OCTOBER 1, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANSARASOTA, FLORIDA Prepared byPhil Graham StudioValleyCrest Design GroupLandscape Architects and Planners
COLLEGE MISSIONThe mission of New College is to o er an undergraduate liberal arts education of the highest quality in the context of a small, residential public honors college with a distinctive academic program which develops the student’s intellectual and personal potential as fully as possible; encourages the discovery of new knowledge and values while providing opportunities to acquire established knowledge and values; and fosters the individual’s e ective relationship with particular, the College since its inception has subscribed to and attempted to foster the following principles: student is responsible in the last analysis for his or her best education demands a joint search for learning by exciting instructors and able ’ progress should be based on demonstrated competence and real mastery rather than on the accumulation of credits and should have from the outset opportunities to explore in depth areas of interest to MASTER PLANThe New College Landscape Master Plan coalesces the resolutions of the 2006 Master Plan with some newly presented facts, observations, opinions and recommendations in order to further define our role in both shaping the character and working with the proclivity of the campus landscape. A continuously-evolving understanding of sustainability and stewardship for the campus as being both “independent of” and “dependent upon” its larger surrounding context reinforces and transcends the unique qualities of the New College experience. An inspired reverence for “place” can be revealed to us through our engagements with the physical remnants of its environmental past, our ongoing immersions into the opportunities of its steadfast present and our contributions for furthering the success of its promising COLLEGE OF FLORIDA New College of Florida5800 Bay Shore RoadSarasota, Florida Gordon E. Michalson, Jr. PresidentJohn Martin, Vice President for Finance and AdministrationKen Perlowski, Director, Facilities Planning and ConstructionJono Miller, Assistant to the Vice President, Chair, Landscape CommitteeMichael Williams, Landscape Coordinator, Physical Plant DepartmentJack Whelan, Senior ArchitectJake Hartvigsen, Director of Public A airsAdrian Castillo, Construction Project Specialist, Facilities Planning & ConstructionCONSULTANT TEAMPhil Graham StudioLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREValleyCrest Design GroupPLANNING, URBAN DESIGN646 Second Avenue SouthSt. Petersburg, Florida 33701Phil Graham, Jr., Project Principal, Contracts, Planning, Hand GraphicsPhilip Graham, IV, Project Manager, Client Relations, Design, Narrative, GraphicsHunter Booth, Master Planning & Design, Hand GraphicsKaren Taylor, Research and Materials, Exhibit PreparationChris Miazgowicz, Exhibit Preparation, Documentation AssemblyJamie Beatty, Technical Data Entry, Mapping, Digital Plan GraphicsRick Rollins, Digital Graphics, Documentation Assembly90% FINAL DRAFT DATEOctober 1, 2009 2009, ValleyCrest Landscape Development, Inc. dba Phil Graham StudioThis document format intentionally coincides with the 2006 Master Plan withexpressed permission from Moule & Polyzoides Architects, Inc. in coordination with theNew College of Florida. NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CONTENTSChapter 1Introduction .................................................................................................................. ................. 4Project approach, proposed landscape design principles,process organization, program elements and scheduleChapter 2Research .............................................................................................................................. ............ 6Project assessment, site inventory of landscape elements,data gathering and analysisChapter 3Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 16Analysis results, relationships in the landscape, prioritizationof desired elements and essential guiding principlesChapter 4Schematic ...................................................................................................................................... 36Exploration and study of opportunities, systems and approachesto determine their viability and value in solving program elementsChapter 5Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 44Short and long-term solutions detailing the controls needed todrive multiple landscape systems throughout implementation Chapter 6Components ................................................................................................................................ 00Technical specifications and supporting details outliningthe materials and expertise required to execute the planAppendixReference material that supports the landscape master plan .................................. 62NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN390% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTIONPLAN PURPOSENew College of Florida (NCF) rests within a series of adjacent and nearby properties that compose a highly unique and diverse landscape environment. Beginning with a colorful history of the Ringling Family’s impressions on the original site, today’s expanding campus can be characterized by decades of naturally occurring and man made alterations. In concert with Charles Ringling’s mantra of self su ciency for his Sarasota properties, the successes and challenges of today’s campus are in part attributable to the New College’s long-standing commitment of utilizing sustainable management practices and land conservation principles. The resolutions of the New College 2006 Master Plan recognize the untapped potential within the campus environment to share its valuable resources among students, faculty, the surrounding community and regional wildlife. The Landscape Master Plan should uphold those principles through an implementation of strategies that promote a strong relationship between education and environmental create a landscape master plan? New College invested in an e ort to further explore the complexities and intricacies of the landscape that the 2006 Master Plan did not include. Like the 2006 Master Plan, the Landscape Master Plan encompasses a 25 year vision. In accordance with New College’s desire to leverage the more immediate outdoor enhancement opportunities that are evident throughout the campus, greater emphasis on smaller landscape projects that may be possible in the first 5 to 10 years of an adopted landscape master plan. This approach takes into account the up front growth period landscape projects need to fully realize their potential. Additionally, early landscape improvements to the campus will play a multi-faceted role in addressing aesthetic, educational, functional, operational and sustainable components that make up the outdoor environment. The Campus is currently an under-utilized and highly diverse fabric of outdoor zones. What is the master plan process? New College