Wilfrid Laurier University: Student Residence Study by Hanbury

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY HOUSING MASTER PLAN DECEMB ER 2016

A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

ACKNOWLE D GEMENT S W IL FRID L AURIER UNI V ER SI T Y STEERING COMMITTEE

Chris Dodd, Director of Housing Dan Dawson, Assistant Vice President, Student Services Ulrike Gross, Executive Director, Real Estate and Property Development Gary Nower, Assistant Vice President, Physical Resources Adam Rooke, Residence Life Area Coordinator

CO LL AB O R ATIVE PR O CE S S

This Housing Master Plan is the result of a collaborative effort led by a Steering Committee of University Professional Staff and HEWV Architects + Company, Ltd. The process included participation by a broad cross-section of stakeholders including staff and students. HEWV is grateful to all who devoted their vision, time, ideas and energy to the process.

WLU STAKEHO LDERS

Resident Life / Residence Education Staff Undergraduate and Graduate Students Student Affairs Campus Planning Staff Residence Facility Operations Dining Operations PL A NNIN G T E A M HANBURY EVANS WRIGHT VLATTAS + COMPAN Y

Jane Rathbone, FAIA, AIBC, AAA Wesley Page, AIA Buddy Hall, ASLA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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EXISTING HOUSING ANALYSIS

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PLANNING PROCESS

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CAMPUS PLANNING ANALYSIS

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MARKET DEMAND & ANALYSIS

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IDEAL HOUSING SYSTEM

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ACTION PLAN

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CONCLUSION

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is committed to providing Laurier’s residence students with personalized services to ensure the success of the whole student by: connecting students to resources, providing them with a safe and comfortable environment, and by fostering relationships, creating opportunities and outlets for them to connect with all aspects of the Laurier culture and environment. This Housing Master Plan (HMP) addresses the Waterloo Campus only but the goals and objectives found herein should be used to guide future decisions about housing at the Brantford Campus as well. It has specific recommendations about enhancing and supporting student engagement and student success outcomes. It outlines an intentional student community model with unit types and amenities appropriate for students in-residence, addressing various ages and class years, and recommending spaces that provide opportunities for students to grow and develop through the housing system with options that appeal to their diverse needs. ALIGNMENT WITH THE 2013 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN:

This Plan also aligns with the recommendations of the 2013 Campus Master Plan’s that:

•• Five existing first-year residences (Little House, Euler, Leupold, Macdonald and Willison) will be decommissioned and demolished to make way for academic building expansion on the core campus; •• The Laurier Place site will be redeveloped to expand on-campus residence; •• Properties along Regina Street North including the Regina Street Residence will be demolished to accommodate a new student residence adjacent to the King Street Residence; and •• Clara Conrad Residence will be replaced with a new residence facility. HOUSING MASTER PLAN GOALS:

The Housing Master Plan produced eight goals that were developed during discussions with a wide cross section of University faculty, staff and students. They are: 1.

Provide an on-campus housing capacity that replaces the need for the University to lease space off campus from private landlords.

2. Build on the University’s reputation for providing an excellent first year experience. 3.

Define a housing system configuration that guarantees appropriate housing for first year students but also creates unit styles that appeal to upper year and graduate students.

4. Provide renovated and new campus residences that help with University recruitment and retention of both domestic and international students. 5.

Define steps to achieve a “wow” factor in the residential district and within campus residences.

6. Build a framework for learning-centered student communities within all residences that provide a consistent student experience for all students. 7.

Create a plan for decommissioning, renovation and new construction of student housing that aligns with the implementation of the campus master plan.

8. Provide housing capacity that accommodates resident students in campus-owned and operated facilities.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PREFERRED PLAN OF ACTION:

This Plan envisions five phases of renovation and five phases of new housing, with new dining centers as part of the first two phases of development. At the conclusion of the Plan, WLU will have and on-campus residence capacity of 2,700 beds or seventeen (17) percent of full time students. WLU will be able to not only guarantee a place in residence for all first year students, that want a place, but also be able to offer accommodations to a portion of its upper year and graduate student population. The phases below represent the anticipated sequence of implementation.

•• PHASE 1 - Corner of Lodge Street and Regina Street North: Seven-storey, first year student residence of 750 beds in a mix of traditional and semi-suite units, student dining and mixed use along Lodge Street with podium parking to connect to existing King Street student residence. The podium level between the two residences shall be developed as student open space. •• PHASE 2 - Laurier Place Site fronting Albert Street: Six-storey, first and second year student residence building of 550 beds in mix of semi-suite and suite-style units, student dining and mixed use at the first floor. •• P HASE 3 - Renovate Conrad interior and exterior common spaces to create a welcoming experience at the front door. Provide visibility inside and outside of common rooms and increase quality of natural light in the spaces. Update common room furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to building uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 4 - Renovate Bricker to provide a two-storey entry lobby/living room that connects the basement and first floor with an open stair and brings natural light into the space. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity.

Phase 3 Renovate Phase 10 New Phase 9

Phase 1 New Residence and Dining

Phase 8 Phase 2 New Residence and Dining

Phase 7 Phase 4

Phase 5

Phase 6

Proposed Residential Precinct Plan

Existing Buildings

Building Renovation

New Residence Halls

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•• PHASE 5 - Renovate Bouckaert to create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. Consider creating an open stair to the basement common room to bring natural light into the space. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 6 - Renovate Waterloo College Hall to provide create a visual connection through the first floor from the front door to the multipurpose room. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. Redesign the exterior plaza on the north side of the building so that when Laurier Place is redeveloped it becomes part of a sequence of open spaces for students to gather. •• PHASE 7 - Renovate King Street interior and exterior common spaces to create a welcoming experience at the front door. Provide visibility inside and outside of common rooms and increase quality of natural light in the spaces. Update common room furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to building uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 8 - Laurier Place Site fronting Lester Street : Five-storey student residence of 200 beds in a mix of suite-style and apartment units with podium parking level. The units in this building could be used as upper year student accommodations. •• PHASE 9 - Laurier Place Site fronting University Avenue and Sunview Street: Eight-storey residence of 162 beds in a mix of studio/efficiency and apartment units with podium parking level. The units in this building could be used as upper year and graduate student accommodations.

EXISTING CAPACITY

PHASE

FUTURE PROJECTS

DEMO

NEW

PLAN BED

BEDS

COUNT

King Street

328

King Street Residence #2

23 (1)

750

Conrad

256

Laurier Place 1st & 2nd Yr Residence

84 (2)

550

Little House

165

Potential Conrad Renovation

Bricker Renovation

Macdonald

Bouckaert Renovation

Willison

244

Waterloo College Hall Renovation

WCH

320

Renovate King Street

Bouckaert

143

Laurier Place 3rd & 4th Yr Residence

262 (3)

200

Bricker

300

Laurier Place Single Grad Residence

244 (4)

162

Regina

Conrad Replacement (1st Yr)

256 (5)

350

869

2,012

Euler Leupold

Total

1,960

Demolition of Regina Street Residence Demolition of Euler and Leupold (3) Demolition of Little House and Macdonald House (4) Demolition of Willison (5) Demolition of Clara Conrad (1) (2)

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PRIORITY

Short Term

Medium Term

Long Term

3,103

•• PHASE 10 - Clara Conrad Site: Replace existing student residence with a four-storey, first year student residence building of 350 beds in a mix of traditional and semi-suite units. This phase is potentially beyond the time frame of the Housing Master Plan. The chart below and on the facing page indicates the recommended implementation sequence and assoicated costs for new construction and renovation. With respect to expenditures for deferred maintenance as outlined in the October 2015 VFA Requirement List Report, those expenses have been distributed equally in two and three year cycles and the University should consider how these might coincide with the timing of renovations to the existing residences. Because the Campus Master Plan recommends several existing residence halls be decommissioned to provide expansion in the academic core, deferred maintenance costs associated with them are not included. When implemented, improved student housing will change students’ perception of what living on campus can and should be at Wilfrid Laurier University. And, as time passes, needs, demands, and preferences will change; therefore, the Plan must be flexible to change as well. The most important consideration is to maintain a current and projected financial position that can fund future improvements, whatever they may be. The financial impact of the proposed Plan is dependent upon the final program, development and operating assumptions, and the eventual phasing of the projects. These assumptions are only a starting point and need to be verified by a financial planning exercise that evaluates costs and expeditures with projected revenue.

