial connections across the campus a new route through Lenton House Grounds, along the drive, should be considered in the future.

TO WEST ENTRANCE

Key

Cycle Entrance Points

Proposed Cycle Route

Future Cycle Route




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Existing cycle paths


Cut Through Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hall

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO SOUTH ENTRANCE



CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Trent

Highfield House

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive


11Considering the implications of a designated cycle route along Cut Through Lane

Cycle path sharing road with one way traffic

New

cycle

path

adjac

ent to

road

Boulevard

New cyc

le path

through

trees

C

Road

One Way RoadCycle LaneCycle Lane

Existing - Cars and cyclists share the same routes.

Suggested alternative - One way traffic permits dedicated cycle paths.

Section AA

Cut Through Lane: Cycle Path Design Suggestions

Pavement Pavement

Shared Surface

Buses and cyclists in central area only

Road

Existing - Cars and cyclists share the same routes. Separate pavements either side.

Suggested alternative - Shared surface with pedestrian priority. Buses and cyclists are permitted to use the central section only.

Section BB

Pavement

Pavement Cycle Lane

Road

Road

Existing - Cars and cyclists share the same routes. Pavement on one side only.

Suggested alternative - New cycle paths cut into hill.

Section CC

A B

Key

Proposed Route Pedestrian Boulevard


12Considering the implications of designated cycle routes along Lenton Hall Drive and Library Road

PavementOne Way Cycle Path

One Way Cycle Path

Road


Suggested alternative - Shared surface permitting car access.

Section DD

Pavement

Shared Surface

Pavement Road


Suggested alternative - Separate cycle and pedestrian routs ither side of road.

Section EE KeyProposed Route

PavementRoad

Lento

n Hall

Drive


Lenton Hall Drive and Library Road: Cycle Path Design Suggestions

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D

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Hallward Library

Cut Through Lane


13Development Opportunities

Development Opportunities

Our analysis of the Campus has identified a number of development opportunities, which could be considered for new buildings or as sites for additional car parking.

In line with the core masterplan design principles, the development sites close to the central academic areas should be considered for academic or administrative functions.

The sites along Beeston Lane at the bottom of the Downs are more suited for halls of residence of car parks.

Key

Pedestrianised Boulevard

Development Sites for either new buildings or additional carparking Extension to ISG Building


Cut Through Lane

Libr

ary

Roa

d

Keighton Hall

Portland Hill

Cut Through Lane

TO SOUTH ENTRANCE



CENTRAL CAMPUS ZONE

East Drive

Portland

Hallward Library

Trent

Highfield House

Jubilee Avenue

Beest

on La

ne

Beeston Lane

Lenton

Hall D

rive

TO WEST ENTRANCE


N


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Key

Vehicle Routes

Existing Building to be Removed

Pedestrian Desire Lines

Desire Lines

Pedestrian Route LandscapingCentral Campus Zone – Landscape Strategy

Cars are no longer permitted in the central campus zone creating a more pedestrian friendly environment. Car access to the Trent Building remains. Both Jubilee Avenue and East Drive approach the University’s most important building making it a destination in its own right.

The space behind the Trent Building is opened up, with the removal of the Administration and Classics Buildings, re-establishing a green heart within the central academic facilities.

The two main pedestrian routes are along Cut Through Lane boulevard and paths connecting the Portland and Trent buildings. This second route connects

back to the Boulevard via the pedestrianised Portland Hill and a new path from the Trent Building around Highfields House upper terrace. Other perpendicular routes are employed to complete intermediate links, which also provide connections to the wider campus facilities. A new route across Keighton Hill also provides an easier and safer route from the Portland Building towards Biology and Science and Engineering.

The steep slope behind the Portland building should be re-landscaped, making it more accessible to the student body, linking the vibrant colonnade with the boulevard above. The natural rake of this new landscaped space could make for an interesting external performance space. A simple water feature would also benefit from the level changes.

Landscape Strategy

Pedestrianised Boulevard (Cars permitted)

Hallward Library

Car Park

Car Park Car Park

New Landscape

Re-landscape site of demolished building

Trent Building

Portland BuildingViewing Terrace

Portland Hill

Keighton Hill

Existing bus routeEast Drive

Cut Through Lane

Jubilee Avenue

Highfield House

Boulevard


15Location Plan Showing Key Routes In / Out

Key Routes / Desire Lines

Key

Science and Engineering - Landscape Strategy

A new landscaped boulevard linking the Library and the Tower Building will help orientate students within the centre of Science and Engineering.

Consider a new PV covered canopy that would run the length of the boulevard under which cycle parking and seating areas would be located.

New signage and lighting would also help improve way finding within the central zone.

The boulevard would help enclose the 4th side of the quadrangle, raising its status as a more formal green space.


16

Conclusion

Pedestrianising central academic areas, whilst retaining the majority of existing car parking spaces is possible. New and improved routes across the campus will promote greater connectivity between core academic facilities for pedestrians. Central to this is the creation of new pedestrian boulevards along the central section of Cut Through Lane and the central area within Science and Engineering.

The new cycle path network offers dedicate routes across the campus providing clear delineation between cyclists, pedestrians and cars.

All bus routes and service vehicle access are unaffected by the proposals. Unlike cars they are permitted to use pedestrianised areas, but speed will be restricted.

Traffic flows are significantly altered and for vehicle routes to work new and remodelled links are required. The direction of traffic along Jubilee Avenue needs to be reversed and a new road will be constructed to link Jubilee Avenue with the Western section of Cut Through Lane. Also Keighton Hill requires substantial modification. Two way traffic and a cycle path are required to complete vehicle connections between the North and South entrances.

We have suggested that the only route cars and pedestrians share is the upper section of Library Road. This shared surface will permit car access to the Library Road car park, which has been identified as a potential development site. If in the future the car park is developed then the whole of Library road could become pedestrian only.

The revised road network does open up other possibilities for development especially in and around the central campus zone which would help balance academic facilities about the Trent Building.

It is important to note that these proposals can be divided into separate independent elements, facilitating phased development. University Park Campus can therefore continue to develop organically, incorporating or adapting to suit future building development proposals.

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