began a five month e ort to create a Landscape Master Plan in February of 2009. Input from students, faculty, administrative sta and the public at large was invited to provide their input from which the design consultant was able to consider for determining various responses to the project was the master plans process approached? The project was broken into a series of phases over a 5 month period that pursued all elements of the project’s program. NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN490% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION : CHAPTER 1 Primary functions of the process were carried out through a series of phases:Phase I - Research & Analysis•Visit site for familiarity with systems and conditions•Prepare base campus map for use in discussion•Meet with Client PM to walk site for issue identification•Review historical site documentation•Review campus master plan•Prepare research summary & charrette exhibits/facilitation•One day interactive workshop and charrette•Prepare charrette summary report and graphics•Deliver final Research & AnalysisPhase II - Schematic Design•Prepare design drawings at schematic level•Gather supporting graphical and companion information•Prepare draft narrative of design documentation•Presentation to PM and Sta Team•Make modifications per comments•Presentation workshop (optional)•Deliver final Schematic DesignPhase III - Landscape Master Plan•Prepare graphic portions from Sta Team directives•Prepare supporting written documentation•Presentation to PM and Sta Team•Make modifications per comments•Presentation to NCF Landscape Advisory Committee•Deliver final Master Landscape PlanCONTENT DIRECTIVESUnder the direction and supervision of the Facilities and Plant Department, the Landscape Review Committee developed criteria for which the design team would be responsible for. The following directives were established to give credence to and provide implementation solutions for the main ideas presented in the 2006 Master native, exotic and invasive plant material materials & methods that comply with LEED? of areas most likely to benefit from shade of trees to replace declining species/ implementation of all master plan budgets of all phased requirements, recommendations and preservation materials materials and electronic media maintenance opportunitiesSIGNIFICANT DATES OF THE PROJECTSite Analysis and Research, January - February, 2009Opportunities Charrette Public Meeting, March 6, 2009Schematic Design Presentation, March 19, 2009Schematic Design Charrette Public Meeting, April 23, 2009Possible Landscape Projects Meeting, May 21, 2009Draft Landscape Master Plan Presentation, October, 1, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN590% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 2 : RESEARCHResources. The landscape projects identified in the METHODS & APPROACH2006 Master Plan begin to lay a solid foundation from which to advance a wholistic and detailed study of the campus landscape in terms of its natural Efforts made by the Ringling Family and New College evolution, historical relationship with people, existing to maintain a balance between preservation and conditions and possible future. Resources gathered Phil progress within a century-long quest for urban sprawl Graham Studio to comprehensively research the many at the expense of a diminishing Florida wilderness is as components of a Landscape Master Plan have included a noteworthy as it is exceptional. Interestingly, historical review of:documentation formalizing a unified approach to landscape practices at New College did not surface in the •Information provided by members of the New analysis of data gathered for the Landscape Master Plan. However, the adopted 2006 Master Plan successfully College Landscape Review Committee (LRC) culminates a wide range of archival data to summarize perceived to be relevant to the research of the the historical progression of structural (and to a less Landscape Master Plan, ., landscape principles, extent) environmental alterations of the New College project strategies and suggested plant materialscampus since its creation was first outlined in 1960. •Curriculum dependent on outdoor environments•New College’s mission of sustainable landscapes•Costs associated with installs and maintenance•Student/Faculty activity-based expectations•New College landscape philosophies documented by Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff•Landscape review committee meeting minutes•Board of Directors meeting minutes•The adopted 2006 Master Plan by M&P Architects•Archival blueprints, maps, drawings and photos•Digitally produced CAD data of existing above ground structures, ground plane treatments, circulation systems, and below ground utilities•Survey and aerial mapping of soils, wildlife, plant life, remnant ecosystems and reparation efforts•The results of a publicly announced workshop facilitated by Phil Graham Studio in March of 2009•Site photograph of existing conditions•New College web site and documentsNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN690% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
RESEARCH : CHAPTER 2LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES, STRATEGIES AND and maintaining representative examples of the original flora of the a plan to manage and ultimately remove “ The mission of the landscape and design of the New College invasive exotics. of Florida campus is to facilitate and support education and use of irrigation, fertilizer and pesticidesto begin implementation of the landscaping elements and guidelines set out in the campus master plan. This includes Regarding Native Vegetation (LRC)a rming the aesthetic primacy of the value of landscaping commitment to maintaining and perpetuating the – making people feel good about where they are in ways that dominant canopy species of site, with periodic replanting may be hard to articulate. This mandate will be interpreted to encourage continued resting, roosting and nesting broadly -- not so narrowly that trees will inevitably yield to habitat for ospreys, bald eagles and other and asphalt, but comprehensively so that the entire for the remaining “legacy” specimens that campus can contribute to learning.” predate the Caples/Ringling College Landscape Review Committee (LRC) and maintain representative examples of the original flora of the Principles (LRC) with campus security and physical plant to Regarding Landscape Plantings (LRC)promote a safe and manageable and restore historically appropriate landscape commitment to fitting buildings and infrastructure to plantings associated with the historic district bayfront the site instead of vice versamansions. This might mean either the exact cultivar or a and appropriate wages for campus grounds plant that recreates the original e ect. workers (and enough workers to accomplish what is commitment to using planting and structures to expected)modify the environment to enhance learning. This recognition of the primacy of people living, working includes educational plantings as well