The Ridges Master Plan [PDF]

The Ridges FRAMEWORK PLAN Ohio University Volume 1 - Final Report, Updated January 29, 2016 The Ridges FRAMEWORK PLAN Ohio University acknowledgements Ohio University Board of Trustees Clifford Hamilton, Environmental Engineer, Risk Management and Safety & Facilitator of Elaine Goetz, Sustainability Specialists Sandra J. Anderson, Chair Land Use Sub-Committee David A. Wolfort, Vice Chair Dick Planisek, Director of Programming, Design and Construction & Facilitator of Consultant Team Cary Cooper Buildings Sub-Committee N. Victor Goodman Joe Adams, AVP for Risk Management and Safety Schooley Caldwell Associates Janetta King Annie Laurie Cadmus, Director of Sustainability Robert D. Loversidge, Jr., Principal in Charge Kevin B. Lake Paul Logue, Athens City Planner Robert K. Smith, Project Manager David Scholl David Vottero, Lead Design Architect Janelle Simmons Academic Subcommittee Kimberly Bahnsen McCarron, Project Designer Peggy Viehweger John Day, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Academic Budget, Julie Mann Keppner, Alumni Representative Facilitator of Sub-Committee MKSK Patrick Roden, Student Trustee Joseph Shields, Vice President for Research and Creative Activity and Dean of the Brian Kinzelman, Principal in Charge Sharmaine Wilcox, Student Trustee Graduate College & Co-Chair of Sub-Committee Sarah Richardson, Campus Planner, Project Manager Mark Weinberg, Director Courtney Keys, Project Designer Ohio University President Dan Harper, Assistant Dean for Facilities and IT Shelly Drees, Project Designer Roderick J. McDavis Brian McCarthy, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Brailsford & Dunlavey Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee Land Use Sub-Committee Kim Martin, Development & Financial Analysis Pamela J. Benoit, Executive Vice President & Provost Donna Goss, Director of Engagement and Real Estate Management & Land Use Sub- Richard Rieth, Development & Financial Analysis Stephen Golding, Vice President for Finance & Administration Committee Chair Jason Thompson, Development & Financial Analysis Jennifer L. Hall-Jones, Dean of Students, Student Affairs Clifford Hamilton, Environmental Engineer, Rick Management and Safety, Facilitator of Deborah J. Shaffer, Senior Associate Vice President for Finance & Administration Land Use Sub-Committee Comprehensive Facilities Planning Joseph M. Lalley, Senior Associate Vice President of Technologies & Administrative Services Dick Planisek, Director of Programming, Design and Construction Lisa Macklin, Academic Planning Mark Ferguson, Executive Director of Campus Recreation Ridges Advisory Committee Donald Miles, Professor, Biological Sciences Miles-McClellan Construction Co. Stephen Golding, Vice President for Finance and Administration & Chair of the Committee Michael Finney, Associate Director of Operations & Voinovich School Representative Terry McClellan, Cost Estimating & Constructibility Paul Logue, Athens City Planner Michael Gebeke, Executive Director Facilities Management Charlie Adkins, Athens County Commissioner Susan Calhoun, Grounds Coordinator Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. James Sands, President of Athens City Council Megan Graver, Sustainability Graduate Student Jeffery Darbee, Historic Preservation Consultant Chris Knisely, Representative Athens City Council Sara Davis, Assistant Professor & Voinovich School Representative Nancy Recchie, Historic Preservation Consultant Marjorie Stone, Community Member Pamela Callahan, Community Member & Retired OU Staff Building Sub-Committee Ridges Master Plan Committee Ben Stuart, Exec Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment & Building Shawna Bolin, Director of University Planning & Space Mgmt, Co-Chair Sub-Committee Chair Joseph Shields, Vice President for Research and Creative Activity and Dean of the Graduate Dick Planisek, Director of Programming, Design and Construction & Facilitator of Sub- College & Co-Chair Committee-Building Special Thanks To: Donna Goss, Director of Engagement and Real Estate Management & Land Use Sub- Paul Logue, Athens City Planner City of Athens Committee Chair Richard Shultz, Director of Facilities Implementation (Design and Construction) Athens Historical Society Ben Stuart, Exec Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment & Buildings Adam Riehl, Interim Executive Director Facilities Management The Minervini Group, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Sub-Committee Chair Clifford Hamilton, Environmental Engineer (Risk Management) University Communications and Marketing John Day, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Academic Budget & Nathaniel Miller, Engineering Student: Construction Management & Planning Faculty, staff, and community members who have provided Facilitator of Academic Sub-Committee Lynne Newell, Athens County Historical Society and Museum invaluable feedback through this process. