Campus Development Committee

Annual Report

August 2003-April 2004

The Campus Development Committee (CDC) continued to review new building projects, site locations and road development to keep within the Master Plan guidelines. We made every effort to provide constructive feedback on proposed and active projects that would affect the appearance and condition of the campus.

Two major issues developed throughout this past year which the CDC spent much time discussing: the Alliance to Improve Emory Village (AIEV) plans and the impact they will have on the campus and the creation of a Public Art Review Committee.

Emory Village: The CDC has been continually updated regarding the AIEV plans towards improving the Village community. The major initial change is to create a road diat and roundabout, to slow down vehicular traffic and increase pedestrian safety. The CDC was concerned about the initial plan and the result it would have on the traffic into and out of the campus. The traffic study suggested additional traffic would be placed on Dowman Drive. Therefore we asked for them to develop another plan, since Dowman has become increasingly more pedestrian with the opening of the Math &Science Center and the increase in pedestrian traffic to the village. The AIEV considered the request and are proposing a change to develop an alternate scheme to move N. Oxford Rd into the roundabout and Dowman Drive would then become a one-way entry road into the campus. Parking on both sides of Dowman between Fishburne and S. Kilgo Drive would be eliminated. This result would allow the traffic flow to and from campus, from Peavine Parking Decks, to be able to access the roundabout and not have to use Dowman. Also, the appearance of Dowman could be upgraded as true entrance to the campus. We now feel the AIEV are working well with Emory to ensure the campus needs and concerns are being met.

Public Art Sub-committee. Another major focus of the committee was to begin the process of developing a Public Art Review sub-committee. This request came from the Board of Trustees to form a committee to establish a review and approval process for all considered gifts, donations and opportunities for the addition of art (sculptures, painting, murals, fountains and site amenities). The sub-committee will also review all temporary exhibits for exterior locations that will be placed for more than 2 weeks. The process is still under review but currently is as follows:

Art sub-committee makes recommendation to the CDC.
If approved, it is brought tot he Presidents Cabinet.
If accepted, then brought to the COE and Accessibility Committee for site review. .
Then back to CDC. If approved recommend to the REBG subcommittee of public art.
This REBG sub-committee will make recommendation to full Trustee REBG.

Synopsis of Meetings:

August 2003:

Lullwater Bridge Design. Approved. Pedestrian bridge linking VA and Lullwater, allows student, doctors and researchers to walk between campuses. (status- not installed)
Relocation of Wave Sculpture- for information only.

September 2003:

Faculty Dining Room Expansion. Approved. Idea to expand the FDR to allow for 40 additional seats. Extend out towards DUC terrace to allow for 2 separate functions to occur same time. (Status- Not completed)
Spring Festival Chairs. Approved. Determined sites for three of 10 chairs which were purchased from the Spring Arts Festival. Chairs were purchased from an anonymous gift. The three sites are: Visual Arts Building hillside, Fishburne Road sidewalk across from Glenn Church and on the terrace behind the Math & Science Center.
Wave sculpture relocation. Approved to be relocated outside Atwood courtyard- moved due to the Sol Lewitt sculpture being sited between White Hall and Administration.
Capital projects update

October 2003:

Starvine Way Lights. Approved. SGA had requested additional lighting on Starvine way between the Clairmont Campus gate and Starvine Way Bridge. Committee agreed to the installation of adding lights and additional call boxes to this area for student safety. (status-complete)
Stream Naming Proposal. Approved. Committee approved the naming of the first 4 streams on campus to help identify the streams and promote the understanding they need to be protected. Names include: Henry Hornbostel Creek, George Cooper Creek, Ernest Richardson Creek and Antoinette Candler Creek.
Yerkes Trail for information. Yerkes construction project had requested inclusion of a pedestrian trail from Yerkes to Gatewood/North Gatewood. Shuttles are provided, however walking access was also desired. Concrete sidewalk for short period, then trail through the trees.