as creating and studying within the campus environment as being outdoor settings that facilitate informal and formal more important than automobiles. This does not mean educational opportunities. This could range from more creating a campus landscape that is hostile to automobiles shade producing oaks to labeled plants, to a tree trail or but rather one where automobiles, parking and vehicle outdoor classrooms Selective use of non-invasive plants corridors play a less visible role in campus encourage campus users to appreciate, investigate the leading institution of higher learning in our area, and enjoy the landscape. The frequently climbed camphor New College should be the trend setter for Sarasota and tree by College Hall is an example. This may range from Manatee Counties in creating a safe, sustainable and usually-inconspicuous rain lilies to fruit trees to large environmentally sensitive campus environment. This specimen flowering minimizing the use of irrigation, fertilizer and commitment to the right plant for the site – creating pesticides and enhancing the use of environmentally coherent landscapes. In addition to matching the plant to friendly mulch and other planting soil conditions, this means neither planting scattered commitment to perpetuating the dominant canopy exotic trees in the midst of an area dominated by pines species of site. This means periodic replanting of southern and oaks, nor insisting on native plants in every pine, cabbage palms and native oaks. a plan to manage, control and ultimately , if not reverence, for the remaining “legacy” remove invasive exotic plants. plants: individual plants that predate the Caples Ringling of non-invasive bu er/screening plantings and erastructures to define and enhance campus commitment to using planting and structures to modify the environment to enhance plantingsNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN790% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 2 : RESEARCHAERIAL - 19481948 Aerial of Ringling Estate and Surrounding ContextNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN890% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
RESEARCH : CHAPTER 2AERIAL - 20082009 Aerial of New College and Surrounding Context - GoogleNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN990% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 2 : RESEARCHPROJECT-BASED LANDSCAPE STRATEGIESCampus-wide (LRC)•Convert campus survey to map landscape zones linked to governing principles•Develop various plant palettes•Improve campus entrance to unify sense of place and arrival•Develop locations for shaded, contemplative gardens•Develop congregating areasUplands (LRC)•Labyrinth•Remove exotics from wooded creek•Footbridge over wooded creekPalmer Campus (LRC)•Cook Hall circleEast Campus Stormwater Collection Area•Intertidal lagoon•Vegetation along seawall restoration•Oval restoration area•Relocate palms and replace oaks along Dort East Campus (LRC)•Landscape Heiser•Landscape VWXY dorms•Bu er residences at Uplands•Landscape Z dorm•Create pedestrian circulation from Palmer to Ringling•Green between Ham. Center and Z building•Widen College Drive for bike lanes•Create better definition between the College and the airportCircus Hall of Fame (LRC)•Replace chain link along University Parkway•Integrate into Palmer Campus•Remove asphalt and concrete foundationsCaples (LRC)•Develop as open athletic fields and walking/bicycle paths•Rehabilitate stormwater pond•Potential College Hall entrance relationship•Remove invasive exotics from bayfront•De-emphasize cars•Create defined yet somewhat hidden walking trails leading from Caples into the Ringling Museum campusAlong 41 (LRC)•Remove parking curbs, landscape lot along . 41•Campus entrance at . 41 and General Spaatz•Overpass improvements•Landscape treatment on berms along . 41•Landscape new Administration BuildingFlorida CoontieEXISTING PLANT MATERIAL TOXICITY AND VALUENative (LRC)•Coontie (Zamia pumila) - An attractive cycad with red “fruits.” All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing glycosides.•Holly (Ilex) - Small trees and shrubs with dark green glossy leaves and red berries; will cause nausea and diarrhea if eaten, but are unlikely to be highly toxic.•Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) - A leguminous shrub with yellow flowers, fuzzy-textured leaves and dry pods. Seeds are poisonous if ingested, containing the toxin cytosine, which causes severe COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1090% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
RESEARCH : CHAPTER 2•Golden dewdrop (Duranta erecta) - A shrub with yellow, succulent berries which are toxic. Ingestion may cause tetanic seizures. •Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) - A wetlands shrub with white umbrella-shaped inflorescence and purple berries. Berries are slightly toxic if consumed (Not Native) (LRC)•Oleander (Nerium oleander) - A shrub with colorful flowers and dry pods. All parts are extremely toxic. This shrub is already on the landscape committee’s do-not-plant Tree at College Hall•Euphorbs (Euphorbiaceae) - A wide variety of succulent, interesting-looking plants in this group have milky, toxic Dead Pines (LRC)sap. Examples include pencil-plant (Euphorbia tirucalli), As wild habitat diminishes within the surrounding context of and many plants which have a cactus-appearance the campus, New College is in a unique position to foster a (however, true cacti, family Cactaceae are usually non-pro-wildlife environment that includes the existence of pine toxic)snags. Several factors make New College a truly unique place along Central Florida’s west coast that include its adjacency to the bay, large areas on campus that support natural environments, on campus study of environmental processes, as well as the enjoyment derived from viewing inspiring Florida for Allowing Pine Snags (Dead Pines) (LRC)•Nesting Ospreys•Reliable supply of nest-building material•Established history of continual wildlife interaction•Crucial resting, roosting and feeding habitat for birds•Perches for hunting•Colony for honeybees •Platform nests used by Ospreys and Great Horned Owls •Cavities within o er habitat for nesting birds •Nearly one-third of wildlife species depend on snags•Rotting wood provides food for insects to support birds•First the extent of local pine-dominated ecosystems Laurel Figcontinues to diminish. In recent years significant habitat Weed Volunteer Species (LRC)has been lost at Crosley, and at forested sites north of the •Castor bean (Ricinus communis) - An invasive weed, airport, while extensive new development is planned along currently growing near Caples. All plant parts are northern shore of Sarasota Bay in Manatee County. •Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) - An invasive When live standing timber is cleared for residential or shrub with attractive-looking red berries which may cause other development, snags typically go as well. irritation and allergic reactions if eaten.