{"id":433,"date":"2017-08-10T18:05:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/?page_id=433"},"modified":"2017-08-10T18:05:40","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:05:40","slug":"open-space-framework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Space Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class='post-433 float'><p>The Open Space\u00a0Framework fosters\u00a0a walking and\u00a0cycling environment\u00a0toward the health\u00a0and wellness of\u00a0the University and\u00a0Brandon community.<\/p>\n<\/aside><p>The Open Space Framework plays an integral role in the building campus\u00a0identity and in defining the University as a welcoming and desirable place\u00a0to be. Most notable campuses around the world are typically renown for\u00a0their impressive landscapes. One of the top considerations for choosing a\u00a0University over the past decade has been the beauty and attractiveness of the\u00a0campus, and the quality of the public realm &#8211; the open spaces and landscapes &#8211;\u00a0regardless of whether the University is situated in a cold region. The Plan seeks\u00a0to achieve a seamless relationship between buildings and open spaces which\u00a0work together to create a high quality, attractive, and functioning environment\u00a0for the University.<\/p>\n<p>The Open Space Framework for Brandon University is intended to provide a\u00a0clear and flexible structure of existing and new open spaces to meet a variety\u00a0of social and recreational needs, and to elevate the quality, attractiveness, and\u00a0comfort of the Campus. The Framework constitutes all aspects of the public\u00a0realm, including a diversity of open spaces, recreational spaces, pathways,\u00a0pedestrian corridors, linkages, and streets. It provides the context for the built\u00a0form and takes into consideration the treatment of internal open spaces and\u00a0their relationship to the external environment.<\/p>\n<p>The key initiatives of the Open Space Framework include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Redefining and revitalizing some of the elements of the Campus\u2019 original\u00a0design and open space assets that have been eroded over time. This\u00a0includes: redefining the central green spine as a major north south\u00a0pedestrian connector; enhancing and in some cases redesigning three\u00a0significant major open spaces &#8211; the forest, the plaza, and the quad &#8211; that\u00a0function as the formal front forecourts to the University\u2019s first buildings\u00a0(along its east face).<\/li>\n<li>Creating a formal quad and plaza that serves as the ceremonial heart of the\u00a0Campus, and functions to accommodate major activities and events.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing all of the existing courtyard open spaces so that they are useful,\u00a0purposeful, and accessible spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing the field as an accessible open space, and as the main\u00a0recreational field for a variety of University and community events.<\/li>\n<li>Creating two new significant plaza spaces, one of which completes the\u00a0southern \u201cleg\u201d of the green spine and creates a new public place for the\u00a0South Campus Quadrant. The other completes the beginnings of the eastwest\u00a0plaza fronting the George T. Richardson Centre, extending the plaza\u00a0west to 20th Street and east to terminate at the Knowles-Douglas Student\u2019s\u00a0Union Centre.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing the Campus\u2019 streets as pedestrian oriented places, multi-modal\u00a0circulation corridors, and linkages to the community.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing the Campus\u2019 interface to the community by redefining the\u00a0landscape and character of the open space to create a more visually and\u00a0physically welcoming face to the Campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"1\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  full count-1\">\n<h2>Open Space Typologies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-row\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box ebm inside inside-half count-1\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/edge-landscape\/\">Edge Landscape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/forest-landscape\/\">Forest Landscape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/formal-front-plaza-forecourt\/\">Formal Front Plaza Forecourt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/the-campus-quad\/\">The Campus Quad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/the-campus-spine-and-the-george-t-richardson-plaza\/\">The Campus Spine and the George T.\u00a0Richardson Plaza<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box .inside inside-half .ebm -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box ebm inside inside-half count-2\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/courtyards\/\">Courtyards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/athletic-field\/\">Athletic Field<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/pedestrian-linkages\/\">Pedestrian Linkages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/streetscapes\/\">Streetscapes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/internal-gathering-spaces\/\">Internal Gathering Spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/\" class=\"btn\">Open Space<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box .inside inside-half .ebm -->\n<\/div> <!-- .flex-row -->\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"2\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<h2>Landscape Design<\/h2>\n<p>There needs to be a cohesiveness to the landscape that\u00a0contributes to a strong campus identity and a distinct\u00a0and recognizable character of place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/landscape-design\/\" class=\"btn\">Landscape<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<h2>Lighting<\/h2>\n<p>Lighting can be used to elevate and enhance the\u00a0quality and character of space by providing attractive\u00a0architectural or artistic design form during the daytime,\u00a0and a variety of ambiance levels during the night time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/lighting\/\" class=\"btn\">Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"3\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<h2>Public Art<\/h2>\n<p>Art provides opportunities to create\u00a0a unique environment and enhance the quality and\u00a0experience of the public realm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/public-art\/\" class=\"btn\">Public Art<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<h2>Winter Design &amp; Programming<\/h2>\n<p>Designing for winter helps to animate the campus during\u00a0the winter months, which are the busiest periods of\u00a0the academic year for the University.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/winter-design-and-programming\/\" class=\"btn\">Winter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<\/div><!-- .flex-row -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Open Space\u00a0Framework fosters\u00a0a walking and\u00a0cycling environment\u00a0toward the health\u00a0and wellness of\u00a0the University and\u00a0Brandon community. 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