NEW RESIDENCE HALL

RENOVATION

DEFERRED

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET**

BUDGET***

MAINTENANCE****

PHASE

DEMOLITION*

$.09M

$101.43M

$.58M

2018-19

$1.0M

$98.11M

$.88M

2020-22

YEAR

$.54M

$.58M

2023-25

$1.3M

$.58M

2026-27

$.58M

2028-29

$.45M

$.58M

2030-31

$1.5M

$.58M

2032-33

$2.9M

$32.15M

$.88M

2034-36

$2.3M

$43.64M

$.88M

2037-39

$2.5M

$50.22M

$.58M

2040-41

$8.79M

$325.55M

$2.87M

$6.70M

* Demolition costs assumption based on multiplying the GSF of the building by 10 percent of the cost for new construction **New Construction costs assumption based on $350/GSF plus soft costs of 25%. GSF defined in Section 7, Action Plan Page 53. ***Renovation costs to based on multipying $150/SF by GSF take-offs of building floor plans provided by the University ****Deferred maintenance costs derived from the VFA Report and budgeted equally among the years of the Plan. Deferred maintenance costs for buildings to be demolished are not included in the chart above.

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EXISTING HOUSING ANALYSIS

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The Waterloo Campus has eleven residence halls on campus and leases another six off campus to accommodate approximately 2,800 students. The main focus of the housing system is first year students and residence life student staff.

•• Waterloo College Hall (2002) is a five-storey building accommodating 320 students in single and double occupancy bedrooms with a washroom shared between two rooms (single and double semi-suite units). Each floor of the building has a common lounge with a kitchenette. Other common facilities in the building include meeting and study rooms and laundry room. •• Leupold Residence (1966) is a two-storey building accommodating 36 students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms on each floor. Each floor has a common lounge with kitchenette and the building has a recreation room and laundry room. •• Euler Residence (1966) is a two-storey building accommodating 34 students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms on each floor. Each floor has a common lounge with kitchenette and residents have access to the Leupold recreation room. •• Bricker Residence (1991) is a ten-storey building accommodating 300 students in an apartment-style unit with four single occupancy bedrooms, two baths, kitchen and living room. Other amenities include a TV lounge on the main floor, study rooms and a laundry room. •• Bouckaert Residence (1986) is a five-storey building accommodating 143 students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms on each floor. Building amenities include a laundry room on each floor with a TV lounge and common lounge on the first floor. •• Little House Residence (1966) is a four-storey building accommodating 165 male students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms and a lounge with kitchenette on each floor. Building amenities include a recreation room, TV lounge, laundry room and study rooms. •• Macdonald House Residence (1962) is a two-storey building accommodating 97 students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms and lounge with kitchenette on each floor. Students are separated by gender with male students on one floor and female students on the other. Other amenities include a study room and laundry room. •• Willison Residence (1963 and 1999) is a three-storey building accommodating 172 students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms and 72 students in double occupancy semi-suite bedrooms with shared washrooms between two bedrooms. Building amenities include a recreation room, study rooms and laundry rooms. The building has two wings of three floors each with three floors designated for male students and three floors designated for female students. •• Conrad Residence (1961-66) is a four-storey building accommodating 256 female students in traditional double occupancy bedrooms with common washrooms and a lounge with kitchenette on each floor. Other building amenities include a recreation room, exercise room, laundry rooms and study rooms. •• King Street Residence (2003) is a eight-storey building accommodating 328 students in predominately single occupancy bedrooms with shared washrooms between each bedroom. Each floor has a common lounge with kitchenette and there are study rooms, meeting rooms and a laundry room on the first floor. •• Regina Residence is a two-storey building accommodating 23 students in apartment-style units. Each unit has a double occupancy bedroom, washroom, kitchen and living room. Students have access to study rooms, lounges and laundry facilities in the King Street Residence.

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Campus Residence Location Plan 1

Waterloo College Hall

Bricker Residence

Macdonald House Residence

King Street Residence

Leupold Residence

Bouckaert Hall Residence

Willison Hall Residence

Regina Residence

Euler Residence

Little House Residence

Clara Conrad Hall Residence

•• Traditional/Pod Bath: single or double occupancy bedrooms with common bathroom facilities that have individual shower or toilet rooms. •• Semi-Suite: two single or double occupancy bedrooms with a shared bathroom. •• Full Suite: four single occupancy bedrooms with shared bathroom and living room. •• Studio/Ef ficienc y: single occupanc y bedroom with bathroom and kitchenette. •• Apartment: two or four single occupancy bedrooms with shared bathrooms, living room and kitchen.

Bouckaert Hall Conrad Hall Little House Euler Leupold Macdonald House Willison Hall Waterloo College King Street Bricker Regina Sub-total LEASED King's Court Spruce Street Marshall Street 62 Hickory St Ezra Bricker University Place Sub-total Total

Apartment

Studio/Efficiency

Full Suite

Semi-Suite

Buildings

Trad/Pod Bath

•• Traditional: single or double occupancy bedrooms with common bathroom facilities on each floor. Individual showers and toilets are separated by partitions.

Traditional

FAL L 20 15 C AP AC IT Y SU MMAR Y The adjacent chart shows housing capacity and unit type for existing residence halls on the Waterloo Campus during the fall of 2015. Room types can be defined as follows:

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2015 Capacity 143 256 165 40 44 97 244 320 328 300 23 1960

386 82 105 20 20 250 863 2823

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WATERLOO COLLEGE HALL

OBSERVATIONS

•• No sense of arrival or community identity at the front door. •• Large first floor has a lot of hard surfaces and feels uninviting. Too many walls and doors between the front entry and the common room. Proximity to large outdoor patio is a missed opportunity. •• Study space / lounge space at the ends of the residential floors.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT: SINGLE SEMI-SUITE SMALL FLOOR LOUNGE

SMALL FLOOR LOUNGE 3

Floor 1

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LEUPOLD AND EULER RESIDENCES

OBSERVATIONS

•• Small community size is ideal for special purpose programs. •• Campus Master Plan recommends demolition to allow for academic program expansion.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT: TRADITIONAL DOUBLE

Euler Floor 2

Leupold Floor 1

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BRICKER RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• No sense of identity or community at the entry doors. No building or university identity features that connect students to where they live or go to school. •• Upper and lower entrances connected by center stair. Hallways are sterile and anonymous. •• Large first floor multipurpose room is behind closed doors with no visibility in or out of the space.

Campus Residence Location Plan

•• North side patio with skylight is uninviting.

TYPICAL UNIT: APARTMENT

Floor 1

Floor 2

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BOUCKAERT RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• Building entry is small and unwelcoming. Lounge space is behind closed doors. •• Student common space in the basement lacks connectivity to the first floor lobby. •• Staff apartment occupies prime real estate at the front door. •• The Campus Master Plan indicates Bouckaert is to remain. Significant improvements should be considered to improve the overall sense of community in the building.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT: TRADITIONAL DOUBLE 3

2 1

Basement

Floor 1

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LITTLE HOUSE RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• The Little House Residence occupies and significant position in the WLU campus core. The Campus Master Plan indicates that it will be demolished to allow for expansion of academic uses in the core of campus and the development of a new central lawn space for the campus. •• The existing landscaped courtyard Little House shares with Macdonald Residence is a nice place for informal gatherings and events.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT: TRADITIONAL DOUBLE

Floor 1

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MACDONALD RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• The Macdonald Residence occupies and significant position on the WLU campus opposite the student Center. The Campus Master Plan indicates that it will be demolished to allow for expansion of academic uses in the core of campus.

Campus Residence Location Plan

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TYPICAL UNIT: TRADITIONAL DOUBLE

Typical Residential Floor

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WILLISON RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• The Campus Master Plan indicates that the Willison Residence will be demolished to allow for expansion of academic uses in the core of campus. Willison will most likely be the first of the existing residences to be demolished to make way for a new science building.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT (1999): SINGLE SEMI-SUITE

Floor 1 TYPICAL UNIT (1963): TRADITIONAL DOUBLE

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CLARA CONRAD RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• The Campus Master Plan indicates that the Clara Conrad Residence will be demolished and replaced with a new residence. Discussions with the Steering Committee indicate, however, that Conrad will most like remain in place for the foreseeable future. •• Building entry lacks identity and sense of place. •• Courtyard is used for parking instead of student space.