•Homeowners are reluctant to keep dead trees•Rosary pea (Abrus precatorius) - An annual vine with •Parcel-scale loss of pines and prompt removal in adjacent dry capsules opening to reveal shiny black and red seeds neighborhoods result in significant loss of mature live which are highly in the surrounding context •Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) - A vine found on •Dead trees play an educational role in the social sciences, cabbage palms at New College. Distinctive appearance humanities and natural scienceswith three leaflets and reddish petioles. Causes contact dermatitis.•Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) - An annual vine with bright orange fruit containing seeds surrounded by red pulp. Causes stomach irritation if eaten in large Species (LRC)The Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) has been considered invasive throughout Florida since the 1970’s because it disrupts native habitats. Native to Malaysia, it was first introduced to Florida prior to 1912. Roots are able to disturb structures such as sidewalks, streets and pools. OF the over 60 species of figs introduced into Florida, the Laurel Fig is only one of 3 species considered are Laurel Figs scattered around campus. One is between the Anthropology Lab and the Social Sciences Building along the sidewalk. The largest specimen resides next to College Hall. The Strangler Fig species (Ficus aurea) do also exist on campus around Old Caples and the Carriage House and are not considered invasive. Dead Pine Tree within Uplands AreaNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1190% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 2 : RESEARCH2006 MASTER PLAN: MAIN LANDSCAPE OBSERVATIONSTREATMENT ZONES OF THE CAMPUS (LRC)Historic preservation:Zone 1 : Canopy•College Hall / Cook HallRestore and maintain original habitats and original canopy •Waterfront / balustrade / dock / seawalltrees (slash pine, cabbage palm and native oak species)•West campus mature pines / regenerative forest Zone 2 : Space•East campus – Palm CourtOpen outdoor spaces for gatherings and recreational use. Multipurpose areas for overflow parking, tent sites, social, Forms:educational and athletic events •Develop new landscape respectful of axes/geometryZone 3 : LegacyHonor and restore historically appropriate landscape Native, sustainable landscapes:plantings associated with the bayfront mansions•Diverse landscape paletteZone 4 : Utility •Best practices policyPropagate and utility plantings (such as food plants or •Removal of invasive speciesbamboo) or nursery areas to grow landscape plants•Native plants program Zone 5 : Education•Non-invasive plant speciesLandscapes and species that facilitate pedagogy•Preserve historic trees / landscapeZone 6: SensoryVegetation that engages the sense by design, appearance, Outdoor spaces:smell, touch, taste or other characteristics to encourage an •Courtyardsinvestigation and appreciation•PatiosZone 7 : Bu er / Screen•Outdoor classroomsEdge treatments, space definition, visual screens•Shelters / pavilionsZone 8 : Native Habitat•Tree/ shade canopyPlant species and landscape treatments that re-introduce •Open lawn for activitiesor strengthen the systems of similar naturally occurring environments to encourage regional and migrating wildlifeSystems and furnishings:Zone 9 : Restoration•Repair / renew special needs areas Allow compromised ecosystems to heal•Screen utility blightZone 10 : Aesthetic Elements•Restore / reinforce view shedsStructured design, formal arrangements, shade structures, •Landscape lighting outdoor classrooms, labyrinth, paving treatments•Signage / campus identity•Pathways to the waterfrontCirculation and transportation:•Remove selected campus roads / parking lots •Relocate parking to campus perimeter•Increase walk-ability Resource conservation:•Sustainability measures•Water wise use•Native plants•Landscape maintenance•Best management practicesTree Qualification Processing Chart Study - New CollegeNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
RESEARCH : CHAPTER 2MISCELLANEOUS SITE DATATree Care Survey•ValleyCrest Survey in September, 2008•Pine bores found in dead pines can spread to living pines•Dead trees should be removed to minimize pest popula-tion growth and hazards to people and property•Various fig species need to be evaluated for eradication•No major infestations or diseases•Hardwoods near construction zones show signs of stress•Malnutrition due to poor root absorption is evident•See Appendix for Consultant LetterTree Survey•2007 survey is latest availableMain Intersection to east and west campus properties from US 41 with •Reclinata palms illegitimate volunteers along coastpronounced utility blight overhead a vacuous west entry. •Norfolk pines detract and imposeLandscape Maintenance•6 member crew•$6,500•80% natural soils samples, 20% chemically altered•No recurring pests reported•Budget is stretched to the limit•Mowing is very time consuming•Outsourcing is minimal•Horticulturist is certified to use all chemical control•About 80% of site is naturally treated, 20% chemically•Seeks to bring the campus to 100% organic control•Invasives are being eradicated in most sensitive areas 1stSoils Analysis•Large samples sent to University of Florida•Soils are regularly sampled•Primarily sandy loam, greatly lacks PotassiumVisitors Tour Route with redundant tour progression upon return to College •See Appendix for Soils Wildlife•Eagles, osprey, herons, egrets, migrating birdsNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1390% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 2 : RESEARCHENVIRONMENTAL ACTION RESEARCH & SOLUTIONSIn 2002 this report, referred to as “EARS”, outlined the landscape treatment recommendations for Bay Shore Road and Heiser Natural Sciences Complex. Although this report deals specifically with these areas, a better understanding the historical bearings of desires for the future landscape treatments of the college campus can be found within. Excerpts from this report that speak to issues with the campus as a whole and seen as relevant to Landscape Master Plan e ort have been included below. Caples Pond•Decrease domesticated areas and increase opportunities EARS: Alumni/Student Survey of Landscape Appearancefor natural Florida wildlife habitatsDuring the Fall 2002 semester, for their Green Campus •Trimming vegetation should be minimized to encourage Seminar course, Ganit Gershenson and Catherine St. John species natural growth rates and patternssurveyed New College students and alumni regarding the physical appearance of the campus. Here is a compilation of Alumni Survey you seen the college change positively or negatively since you have known it?Student Survey do you feel about the new physical changes on you seen the college change positively or negatively campus? since you have known it? do you think the campus has improved, and how has do you feel about the new physical changes on it deteriorated?campus? would you do, if anything, to improve the overall do you think the campus has improved, and how as it appearance of the campus? deteriorated? do you feel about the new physical changes on would you do, if anything, to improve the overall campus?appearance of the campus? do you think the campus has improved, and how as it deteriorated?Student Survey Responses Summary you/would you donate money to help the appearance? •Campus lacks an overall sense of is disagreeable/unattractive about New College’s •Need shade canopy along walks and gathering spacescurrent appearance?