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The Campus Master Plan acknowledges uOttawa’s historical development and responds to the campus’s urban setting and physical condition. It also considers growth projections and broader campus trends that will influence future development. This section describes the planning context and concludes with a summary of needs and opportunities, which sets the stage for the Campus Master Plan. Context 2.1 Brief History of Campus Development

The University of was founded in 1848 2 on the grounds of Notre Dame Cathedral in . In 1856, the College moved to a new building between Wilbrod and Theodore (now Laurier) in what is now known as the

CONTEXT Sandy Hill Campus. The University has changed dramatically since 1856. Then, it was the College of - a small, all-male Catholic college created and administered by the Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate. During and after WWII the University saw construction of several new buildings, and enrollment increased significantly as veterans and young people were encouraged to seek higher education.

The growth and development that has occurred in the past 50 years, guided by a series of master plans, has dramatically changed the Figure 2-1 1903 Campus Plan main campus of the University. From 1960 to 1980, the University went through an era of construction that resulted in many new Founded New Status WWII buildings, including three residences, the The College of Bytown is is University grounds University Centre, the main library, a sports field founded founded used for WWII training and several faculty buildings. Steady growth exercises since the 1980s has led to such landmark 1848 1856 1866 1905 1940’s buildings as SITE and more recently Desmarais and the Faculty of Social Sciences. New Campus Tabaret Hall The University moves to Tabarat Hall built new campus Sandy Hill

Master Plans/ Master Plan Update 1903

12 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Figure 2-2 1968 Campus Plan

Independent Bilingualism SITE Lees Campus Area University The Province mandates uOttawa opens the uOttawa acquires uOttawa acquires lands uOttawa becomes a publicly strengthened bilingualism SITE building the former Algonquin around Lees LRT station funded University. at uOttawa College lands from the City

1965 1970’s 1974 1982 2002 2006 2007 2012 2013

New Buildings Alta Vista Peter Morand Social Sciences Jack Turcott (UCU), Roger Guindon Hall uOttawa acquires uOttawa opens the Montpetit and Morisset opens in the Ottawa the Peter Morand Faculty of Social Library are built Hospital campus properties Sciences building

1960 1968 1984 1992 2004 2014

CHAPTER 2 Context 13 2.2 The Campus and the City

The University of Ottawa has a central role A transit-oriented campus 2 in the national capital region both physically The University’s central location makes the and economically. Directly and indirectly it campus easy to access by foot, bicycle or contributes over $4 billion annually to the car, but public transit is the key to maintaining regional economy. Not only is uOttawa a major a walkable campus and reducing its

CONTEXT employer and purchaser of goods and services, environmental footprint. Today there is an but its graduates, well represented in the city’s extremely high rate of transit usage by students, public and private sectors, also earn higher faculty and staff to access the campus (83% incomes and are a source of innovation. With of commuters), and this will only increase over 42,000 students and over 8,000 academic when the Confederation LRT Line is completed and support staff roles, the combined spending in 2018. The line will include stations at the power results in 1.17 billion dollars in economic existing University and Lees BRT stations, while activity each year. the Laurier BRT station will be replaced with Physically, the campus is within walking distance a station on Rideau. Headways for the LRT of , City Hall, the , vehicles will be short for maximum convenience. Byward Market, the and many The , extending from Tunney’s of the city’s cultural attractions. The campus’s Pasture in the west to in the east downtown location is much appreciated by and including a tunnel through the downtown students, faculty and staff, and conversely core, will put much more of the city within a downtown businesses and cultural venues short commute of the campus. Students, faculty benefit from the University population. Many and staff living close to any of the stations will be central city residents also take advantage of able to reach the campus in 20 minutes or less. on-campus facilities, like the library, recreational As more students seeking affordable off-campus facilities and performance spaces. housing take advantage of the LRT, the pressure on neighbourhoods adjacent to the campus to accommodate student housing should gradually diminish. The line will also reduce the perceived distance between the core of campus and the Lees Station area.

Figure 2-3 The City and Rapid Transit Context

14 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Existing Pedestrian Priority Route Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station Pathway Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge Existing Utility Tunnels uOttawa Shuttle Bus Academic Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space student residences; ancillary services and retail General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field General apartment residential; general o ce; administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy student residences; ancillary services and retail uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light One Way Street-Existing Neighbourhood Residential Existing Student Housing Building General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; Potential Development Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row houses; student residences Student Housing Building Building for Renewal One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreation for Demolition Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; uOttawa Existing Building ancillary teaching and research facilities; services and retail Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Precinct Boundary Building for Renewal Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreation facilities; Neighbourhood Renewal administrative uses; student residences; ancillary services Proposed Street Redesign with Cycling and Transit Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space Housing Co-op Functional Design to be Con rmed) Key Site to be Considered for Partnership Precinct Boundary Neighbourhood Renewal Private Driveway (Proposed) Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership Cycling Facilities Existing Trac Light Primary Existing Vehicle Route Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit Proposed Trac Light Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) De cient Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building Un t Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street Existing Multi-Use Pathway Future LRT Line/Station Co-op Future Multi-Use Pathway Existing Pedestrian Only Route Future Multi-Use Pathway uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Building Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Existing uOttawa Building Existing Pedestrian Only Route OC Transpo Bus Routes Primary Community Hub Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) Proposed Pedestrian Only Route STO Bus Route 200/Terminal Secondary Community Hub Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing street which may require realignment Existing/Proposed uOttawa Open Space STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel (Not Owned by uOttawa) Group 1: Heritage Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) uOttawa Cycling Facilities Group 2: Heritage Interest Existing uOttawa Building Existing Bike Lanes Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of Proposed Bike Lanes CHAPTER 2 Context 15 Ottawa Property or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property Aliated Institution Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) Arterial Mainstreet Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary Proposed Shared Bike Route (Includes Public ROW) (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Central Area

uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area Building for Renewal uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct Mixed Use Centre Building for Demolition Cultural Destination uOttawa Core Precinct Employment

Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space

Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art

Key View Terminus Surrounding Neighbourhoods

The University is surrounded by several well- The following neighbourhoods in particular and 2 established neighbourhoods, which play a have close connections with the University. The number of students living in Old Ottawa East significant role in the everyday activities of the Sandy Hill is not as great as in the neighbourhoods closer University and its students, faculty and staff. to the main campus, but many live in the high- Sandy Hill and the University have a long Consequently, decisions made by the University rise apartment buildings near Lees Station. historical relationship. Situated between the CONTEXT have an impact on these neighbourhoods. The state and health of these neighbourhoods affect campus and the , Sandy Hill is an the image of uOttawa and its ability to attract attractive, predominantly low-rise residential Many students, faculty and staff commute to the future students and faculty and its image as a neighbourhood where many students, faculty campus from Gatineau by car, transit or bicycle. good neighbour. and staff live. The increase in student rental accommodation in the neighbourhood in recent Physically, the campus is tied to the years is a concern of many residents. neighbourhoods through networks of streets, bike routes, open spaces and transit. It is important for the University to think holistically Located across the Rideau Canal, the about the relationship between its campuses Centretown neighbourhood, with its mix of and the neighbourhoods and how the various apartment buildings and historic houses, is networks can be better coordinated. Every also home to many students, faculty and staff, day, thousands of residents pass through the who have easy access to the campus via the campus. The Somerset axis, which connects Corktown Bridge. Since the bridge was opened, Centretown to Vanier with links across the canal has become a more popular and through the campus, is a key corridor in the destination for bars and restaurants. city. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic on this east- west route will only increase when the Vanier Vanier pedestrian bridge is built and the uOttawa LRT The Vanier neighbourhood is a neighbourhood station opens. of choice for university students seeking proximity to the campus but lower rents than in Sandy Hill. The new pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Rideau River may make the neighbourhood even more attractive for students, faculty and staff. Figure 2-5 Sandy Hill

Figure 2-4 Neighbourhoods

16 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Existing Pedestrian Priority Route Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk Sandy Hill Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station Pathway Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge CHAPTER 2 Context 17 Existing Utility Tunnels uOttawa Shuttle Bus Academic Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Downtown Ottawa Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space student residences; ancillary services and retail General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field General apartment residential; general o ce; administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy student residences; ancillary services and retail uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light One Way Street-Existing Neighbourhood Residential Existing Student Housing Building General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; Potential Development Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row houses; student residences Student Housing Building Building for Renewal One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreation for Demolition Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; uOttawa Existing Building ancillary teaching and research facilities; services and retail Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Precinct Boundary Building for Renewal Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreation facilities; Neighbourhood Renewal administrative uses; student residences; ancillary services Proposed Street Redesign with Cycling and Transit Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space Housing Co-op Functional Design to be Con rmed) Key Site to be Considered for Partnership Precinct Boundary Neighbourhood Renewal Private Driveway (Proposed) Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership City of Ottawa Cycling Facilities Existing Trac Light Primary Existing Vehicle Route Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit Proposed Trac Light Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) De cient Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building Un t Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street Existing Multi-Use Pathway Future LRT Line/Station Co-op Future Multi-Use Pathway Existing Pedestrian Only Route Future Multi-Use Pathway uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Building Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Existing uOttawa Building Existing Pedestrian Only Route OC Transpo Bus Routes Primary Community Hub Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) Proposed Pedestrian Only Route STO Bus Route 200/Terminal Secondary Community Hub Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing street which may require realignment Existing/Proposed uOttawa Open Space STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel (Not Owned by uOttawa) Group 1: Heritage Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) uOttawa Cycling Facilities Group 2: Heritage Interest Existing uOttawa Building Existing Bike Lanes Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of Proposed Bike Lanes Ottawa Property or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property Aliated Institution Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) Arterial Mainstreet Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary Proposed Shared Bike Route (Includes Public ROW) (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Central Area uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area Building for Renewal uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct Mixed Use Centre Building for Demolition Cultural Destination uOttawa Core Precinct Employment

Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space

Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art

Key View Terminus Market Overview

Generally, the Main and Lees Campuses offer Residential As uOttawa’s campus 2 a range of amenities that are supportive of new The local housing market is characterized continues to become more development. These campuses are centrally by a thriving rental housing sector – with low integrated with the larger city, located, surrounded by established residential vacancy rates and higher than average rents there may be opportunities to neighbourhoods, contain large student and – and relatively weak condominium apartment CONTEXT accommodate “non-academic” staff populations, and offer river/canal access conditions marked by slow sales and increasing and scenic views. These campuses also benefit uses on University land or competition from resale condominiums. With from strong connections to arterial roads and the recent focus on new condominium housing, to dispose of strategic sites highways, and feature excellent public transit, for private development that the rental apartment market has been buoyed which will improve further upon completion of by limited new rental development activity over complements and supports the new LRT system. On the other hand, the Alta the past few years, which has helped sustain uOttawa. Depending on the site Vista Campus is not as well regarded and offers low vacancy levels and put upward pressure context, residential, office and/ fewer opportunities for redevelopment. on rental rates. This pattern may be changing, or retail uses could be either however, as some developers are considering integrated with or separated from repositioning their condominium projects as institutional activities. This section rental buildings. provides an overview by Altus of the residential and commercial real estate markets as they relate to the University.

18 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Private Student Housing Office Retail In terms of student housing, the concentration The University of Ottawa campuses are While none of the campus locations feature of university students on all three campuses not perceived as primary markets for office strong retailing characteristics, the Main Campus generates a steady demand for student functions, and where they exist rental rates are also offers the best potential, given its central accommodations, particularly in locations within low. Weak office market conditions exist across location, large student and staff population, closest proximity to campus facilities. Overall, the the City of Ottawa as well, with public sector availability of public transit, and exploitable street Main and Lees Campuses are the most attractive fiscal constraint and private sector market frontages, particularly on King Edward Avenue, areas for new student housing, given the range contraction reducing the overall demand for Waller Street and East. Yet of amenities that exist within the area. The Alta office space. The availability of office space is this location is perceived as a secondary retail Vista Campus is somewhat less desirable due increasing, which puts downward pressure on market that typically offers neighbourhood scale to its location farther from the amenities and rents. By virtue of its proximity to a wide range retail, service, and grocery uses. There is also facilities available within the Ottawa core. of amenities and strong transit connectivity, the strong competition from existing retailers along Main Campus has the most potential to attract the corridor and within the Byward The University indicates that demand for office tenants. Market area. The River and Alta Vista Precincts on-campus housing exceeds their current are not currently conducive to substantial inventory. The University is taking steps to retailing activity. meet the demand, which is estimated at a total of 6,000 beds As the University seeks to meet this demand with new residences and partnerships with owners of existing residential or hotel buildings, the potential new supply may negatively impact the desirability of locating similar new development on University campus lands.