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Historic Green Strategy Formulation SECTION 1 Page 4 The Historic Green Site Systems Executive Summary The Historic Green Recommendations The Ridges Recommendations Land Lab SECTION 2 Page 6 Tier 1 Development Land Introduction Dairy Lane University Planning and Improvements at The Ridges Tier 2 Development Land Framework Plan Committee Structure Key Site Recommendations Ridges Framework Plan Process Public Engagement Historical Overview of The Ridges SECTION 5 Page 56 The Kirkbride Complex Introduction SECTION 3 Page 14 Building Organization Goals and Objectives Building Inventory Vision and Guiding Principles Building Occupancy Framework Plan Goals and Objectives Physical Condition Significance Suitability SECTION 4 Page 18 Case Studies Overall Land Opportunities Adaptability Existing Setting Program Explorations Assessment Summary Overall Recommendations Land Strategy Formulation The Ridges Land Zones Streets and Gateways SECTION 6 Page 104 Edges and Views Discoveries Recreation Opportunities Summary of Discoveries and Conclusions General Development Strategy Summary of Key Recommendations Connectivity Strategies Evaluation of Key Recommendations Financial Considerations This is volume one of a two volume set. Volume 1 contains the Framework Plan for The Ridges at Ohio University. Volume 2 is an appendix with supporting information and studies that contributed to Volume 1. SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary is sensitive to the significance of The Ridges as worthy structures may be desirable to achieve existing buildings, as well as other infrastructure a community and regional asset. The analysis a fully successful and vibrant outcome. Historic such as parking. Generating such funding will described here is informed by the history of this preservation considerations would suggest that almost certainly require partnerships that extend complex, previous studies, and new collection of the original Kirkbride components be given beyond the University; private partners can be a The construction of the Athens Asylum, like data and ideas. Significant input to the process priority over others for funds available for long- source of funds and may also have the ability to the establishment of Ohio University, was a from both campus and community was provided term building stabilization. This is not the same leverage tax incentives. demonstration of civic commitment to better the by the Ridges Master Planning Committee and its as prioritization for renovation, which may be lives of people in the state. The monumental subcommittees, the Ridges Advisory Committee, driven by programmatic needs with a shorter The Ridges Framework Plan, in conjunction with architecture of the historic asylum buildings and the public, through meetings and workshops. time horizon. In some cases adaptive reuse may the University’s Master Plan, is intended to outline and the acreage of supporting lands embody a require modern additions that are sensitive to the means by which attention and investment can long-term vision and a confidence in progressive The land at The Ridges contains zones of their environs, in order to be successful. realize the full potential of The Ridges as a civic action to advance society. While changes in opportunities, from the Historic Green where asset in the 21st century and beyond. While this psychiatric treatment rendered the facility obsolete most of the current buildings reside, to open and Constraints on much of the remaining acreage property presents distinct challenges, its historic for its original purpose three decades ago, the wooded natural areas that can support a variety of at The Ridges are imposed by steep terrain as character, location, and diversity of potential uses buildings and grounds remain a powerful physical activities. well as uses premised on a lack of development embody very significant value and opportunity statement. With its new identity as The Ridges, the – notably the Land Lab, a major resource for for the University and community. Action on former asylum is a major asset that complements For many, the first association with The Ridges teaching and research, and also spaces for this plan may require years or decades; the the University’s historic roots and public mission. is the vast Victorian asylum building, augmented outdoor recreation. Modest levels of land recommendations contained here will be subject by later red brick additions. Inspection of development could support additional recreation to prioritization in a broader evolving context of The Ridges, which includes 730 acres of land these buildings indicates that the majority are infrastructure

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