Campus Residence Location Plan

•• Common rooms need updated flooring, lighting, wall coverings and furniture.

TYPICAL UNIT: TRADITIONAL DOUBLE

Floor 1

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KING STREET RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• Location of housing offices. •• Entering the building is a sequence of locked doors. It does not feel like coming home. The first floor common rooms are also behind another set of locked doors. Floor lounges are also behind locked doors. •• The wide hallways on the upper floors have great views of the campus and have room enough for some furniture.

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•• Overall, the building is highly institutional and lacks the sense of warmth. TYPICAL UNIT: SINGLE SEMI-SUITE

Floor 1

3 1

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REGINA RESIDENCE

OBSERVATIONS

•• The Regina Residence is a two-storey residence consisting of one-bedroom apartments that are double occupancy. •• The Regina Residence will be demolished when the new King Street Residence #2 is built.

Campus Residence Location Plan

TYPICAL UNIT: 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Floor 1

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PLANNING PROCESS

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TH E PLANN IN G P ROCESS This Housing Master Plan is the result of a collaborative process developed between November 2015 and August 2016. It was led by HEWV Architects + Company, Ltd. (Planning Team) and was shepherded by a Steering Committee composed of Department of Residence, Finance, Ancillary Services and Student Affairs staff. The planning process included several steps:

•• One on-campus workshop in November 2015 that included a visioning session with approximately 30 University staff, and interviews with key University stakeholders including students, faculty, professional and student staff, University executives and administrative staff; •• Three web-based conferences using GoToMeeting with the Steering Committee; •• A walk-through of existing housing facilities including analysis of common spaces and potential renovation strategies to improve overall sense of community in the buildings; •• A benchmarking effort to compare WLU’s on-campus housing with its provincial peer institutions; •• A web-based student survey of WLU students in order to understand housing preferences and to determine a student housing demand analysis by unit type; •• Development of ideal residence hall building space programs appropriate for each class level of student that meet the goals and objectives for new student housing buildings; •• Coordination with the most current Campus Master Plan of potentially available sites for new residence hall construction and the development of site analysis diagrams for each site including bed count density; and •• Development of draft and final Residence and Housing Master Plan documents.

Flip Charts as Recorded During the Visioning Workshop in November 2015

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PLANNING PROCESS / VISIONING

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ALI G NMENT W ITH U N IVERSITY INIT IAT IVE S Alignment with University initiatives is a high priority of this Plan because they have the potential to impact the need for student housing. In order to explore the following items, the consultant conducted meetings with campus stakeholders with the goal of identifying potential opportunities with which the Residence Master Plan might be useful in helping the University achieve its many goals. Expanding On-Campus Accommodations WLU will build a residential system with the goal of being able to guarantee all first-year students (who want it) a place in residence. Further, it will expand on-campus residence so that WLU can eliminate the need for accommodating students in leased properties. A site adjacent to the King Street Residence was identified as the likely expansion for first-year student residences in a traditional residence hall environment. A redeveloped Laurier Place site will be used to offer more independent living options for upper year and graduate students to meet the needs of students who value an increasing level of privacy in their living accommodations, but also value proximity to the academic core and the amenities it provides. Recruitment of High Achieving Students Recruitment of students with a record of high academic achievement will be enhanced with residence halls that provide study space equipped with learning technology, as well as faculty participation and residency. Living Learning Programs The Department of Residence Education will continue to build partnerships with academic faculties to develop dynamic living/learning programs with the goal of connecting studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic and experiential learning in their residence community. This connection will also improve social cohesion among students.

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Transfer and International Students Expansion of the variety of unit types and availability of room options through new construction and renovations of existing halls will help attract and accommodate transfer students and international students who desire residency. Replacement of Aging Facilities The Campus Master Plan identifies several residence halls to be demolished to make way for expansion of academic buildings on the core campus. These include: Macdonald, Willison, Leupold, Euler and Little House residences and potentially Clara Conrad. Strengthen Lifelong Connections to the University Residence halls will focus on student community identity, traditions and opportunities to create memorable spaces and a sense of belonging to a “face-to-face” civic society. WLU will foster advocacy of its residential experience, seek to ensure students build lasting memories of their time at the University, and potentially increase the likelihood of future financial support from appreciative alumni. Enrolment Competitiveness As with other campuses in Ontario, positioning the University to be competitive in the recruitment and retention of students is a continuing discussion. However, given the desire to reduce the University’s reliance on off-campus leased accommodations and an expectation of the continuation of current capture rates, the residential system would anticipate a need for approximately 800 additional resident spaces without considering enrolment growth. Student Athlete Recruitment and Team Needs The recruitment of top athletes will be enhanced by the development of residential facilities that are attractive and supportive of all aspects of personal and team needs. Refresh of Existing Residences to Remain / Expanding and Improving Student Common Spaces Community spaces within the existing residence halls to remain need to be updated to meet best practice for study spaces for individuals or small groups.

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The planning process included a survey of six Ontario institutions as reasonable comparator peers. The objective of the survey was to understand how each institution's on-campus student housing compares to WLU's offerings. It focused primarily on web-based research of each institution's residence portal and followed up via telephone. Specific areas of consideration included number and type of residence units, percent housed of full time enrolment and what types of special programs were offered as part of the residence experience. Information about and the role of on-campus student housing in each university's recruitment strategy was not sought, however, among the universities with whom this team has previously worked strategies to improve student housing and linkages to academic outcomes is a key part of their overall recruitment and retention strategy. UNIVERSIT Y OF WATERLOO The University of Waterloo houses 5,623 students or 17 percent of full time enrolment. They have 2,763 beds in traditional-style units, 50 beds in semi-suite units, 2,160 beds in apartments, and 650 beds in townhouses with the townhouses being open to all years including students with families. Waterloo offers living/learning programs in peace and conflict studies, arts, business, biology, physical sciences, accounting and finance, health, kinesiology, music, recreation, social development, entrepreneurship, student innovation and leadership.

Peer Institution Comparing Full Time Enrolment to On-Campus Residency

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PLANNING PROCESS / PEER BENCHMARKING

Their mission statement is: "Housing and Residence Life Services works to create student-focused residence communities and strives to continuously provide quality service to support our residents. We are committed to providing opportunities for personal growth and academic development while promoting a safe and inclusive living environment." WESTERN UNIVERSIT Y

Western Ontario University houses 5,346 students or 20 percent of full time enrolment. They have 1,715 beds in traditional-style units, 2,059 beds in semi-suite units, and 1,572 beds oin apartments. Western offers faculty-led living/learning communities in the arts and humanities, engineering, health science, information and media, kinesiology and business management and organization. They also offer lifestyle communities for alcohol-free, quiet and single gender, interest-based communities in leadership and volunteerism and a program called Rainbow and Ally. Their mission statement is: "To create a supportive, inclusive community for students to live, learn and flourish." Their vision statement is: "To be the foundation of the Western Experience where students build character, succeed in their academic journey, and establish connections to last a lifetime." MCMASTER UNIVERSIT Y

McMaster University houses 3,578 students or 14 percent of full time enrolment. They have 2,403 beds in traditional-style units, 389 beds in semi-suite units, 280 beds in suite-style units and 506 beds in apartments. McMaster offers living/learning programs for women in leadership, healthy active living and global perspectives. Their lifestyle themed communities include: quiet, alcohol-free and all female. Their mission statement is: "Residence Life supports student success by encouraging growth, educating character, and enhancing the university experience." UNIVERSIT Y OF GUELPH

The University of Guelph houses 4,550 students or 22 percent of full time enrolment. They have 1,495 beds in traditional-style units, 2,410 beds in what they refer to as pod-style units, and 645 beds in townhouse units which their website defines as family housing. Guelph offers living/learning programs in arts, ecology, French language, innovation, international, design and leadership. They have academic clusters in essay writing, study, research nights, and time management. They also have study-intensive, alcohol-free and varsity athletics themed communities. Their mission statement is: "Student Housing Services is committed to providing residential environments and services which promote student success."