CHAPTER 2 Context 19 RIDDELL Note: 1) This Schedule forms part of the O cial Plan of the City of Ottawa and must be read in conjunction with the text. 2) Boundaries between land use designations are to be interpreted according to Section 5.4. BB 3) In order to determine permitted land use, reference must also be made to Schedule Development K, Constraints. 49 Note: 1) La présenteAnnexe fait partie du Plan o ciel deVille la d’Ottawa et doit être consultée en se reportant au texte même du Plan o ciel. R 2) Les limites des désignation de sol visées par les politiques doivent êtres interprétées en fonction de la section 5.4 du Plan o ciel. i v 3) An de déterminer les activités et les aménagements autorisés, il faut également consulter l’Annexe ContraintsK , d’aménagements. i è r e C i t y o f / V i l l e d e d Existing Pedestrian Priority Route e Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route GATINEAU MARCH s Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk R Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service i v University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station i O General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk è r University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service e Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station u Pathway d Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service e t Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway s Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation a Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage SANDRIDGE O Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway u o Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor t a Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field o u Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge u a i s Existing Utility Tunnels / a uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area O 49 Academic i Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels SUSSEX t t s ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space a w Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Downtown Ottawa Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space HEMLOCK a student/ residences; ancillary services and retail D R i General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field O General apartment residential; general o ce; CHW O v administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; EE e Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy student residences;O ancillary services and retail uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light B r RegulatoryOne Way Street-Existing Context Neighbourhoodt Residential Existing Student Housing Building Under Appeal ST. PATRICK General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; Potential Development Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row housest ; student residences a Student Housing Building BuildingEn for Renewalappel One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreationw for Demolition Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; City of Ottawa Official Plan ancillary teaching and research facilities;a services and retail uOttawa Existing Building RIDEAU Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Precinct Boundary # 79 Development on the uOttawa campus is Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation 2 WELLINGTON Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreationR facilities; Building for Renewal Neighbourhood Renewal subject to the CityProposed of Ottawa Street Redesign Official with Plan Cycling (OP). and Transit CARLING administrative uses; student residences; ancillary servicesi v MONTREAL e Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space r Housing Co-op The OP supports Functionalland use Design intensification to be Con rmed) and Key Site to be Considered for Partnership SCOTT LAURIER Precinct Boundary Neighbourhood Renewal improved urban design, particularly in areas

CONTEXT Private Driveway (Proposed) 5 Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership with proximity to rapid transit stations. Other key McARTHUR City of Ottawa Cycling Facilities WELLIN SOMERSET G Existing Trac Light KING EDWARD Primary Existing Vehicle RoutegoalsTO include increasing cycling and walking ELGIN Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit N mode shares andProposed reducing Trac vehicle Light parking ND Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) De cientO rates. The OP designates most of the established HM Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities IC Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building R Un t campus as General Urban Area, with some GLADSTONE Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street 59 Existing Multi-Use Pathway of the lands north 417of Laurier and west of King Future LRT Line/Station Co-op BOOTH Future Multi-Use Pathway Edward designatedExisting Central Pedestrian Area. Only TheRoute lands Future Multi-Use Pathway uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Building BRONSON Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge southHOLLAND of Mann, includingExisting uOttawa the BuildingLees CampusPRESTON Existing Pedestrian Only Route 174 Primary Community Hub OC Transpo Bus Routes KIRKWOOD are designated as Mixed-Use Centre, where a CHURCHILL Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) CARP Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge 27 CAM Proposed Pedestrian Only Routewide range of uses and higher densities than COVENTRY 84 47A P STO Bus Route 200/Terminal Secondary Community Hub PARKDALE CARLING 34 EAU Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel CARLING Existing street which may require realignment WOODROFFE Existing/Proposed uOttawa Opensurrounding Space areas are permitted. The river’s LAURENT CARLING STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * ST. JOSEPH TC Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel (Not Owned by uOttawa) edge at 200 Lees is designated Major Open Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) ST. 34 Group 1: Heritage Space. The Alta Vista lands are designated as OGILVIE uOttawa Cycling Facilities 50 BANK Group 2: Heritage Interest Existing uOttawa Building General Urban Area. JEANNE Existing Bike Lanes 36 Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of 174 Proposed Bike Lanes Ottawa Property TC FISHER MAIN or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property D'ARC 61 Aliated Institution INDUSTRIAL TRIM 88 16 Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) 417 P TERRY FOX AL Arterial Mainstreet LADIUM Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage R i v e r Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary S Proposed Shared Bike Route TIMM (Includes Public ROW) N (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Central Area ORLEA MERIVALE uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area 55 TENTH LINE Building for Renewal R i d e a u uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct Mixed Use RCentre i v i è r e SMYTH 57 ROBERTSON BLAIR 56 Cultural Destination BASELINE Building for Demolition HAZELDEAN 16 uOttawa Core Precinct Employment INNES INNES Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space 30 INNES Figure 2-6 Schedule B Urban Policy Plan - City of Ottawa Official Plan BEARBROOK Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art BLACKBURN HAMLET 36 Key View Terminus MOODIE * 27 BYPASS 30 EAGLESON 51 20 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT 5A MEADOWLANDS MER BLEUE 47 GREENBANK 69 * Subject to Section 59 RIVERSIDE HERON 3.6.3, policy 14 / NAVAN Sous réserve de la KNOXDALE WEST HUNT CLUB 32 MERIVALE WALKLEY section 3.6.3 Politique 14

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MacFARLANE HUNT CLUB Notr e-Dame- 32 59 des-Champs 49 23 Under Appeal 31

ANDERSON En appel CONROY RUSSELL 28 17 73 # 79 Fallow eld ALBION 19 12 FALLOWFIELD 12 S HAWTHORNE FALLOWFIELD E L A Navan W Macdonald-Cartier F O InternationalAirport 12 E 125 26 C IN R P Aéroport International Macdonald-Cartier

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LEITRIM 14 85 14 LEITRIM R i v i è r e

J o c k R i v e r TC RIVER 11 416 5 25 Carlsbad City of Ottawa O cial Plan EARL ARMSTRONG Springs Consolidation and Amendments 27 Ville d’Ottawa Plan o ciel RUSSELL Amendement au plan directeur appr ouvé 13 Richmond FRANK KENNY # 1 (09/2003) #10 26 (06/2005) # 44 (06/2006) # 64 (07/2008) # 110 (11/2012) # 139* # 9FRANKTOWN(09/2004) # 28 (07/2005) # 50 (06/2006) # 76 # 111 (11/2012) 31 26 # 12 (09/2004) # 29 (06/2005) # 53 (04/2007) # 77 (06/2009) # 113 (11/2012) 73 # 14 (09/2004) # 30 (07/2005) # 54 (06/2007) # 92 (08/2011) # 123 (07/2013) 41 417 # 16 (11/2004) # 35 (09/2005) # 55 (07/2007) # 96 (03/2012) # 129 (11/2013) # 18 (12/2004) # 38 (01/2006) # 58 (12/2007) #104 (08/2012) # 132* 33 OMB decision/Décision de la CAMO - N° 952; 2649; 2711; 2783; 3184; 1360; 1679; 1034 BANKFIELD 8 8 8 MITCH OWENS PL090678