•A natural, undisturbed “old Florida” landscape look is preferred to adding manicured softscape designsAlumni Survey Responses Summary•Toxic and thorny species should be a last resort•Sterile parking lots and open spaces lack character•Plant sustainable (native) Florida flowers and plants•Generic band-aid approaches to landscape improvements •Exotic palms provide little shade and visually detractshould be replaced with meaningful, lasting executions•Increase flowering native shrubs on ground plane•Need shade canopy along walks and gathering spaces•Increase the use of Florida native and indigenous species•A natural, undisturbed “old Florida” landscape look is •Develop a criteria for determining legacy tree removalpreferred to adding manicured softscape designs•Oak and pine species are needed in greater numbers•Irrigation requirements should be reduced to key areas•Palms o er little wildlife habitat and are expensive•Invest in native, low maintenance landscaping•Structures should not be without shrubs and trees•Oak and pine trees should be primary tree species•Priority for greater visual impact at high profile zones•Landscape aesthetics help attract top students•Donors expect the college to decide where to spend•Donors place value in programs that increase trees•Landscape design should work with natural systems•Sustainable landscape treatments are desired•Appropriate level of funding for landscape maintenance •“Xeriscape” is perceived to be unattractive•Boring architecture and landscape treatmentsRose Garden between College Hall and Cook HallNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1490% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
RESEARCH : CHAPTER 2EARS: Bayshore RoadEARS: Heiser Natural Sciences ComplexThe following list summarizes the main points regarding The following list summarizes the main points regarding identifying opportunities that were reported to likely improve identifying opportunities that will improve the landscape and pedestrian circulation, wayfinding, tra c calming, safety and aesthetics around the Heiser Building more successfully. The aesthetics of Bayshore Road more successfully. The report report indicated a low tolerance for introducing plant material listed several obstacles that a ect all users of the area in one that would require irrigation to survive and pruning due to way or growth rates. A combination of the appropriate native and non-native plant palettes that is known to attract Specific examples for alternatives and solutions were noted in wildlife were reported to be of interest. The report also the EARS report regarding the following:sited the importance of ensuring that any landscape project include educational elements composed within an informal or A. Speeding and tra c calming“natural” . Hazardous crossings and crosswalksC. Cross street problemsSpecific examples for alternatives and solutions were noted in D. Lack of usable sidewalksthe EARS report regarding the following:E. Lack of bicycle lanesF. Lack of parkingA. Gathering areaG. Lack of proper signageB. Aesthetically pleasing landscapingH. Lighting problemsC. Educational gardensI. Drainage problemsD. Fruit bearing plantsJ. Landscaping problemsE. Shade producing treesHeiser Natural Sciences Complex, East Facade at Parking LotBay Shore Road, Northbound View, South of Cook LibraryHeiser Natural Sciences Complex, Northerly CommonsBay Shore Road Pedestrian Link to West Campus from Cook LibraryHeiser Natural Sciences Complex, Southerly CommonsBay Shore Road, Northbound View, North of Dort ArchNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1590% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIESWORKSHOPThe following summary and responses are the outcome of the contributions of participants in a publicly-announced, open forum-style charrette facilitated by Phil Graham Studio at New College on March 6, 2009. The charrette set out to create a unique, collaborative opportunity for sta , faculty and students to contribute guiding principles and ideas that will impact the how people experience the sessions were presented over the course the full day workshop, with each focusing on a specific area of New College. Each session consisted of an introduction of the Workshop participants select their top five landscape priorities for each most pressing issues collected by Phil Graham Studio through section of the campus discussed from a long list of suggestions and with New College sta , field observations and site-related “Issues” presented in the 2006 Master Plan. Sessions were further delineated by the “Issues” and “Opportunities” WORKSHOP BRAINSTORMING PRIMERSgenerated from the number of participants varied among the six sessions Macro Topicsheld that day, and the most popular ideas generated in each •Overall concern and welfare for campus outdoor spacessession were voted upon by the participants at the close of •Merchandising to achieve enrollment of target studentsthe session they attended. Each participant was granted five •Perspectives of di erent users – students, faculty, votes, which were then ranked by popularity. This report lists professionals, administrators, facilities, donors, parents, the main Issues participants have observed, followed by the visitors, community, patrollers, health professionalstop five Opportunities scored in the voting process of each •Sense of place – “place making”session. An allowance was made to include all Opportunities •Sensory experience – sounds, smells, etcthat scored a tie within the top five.•Adjacencies – impacts spaces have on one another•Front of house – back of house – not all places are equal•How closely curriculum is tied with the outdoor campusOPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFICATION CHARRETTE•Attractions, detractions and distractionsNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN•Learning Environments – static, dynamic, seasonalMarch 6, 2009•Place making – names, events and memories•Recreation and other uses of space•Other college campuses you have seen that made an impression on youLandscape Design Elements•People gathering and interaction•Places for solace•Sustainable practices•Corridors, rooms and edges•Lighting and wayfinding•Safety & Security•Campus habitat•Mass and VoidFebruary, 2009•Scale and hierarchyWorkshop’s PowerPoint Presentation Cover Slide•Circulation•Sun and shadeLandscape Opportunities•Bu ers at campus edges•Transportation corridors•Outdoor classrooms•Alternative recreation •Social interactions•Security and safetyTransportation Opportunities•Pedestrian and bicycle circulation •Trails from Caples to the Bayfront•Covered / shaded