November 2003:

Visual Arts Building. Feasibility study performed and approved to proceed with a design for an addition to the Visual Arts Bldg. Office, classroom, studio and gallery space in new 4,000 sq. ft addition.
Yerkes Trail. Approved. This trail will allow for those needing to get to and from Yerkes to campus that are biking or walking.(status- not constructed yet)
Community Garden. Approved. The Committee approved this request by electronic voting due to the late nature of the request. The request received for students to use 1000 sq ft near Hardman Cemetery at the Clairmont Campus to create a community garden. The food from the garden would be donated to the Atlanta Community food bank. (status- complete)
Public Art sub-committee- idea generated by the Board of Trustees for committee to establish a review and approval process for all considered gifts, donations and opportunities for the addition of art (sculptures, painting, murals, fountains and site amenities). Will also review all temporary exhibits for exterior locations that will be placed for more than 2 weeks. Process still under review.

Building Name Changes. Approved: Geoscience Bldg name changed to Anthropology Bldg and Studio Arts changed to the Visual Arts Bldg

January 2004:

Historical Marker for Emory, info. In order to help Emory have an emotional attachment to green space on campus the group is working on a design for historical markers . We recommended the size of the signs be reduced and to include the hospital, health science, law and nursing school, students on the committee. Also requested to include information on John Emory so students could learn more about him.
Public Art Committee. Approved the development of a public art committee to report to CDC
Campus Master Plan update- Town Hall meeting was held to discuss the environmental issues related to the Campus Master. A website created for input.
Clifton Corridor Transportation Study- Ron Taylor and Bill Cassells on committee as CDC representatives. Chip Bullock provided updates on study

February 2004:

Visual Arts Building information- changed external design. Original design of addition to front of building would not work. Determined the addition should be situation to the east side of the building.
Emory Village information- the traffic simulation was completed and indicated a rotary will work. Emory has asked URS to do additional studies because Emory is concerned about pedestrian safety and increased traffic Dowman. AIEV has secured money for the design of the streetscape and funding the next year for construction. Also trying to create a zoning overlay district to provide housing and retail.
Campus Master Plan Update information

March 2004

Transportation Study- information. Six month study (Lavista to Clairmont to N. Decatur to Briarcliff) Four steps to the study- they are in Phase I.

I- Understand existing conditions and growth factors

II- Determine conditions without Transportation Improvements

III- Formulate Transportation Improvement Options

IV- Develop Implementation Plan

Visual Arts Building- Schematic Design. Committee thought the exterior skin of the building was “too busy”. They partially approved the project. The interior renovation of the existing building and construction of an the overhead canopy was approved. But the addition needed further consideration.
Alexander Bench. Approved- located on side of Dobbs University Center
Horace Farlow. Approved. Determined a temporary site for bench at the corner of Fishburne Road and Fishburne Lane. Final location will be situation near Schwartz Center when B-School is finished.
Allen Plaza Steps. Approved steps to be added to make Schwartz Center easier t o access from the Fishburne Parking Deck.
Capital Project Update
Emory Village Update- the traffic study indicated 165 cars would be added to Dowman during worst hour of traffic. As a result, an alternate scheme has been identified which moves N.Oxford Rd into the roundabout and Dowman Drive become a one-way entry road into the campus. Parking on both sides of Dowman between Fishburne and S. Kilgo Drive would be eliminated. Dowman appearance would be upgraded as true entrance to the campus.

April 2004:

Transportation Study- information
Visual Arts Addition: Approved. The addition was approved with the presentation of changes to the exterior portion of the structure.
Campus Master Plan: The group needs the Strategic Plan to be finished in order to predict the 10 year plan for the campus. This will delay the completion of the Master Plan

Upcoming:

Master Plan Town Halls:

WHSCAB Auditorium - May 4th, 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Math & Science Building - E208, May 5th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Goizueta Business School - Conference Room 204, May 5th, 2:30 - 5:00 PM