General UrbanArea Zone urbaine générale EnterpriseArea Secteur d'enterprises Urban Natural Features Caractéristiques naturelles zone urbaine O cialO cial Plan Plan - - Schedule Schedule B B Urban Expansion StudyArea Zone d’étude d’expansion urbaine Natural EnvironmentArea Zone écologique naturelle Limestone ResourceArea Zone de ressources calcaires CentralArea Zone centrale Agricultural ResourceArea Zone de ressources agricoles SignicantWetlands Terres humides d'importance UrbanUrban Policy Policy Plan Plan Town Centre Centre ville TC Agricultural ResearchArea Zone de recherche agricoles Central Experimental Farm Ferme expérimentale centrale (07/2014) Prepared by: Planning and Growth Management Department, Mapping & Graphics Unit Traditional Mainstreet Rue principale traditionnelle Boundary Limite de la Ceinture de verdure Arterial Mainstreet Artère principale Macdonald-Cartier InternationalAirport Aéroport international Macdonald-Cartier PlanPlan o ciel o ciel - - Annex Annex e e B B Mixed Use Centre Centre polyvalent Greenbelt Employment and InstitutionalArea Zone d'emploi et d'équipement collectif de la Ceinture de verdureSolidWaste Disposal Site Site d'enfouissement des déchets solides Carp River Restoration PolicyArea Overlay Zone sous-jacente de restauration de la rivière Carp EmploymentArea Secteur d’emploi Lands leased by the Ottawa Terrains Loués par l’administration de InternationalAirport Authority l’aéroport international d’Ottawa Scale / Échelle PlanPlan des des politiques politiques en en milieu milieu urbain urbain Developing Community Communauté en développement Greenbelt Rural Ceinture de verdure secteur rural 2 km 2 0 1 2 3 4km Preparé par Service: de l'urbanisme et de la gestion de la croissance, Unité de la cartographie et des graphiquesDeveloping Community (ExpansionArea) Communauté en développement (zone d’expansion) Major Open Space Grand espace vert Sandy Hill Secondary Plan Old Ottawa East Community Zoning By-law 2008-250 Almost of the all of the University’s lands between Secondary Plan Zoning By-law 2008-250 zones the majority the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, north The Old Ottawa East Secondary Plan applies to of the lands on the campus as I2A - Major of the Queensway, are subject to the Sandy the University’s lands south of the Queensway, Institutional Zone. This zone permits major Hill Secondary Plan. Schedule J of the plan i.e., the Station and River Precincts. Schedule institutional uses such as hospitals, colleges designates the campus an Institutional Area, A of the plan to designates these lands Mixed- and universities. The lands north of Laurier and making a distinction between heritage areas Use Centre. The lands along the river edge are certain properties along King Edward are in a (around Tabaret lawn) and non-heritage areas designated Open Space. Heritage Conservation overlay. While the overall (the remainder of the campus). The policy • Policies applicable to the Mixed-Use Centre development density is limited to 3.0 times the applicable to Institutional Areas states: include the following: lot area (FSI), there are no height limits in the I2A zone west of King Edward. To permit orderly development of the • Encourage convenience, personal service, University of Ottawa, and to encourage useful and retail shops on the ground floor of The properties on the east side of King Edward, links between the University and the adjacent buildings throughout this Mixed-Use Centre. north of Templeton, are zoned I2E, which permits a variety of uses including institutional. community, a mix of institutional, commercial, • Care should be taken as the University The maximum heights range from 17 metres to and residential uses that will serve both of Ottawa campus intensifies to ensure a 26 metres. Most of the properties on the west the University and the adjacent residential compatible relationship with the Rideau River, side of Henderson Avenue are designated as community will be permitted to locate along Highway 417 and the by means R4S which limits development to residential both sides of King Edward Avenue between such as, spatial separation, vegetative buffers, including apartment, detached, semi-detached Laurier Avenue East and Templeton Street. earth berms, and buildings as barriers. townhouses. The maximum height is 13.8 metres. The University’s lands south of Mann are • Link the campus area by pedestrian and designated Mainstreet Mixed Use. Buildings up to bicycle pathways to the Transit Permitted uses and height limits in the Lees Area 20 storeys are permitted at the southeast corner Station and the University of Ottawa Campus are consistent with the recommendations in the of Mann and Lees, and buildings up to 30 storeys to the north. recent TOD studies and subsequent secondary plan amendments. are permitted in the Robinson Precinct (bowl). • Encourage mixed-use development at the Lees Avenue Transit Station. The Peter Morand lands are zoned as IP - Buildings up to 45 storeys are permitted on the Business Park Industrial Zone which permits east side of the transit station, 35 storeys on the mixed office, office-type uses and low impact, light west side. The maximum height in the River industrial uses, and other complementary uses. Precinct is 30 storeys, 20 storeys in the east half. The Roger Guindon lands are zoned as I2 Major Institutional Zone which permits major institutional uses such as hospitals, colleges and universities.

CHAPTER 2 Context 21 Heritage

Since its origins in 1848, the University of Tabaret Precinct King Edward Precinct 2 Ottawa has been an important educational and The cluster of buildings around Tabaret Lawn In 2015, the City completed a study of Sandy institutional presence in Ottawa. The value of comprises the most significant heritage Hill and the five original Heritage Conservation the University’s oldest buildings is recognized resources on the campus. These buildings Districts that were established in 1982. The by their inclusion in the Sandy Hill West and the lawns are within the Sandy Hill West will result in the creation of a Cultural Heritage

CONTEXT Heritage Conservation District, which captures Heritage Conservation District. Group 1 buildings Character Area; the final boundary remains the area generally bounded by Nicholas/Waller, include Tabaret Hall, Academic Hall, Hagen Hall under review. Properties within the Cultural King Edward, Laurier, and the properties on the and 100 Laurier. Together with the lawn, they Heritage Character Area boundaries will be north side of Daly. This area also includes the should be maintained for their significance to subject to applicable City guidelines. Arts building at 100 Laurier. both the University and the city. Any renovation, upgrade or redevelopment of the The City of Ottawa uses a four-tiered Any infill development should also maintain the uOttawa lands along this section of Henderson classification system in identifying buildings Group 2 and 3 buildings. Recently, the University should maintain and reinforce the residential with heritage value: has succeeded in preserving and improving the character of Sandy Hill, consistent with the Group 1 (Heritage) - Highly significant Group 2 and 3 buildings along Séraphin-Marion heritage zoning overlays that were adopted for heritage resource in the establishment of Alex Trebek (Alumni) Hall. the most significant heritage properties in 2004. Future heritage restoration and adaptive reuse With the exception of the University’s Group 2 (Heritage Interest) - Buildings of projects will reinforce the Tabaret Precinct as the Development Office at 190 Laurier, King Edward heritage significance but not at the level of a historic heart of the campus. Group 1 building south of Laurier relates strongly to the academic core of the University, and has significant Group 3 (Contributing/Compatible) - Buildings potential to transform into a vibrant, mixed-use that are significant as part of a wider grouping street serving as an important transition between or streetscape the campus and the wider community. The University will continue to work with the City and Group 4 (Of No Heritage Interest) - Buildings the community to facilitate the transformation from a later period or which do not contribute to of King Edward as envisioned in the Campus the heritage character of the area Master Plan and the earlier King Edward Precinct Identified buildings of heritage value on the Study (2004), which had City and community uOttawa campus are illustrated in Figure 2.8. support.