Institution 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

University of Waterloo Western University McMaster University University of Guelph Wilfrid Laurier University Brock University University of Toronto Mississauga

FT Enrolment

Percent Housed

32,544 27,248 25,098 20,530 16,207 15,674 12,491

17 percent 20 percent 14 percent 22 percent 17 percent 16 percent 11 percent

Beds 5,623 5,346 3,578 4,550 2,823 2,475 1,398

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Laurier houses 2,833 students or 17 percent of full time enrolment. They have 917 beds in traditional-style units, 720 beds in semi-suite units, 40 beds in suites, and 1,146 apartment beds. The suites and apartments are leased from private entities. Laurier offers living/learning programs in digital media, entrepreneurship, science, international development and governance, outdoor adventure, business and economics, singer/ songwriter, business technology management and criminology. They also offer first year leadership programs in the arts, diversity, and sustainability and residence hall council. Additionally, they have lifestyle communities for students who are seeking accommodations that are quiet and alcohol-free. Their mission statement is: "The Department of Residence is committed to providing Laurier's residence students with personalized services to ensure the success of the whole student by: connecting you to resource, providing you with a safe and comfortable environment, and by fostering relationships, creating opportunities and outlets for you to connect with all aspects of the Laurier culture and environment." BROCK UNIVERSIT Y

Brock houses 2,475 students or 16 percent of full time enrolment. They have 414 beds in traditional doubles and singles, 817 beds in semi-suite units, 86 beds in apartments and 1,158 beds in townhouse-style accommodations. Brock offers living/learning communities in accounting, business, education, nursing, sports management, arts, career exploration, fitness and health, volunteerism and leadership. Their mission statement is: “The team in the Department of Residences endeavours to enrich students’ university experience through the provision of innovative programs and student-centered services in a safe, supportive living environment that embraces diversity, fosters mutual respect, promotes accountability and encourages good citizenship.” Their vision statement is: “The Department of Residences will continue to be a leader in student housing through the expansion of high quality programs, services and facilities; the effective use of technology; innovative responses to an increasingly diverse population while ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining high levels of student satisfaction.”

Peer Comparison of Residence Offerings and Programs

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UT Mississauga houses 1,398 students or 11 percent of full time enrolment. They have 423 beds in semi-suite units, 386 beds in apartments and 589 beds in townhouse-style accommodations. Their website indicates that townhouses are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. UTM offers a Biology living/ learning community. Their mission statement is: "The University of Toronto Mississauga Department of Student Housing & Residence Life advances the mission of the University by creating a holistic student experience that promotes academic and personal success. We provide facilities that are safe & secure, well-maintained, and competitively priced in an effort to foster a supportive community that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Informed by research & assessment, we offer innovative programs & services that enhance student learning & development. Our peer-based approach, dedicated professional staff and collaborative attitude contribute to a unique and unparalleled student experience."

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S I TE ANALYSIS The 2013 Campus Master Plan (CMP) provides a vision for the future of the Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo campus. To achieve the improvements therein requires the demolition of five student residence buildings: Macdonald, Little House, Willison, Euler and Leupold. The CMP also indicates the redevelopment of the Laurier Place site, the east side of the King Street Residence and the site of Clara Conrad Hall as new student housing.

2013 Campus Master Plan by IBI Group

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Clara Conrad Site

Macdonald

Laurier Place

King Street Site

Little House Leupold

Euler

Willison

Planned Demolition Based on the 2013 Campus Master Plan

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Site Analysis Diagram

Campus Node 1.

New Gateway Feature

Amphitheater

2. New Central Commons

6. Promenade

South Commons

4. Student Center Entrance

Alumni Field

8. Learning Commons

Landscape Edge Conceptual Building Location Vehicular Pathway Pedestrian Pathway

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Clara Conrad Site

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King Street Site

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In May 2016, as a consultant to the architecture firm of HEWV Architects Company, Ltd. (HEWV), Anderson Strickler, LLC (ASL) conducted a student housing survey on behalf of Wilfrid Laurier University. The survey was conducted between May 5 and May 24, 2016 with 543 respondents, consisting of 104 on-campus residents and 439 off-campus residents. The survey tested student interest in specific unit types at estimated rents provided by WLU to determine the appropriate mix and numbers of beds. As a result of the analysis, ASL estimated an incremental demand for housing of between 1,766 and 2,456 with 2,111 students as a midpoint. This figure does not include the vacating of leased properties. The following is a summary of the survey findings. DEMOGRAPHICS OF RESPONDENTS

The majority of respondents (81 percent) lived off campus, most of whom (76 percent) rented their housing. The vast majority of survey respondents (93 percent) were full-time with 97 percent taking most or all of their classes at the Waterloo campus. Female students were over-represented, but cross tabulations revealed this did not bias results. Ages of respondents matched closely with the actual population. The vast majority of respondents lived in Ontario with Toronto, Waterloo and Peel the top three in relative keeping with actual enrolment. The two primary Postal Codes renters live in begin with N2J and N2L. Whether they live in residence or off campus, most students are satisfied with their living situation. OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Two-thirds (67 percent) of respondents who rent live in an apartment or condominium complex with the remainder renting a house or a duplex. The majority of renters live with roommates or apartment mates, though only six percent share a bedroom. Almost half live in groups of more than four with the next largest segment living in groups of four. Just over half (52 percent) rent units with more than four bedrooms with most of the rest living in a variety of sizes. One-third of respondents have more than two persons per bath while just over a quarter each have two per bath or between one or two per bath. Almost three-quarters of leases are for 12 months. Approximately 40 percent each rent an unfurnished unit or a furnished unit with the rest either renting a partially furnished unit. The median rent paid by single students is $550 per month plus $41 for utilities. The rent range is from $500 (plus $34 in utilities) for a three-bedroom unit to $750 (plus $140 in utilities) for a one-bedroom unit. The median rent paid by families is $935 plus $150 in utilities. Utilities commonly included in the rent are water/sewer and gas. OTHER FINDINGS

For students choosing to live off campus, the top decision-making factors are affordable rent and having their own bedroom. On-campus had similar preferences but also wanted the ability to choose their own roommates. Forty-three percent believed it was important, or very important, to be able to stay in housing over winter break. HOUSING TYPES AND AMENITIES

The most popular unit amenities/features for campus housing were high speed wireless internet, full kitchen in the unit, proximity to campus, washer/dryer in the unit, and in-unit temperature control. Least popular was a required meal plan. In terms of community amenities, having on-site laundry was most important. Least important was a community kitchen. Respondents selected a wide variety

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of units. Though most unit types preferred had single bedrooms, there was at least some level of acceptance of doubles in all unit types. Traditional doubles were least popular; singles ranked higher. Preferred Community Amenities for Campus Housing Apartment and townhouse style units were most preferred. While 44 percent of on-campus students would definitely have lived in the tested housing, only 18 percent of off-campus students indicated the same level of interest. For those who were not interested, most cited cost and/or concern about rules and regulations.

Not live without it (1)

Positive influence (2)

No effect (3)

Negative influence (4)

Not live with it (5)

On‐site laundry facilities (mean=1.67) Close to grocery store (mean=1.93) Convenient parking (mean=2.18) Coffee shop or café in/near housing (mean=2.2) Close to restaurants/bar (mean=2.22) Quiet study areas Social/TV lounge (mean=2.23) Convenience store in/near housing (mean=2.23) Fitness center/weight room (mean=2.23) Outdoor green space (mean=2.23)

On‐site laundry facilitie are the most important community amenity for campus housing. Least popular is a community kitchen.

Group study/meeting space (mean=2.32) Walking trails (mean=2.38) Close to strip mall (mean=2.41) Game room (ping pong, pool, etc.) (mean=2.42) Close to bakery or other (mean=2.5) Main lobby (mean=2.56) Cycling trails (mean=2.62) Front desk (mean=2.63) Small specialty shops (mean=2.65) Computer lab (mean=2.67) Live‐in staff (mean=2.82) Community kitchen (mean=2.89) 0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Preferred Amenities for Campus Housing

HOUSING DEMAND

ASL’s methodology centers on the full-time, off-campus population as these students represent the primary incremental demand for housing. The first step in calculating demand is to determine a capture rate for each class level (e.g., first year) and level of interest using the following equation:

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The capture rate for each class level reflects the percentage of respondents of each year of study at each level of interest (e.g., definitely interested). A “closure” rate is necessary to reflect that not all students who express interest will sign a lease. ASL assumes a 50 percent closure rate for those who indicated that they “definitely would have lived” in the housing and a 25 percent closure rate for those who indicated that they “might have lived” in the housing (or 50 percent of those who indicated 50/50 interest). The 50 percent closure figure is based on ASL experience and is a figure accepted by the investment community. For each class level and level of interest, full-time off-campus enrolment is multiplied by the capture rate; then the closure rate is applied to yield the potential demand.