walks•Shuttles•Perimeter parking•Vehicular tra c / parking to primary areas •Centrally-located destinations•Transit connections •Pathway improvements•Pedestrian-friendly amenities•WBike racks / storageorkshop’s AgendaNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1690% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3SESSIONS OF THE WORKSHOP(5) More sustainable turfPGS Response: Study the potential use of upgraded, The New College Campus was divided into six main sustainable turf, such as Empire Zoysia and Seashore areas for discussion throughout the day. Time was allocated proportionaPaspalumtely to each of the six areas based on their overall size and complexity. The workshop focused on a distribution of campus regions of the (3) Continue berming along US 41, north of crossoverPGS Response: Add more berms to the existing berms south following:of the crossover to the Car 41 Corridor(3) Tree-lined drives using large, shade / canopy CampusPGS Response: Add specimen trees / palms / landscape to / BayfrontUS 41 median; heavily plant medians in US CoreGENERAL SPAATZ Campus(11) Enhance Gen. Spaatz Blvd. East entry with signage Campusmonument and landscape(10) Vegetated screening / bu ers at campus edges / perimeterWORKSHOP SUMMARY OF ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES(4) Remove some entry parking on General Spaatz Blvd.(3) Use of 4 feet height masonry screen walls (especially around airport) rather than fenceSession 1: US 41 Corridor (Pages 18-19)US 41 AND UNIVERSITY PARKWAY(10) Vegetated screening / bu ers at campus edges / Issuesperimeter(4) Tra c calming techniques such as roundabouts at ROADWAY CORRIDORintersections on US 41• Low impact / identity of New College from US 41(3) Use of 4 feet height masonry screen walls (around • Crossover not utilized to promote New Collegeairport) rather than fence• Empty grassed berms under-utilized; use to promote & PGS Response: Create distinctive campus delineation along screen New CollegeUniversity Parkway and at corner of “Car Museum” property • High speed of tra c on US 41 lowers presence of college / at US 41 with signage, monumentation and/or site furnishingsincreases safety issuesGENERAL SPAATZ ENTRY• Full enhancement of main east entry on General Spaatz Blvd. needed• Industrial views of airport prominent from US 41 and General Spaatz 41 AND UNIVERSITY PARKWAY• Land use and new identity of Car Museum acquisition by New College • New College Physical Plant facility operations in full view of public tra c• No New College identity on south side of campusOpportunitiesROADWAY CORRIDOR(11) College identity/signage enhancement / graphics on crossoverPGS response: Use a printed mesh graphic to drape the crossover, which can be seasonally changed. Create an icon element that can be distributed along US 41 and throughout the campus as a constant reminder of campus identity(10) Vegetated screening / bu ers at campus edges perimeter(6) Plantings (vines / color / flowers) on pedestrian crossoverPGS Response: Repair the irrigation and plant the crossover with Flame Vine, Jasmine or Bougainvillea(5) Landscaping beds around tree groups on bermsPGS Response: Enhance the berms with landscape for color and screening of the campus buildings while forming distinct look along US 41 and lowering maintenance though removal of di cult mowingNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1790% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[US 41 Corridor]Characteristics•Fast-moving 4-lane, divided highway going in a north / south direction•Main north/south arterial to access airport main entrance•East and west campus entries off of US 41 differ in scale and visual impact•US 41 driving experience along college property dramatically changes from end to endExisting Conditions•Median is landscaped with sod, shrubs and trees and palms•Pedestrian cross-over bridge is located south of New College main entry•No graphics nor signage is affixed to the pedestrian bridge•No traffic calming devices are installed on the road•On east side of the road, tall berm partially screens student housing•Crossover is a visually prominent feature2006 Master Plan Observations•Improve US 41 corridor view shed and traffic noise buffer•Vegetated buffers at campus edges•Campanile structures at entries•New landscaped medians on US 41•Relocation of the Dort Arch farther away from Bayshore Road•Expansion of the crossover for separated pedestrian and bicycle traffic•Reconfiguration of ramps and stairways for safer use of crossover•Traffic-calming measures on Highway 41 from University Parkway to General Spaatz Boulevard•College identity signage on pedestrian crossover•New main entry treatment at General Spaatz entry•Screening landscape buffer on Highway 41•Traffic-calming measures•Second pedestrian bridge to separate bicycle / pedestrian trafficNORTHNORTHNot To ScaleSITE MAPNot To . 41 CORRIDOR Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1890% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3[US 41 Corridor]Characteristics•Fast-moving 4-lane, divided highway going in a north / south direction•Main north/south arterial to access airport main entrance•East and west campus entries off of US 41 differ in scale and visual impact•US 41 driving experience along college property dramatically changes from end to endExisting Conditions•Median is landscaped with sod, shrubs and trees and palms•Pedestrian cross-over bridge is located south of New College main entry•No graphics nor signage is affixed to the pedestrian bridge•No traffic calming devices are installed on the road•On east side of the road, tall berm partially screens student housing•Crossover is a visually prominent feature2006 Master Plan Observations•Improve US 41 corridor view shed and traffic noise buffer•Vegetated buffers at campus edges•Campanile structures at entries•New landscaped medians on US 41•Relocation of the Dort Arch farther away from Bayshore Road•Expansion of the crossover for separated pedestrian and bicycle traffic•Reconfiguration of ramps and stairways for safer use of crossover•Traffic-calming measures on Highway 41 from University Parkway to General Spaatz Boulevard•College identity signage on pedestrian crossover•New main entry treatment at General Spaatz entry•Screening landscape buffer on Highway 41•Traffic-calming measures•Second pedestrian bridge to separate bicycle / pedestrian trafficNORTHNORTHNot To ScaleSITE MAPNot To . 