Figure 2-7 Tabaret Hall

22 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Existing Pedestrian Priority Route Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station Pathway Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge Existing Utility Tunnels uOttawa Shuttle Bus Academic Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Downtown Ottawa Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space student residences; ancillary services and retail General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field General apartment residential; general o ce; administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy student residences; ancillary services and retail uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light One Way Street-Existing Neighbourhood Residential Existing Student Housing Building General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; Potential Development Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row houses; student residences Student Housing Building Building for Renewal One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreation for Demolition Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; uOttawa Existing Building ancillary teaching and research facilities; services and retail Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Precinct Boundary for Renewal Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreation facilities; CUMBERLANDNeighbourhood Renewal Proposed Street Redesign with Cycling and Transit administrative uses; student residences; ancillary services STEWART RIDEAU Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space Housing Co-op Functional Design to be Con rmed) Key Site to be Considered for Partnership Precinct Boundary KING EDWARD Neighbourhood Renewal Private Driveway (Proposed) Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership WILBROD City of Ottawa Cycling Facilities Existing Trac Light Primary Existing Vehicle Route Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit Proposed Trac Light Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) De cient Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building Un t LAURIER Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street 40 Existing Multi-Use Pathway 38 Future LRT Line/Station Co-op 34-36 Future Multi-Use Pathway STEWART30 Existing Pedestrian Only Route Future Multi-Use Pathway ALEX TREBEK ALUMNI uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing BuildingHALL Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Existing uOttawa Building ACADEMIC Existing Pedestrian Only Route Primary CommunityHALL Hub 190 CHAPEL OC Transpo Bus Routes LAURIER Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge HAGEN SERAPHIN-MARION Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) Proposed Pedestrian Only Route STO Bus Route 200/Terminal Secondary Community Hub Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel WALLER Existing street which may require realignment Existing/Proposed uOttawa Open Space STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel LAURIER (Not OwnedTABARET by uOttawa) OSGOODE Group 1: Heritage HALL Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) uOttawa Cycling Facilities Existing uOttawa Building Group 2: Heritage Interest 100 LAURIER Existing Bike Lanes HENDERSON Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of Proposed Bike Lanes KING EDWARD Ottawa Property or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property Aliated Institution Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) Arterial Mainstreet Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property SOMERSET (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary Proposed Shared Bike Route COLONEL BY (Includes Public ROW) (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Central Area uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area Building for Renewal uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct Mixed Use Centre QUEEN ELIZABETH Building for Demolition Cultural Destination uOttawa Core Precinct MARIE-CURIE Employment TEMPLETON Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space

Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art Figure 2-8 Heritage Context Key View Terminus

CHAPTER 2 Context 23 MANN

NICHOLAS 2.3 The Campus Today

The recent acquisition of the former Algonquin The University of Ottawa has 2 College lands (200 Lees) and the securing of KEY CAMPUS FACTS become one of ’s largest City-owned lands surrounding the future Lees (2013 - 2014) universities, with a diverse and LRT Station (including the Robinson Bowl) give the University flexibility in how to develop dense campus. The size and Enrolment

CONTEXT the larger campus in the future. The 200 Lees breadth of uOttawa as well as its lands will become the new home of the Health Undergraduate: 36,000 location in the nation’s capital, Sciences faculty within the next five years and Graduate: 6,500 its cosmopolitan population, its could become the home for other departments Academic Staff: 5,500 bilingualism and, above all, its or faculties. They could also be a staging strong commitment to research area where departments locate temporarily Support Staff: 2,800 to allow redevelopment in the core. Other create a vigorous and dynamic Main Buildings: 30 environment within and among options include clustering administrative uses or student housing around the station, freeing Total Gross Floor Area: 385,000 sq m all faculties and disciplines. With up land and buildings in the core for academic uOttawa’s significant growth over uses. Under any scenario, future campus Residence Beds: 2,906 the past 20 years, the campus development will become more complicated was seemingly almost fully built as the core continues to intensify through infill out, and the lack of open space and redevelopment and the need for academic development has contributed to facilities is balanced with the need for indoor and outdoor common space. the sense of a congested campus. Roger Guindon, in the Alta Vista area, is a major hub of teaching and research physically removed from the core of the downtown campus downtown. It, too, has become congested and is lacking social space and amenities. Expansions to its facilities are planned, but significant long-term growth may depend in part on taking advantage of space and land in the core or Lees Station area and in the nearby Peter Morand precinct for some health-related programs.

24 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Campus Green Laurier Avenue Faculty of Social Sciences Building

SITE Building Minto Sports Complex Grande-Allée

CHAPTER 2 Context 25 Facilities Assessment

Education Consulting Services (ECS) was The qualitative ‘fit-to-function’ (FCI) assessment This analysis was used to inform Urban 2 retained by the University of Ottawa to prepare of all campus buildings determined the Strategies’ analysis of the buildings on campus. a Facilities Assessment Review to gain a suitability of these spaces for their current uses, The analysis looked at other elements of the comprehensive understanding of current identifying buildings as fit, deficient for current buildings including anecdotal information on conditions and address the anticipated future use, or wholly unfit for current use. As shown in accessibility issues and whether the existing

CONTEXT development of its three campuses. The Figure 2-11, many of the buildings on campus buildings are a good utilization of space given Facilities Assessment Review considered a are fit for their current use while relatively few the need for additional space on campus. range of issues: overall enrollment trends, a buildings are either deficient or unfit for their For instance, 100 Laurier is listed as ‘deficient’ high-level look at the availability of the space current use. Several of the older houses on King because it is poorly adapted for its current use resources required to fulfill the University’s Edward are unfit. as a fine arts teaching facility, but there are also mandate compared to normative standards, issues with accessibility that are not included and an analysis of the quality of the University’s in the assessment. The Brooks Residence, for facilities from the perspective of the example, is listed as ‘fit’ on the FCI scale but has a appropriateness of buildings for their current limited useful life before renewal or replacement use. The analysis did not include whether the will be required. It also occupies a site with buildings met accessibility requirements. An significant capacity for academic development. accessibility assessment should be undertaken to further assess the buildings on campus.

