Central Campus Master PlanDecember 2020
ZONING COMMISSIONDistrict of Columbia
CASE NO.20-08EXHIBIT NO.15A1
Brailsford & DunlaveyEHT TRACERIES Historic Preservation
Gorove/SladeLee and Associates, Inc
R. McGhee & AssociatesVIKA Capitol
Central Campus Master Plan
December 2020
ADMINISTRATOR
Derrek L. Niec-WilliamsExecutive Director
Campus Planning, Architecture & Development
PLANNING TEAM
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Real Estate Development & Capital Asset Management
2244 10th Street NW, Suite 402 Telephone 202 806-1012 Washington, DC 20059 Facsimile 202 806-9533
www.howard.edu
December 2020
Warmest Greetings,
Howard University is more than a place. It is the spirit of a community. Since 1867 when we first perched on hilltop high, this special community has been engaged in a Long Walk.
This journey of ours is more than the mere crossing of souls across the north-south axis of The Yard on Commencement Day. The Long Walk is at the center of Howard University’s poetic identity. This path is given life and breath in our knowing that the footsteps we take on that special axis fall alongside titans. We, like those who came before us, are now a part of The Long Walk. Every step we take across that Yard binds us together in the flow of this place we call Howard.
This Long Walk has witnessed the collective experience of generations. Women and men stolen, shackled, whisked across ocean waves, and exploited for profit. It has seen them rise from this injustice with endurance and grace. It has abetted an ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.
In my own Long Walk, I am honored to join a legacy of placemaking at my alma mater which includes the likes of Albert Irwin Cassell, Hilyard Robinson, Paul Revere Williams, Harry G. Robinson III, and countless others. In the context of this legacy, the 2020 Central Campus Master Plan was prepared with great pride and sincerity as a framework to propel us ever forward on our Long Walk.
Howard University is made manifest in its bricks and mortar, yet the place itself is only realized through the vibrancy of its living spirit. The physical campus is but a vessel for this experience.
With this in mind, I proffer three basic tenets to consider when approaching the implementation of any element of this plan: Preservation, Innovation, and Activation.
First, we must seek the preservation of that which is sacred and useful to our experience. Howard University is not a haphazard assemblage - it is a longitudinal statement. If Howard is to have a vision and plan for the future, we must understand and respect the historical organization of our sacred spaces and the defining elements of place.
Second, we must pursue innovation in all changes to Howard University’s physical form. When approaching improvements to our environment, it is not sufficient to rest on the status quo. To embody excellence, we must constantly push the boundaries of what we think is possible.
Third, we must encourage the activation of our spaces to realize their fullest potential as mediums of human exchange and interaction. In doing so, we enable and emphasize the most valuable part of The Long Walk: ourselves.
For those of you who are not Bison, I humbly invite you to join us on our Long Walk, to bask in the flow of our energy, and bear witness as we take this great leap to propel Howard Forward.
Yours In Truth & Service,
Derrek L. Niec-Williams Executive Director Campus Planning, Architecture & Development
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Acknowledgments
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PrefaceFigures & Tables
Section 1Executive Summary1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 University Overview
1.1.2 Campus
1.1.3 Scope of the Campus Master Plan
1.2 Planning for The Future
1.2.1 Planning Principles
1.2.2 Future Campus Needs
1.2.3 Transportation & Parking
1.3 Conservation
1.3.1 Historic Resources
1.3.2 Landscape and Open Space
1.3.3 Sustainability
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Renovation, Decommissioning & Demolition
Involving the Community
1.5.1 Community Engagement
Section 2Howard University District of Columbia
Howard in DC
2.1 Origins
2.2 Who We Are
2.2.1 AcademicProfile
2.2.2 Student Body & Achievements