41 CORRIDOR Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN1990% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[East Campus][East Campus] RecreationCharacteristicsCharacteristics• Buildingsaredenselygroupedwithhaphazard, • Siteishighlystructured;landisusedefficiently axialrelationshipsandnotconsistentlyapplied likeatightly-fitjigsawpuzzle• Thisareaofcampusismostdenselyconcentrated• Activesportsrecreation:softballdiamond,soccer withbuildings field,tenniscourtsandswimmingpool• Theoriginaltreecanopyhasforthemost part • Passiverecreationareaisnotdevelopedwith beenlostfortheconstructionofbuildingsand amenitiesandislargelyunderused plazas• Expandablerecreationlandisminimal• Deepdrainageswalesclosetotheroad’sedge posesafetyissuesforvehicularuseExisting Conditions• Vacantlandforexpansionislocatedmainlyonthe• Theactiverecreationsiteisrelativelyflatwithout northsideoftheEastCampus swales• Passiverecreationlocatedeastofthefacilities Existing Conditions complexvariesintopography• Walkways/pavingtoolderbuildingsareinneed• Overheadpowerlines,above-groundwaterworks orrepairand/orreplacement devicesarenotwell-hidden• Mature,landscapeplantingsareindeclineandin needofrefreshing/replacement2006 Master Plan Observations• Neworenhancedareasforsocialgatheringneed• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges improvement• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woods• Overheadpowerlines,above-groundwaterworks andshorelinewetlands devicesarenotwell-hidden• Addagymnasiumbuilding• Master Plan Observations• Attractivelyincorporateservicefunctions (trash,recycling,utilities,bicyclestorage)• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woods /oakhammock• “Heart”ofeastandwestcampusestobemajor outdoorgatheringspaces• Redevelopmentofcourtyards,openspace, walkways/surfacetreatmentstoimpervious materials• RemovalofparkinglotinfrontofHamiltonCenter andconversiontoagreenquadrangle• Car-freecentralcampus/minimizeroads and parkinginpedestrianareas• Createtraffic-calmingmeasuresinhighpedestrian areasNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleEAST CAMPUSOpportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2090% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3[East Campus][East Campus] RecreationCharacteristicsCharacteristics• Buildingsaredenselygroupedwithhaphazard, • Siteishighlystructured;landisusedefficiently axialrelationshipsandnotconsistentlyapplied likeatightly-fitjigsawpuzzle• Thisareaofcampusismostdenselyconcentrated• Activesportsrecreation:softballdiamond,soccer withbuildings field,tenniscourtsandswimmingpool• Theoriginaltreecanopyhasforthemost part • Passiverecreationareaisnotdevelopedwith beenlostfortheconstructionofbuildingsand amenitiesandislargelyunderused plazas• Expandablerecreationlandisminimal• Deepdrainageswalesclosetotheroad’sedge posesafetyissuesforvehicularuseExisting Conditions• Vacantlandforexpansionislocatedmainlyonthe• Theactiverecreationsiteisrelativelyflatwithout northsideoftheEastCampus swales• Passiverecreationlocatedeastofthefacilities Existing Conditions complexvariesintopography• Walkways/pavingtoolderbuildingsareinneed• Overheadpowerlines,above-groundwaterworks orrepairand/orreplacement devicesarenotwell-hidden• Mature,landscapeplantingsareindeclineandin needofrefreshing/replacement2006 Master Plan Observations• Neworenhancedareasforsocialgatheringneed• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges improvement• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woods• Overheadpowerlines,above-groundwaterworks andshorelinewetlands devicesarenotwell-hidden• Addagymnasiumbuilding• Master Plan Observations• Attractivelyincorporateservicefunctions (trash,recycling,utilities,bicyclestorage)• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woods /oakhammock• “Heart”ofeastandwestcampusestobemajor outdoorgatheringspaces• Redevelopmentofcourtyards,openspace, walkways/surfacetreatmentstoimpervious materials• RemovalofparkinglotinfrontofHamiltonCenter andconversiontoagreenquadrangle• Car-freecentralcampus/minimizeroads and parkinginpedestrianareas• Createtraffic-calmingmeasuresinhighpedestrian areasNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleEAST CAMPUSOpportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2190% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIESOpportunitiesSession 2: East Campus (Pages 20-21)GENERAL SPAATZ ROADWAY AND PARKING LOTSIssues(4) Landscape shell rock parking lot north of General Spaatz SPAATZ ROADWAY AND PARKING LOTS(3) Screen airport from General Spaatz Blvd. entry • Parked vehicles are not screened from view, shaded by PGS Response: Enhance with trees, shrubs, groundcovers, treesand add heavy screening landscape material along parking • Industrial views of airport prominent from General Spaatz lot areaBlvd.• Deep drainage swales close to the road’s edge pose safety (3) Ivy / vine covered walls for screening undesirable viewsissues for vehicular usePGS Response: Add landscape trees and grasses to the swales along General Spaatz Blvd. to bu er and identify DORMS (DORTSTEIN, X AND Y, PEI, Z DORM)areas of no vehicular use• Utility blight in high visibility locations; utility boxes, pipes, overhead power lines, above-ground water works devices are DORMS (DORTSTEIN, X AND Y, PEI, Z DORM)not well-hidden(6) Vertical gardens from dorm balconies / green screen for • Residential building foundations are not fully landscapedutility blight• Walkways / paving to older buildings are in need or repair / (3) Enhance the courtyard between X and W dormsreplacement / upgrading(3) Landscape Z dorm and Pei dorm• The original tree canopy has for the most part been lost for PGS Response: Dorm foundation walls, courtyards. and areas the construction of buildings and plazasaround dorms need an enhanced landscape treatment with • Bicycle storage is no handled in a consistent manner beds of native and Florida-friendly plant materials arranged throughout the east campus. Bicycle storage is not generally in a low maintenance design;screened or located in an unobtrusive hard-surface walks, as needed, with eco-friendly, pervious pavers, such as “eco-stone”RECREATION COMPLEXAdd pergolas, arbors and/or shade structures covered with • Repair of uneven turf surfaces on athletic fieldsvines to create cool, shady gathering spaces;• A better-organized community garden area is desired by Restore the tree canopy around the dorms by planting small studentsornamental trees near the building foundation to cool the • Passive recreation areas are not developed with amenities walls from sun exposure and to act as a windbreak for winter and largely under ;Plant shade trees in the open space plazas to provide SUDAKOFF AND HAMILTON / OPEN SPACES• Hamiltcomfortable, shady gathering spaces; create bicycle on citrus grove is in-decline, needs replacementenclosures with landscape screening to focus the view • Palm Court royal palms are in-decline, needs replacement on other more attractive site amenities, such as seating, fountains, sculpture, and landscapeNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3RECREATION COMPLEX(3) Plant citrus trees for harvesting / passive recreation by students(3) Design a multi-use trail throughout campusPGS Response: Repair the uneven turf on the athletic fields for safe place and proper drainage;In the under-utilized, passive recreation area south of the basketball court in the shady forest create a “relax park” with about a dozen hammocks strung between the sabal palms or on posts with a view of the lake and away from University Parkway. Add vegetative screening on the south side as a visual and sound bu er;Provide the students with an outdoor grilling area by creating an outdoor barbecue pavilion and grills in the shady