Capture Rate by Year in School

As a result of the analyses, ASL estimated an incremental demand for housing of between 1,766 and 2,456 with 2,111 students as a midpoint. This figure does not include the vacating of leased properties. If given their first choice preference, the distribution of the respondents’ demand would look like the August 5, 2016 following. Page 3

Unit Type

Interested Potential Academic Off Campus Incremental Year Rent Preference Demand

Tra di ti ona l Doubl e

$2,800

198

Tra di ti ona l Si ngl e

$3,050

12%

253

Semi ‐Sui te Doubl e

$3,100

Semi ‐Sui te Si ngl e

$3,500

111

Sui te Doubl e

$3,200

Sui te Si ngl e Apt Doubl e Apt Si ngl e Apt TH

$3,600 $3,750 $3,800 $3,800

5% 7% 25% 13%

103 158 522 277

Apt 1 Si ngl e Room Total

$4,000

21%

451

100%

2,111

Demand by Unit Preference: Only measures demand from students living off campus. It does not include those currently in residence nor prospective students.

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STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS DESCRIPTIONS FIRST YEAR

The planning model for first-year students is based on a traditional residence hall program with traditional single- and double-occupancy bedrooms with a common washroom on the hall and single- and doubleoccupancy bedrooms sharing a washroom (semi-suite). These two unit types are widely used among university housing systems for first-year students as they help develop a strong sense of community with individual building floors organized around one don (resident advisor or RA) to anywhere between 32 and 40 students. The ACUHO-I 21st Century Project recommends a don/RA to student ratio of 1:32 for first year students. Students in first year residence participate in the mandatory meal plan. SECOND AND THIRD YEAR

The planning model for second- and third-year students is based on a residence program with single- and double-occupancy bedrooms in semi-suite (described above) and a suite-style configurations with two and four single occupancy bedrooms, one or two washrooms, a living room but no kitchen. This type of unit offers more privacy and helps students feel they are progressing through the housing system as they progress in their academic studies. A don/RA to student ratio between 1:40 to 1:50 is recommended. Students continue to participate in the mandatory meal plan but they also should have a large community kitchen on the first floor of their residence. FOURTH YEAR

The planning model for fourth-year students is based on an apartment-style unit or a townhouse style unit with two or four single occupancy bedrooms, one or two baths, living room and full kitchen. These units provide students with a similar style of living they may find off campus but with the added benefit of closer proximity to campus so they can continue to participate in campus life. It also represents the most independence of on-campus housing options for undergraduates. The recommended don/RA to student ratio is 1:60. Students in apartments would not be required to participate in the meal plan but many universities have found that students in apartments want a partial meal plan. SINGLE GRADUATE STUDENTS AND VISITING SCHOL ARS

One- and two-bedroom apartments and studio/efficiency style units for single graduate students are highly reflective of the privacy needed for study and the independence they require to come and go at all hours. Their study and research schedule makes living close to campus preferable to off campus and having the university as landlord with one bill due each month or term is often preferable to dealing with off campus landlords especially for international students. The unit contains a bed, desk, washroom and kitchenette. However, many universities offer single graduate students a single-occupancy bedroom with private washroom with access to a common kitchen on each floor of the residence. Visiting scholars also appreciate this type of unit as their time on campus is often short-term and finding accommodations off campus tends to be difficult as most landlords want an eight or twelve-month lease term.

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DEVELOPING THE IDEAL HOUSING SYSTEM The ideal housing system was developed to address opportunities for alignment with broader University initiatives and with an understanding of student preferences. It focuses on improving the student residential experience by recommending that living in-residence should be a transformative experience for students. It targets improvements that would assist in the recruitment and retention of highly talented students who will seek the WLU residence life experience including their signature living and learning programs. WLU will place a priority on offering room choices that meet the needs of first year students and supports their living/learning programs but also expands their offerings to upper year students. Every resident student will feel a sense of belonging to his or her residence community and have an opportunity to learn the history, traditions and lore of on-campus living. WLU’s residence communities will be catalysts for a lifelong love of learning and an unbreakable bond between students and the University providing opportunities for students to create networks that enable success for the rest of their lives. New and rejuvenated residence halls will reflect and reinforce the best aspects of living on campus. Residence halls will be academically oriented to support WLU’s living/learning programs with technology-rich seminar, classroom, and study spaces. The buildings will be inviting, safe, secure, comfortable and barrier-free where students can congregate, socialize, study and interact with each other and with faculty and Residence Education staff. ALIGNMENT WITH BES T PR AC TICES

As WLU develops its ideal housing system, it is appropriate to consider the international trends influencing the programming and design of student housing. The 21st Century Project is an initiative of the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I). The 21st Century Project is guided by the belief that it is no longer enough for university housing simply to provide students with four walls and a bed. Students want more from their residential experience and administrators have realized that creating unique, functional and technologically advanced living experiences can attract and retain students in the highly competitive recruiting environment in which universities find themselves. The central principles of the 21st Century Project are appropriate for Residence and Housing as they develop the ideal housing system for WLU. These principles include Community, Flexibility, Technology, Sustainability and Innovation. COMMUNIT Y

Create a community hierarchy that meets the needs of the individual student, the residential system and campus community; one that can adapt to meet the changing needs of the University, students and a diverse range of cohort groups. GOAL:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALIGNMENT

Site – Reinforce the neighbourhood concept with the inclusion of amenities to benefit all student and campus populations. Position new construction to reinforce neighbourhood identity. Reconsider the location of parking, service zones and residential entrances so that they do not impede the creation of spaces that foster community interaction. Develop and enhance existing primary campus pathways with activity spaces. Neighbourhoods – Define the residential neighbourhoods and reinforce their community appeal through programming, Web interfaces, and technology. FLEXIBILIT Y

Create an environment in which students can personalize their spaces, create new spaces, customize their living space with a diverse range of amenities, and have options with their furnishings. Create social spaces that can easily be re-programmed to suit the changing needs of the University and its students. GOAL:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALIGNMENT

Site – Create opportunities on the site that can be flexible in function and offer an opportunity to personalize through class gifts, public art and other elements that allow students to build traditions and place their personal ‘mark’ on the campus.

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Building – Create spaces that allow for a maximum flexibility, particularly on the ground floor level, so the public spaces can be easily configured to accommodate the change in student needs, market pressures and University needs. Student Rooms – Explore opportunities to create a core plan that can be reconfigured to accommodate a diverse range of room types. TECHNOLOGY

Create an environment in which technology is a state of the art tool that can enrich student success (academic and social), communications and information delivery, and facilitate physical comfort. GOAL:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALIGNMENT

Wireless internet, security and monitoring systems for energy and other utilities, academic and co-curricular programs, student services, career opportunities, and professional partnerships. SUSTAINABILIT Y Create residence and student life facilities that lead the campus in energy conservation and management; the buildings are a textbook for sustainable practices that have a high impact on the quality of life and the quality of the environment. GOAL:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALIGNMENT

Natural light quality, positive ventilation, design for shade/heat protection, monitoring systems for energy and other utilities, academic and co-curricular programs (building as textbook), carbon neutral, 12-month building utilization, recycling programs. INNOVATION

Identify opportunities for innovation unique to each project during the early design and planning phases. Prioritize relative to serving WLU’s institutional vision and mission. GOAL:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALIGNMENT

Construction innovation in materials or nano-technology, prefabrication of buildings or building elements, alternative energy sources, reconfigurable rooms, furnishings, methodology to reduce costs, building information modeling to expedite construction, etc.