Figure 2-10 Fit-to-Function Assessment Figure 2-9 Brooks Residence and the University Centre

26 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Existing Pedestrian Priority Route Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station Pathway Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge Existing Utility Tunnels uOttawa Shuttle Bus Academic Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Alta-Vista Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Downtown Ottawa Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space student residences; ancillary services and retail General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field General apartment residential; general o ce; administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy student residences; ancillary services and retail uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light One Way Street-Existing Neighbourhood Residential Existing Student Housing Building General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; Potential Development Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row houses; student residences Student Housing Building Building for Renewal One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreation for Demolition Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; uOttawa Existing Building ancillary teaching and research facilities; services and retail Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Precinct Boundary Building for Renewal Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreation facilities; Neighbourhood Renewal administrative uses; student residences; ancillary services Proposed Street Redesign with Cycling and Transit Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space Housing Co-op Functional Design to be Con rmed) Key Site to be Considered for Partnership Precinct Boundary Neighbourhood Renewal Private Driveway (Proposed) Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership City of Ottawa Cycling Facilities Existing Trac Light Primary Existing Vehicle Route Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit Proposed Trac Light Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) De cient Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building Un t Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street Existing Multi-Use Pathway Future LRT Line/Station Co-op Future Multi-Use Pathway Existing Pedestrian Only Route Future Multi-Use Pathway uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Building Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Existing uOttawa Building Existing Pedestrian Only Route OC Transpo Bus Routes Primary Community Hub Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) Proposed Pedestrian Only Route CHAPTER 2 Context 27 STO Bus Route 200/Terminal Secondary Community Hub Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing street which may require realignment Existing/Proposed uOttawa Open Space STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel (Not Owned by uOttawa) Group 1: Heritage Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) uOttawa Cycling Facilities Group 2: Heritage Interest Existing uOttawa Building Existing Bike Lanes Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of Proposed Bike Lanes Ottawa Property or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property Aliated Institution Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) Arterial Mainstreet Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary Proposed Shared Bike Route (Includes Public ROW) (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Central Area uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area Building for Renewal uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct Mixed Use Centre Building for Demolition Cultural Destination uOttawa Core Precinct Employment

Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space

Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art

Key View Terminus 2.4 Projections and Trends

Recent enrolment history at uOttawa shows In addition to meeting anticipated growth The University of Ottawa’s rating, with an overall 2 an overall rate of growth over the period from needs for student and faculty, the University I/G percentage of 65.0%, is substantially below 2008 to 2012 of approximately 16%. Full-time must also consider meeting other space the system average and lower than the ratings enrollments increased by 19% including an requirements to keep pace with its peers. of peer institutions. In particular the University is increase of 35% in full-time graduate enrolment. A widely used benchmark for assessing below its peers in Student and Central Services,

CONTEXT This growth has been supported, in part, by the institutional space requirements is the Council Recreation Space and Library and Study Space creation of 250 new faculty positions since 2005. of Universities (COU) Building Blocks but fares well in terms of Administrative Offices In the same period, fifty new programs have which provides guidelines for 15 categories and Maintenance. been launched, primarily at the masters and of assignable space. The COU looks at the doctoral levels. ratio of space available at an institution (Inventory) relative to the space required to Looking ahead, enrolment growth is projected to accommodate current activity (Generated) be more modest than it has been in recent years. based on the guidelines. The outcome provides The University’s Strategic Plan Destination 2020 an indication of the general position of each establishes a target of 500 additional students university compared to its peers in the system. accepted annually over the next five years. The comparison provides a high-level guide for Specific targets described in the plan include estimating the likely trajectory of facilities growth increased enrolment of graduate students, with over time as institutions improve their physical a target of 16% of the total student body by 2015 infrastructure to match the needs generated by and 18% by 2020 and a corresponding increase institutional development. in the number of postdoctoral fellows; an The University’s current shortfall when compared increase in the number of international students to the COU standards is in the order of 126,000 including doubling the number of international net assignable square metres (nasm). Expressed students in undergraduate and graduate as gross floor area, the difference between the programs to 15% of total enrollment by 2020. inventory and generated space is approximately 210,000 square metres. Figure 2-11 illustrates the University’s inventory compared to the COU benchmarks for selected space categories.

28 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Other pressures for growth implicit in the Space Inventory Generated Space COU Category I/G University’s strategic plan include: (nasm) (nasm) • A planned increase in the faculty Classrooms 24,807 41,243 60% complement, which will drive the need for new research and office space. New Teaching Laboratories 20,217 29,954 67% faculty will support the proposed increase in Research Space 36,656 55,047 67% graduate students who will require suitable Academic Offices 57,172 79,816 72% work and meeting space. Library and Study Space 28,320 44,050 64% • The need to upgrade the University’s Student & Central Services 24,990 50,297 50% teaching space with high quality lecture halls Recreation 15,105 30,178 50% and flexible teaching spaces. Administrative offices 19,621 21,586 91% • Incremental growth in space demands in Maintenance 3,915 4,589 85% all faculties in response to program change, Totals 230,803 356,760 65% enrolment shifts, and changing pedagogy Area per FTE 6.9 10.6 that will incorporate more project-based and System Average 8.3 11.2 group-based activity in the curriculum. Figure 2-11 Space Inventory Compared to COU Standards • The variable but increasing scale of research spaces. Graduate level and research-based space depends on the nature of the activity but is typically larger per person than traditional university space. • The need for swing or surge space on campus to facilitate incremental improvements and change to the existing space inventory. • Providing sports and recreation facilities that address the demand for access from the University community. Figure 2-12 University I/G ranking compared • Expectations of students for access to to peer institutions suitable social and informal study space.

CHAPTER 2 Context 29 The University has approximately 230,000 net 2 assignable square meters (nasm) of institutional space. To meet institutional space needs and improve its rating amongst its peers, the University needs to build new facilities. Figure

CONTEXT 2-13 shows two different scenarios of how the University’s facilities might grow over the next 20 years to meet campus space needs. The first scenario looks at how much space will be needed to accommodate planned short-term faculty growth. The second scenario projects the amount of new institutional space that is required to meet a COU rating of 85%.

From this chart, it is estimated that the University will need to build a minimum of 45,000 gross square metres (26,000 nasm) of additional academic space in the near term. In addition to this space, the University has committed to the addition of 1,000-1,200 first- year student housing units (3,600 nasm) to meet the current demand.