2.2.3 Research Achievements
2.2.4 HU Health Sciences
2.2.5 Service Achievements
2.3 Mission, Vision & Strategic Plan
2.3.1 The Howard Forward Strategic Plan
2.4 Neighborhood Context
2.4.1 Campus Location & Community
2.4.2 Institutional & Community Collaboration
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2.5 Community Relations
2.5.1 HU Community Association
2.5.2 Consensus Based Planning
2.5.3 Major Events and Impacts
2.6 Economic Contributions
Section 3Existing Campus Context3.1 Central Campus Context
3.1.1 Anacostia Watershed
3.1.2 The DC Comprehensive Plan
3.1.3 Campus Zoning and Land Use
3.1.4 Central Campus Boundary
3.2 Campus History & Historic Resources
3.2.1 Campus Development History & Architectural Character
3.2.2 Historic Landmark Properties
3.3 Existing Buildings by Use
3.3.1 Existing Building Conditions
3.3.2 Instructional Space Utilization Analysis
3.3.3 Analysis Process Diagram
3.3.4 Instructional Space Inventory
3.3.5 Residence Life Inventory
3.4 Existing Landscape & Open Space
3.4.1 Campus Character
3.4.2 Open Space
3.4.3 Legacy Environments
3.4.4 Tree Canopy
3.4.5 Topography & Vistas
3.4.6 Permeable Surface
3.5 Existing Circulation & Parking
3.5.1 Roadways
3.5.2 Pedestrian Network
3.5.3 Bicycle Network
3.5.4 HU Shuttles
3.5.5 Public Transit
3.5.6 Parking
3.6 Infrastructure & Utility Systems
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Section 4Planning For The Future 4.1 Planning Themes
4.1.1 Planning Goals
4.1.2 Planning Principles
4.1.3 Major Capital Projects
4.1.4 Campus Population Growth
4.1.5 The Future Campus
4.1.6 Interdisciplinary Aggregation
4.1.7 Institutional Priorities
4.1.8 Planning Process
4.2 Development Strategy
4.2.1 Proposed Development Programs
4.3 Historic Preservation Study
4.3.1 Purpose, Background & Scope
4.3.2 Methodology
4.3.3 Summary of Findings
4.3.4 Recommendations
4.4 Campus Grounds
4.4.1 Proposed Landscape & Open Space
4.4.2 Gateways, Connections & Nodes
4.4.3 Permeable Surface
4.4.4 Sustainability Considerations
4.4.5 Proposed Infrastructure Utilities
4.4.6 Green Area Ratio
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4.2 (A) Intercollegiate Athletics Annex
4.2 (B) Center for Arts & Communications
4.2 (C) Howard University Union
4.2 (D) Health Sciences Complex
4.2 (E) STEM Center
4.2 (F) Apartment-Style Residences
4.2 (G) Medical Office Building
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Section 5Appendices5.1
5.2
Howard University in the District of Columbia Report
Historic Resource Inventory
Approved 2020 COVID-19 Reopening Plan & Letter of Acceptance
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4.5 Transportation & Parking Strategy
4.5.1 Transportation Planning Principles
4.5.2 Parking Supply
4.5.3 Loading & Access
4.5.4 Streetscape Treatment
4.5.5 Signage&Wayfinding
4.5.6 Comprehensive Transportation Review
4.5.7 T r ansportation De mand Management
4.6 Implementation Considerations
4.6.1 Overview of Action-Based Sequencing
Modernizing the Power Plant
Advancing Healthcare, Health Sciences and STEM
A partment-Style Residences
Howard University Union
Intercollegiate Athletics Annex
Fusion Building
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Howard University DC Campuses
Anacostia Watershed
DC Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
OP Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment
OP Proposed Generalized Policy Map Amendment
Existing DC Land Use Map
Existing Zoning Map
Current HU Central Campus Boundary
HU Campus Boundary with Squares/Lots
Campus Development Periods
Existing Campus
Historic Resources
Central Campus Buildings by Use
Building Conditions
Landscape & Tree Canopy
Tree Canopy
Permeable Surface
Topographical Map
Pedestrian Areas of Focus
Roadways
North/South Roads
East/West Roads
Bicycle Routes
HU Shuttle Routes
Main Nodes and Roads
Public Transit Routes
Existing Vehicle Access
• 2.1 Neighborhoods
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Proposed Campus Plan
Proposed Underground Parking Renovation,
Renovation, Decommissioning & Demolition
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Renovation, Decommissioning & Demolition
Proposed Campus Plan
Athletics Annex: Massing Study
Athletics Annex: Diagrammatic Section
Athletics Annex in Context
Athletics Annex: Plan View