Bouckaert Hall Waterloo College King Street Bricker Sub-total

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New King St

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Apartment

Studio/Efficiency

Full Suite

Semi-Suite

Trad/Pod Bath

Buildings

Traditional

The adjacent chart shows housing capacity and unit type for existing and future residence halls on the Waterloo Campus at plan completion. Room types can be defined as follows:

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HMP Capacity 143 320 328 300 1,091

Sub-total

750 550 200 162 350 2,012

Total Capacity at Plan Completion

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THE IDEAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY The ideal residential community model provides recommendations based on the responses to the student surveys, best practices and the Association of College and University Housing Officer’s International 21st Century Initiative. The model recommends unit types, amenities and support spaces appropriate for each year of study with the goal of creating a complete student living experience in each residence. The chart below shows a range of potential unit types that are appropriate for the year of study of each student. These comparisons are based on best practice and the Planning Team’s experience and research of residential communities on over 150 campuses worldwide. When surveyed, students indicate a desire for more privacy and independence as they grow through the housing system. However, they also indicate that first-year students need a residence experience that focuses on building community and programs that are linked with intentional academic outcomes such as living/learning communities. Traditional-style and semi-suite style units, whether single or double occupancy, encourage students to form close relationships with others and establish small communities within the residence halls. Suite-style, apartments and studios/efficiency units are geared towards students who have established relationships and desire a greater sense of independence. WLU has a diverse student population that creates a vibrant campus community. However, it provides only three choices of residential living options to students. (See chart opposite)

•• Bouckaert, Conrad, Little House, Euler, Leupold, Macdonald and Willison offer a traditional residence hall-style residence of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms with common washroom facilities. •• Willison, Waterloo College Hall and King Street offer a semi-style residence where two single- or double-occupancy bedrooms share a common washroom. •• The Bricker and Regina residences offer an apartment-style accommodation with single- and double-occupancy bedrooms, washroom, kitchen and living room. •• Off-campus properties leased by WLU offer four and five-bedroom apartment units.

COMPATIBLE UNIT TYPES

High Compatibility

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Low Compatibility

No Compatibility (no marking)

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WLU EXISTING UNIT OFFERINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2015

Typical WLU Single

WLU Apartment

WLU Semi-Suite

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED UNIT TYPES IN THE IDEAL COMMUNITY MODEL

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2 Bedroom Suite with Living Room (Single or Double)

2 Bedroom Apartment

Double Semi-Suite

1 Bedroom Apartment

4 Bedroom Suite with Living Room (Single or Double)

4 Bedroom Apartment

Efficiency

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The initial goal of the HMP is new construction in order to create on-campus bed capacity needed to reduce the need for WLU to lease 800-1,000 bed spaces from off-campus landlords. Secondly, because expansion of academic uses on the core of the campus as defined in the 2013 Campus Master Plan has no set start date, the decommissioning of existing residences has yet to be determined. The HMP recommends a sequence of new construction and renovation actions that will help WLU meet its residence life goals and make it competitive in the local Waterloo market. PREFERRED PHASING:

•• PHASE 1 - Corner of Lodge Street and Regina Street North: Seven-storey, first year student residence building of 750 beds in a mix of traditional and semi-suite units, student dining and mixed use along Lodge Street with podium parking to connect to existing King Street student residence. Podium level between the two residences developed as student open space. •• PHASE 2- Laurier Place Site fronting Albert Street: Six-storey, first and second year student residence building of 550 beds in mix of semi-suite and suite-style units, student dining and mixed use at the first floor. •• P HASE 3 - Renovate Conrad interior and exterior common spaces to create a welcoming experience at the front door. Provide visibility inside and outside of common rooms and increase quality of natural light in the spaces. Update common room furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to building uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 4 - Renovate Bricker to provide a two-storey entry lobby/living room that connects the basement and first floor with an open stair and brings natural light into the space. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 5 - Renovate Bouckaert to create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. Consider creating an open stair to the basement common room to bring natural light into the space. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create uniqueness and identity.

Site Plan Diagram 1 1.

New King Street (Traditional/Semi-Suite)

4 4. Renovate Bricker (Apartment)

7 7.

2 2. Laurier Place 1 (Semi-Suite/Full Suite)

5 5.

8 8. Laurier Place 2 (Full Suite)

3 3.

6 6. Renovate WCH (Semi-Suite)

Renovate Conrad (Traditional)

Renovate Bouckaert (Traditional)

Renovate King Street (Semi-Suite)

9 9. Laurier Place 3 (Efficiency/Apartment) 10 10. New Conrad (Traditional/Semi-Suite)

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•• PHASE 6 - Renovate Waterloo College Hall to provide create a visual connection through the first floor from the front door to the multipurpose room. Update common room furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. Redesign the exterior plaza on the north side of the building so that when Laurier Place is redeveloped it becomes part of a sequence of open spaces for students to gather. •• PHASE 7 - Renovate King Street interior and exterior common spaces to create a welcoming experience at the front door. Provide visibility inside and outside of common rooms and increase quality of natural light in the spaces. Update common room furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to building uniqueness and identity. •• PHASE 8 - Laurier Place Site fronting Lester Street : Five-storey student residence of 200 beds in a mix of suite-style and apartment units with podium parking level. The units in this building could be used as upper year student accommodations. •• PHASE 9 - Laurier Place Site fronting University Avenue and Sunview Street: Eight-storey residence of 162 beds in a mix of studio/efficiency and apartment units with podium parking level. The units in this building could be used as upper year and graduate student accommodations.

Bouckaert Hall Conrad Hall Little House Euler Leupold Macdonald House Willison Hall Waterloo College King Street Bricker Regina Total

1987 1961-66 1966 1966 1966 1962 1963 2002 2003 1991

Apartment

Studio Apt

Full Suite

Date

Semi-Suite

Buildings

Traditional

2015 Capacity

143 256 165 40 44 97 244 320 328 300 23 1,960

Demo beds

System Target

Trad

143

SemiSuite

Suite

1 Bdrm 4-Bdrm Apt Apt Studio

256 165 40 44 97 244 320 328 300 23 869

New King's Street Laurier Place 1 Laurier Place 2 Laurier Place 3 New Conrad Subtotals By Class Year Planned Capacity Percent Housed

320 328 300

1,091 750 550 200 162 350

400

350 275

150

200

2,012

693

1,473

3,103 19%

First Year 836 2,121 27% 68%

275 100

100 33

375

129 400

129

Upper Year 375 33 700 12% 1.06% 23%

Grad 129 4%

Proposed Housing System Totals at the Conclusion of the Plan Sequence

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KING STREET #2 FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE

PHASE 1

Five hundred (500) traditional-style and semi-suite style beds for first year students and a dining center adjacent to the King Street Residence. Project Budget for Residence Only: $49,280,000.

Existing Campus Plan

Housing Master Plan Phase 1: King Street 2 Residence

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FIRST YEAR PROGRAM - KING'S STREET Space # 100 101 102 103

Space / Description Staff / Living Spaces 2-Bedroom Apt 2 Bath Bedrm w/Private Bath Faculty Apartment

200 201 202 203 204 205

Student Residences Single Semi-Suite (w/Bath) Single Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) Double Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) 2 bedroom-Suite (2:1 Bath) Double Semi-Suite (4:1 Bath) Traditional / Pod Bathrooms Single Room Double Room Pod Bath #1 Pod Bath #2

206 207 208 209 300 301 302

Residential Community Floor Lounge / Kitchenette Small Group Study

400 401 402 403 404

Civic / Academic Lobby Gaming Lounge (adjacent to Laundry) Living Room - Floor 1 Meeting Room

500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514

Support Spaces Laundry/Vending w/Study Space Public Restrooms Student Storage Mechanical Space Electrical Space - Floor Housekeeping Closets (Janitor) Janitor Closet with sink Telecommunications CATV / Storage Trash / Recycle / Compost (Hall) Bike Storage Maintenance Shop Storage Maintenance Support (Storage) Housekeeping Storage Subtotal ASF Program Efficiency Ratio Target GSF

750

Quantity

ASF

Occupancy

1 18 1

850 260 1,800

1 1 1

Total ASF 7,330 850 4,680 1,800

0 66 100 0 0

260 502 286 554 562

1 2 2 4 4

119,232 0 33,132 28,600 0 0

50 175 0 50

130 260 100 110

1 2

18 2

800 240

14,880 14,400 480

1 1 1 1

250 400 800 500

1,950 250 400 800 500

1 2 2 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 2 1 1 1

400 250 1,500 250 40 80 80 150 80 120 600 500 350 240

11,940 400 500 3,000 250 400 800 800 1,500 800 1,200 1,200 500 350 240

6,500 45,500 0 5,500

Beds

0 132 200 0 0 50 350

155,332 67% 231,839

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LAURIER PLACE FIRST AND SECOND YEAR RESIDENCE

PHASE 2

Four hundred (400) semi-suite and suite-style beds for first and second year students and a dining center adjacent to Albert Street. Project Budget for Residence Only: $62,300,000.