Figure 2-13 Growth projection scenarios over the next 20 years to meet campus needs

30 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Existing Pedestrian Priority Route Primary Community Hub University of Ottawa Proposed Pedestrian Priority Route Academic/Administration Existing Housing Surrounding Neighbourhoods Secondary Community Hub Aliated Institution Existing Sidewalk Academic-Mixed use Potential Housing Sites Existing Food Service University of Ottawa Property LRT Line/Station General Mixed use Proposed Sidewalk University of Ottawa Property University of Ottawa Property-Under Option Proposed Food Service Neighbourhood Residential LRT Downtown Tunnel/Station Pathway Athletic/Recreational -Mixed use uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property Existing/Proposed Food Service Future LRT Existing Multi-Use Pathway Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Future LRT Line/Station At-Grade Active Frontage Open Space Existing BRT Line/Stop Future Multi-Use Pathway Somerset Pedestrian/Cycling Corridor Precinct Boundary Existing Sports Complex/Field Future BRT Line/Stop Future Pedestrian Bridge Existing Utility Tunnels uOttawa Shuttle Bus Academic Existing Pedestrian Bridge University of Ottawa Car Free Area Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Proposed New Utility Tunnels ancillary student residences and services O-Train Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel Existing uOttawa Open Space Academic Mixed-Use Existing Utility Tunnels Teaching and research facilities; administrative uses; Downtown Ottawa Future Pedestrian Tunnel Proposed uOttawa Open Space student residences; ancillary services and retail General Mixed-Use Potential Student Housing Site Major Open Space Existing Trac Light Sport Complex/Field General apartment residential; general o ce; Current Projects administrative uses; teaching and research facilities; student residences; ancillary services and retail Core Precinct-Student Housing Strategy uOttawa Existing Building Proposed Trac Light To address both current and short-term One Way Street-Existing Neighbourhood Residential Existing Student Housing Building General apartment residential; detached, semi- ; space needs, the UniversityPotential is planning Development the Site Two Way Street-Existing detached or row houses; student residences Student Housing Buildingfollowing projects, all of which have been Building for Renewal One Way Street (Proposed) Athletics and Recreation for Demolition incorporated into the CMP: Athletic and recreation facilities; student residences; uOttawa Existing Building ancillary teaching and research facilities; services and retail Building for Demolition Two Way Street (Proposed) Academic Mixed-Use/Athletics and Recreation Precinct Boundary 1 The Learning Centre adjacent Building for Renewal Teaching and research facilities; athletic and recreation facilities; to Lamoureux Neighbourhood Renewal administrative uses; student residences; ancillary services Proposed Street Redesign with Cycling and Transit Building for Demolition Facilities (Refer to Arts Court Rideau Public Realm Plan Options - Major Open Space 2 Renovations and minorHousing ad ditionsCo-op to Functional Design to be Con rmed) Key Site to be Considered for Partnership Precinct Boundary Roger Guindon and Peter Morand Neighbourhood Renewal buildings for additional lab space Private Driveway (Proposed) Potential Site to be Considered for Partnership City of Ottawa Cycling Facilities Existing Trac Light 3 Consolidation of the Faculty of Health Primary Existing Vehicle Route Existing Bike Lanes NCC Property (Under Long Term Lease by the City) Fit Sciences in a new building at 200 Lees Proposed Trac Light Proposed Vehicle Route Proposed Bike Lanes Future uOttawa Building(Conceptual) 4 New black box theatreDe cient in Arts Court (City Existing Shared Pedestrian Priority Street or other Dedicated Bike Facilities of Ottawa in collaboration with uOttawa) Proposed Bike Lane Existing uOttawa Building Un t Existing Multi-Use Pathway Proposed Shared Pedestrian Priority Street 5 New multi-purpose open space on Lot X Existing Multi-Use Pathway Future LRT Line/Station Co-op Future Multi-Use Pathway 6 Tabaret Lawn Revitalization Existing Pedestrian Only Route Future Multi-Use Pathway uOttawa Shuttle Bus Existing Building Future Bike/Pedestrian Bridge 7 A new 172-bed residence on Existing uOttawa Building Existing Pedestrian Only Route OC Transpo Bus Routes Henderson AvenuePrimary Community Hub Existing Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Future uOttawa Building Footprint (Conceptual) Proposed Pedestrian Only Route STO Bus Route 200/Terminal 8 Renovations to theSecondary UCU to Community Hub Existing Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel accommodate Anytime Dining facility Existing street which may require realignment Existing/Proposed uOttawa Open Space STO Bus Route 300 Existing Sports Field * Future Pedestrian/Bike Tunnel (Not Owned by uOttawa) Group 1: Heritage Future uOttawa Building (Conceptual) uOttawa Cycling Facilities Group 2: Heritage Interest Existing uOttawa Building Existing Bike Lanes Group 3: Contributing Compatible Student Housing University of Proposed Bike Lanes Ottawa Property or other Dedicated Bike Facilities Group 4: Of No Heritage Interest Academic uOttawa Property Aliated Institution Proposed Multi-Use Pathway Sandy Hill Heritage Conservation District Open Space uOttawa Property (Under Option) Arterial Mainstreet Existing Shared Bike Route Food Services uOttawa Leased/Partnership Property (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District Traditional Mainstreet General Campus Boundary Proposed Shared Bike Route (Includes Public ROW) (Within Pedestrian Priority Area) Heritage Overlay Figure 2-14 Current Projects Central Area uOttawa Existing Building uOttawa Tabaret Precinct General Urban Area Building for Renewal uOttawa Proposed Building Site uOttawa King Edward Precinct CHAPTERMixed Use 2 Centre Context 31 Building for Demolition Cultural Destination uOttawa Core Precinct Employment

Existing Public Art Building for Renewal/Demolition Major Open Space

Key Exterior Opportunity for Public Art

Key View Terminus Accessibility at uOttawa

It is recognized that slopes, stairs, narrow The University of Ottawa is Key Initiatives entrances and uneven pathways are only some 2 committed to maintaining the The following outlines the University’s plan for of the physical barriers faced by individuals dignity and independence of with mobility challenges. Accessibility campus accessibility: regulations in Ontario are continually being all members of its support and • As new campus facilities are developed

CONTEXT refined and improved to better meet the needs teaching staff, its students and and existing facilities are renovated or of all individuals. As a public institution, the all visitors to the campus. The redeveloped, projects will comply with University of Ottawa must comply with the University seeks to ensure that accessibility standards as set out in the evolving regulations under the Accessibility for most up-to-date provincial regulations and the university campus is inclusive Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the building codes; and that each person enjoys free Ontario Building Code when developing new and unhindered access to the facilities or improving existing ones. • The University will undertake an University’s programs, goods, accessibility audit of its existing facilities Guiding Principles and develop a strategy for their renovation, services, facilities, residences, 1 The University recognizes that the built enhancement and/or replacement; and communications, events and environment contains significant physical • While it is anticipated that most accessibility employment opportunities. barriers for persons with disabilities. improvements to existing facilities will be 2 Improved accessibility is a fundamental undertaken as part of their natural renewal consideration in the design and cycles as provided for in the AODA, the redevelopment of campus facilities. most severe and urgent accessibility needs may also be addressed as stand-alone projects.

