{"id":444,"date":"2017-08-10T18:17:46","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/?page_id=444"},"modified":"2017-08-10T18:17:46","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:17:46","slug":"open-space-typologies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/campusplan\/plan-frameworks\/open-space-framework\/open-space-typologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Space Typologies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Open Space Framework constitutes a variety of open space typologies\u00a0that function to create a beautiful, welcoming, animated, pedestrian-oriented\u00a0environment and destination. Each open space typology is intended to contribute\u00a0holistically to accommodate a variety of needs, to enhance the tree canopy,\u00a0to socialize the Campus, to engage and welcome the community in, and to\u00a0foster healthy living for all. The open spaces are one of the best opportunities\u00a0to represent and support Indigenous peoples\u2019 culture and history, through art,\u00a0landscape design and planting, and through programming open spaces. The open\u00a0spaces should be used as a pedagogical tool for the University, with opportunities\u00a0for outdoor learning and teaching.<\/p>\n

At the scale of the University, the Framework provides a variety of spaces to meet\u00a0student and faculty needs, increasing the opportunity for social gathering, lingering\u00a0and studying, learning, recreating, and for events and ceremony. In addition, at the\u00a0scale of the community, it functions as the day-to-day playground and destination\u00a0for the surrounding neighbourhood and local community for recreation, lingering,\u00a0walking, cycling, and partaking in Campus\u2019 events. At the scale of the city, the\u00a0Framework responds to creating a University District, with spaces that can\u00a0accommodate citywide events and position the University as lively and animated\u00a0throughout the day and year.<\/p>\n

Safety and security are priorities to be addressed in design. Accordingly, all open\u00a0spaces must be well lit in a sustainable way, and visible and accessible from\u00a0numerous vantage points both internal and external so that they are safe and\u00a0comfortable places to be.<\/p>\n

The following sections provides an overview of each of the open space typologies\u00a0defined in the Framework.<\/p>\n

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Open Space Typologies<\/h2>\n
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