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Housing Master Plan Phase 2: First & Second Year Residence at Laurier Place

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FIRST + SECOND YEAR PROGRAM - LAURIER PLACE Space # 100 101 102 103

Space / Description Staff / Living Spaces 2-Bedroom Apt 2 Bath Bedrm w/Private Bath Faculty Apartment

200 201 202 203 204 205

Student Residences Single Room (w/Bath) Single Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) Double Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) SOS (Single Occupancy Suite) 4 brm SOS (Single Occupancy Suite) 2 brm

300 301 302

550

Quantity

ASF

Occupancy

1 18 1

850 260 1,800

1 1 1

Total ASF 7,330 850 4,680 1,800

0 50 78 69 0

260 502 300 1,125 680

1 2 2 4 2

126,125 0 25,100 23,400 77,625 0

Residential Community Floor Lounge Floor Kitchen

6 6

540 350

5,340 3,240 2,100

400 401 402 403 405 406

Civic / Academic Lobby Gaming Lounge (adjacent to Laundry) Living Room - Floor 1 Meeting Room Small Group Study

1 1 1 2 4

250 400 800 500 240

3,410 250 400 800 1,000 960

500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514

2 2 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 1

400 250 1,500 250 40 80 80 150 80 120 600 500 350 240

8,040 800 500 1,500 250 240 480 480 900 480 720 600 500 350 240

Subtotal ASF Program Efficiency Ratio Target GSF

Beds

0 100 156 276 0

150,245 67% 224,246

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CLARA CONRAD RESIDENCE - RENOVATION STRATEGY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•• Create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. •• Provide inside/outside visibility and natural light in common rooms. Give courtyard back to students. •• Update common rooms - furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. Campus Residence Location Plan

REDEFINE HOW IT FEELS TO ENTER THE RESIDENCE TO MAKE IT MORE “HOMELIKE”

CREATE A SENSE OF OPENNESS BETWEEN THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE

REMOVE THE PARKING IN THE UPDATE WASH ROOMS TO PROVIDE HIGHER

COURTYARD AND GIVE THE SPACE BACK TO STUDENT USE

SENSE OF QUALITY AND DURABILITY

Conrad First Floor Plan

Typical Residence Washroom

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Renovated Washrooms at the University of Michigan

ACTION PLAN

PHASE 3

Since the replacement of Clara Conrad Residence is most likely beyond the lifetime of the HMP, deferred maintenance and quality of life renovations will be necessary for it to continue to serve WLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence needs. Overall, the improvements that will make the most impact to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; every day experience are aesthetic and functional. Attention should be given making the residence feel homelike with updating of washrooms and other common spaces. Spaces where students gather, socialize and collaborate on projects should be given priority as they support first year student success.

Existing Conrad Lobby With Connecting Stair

Lobby With Connecting Stair at the University of Michigan

Existing Conrad First Floor Study Space

Study Space at the University of Michigan

Existing Conrad Lobby

Lobby at Alice Lloyd Hall, Michigan State University

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BRICKER RESIDENCE - RENOVATION STRATEGY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•• Create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. •• Provide inside/outside visibility and natural light in common rooms. •• Update common room furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. Campus Residence Location Plan

•• Consider creating two-storey entry lobby/living room with open stair to connect both sides of the building at the basement and first floor.

CREATE TWO-STOREY ENTRY LIVING ROOM CONNECTING THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR TO OPEN UP THE ENTRY TO THE BUILDING FROM BOTH SIDES

Bricker First Floor Plan

Bricker Entry Courtyard

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Entry Courtyard at Tulane University

ACTION PLAN

PHASE 4

Whether one enters the Bricker Residence from Bricker Avenue or from the north side, the building feels very institutional and anonymous. From Bricker Avenue one enters into a narrow foyer with the connecting stair (to the floor above) in the center of the space. Staff offices are located along a narrow corridor to the right. Directly opposite the entry is a multi-purpose room with skylight. This room is directly below a concrete patio on the north side of the building. When one enters the building via the patio on this side it is into a hallway with the connecting stair to the lower level. As defined in the images below consider opening the two floors up to one another. The building entry condition would take on a entirely new aesthetic that would provide students with a gracious central commons filled with natural light where community would happen every day.

Existing First Floor at Bricker Avenue Entry

First Floor at Entry Space, University of Michigan

Existing Bricker Connecting Stair at North Side Entry

Two-Storey Lobby Space (Upper Floor), Sewanee University

Existing Bricker Multipurpose Room With Skylight

Two-Storey Lobby Space (Lower Floor), Sewanee University

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BOUCKAERT RESIDENCE - RENOVATION STRATEGY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•• Create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. •• Provide inside/outside visibility and natural light in common rooms. •• Update common rooms furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. •• Consider creating two-storey entry lobby/living room with open stair to connect both sides of the building at the basement and first floor.

Campus Residence Location Plan

IDEALLY CONNECTING THE BASEMENT FLOOR SPACE WITH THE BUILDING ENTRY IS DESIRABLE BUT IT WOULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF THE STAFF APARTMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR. HOWEVER, AS WITH BRICKER RESIDENCE THE BENEFIT WOULD BE IMMEDIATE TO HELPING STUDENTS BUILDING COMMUNITY IN THE BUILDING.

Bouckaert Basement Floor Plan

Bouckaert West Courtyard Shared With Bricker Residence

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Bouckaert First Floor Plan

ACTION PLAN

PHASE 5

The Bouckaert Residence entry is small and anonymous with the staff apartment on the left and the floor lounge (behind closed doors) straight ahead. The community lounge is located at the basement floor. Although, it presents a dilemma, with respect to the staff apartment, the best way to create a dynamic entry to the building that creates a space for students to see and be seen is to create a two-storey component that brings natural light into both the entry lobby and the basement level floor lounge. Creating this connection will totally change what it is like to live in the building. With the natural light and the use of warm tones on the walls and floors students will be drawn to the space of study and socialization.

Existing Basement Floor Lounge - North End

First Floor of Two-Storey Lounge, University of Michigan

Existing Basement Floor Lounge - South End

Two-Storey Lobby Space, University of Michigan

Typical Hall Floor Lounge

Floor Lounge With Flexible Seating Options, Tulane University

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WATERLOO COLLEGE HALL - RENOVATION STRATEGY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•• Create a welcoming front door with living room where students can see and be seen. •• Provide inside/outside visibility and natural light in common rooms. •• Update common rooms furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity. •• Create visual connection between the front entry and the large study room on the north side of the building.

Campus Residence Location Plan

WHEN LAURIER PLACE IS DEVELOPED THE WATERLOO COLLEGE HALL WILL BECOME PART OF THAT COMMUNITY. PLACEMAKING IN THE NORTH COURTYARD WILL BE A KEY FEATURE TO HELP MAKE CONNECTIONS AM ONG STUDENTS.

Waterloo College Hall First Floor Plan

Innovative Study Spaces

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LED Back-Lit Wall Treatments

Wall Graphics That Provide Space Identity

PHASE 6

Upon redevelopment of the Laurier Place site the Waterloo College Hall (WCH) will become part of that larger community of students. Making both perceptual and physical connections will be important to build an overall sense of community. Two aspects that will help do this are the location of the floor lounges and the first floor common room of the WCH. As Laurier Place is redeveloped, views to and from the WCH common rooms similar spaces in new residences should be maximized. Common spaces should be beacons of light and activity during daytime and night time hours, increasing the number of students not only using the landscaped areas around the buildings but looking into them. Increasing both the active and passive users of the spaces will be a key aspect of the actual and perceived security of the community.

Existing First Floor Lounge

First Floor Lounge, Ohio University

Existing Patio on the North Side of the Building

Patio, Rhode Island School of Design

Place-making, Rhode Island School of Design

First Floor Living Room, Tulane University

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KING STREET RESIDENCE - RENOVATION STRATEGY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•• Create a welcoming front door experience with living room where students can see and be seen. •• Create visual connection between the front entry and the large study room on the east side of the building. •• Update common rooms furniture, lighting, floor and wall coverings to create building uniqueness and identity.