32 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Figure 2-16 Grade-level entrances

Figure 2-15 Ramp additions to historic buildings on the uOttawa campus

Figure 2-17 Interior ramps

CHAPTER 2 Context 33 Sustainability at uOttawa

Framework Guiding Principles The University recognizes the 2 The achievement of sustainable development 1 All decision-making at the University finite nature of natural resources shall be guided by the “4C Model of Campus shouldtake into account: and the severe impact of Sustainability”, which divides the University’s a) economic, social and environmental human activities on the natural activities into four categories: consequences (the lifecycle effects); CONTEXT environment. Thus, the University a) Campus, which includes the physical b) the interests of all stake-holders; acknowledges the need to buildings and facilities, landscaping, achieve sustainability for the procurement, catering, transport, and c) the promotion of equality and diversity; well-being of the environment social practices; d) the conservation of resources; and our community, as well as to b) Community, which encompasses e) the need to mitigate environmental damage establish a functioning model for relationships internal and external to and enhance environmental quality; the campus; economic viability. f) the precautionary principle; and c) Culture, which reflects the values and g) the conservation and promotion of the policies influencing university’s governance Recognizing the University‘s significant cultural and natural heritage of the land and activities, which in turn influences our environmental footprint and the potential for the campus sits upon. culture; and teaching, research, and academic activities to 2 The University shall strive to move beyond d) Curriculum, which includes the teaching, be used to promote sustainable development minimum legal compliance and meet learning and research activities at the University. amongst the student body and the wider or exceed current best practices in the community, and in accordance with the achievement of sustainable development. University’s commitments as a signatory to the Taillores Declaration, the Halifax Declaration 3 The University recognizes that sustainable and the ‘Ontario Universities Committed to a development is a multi-faceted challenge Greener World’ pledge, and its obligations under that requires coordinated and cooperative domestic law, the University commits to striving solutions. Thus, where possible, vertical for sustainability in all its activities. and horizontal integration of sustainable practices within and between the Units of The following describes a framework and the University should be explored. principles to encourage and guide initiatives that promote sustainability.

34 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Vision of Sustainability Key Initiatives The following policies relate specifically to The following are specific sustainability initiatives “campus activities” in support of sustainability: the University has implemented or is pursuing: • The University will minimize its consumption • A transportation demand management plan of natural resources by working for the that discourages driving to campus and efficient use of water, energy, and land. encourages walking, cycling and transit use; Procurement practices will strive to manage • Innovative approaches to stormwater its operations responsibly, in a way that management, including rainwater capture protects and sustains the natural environment. and reuse systems, more green space for • The University of Ottawa is committed to infiltration and bio-swales; sustaining the natural environment and • Improved bicycle infrastructure; protecting human health by preventing • An off-site public works yard for the central the systematic degradation of ecosystem management of recycling programs and functions through the responsible maintenance facilities; management of human activities and the Figure 2-18 Vertical Garden FSS concentration of harmful products, thus the • Additional community gardens, including creation and spread of pollution through soil, teaching gardens; air, and water. • More green roofs and rooftop gardens; • The University will work actively to be • Ongoing retrofitting of buildings for energy stewards of the land by conserving and efficiency and environmental health. augmenting the natural environment of the campus. This will be accomplished by managing the development of space on campus and remediating and naturalizing degraded spaces to maximize functional green space.

Figure 2-19 Community Garden - King Edward

CHAPTER 2 Context 35 2.5 Directions and Opportunities

1 A greener campus in all places with more 5 Develop a complete campus with more 2 The key directions for the outdoor amenities mixed-use places Campus Master Plan flowed • There are many cherished places, and • The ground floors of new and renovated from extensive consultations new common areas have been successful, buildings should contain community uses during the planning process. but more are needed like cafeterias, retail and lounge space CONTEXT Between October 2013 and • Enhance the role of the canal by • As 200 Lees becomes a campus, it needs April 2014, over 300 people preserving views and enhancing linkages the full range of amenities–social spaces, food options, services, housing representing all facets of the • All new buildings should also improve the • Roger Guindon needs a community hub campus and surrounding surrounding public realm communities were consulted. 2 Distinguish the Tabaret heritage precinct 6 King Edward should become an important and attractive part of the campus Students, faculty, administrative • New buildings should respect the heritage staff, university leadership, attributes of the area • Create more businesses and retail opportunities along King Edward alumni, community groups, • Improve accessibility in older buildings neighbours and civic officials • Improve the safety of the street 3 Create places to celebrate university life • Replace run-down buildings were interviewed or participated and extend “stay time” on campus in workshops and campus open • Improve relationship with Sandy Hill • A large event space is needed for high- houses. The following twelve 7 Create a unified and positive image of the profile lectures and convocation University from Laurier to Lees Station themes reflect the shared • More food options • Make King Edward and Lees Avenue values, concerns and goals • Establish public spaces in every building for the campus and played a safer and more inviting for pedestrians • Improve the sense of belonging and cyclists fundamental role in shaping the • Invite the neighbouring communities • Use trees, banners and signage Master Plan. onto campus 8 Clarify the right locations for all types of facilities and uses – academic, athletic, 4 A more pedestrian-friendly campus social, research, housing, office, retail • Give priority to pedestrians on all • Show the possibilities to relocate faculties campus streets and departments • Reduce the amount of surface parking on • Consider the needs of allied agencies, campus and the number of cars in institutes and NGOs the core • Identify potential places on-campus for • More bike paths, trees and wider sidewalks new student residence

36 UOTTAWA CAMPUS MASTER PLAN DRAFT 9 Identify under-developed sites and buildings 12 Identify areas where the private sector can 13 A more accessible campus that should be demolished play a greater role in development • Undertake an accessibility audit of existing • Address the challenges of redevelopment • In planned mixed-use areas, the facilities to highlight the most urgent and the need for swing space University should capitalize on the value or deficient areas. This will be used as • Be strategic about the unattractive and of its lands basis for the development of a strategy to less accessible buildings that can go • Areas like King Edward and Lees Station improve accessibility across campus. 10 Adapt to new methods of teaching would benefit from more commercial uses • Ensure that new developments, and studying facility renovations, and public realm • Need flexible spaces for teaching, improvements are compliant with research, informal meetings, and provincial accessibility standards and social activities follow best practices. • Hybrid, project based learning and inter-disciplinary approach is the new way of learning 11 Protect the land base • Ensure university land is protected for long-term academic needs • Commence development at 200 Lees for primarily academic purposes • Focus new development on existing land holdings

Figure 2-20 Open House at the University Centre

CHAPTER 2 Context 37 3 CAMPUS FRAMEWORK

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