Center for Arts & Communications: Massing Study
Center for Arts & Communications: Diagrammatic Section
Center for Arts & Communications in Context
Center for Arts & Communications: Plan View
Howard University Union : Massing Study
Howard University Union : Diagrammatic Section
Howard University Union in Context
Howard University Union: Plan View
Health Sciences Complex: Massing Study
Health Sciences Complex: Diagrammatic Section
Health Sciences Complex: Context
Health Sciences Complex: Plan View
STEM Center: Massing Study
STEM Center: Diagrammatic Section
STEM Center in Context
STEM Center: Plan View
Apartment-Style Residences: Massing Study
Figures
Section 1- Figures
Section 4 - Figures
Section 3 - Figures
Section 2 - Figures
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Existing Parking by Core vs. Peripheral Access
Existing Parking
Existing Water Distribution
Existing Electrical Distribution
Steam Distribution
Combined Sewer Distribution
Gas Distribution
Fiber Optic Distribution
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Apartment-Style Residences: Plan View
HowardUniversityHospital&MedicalOffice Building in Context
HowardUniversityHospital&MedicalOffice Building:Massing Study
HowardUniversityHospital&MedicalOffice Building: Plan View
HowardUniversityHospital&MedicalOffice Building:Diagrammatic Section
Perspective In-between MOB & HUH
Fusion Building: Massing Study
Fusion Building: Diagrammatic Section
Fusion Building in Context
Fusion Building: Plan View
Potential HD Boundary and RLS
The Yard (Upper Quadrangle) Proposed Perspective
Existing and Proposed Trees
The Yard - Proposed Plan
Open Space
Hospital Plaza Landscape Plan
Hospital Plaza Landscape Perspective
Gateway Connection to the Apartments
McMillan Reservoir Edge - Aerial Perspective
Campus Edge Corridor Treatments
Campus & Neighborhood Spine Treatments
Proposed Pervious vs. Impervious Surface
Stormwater Management
Intensive vs. Extensive Green Roofs
Bioretention Diagram
Cistern Diagram
Permeable Pavers
Tree Planting
Proposed Parking by Core vs. Peripheral Access
Existing Parking by Core vs. Peripheral Access
Removed & Remaining Parking Lots
Proposed Underground Parking
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Existing Vehicle and Loading Access
Proposed Vehicle and Loading Access
Existing Howard Place Section
Proposed Howard Place Section
Tree Pit Bioretention
Continuous Tree Pit
Existing Bryant Street Section
Bryant Street Proposed Section
Continuous Tree Pit - Lid Planter
Planting Bio Swale at Hospital Drive
Georgia Ave. at School of Architecture
Georgia Ave. at College of Engineering
Georgia Ave. at Wonder Plaza
Georgia Ave. at Miner Building
Campus and Building ID Signs
Vehicular, Parking and Shuttles Signs
Orientation & Pedestrian Signs
Elevations of Proposed Signs
Action-Based Sequencing Diagrams
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Tables
RA-2 Zones
RA-5 Zones
MU-2 Zones
MU-4 Zones
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PDR-2 Zones
PDR-3 Zones
Existing Central Campus Square / Lot / FAR Data
Existing Building Names
Facilities Condition Index Values
Analysis Process Diagram
Instructional Space Count
Projected Instructional Space Count by Type
Residence Hall Bed Count
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Campus Tree Chart
Public Transit Routes
Parking Space Count by Lot
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Existing FAR Data
Proposed FAR Data
Renovation Matrix
• 2.1 Central Campus Enrollment
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Projected Student Population Growth
Proposed Campus Square/Lot/FAR Data
Renovation Matrix
Athletics Annex Site Zoning Requirements
Athletics Annex Building Data
CAC Site Zoning Requirements
CAC Building Data
Howard University Union Zoning Requirements
Howard University Union Data
Health Sciences Complex Zoning Requirements
Health Sciences Complex Data
STEM Center Site Zoning Requirements
STEM Center Data
Apartments Site Zoning Requirements
Apartments Building Data
Sustainability Wheel
Sustainability Benchmark
Section 3 - Tables
Section 4 - Tables
Section 2 - Tables
Section 1 - Tables
HUH & MOB Site Zoning Requirements
HUH & MOB Data
Fusion Building Site Zoning
Fusion Building Data
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