Campus Residence Location Plan

•• Rethink the program for the first floor focusing on all access student study resources rather than locked conference rooms. •• Replace locked doores and solid walls with glass storefront to create visibility at residence floor lounges. •• Provide flexible lounge furniture along the glass storefront on floors 5-7.

WHEN THE NEW FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE IS DEVELOPED ALONG REGINA STREET NORTH AND THE SHARED PLAZA IT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT PLACEMAKING GESTURE TO RECONFIGURE THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE KING STREET RESIDENCE TO CREATE BUILDING IDENTITY.

King Street First Floor Plan

Group Study Rooms With Glass Storefront

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Take Advantage of Every Space

Create Places for Individuals and Small Groups

PHASE 6

Entering the King Street Residence feels very institutional and anonymous. It would take on a entirely new aesthetic if students had were greated with a gracious living room flooded with natural light where community can happen every day. Consider a strategy that makes the first floor all about students and the way they study. Replace the conference rooms with reservable study spaces with glass storefront not only increase visibility but also perceived security. Once the new first year residence and dining center are built the multipurpose room will need to have access onto the shared patio between the buildings. This will provide a great opportunity to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;town squareâ&#x20AC;? for the combined community. On the residential floors, replace the solid walls and locked doors at the floor lounges with glass storefront to bring natural light through the building. Also on floors 5-7 along the west side of the corridor at the glass, change the floor material to create a space with comfortable furniture. Add sun shading to mitigate western sun exposure.

Existing Sixth Floor Corridor

Informal Furniture Along Corridor, University of Michigan

Existing Patio on the East Side of the Building

Patio, Rhode Island School of Design

Existing Floor Lounge

Floor Lounge / Study Room, Tulane University

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LAURIER PLACE THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR RESIDENCE

PHASE 8

Two hundred (200) suite-style and apartment beds for third and fourth year students adjacent to Lester Street. Project Budget for Residence Only: $25,725,000.

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Housing Master Plan Phase 8: Third & Fourth Year Residence at Laurier Place

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THIRD + FOURTH YEAR PROGRAM - LAURIER PLACE Space # 100 101 102 103 104

Space / Description Staff / Living Spaces 2-Bedroom Apt 2 Bath Staff Apartment Bedrm w/Private Bath Faculty Apartment

200 201 202 203 204 205 206

Student Residences Single Room (w/Bath) Single Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) Double Semi-Suite (2:1 Bath) SOS (Single Occupancy Suite) 4 brm SOS (Single Occupancy Suite) 2 brm APT (Single Occupancy) 4 brm

300 301 302

200

Quantity

ASF

Occupancy

1 0 0 0

1,350 260 260 1,800

1 1 1 1

Total ASF 1,350 1,350 0 0 0

0 0 0 25 0 25

260 502 300 1,125 680 275

1 2 2 4 2 4

35,000 0 0 0 28,125 0 6,875

Residential Community Floor Lounge Floor Kitchen w/dining table

4 4

600 350

3,800 2,400 1,400

400 401 402 403 404 405 406

Civic / Academic Lobby Gaming Lounge (adjacent to Laundry) Living Room - Floor 1 Multipurpose Room Small Group Study Meeting Room

1 1 1 0 1 1

250 400 800 1,500 240 500

2,190 250 400 800 0 240 500

500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514

400 150 1,500 250 40 80 80 150 80 120 600 500 350 240

6,890 400 300 1,500 250 200 400 400 750 400 600 600 500 350 240

Subtotal ASF Program Efficiency Ratio Target GSF

1 2 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1

Beds

0 0

0 0 0 100 0 100

49,230 67% 73,478

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LAURIER PLACE GRADUATE YEAR RESIDENCE

PHASE 9

One hundred sixty-two (162) studio/efficiency and apartment beds for graduate students adjacent to University Avenue and Sunview Street. Project Budget: $34,930,000.

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Housing Master Plan Phase 9: Graduate Year Residence at Laurier Place

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SINGLE GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING - LAURIER PLACE Space # 100 101 102 103 104

Space / Description Staff / Living Spaces Efficiency/Studio 2 Bedroom Apartment Faculty in Residence Visiting Scholar Apartment (2 BRM Apt.)

200 201 202 203 204

Student Residences Efficiency/Studio 1 Single Bdr. Apartment 2 Single Bdr. Apartment 4 Single Bdr. Apartment

300 301 302

162

Quantity

ASF

Occupancy

4 1 0 0

310 850 1,800 750

1 1 1 1

Total ASF 2,090 1,240 850 0 0

125 33 0 0

310 600 800 1,200

1 1 2 4

58,550 38,750 19,800 0 0

Residential Community Student Lounges Floor Kitchen w/dining table

0 0

550 350

0 0 0

400 401 402 403 405 404

Civic / Academic Lobby Gaming Lounge (adjacent to Laundry) First Floor Living Room Small Group Study Meeting Room

1 1 1 1 1

250 400 800 240 500

2,190 250 400 800 240 500

500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514

1 2 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1

400 150 800 250 40 80 80 150 80 120 600 500 350 240

6,190 400 300 800 250 200 400 400 750 400 600 600 500 350 240

Subtotal ASF Program Efficiency Ratio Target GSF

Beds 4 1 0 0

125 33 0 0

66,830 67% 99,746

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CLARA CONRAD REPLACEMENT FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE

PHASE 10

Clara Conrad Residence replacement with 350 traditional-style and semi-suite style beds for first year students adjacent to University Avenue. Project Budget: $40,180,000.

Existing Campus Plan

Housing Master Plan Phase 10: Clara Conrad Site

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FIRST YEAR PROGRAM - NEW CONRAD Space # 100 101 102 103

Space / Description Staff / Living Spaces 2-Bedroom Apt 2 Bath Bedrm w/Private Bath Faculty Apartment

200 201 202 203 204 205

206 207 208 209

350

Quantity

ASF

Occupancy

1 12 1

850 260 1,800

1 1 1

Total ASF 5,770 850 3,120 1,800

0 30 64 0 0

260 502 286 554 562

1 2 2 4 4

57,264 0 15,060 18,304 0 0

24 63 0 40

130 260 100 110

1 2

3,120 16,380 0 4,400

300 301 302

Residential Community Floor Lounge / Kitchenette Small Group Study

6 1

800 240

5,040 4,800 240

400 401 402 403 404

Civic / Academic Lobby Gaming Lounge (adjacent to Laundry) Living Room - Floor 1 Meeting Room

1 1 1 1

250 400 800 500

1,950 250 400 800 500

500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514

1 2 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1

400 150 1,500 250 40 80 80 150 80 120 600 500 350 240

6,890 400 300 1,500 250 200 400 400 750 400 600 600 500 350 240

Subtotal ASF Program Efficiency Ratio Target GSF

Beds

0 60 128 0 0 24 126

76,914 67% 114,797

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Artist’s Conception of New King’s Street Residence

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CONCLUSION

CON CLU S I ON: A B O LD PL AN I S O F NO VALUE UNLE S S AC TE D ON!

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir the blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work.” — Daniel Hudson Burnham (1846-1912)

Wilfrid Laurier University currently houses approximately 2,820 students in both on-campus residences and off-campus accommodations which are leased from private landlords. The 2013 Campus Master Plan recommends five of WLU’s existing student residences (or 590 beds) be demolished to allow for academic expansion in the campus core. Adding to this dilemma, WLU conducted a survey of students and found a market demand of 2,111 students who currently live in off campus accommodations who said they would be willing to move back to campus if the unit they chose was available. The Housing Master Plan recommends a phased implementation strategy that creates a on-campus housing capacity of approximately 2,700 beds (or 17 percent of full time students) within 15 years: 1.

Construct 500 beds for first year students and a new dining center adjacent to the King Street Residence;

2. Construct 762 beds on the Laurier Place site in three phases with a new dining center as part of Phase 1; 3.

Renovation of all existing student residences to remain so they are better equipped to support living / learning communities and overall student community goals; and

4. The potential redevelopment of the Clara Conrad site increasing density from 256 beds to 350 beds. WLU Residence is a signature strength of the University and we hope you find much to agree with in our planning. Our Plan is bold. Our Plan is necessary. Our Plan will be transformational for Wilfrid Laurier University and the on-campus residential experience. Momentum is a valuable resource. Let us get started!

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