Poster Session Address: Fall 1998

Frank Gorman, College Architect

"Calvin: a 'Jewel' of a Campus"

 

Calvin campus high points- our heritage

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  ample size: 390 acres

• rolling topographical terrain: Knolicrest Campus

• architectural "prairie style" continuity

• pedestrian priority within a central campus "green"

• ecosystem preserve: woodland/meadow/wetland

• research & development opportunities

• development of body, mind and spirit

Calvin Campus Low Points: Our Challenge

• limited size: 390 acres- accept that we are maxxed out

• East. Beltline bisector- provide safety and acoustic mediation

• Qualify/quantify our domain- develop an environmental inventory

• parking proliferation- reduce the number of vehicles

• no respect for effects of litter- create campus awareness

• smoking & air quality standards- create campus awareness

• dealing with asbestos dangers- provide safety for users

• excessive vehicle traffic speeds- create campus awareness

• neighbor concerns about reduced property values- verify benefits

• lack of self-sufficient planning- start with storm/sanitary sewer

• minimize usage of non-renewable resources- study solar, wind power devices for building power sources

• recycle throw-away products- use "green" building products

• non-thriving water features- improve quality of ponds/wetlands

• resource consuming "suburban" landscaping- naturalize

• enhance recreational opportunities- jog, walk, x-country ski

• a focus for the "green"- wetland ponds/gathering areas

Why CEAP is the Catalyst for Action:

• unlimited opportunities for concept implementation!

• focus on career ramifications

• use your mind as stewards of our environment