forest on the south side of Dortstein. The area could be used in conjunction with friendly pick-up games on the athletic fields;Study the possible land uses for the newly-acquired Car Museum site for a new gymnasium and/or multi-purpose auditoriumBAYFRONTSUDAKOFF AND HAMILTON / OPEN SPACES(15) Add seating / patio / destination to Bayfront that faces in (4) Create a garden courtyard south of Hamilton Center all directions– dense shade/fragrance/tropical(11) Create a north-south esplanade running from Caples to PGS Response: Replace the old, declining citrus grove with Bayfront (pathway would have seating, lighting, width for two ornamental shade trees; Replace the declining Royal Palms bikes, etc)in Pei Dorms’ Palm Court with Chinese Fan Palms or Sabal (9) Seminole Indian chickeePalms(9) Add trees (all sizes) to Bayfront to regenerate the canopyPGS Response: Create landscaped areas of native, shoreline Session 3: Uplands / Bayfront (Pages 24-25)plants to protect both the soil behind the seawall, and the pedestrian as there is no balustrade along the seawallIssues(7) Café on Bayfront / waterfront (from Session 4: West UPLANDSCampus)• Under-utilized waterfront for passive recreation, events / (5) Create better access to the water (steps down to water, entertaining, education / outdoor classroomfloating ‘pillows’, etc.)• Under-utilized area for wildlife habitat restoration, outdoor (3) Enhance the Bayfront for academic, social and classroom, native seashore landscaperecreational usesPGS Response: Gazebo / band shell structure for concerts, BAYFRONTweddings, graduation, parties, other events on the • Under-utilized waterfront for passive recreation, events / waterfrontentertaining, education / outdoor classroom• Stronger preservation and protection measures for (3) Labyrinth garden north of College Hallhistorical pine tree on waterfront• Some viewPGS Response: Vistas of the Gulf / Sarasota Bay are a s to waterfront are blocked by vegetation primary asset and should be opened and enhanced, when (native, adapted and invasive). Hardscape elements are in possible; Maintain vistas of the waterfront with low plantings need of repair / replacement: seawall, dock, balustrade, walks, in the “surge velocity zone”patio• Land and building uses should respect low-impact activity in the “surge velocity zone” at the waterfrontOpportunitiesUPLANDS(8) Inter-tidal lagoon north of sea wall(7) Keep Uplands ‘dark skies’ – no lighting(7) Outdoor classrooms in UplandsPGS Response: Establish native, coastal vegetation near the water for education of natural systems and environmental studies(4) Expand shoreline in erosion area north of seawallPGS Response: Preserve and restore the historical pine flat-woods and shoreline wetlands; “Energy Farm’ (wind / solar) location for environmental studies or grant; Provide water access and discrete pedestrian pathway systemNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2390% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[Uplands / West Ca[Bayfront / Wes Campus][Uplands / West Campus][Bayfront / West Campus]CharacteristicsCharacteristicsCharacteristicsCharacteristics• Largeopenareasofnon-irrigatedlawn,dottedwithmatureoaks • Stormsurgearea(“surgevelocityzone”)isopenandunprotected• Largeopenareasofnon-irrigatedlawn,dottedwithmatureoaks • Stormsurgearea(“surgevelocityzone”)isopenandunprotected andpalms exceptforseawall andpalms exceptforseawall• Areaofrun-offforneighborhood,naturalsprings• Flat,openlawnarea,originallybuilt-upwithfillsoil• Areaofrun-offforneighborhood,naturalsprings• Flat,openlawnarea,originallybuilt-upwithfillsoilExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsExi•s tiSntg. ACuognudstiitnieontusrfisnotirrigated,andnotedtobeinfaircondition• OpeEnxvisisttiansgo CfGounldfi/tiSoanrassotaBay• Shorelineisheavilywodedwithpalmsandsmalltrees,creatinga• Theoldesthistoricalbuildingsarelocatedinthisareaofcampus• ,andnotedtobeinfaircondition• OpenvistasofGulf/SarasotaBay partialscreen• Shorelineisheavilywoodedwithpalmsandsmalltrees,creatinga• Theoldesthistoricalbuildingsarelocatedinthisareaofcampus• Vegetationisamixtureofnativeseashoreplantsandexotic/2006 Master Plan Observations partialscreen invasiveplants• EnhancetheBayfrontforacademic,socialand• Vegetationisamixtureofnativeseashoreplantsandexotic/2006 Master Plan Observations recreationaluses invasiveplants• EnhancetheBayfrontforacademic,socialand2006 Master Plan Observations• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshoreline recreationaluses• Waterfronttraillinkingthe“Uplands”onthenorth,southwardthru wetlands2006 Master Plan Observations• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshoreline RinglingtoCaplesCampus• Maintainvitasofwaterfrontwitlowplantingsi“surgevelocity• •W aEtnevrifrroonnmtetnrtaailslitnukdiyngarethae“Uplands”onthenorth,southwardthru z one”wetlands• ‘Eneryfarm’location• North/southtraillinkingUplandsthruRinglingtoCaplescampus RinglingtoCaplesCampus• Maintainvistasofwaterfrontwithlowplantingsin“surgevelocity• Communitygardenarea• AmphitheateronwestsideofCollegeHallporch• Environmentalstudyarea zone”• Largeeventsandgatheringswithtemporarygrassparking• LabyrinthgardennorthofCollegeHall• ‘Energyfarm’location• North/southtraillinkingUplandsthruRinglingtoCaplescampus• Gazebo/bandshellstructureforconcerts,weddings,events• Establishmentofnative,coastalvegetationnearthewater• Communitygardenarea• AmphitheateronwestsideofCollegeHallporch• RelocatetheFourWindsCafé(formerstable)toawaterfront• Largeeventsandgatheringswithtemporarygrassparking• LabyrinthgardennorthofCollegeHall location• Gazebo/bandshellstructureforconcerts,weddings,events• Establishmentofnative,coastalvegetationnearthewater• RelocatetheFourWindsCafé(formerstable)toawaterfront locationNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleNORTHUPLANDS / BAYFRONT Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanNORTHNotToScaleMarch 6, 2009SITE MAPNotToScaleUPLANDS / BAYFRONT Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2490% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3[Uplands / West Campus][Bayfront / West Campus]CharacteristicsCharacteristics• Largeopenareasofnon-irrigatedlawn,dottedwithmatureoaks • Stormsurgearea(“surgevelocityzone”)isopenandunprotected andpalms exceptforseawall• Areaofrun-offforneighborhood,naturalsprings• Flat,openlawnarea,originallybuilt-upwithfillsoilExisting ConditionsExisting Conditions• ,andnotedtobeinfaircondition• OpenvistasofGulf/SarasotaBay• Shorelineisheavilywoodedwithpalmsandsmalltrees,creatinga• Theoldesthistoricalbuildingsarelocatedinthisareaofcampus partialscreen• Vegetationisamixtureofnativeseashoreplantsandexotic/2006 Master Plan Observations invasiveplants• EnhancetheBayfrontforacademic,socialand recreationaluses2006 Master Plan Observations• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshoreline• Waterfronttraillinkingthe“Uplands”onthenorth,southwardthru wetlands RinglingtoCaplesCampus• Maintainvistasofwaterfrontwithlowplantingsin“surgevelocity• Environmentalstudyarea zone”• ‘Energyfarm’location• North/southtraillinkingUplandsthruRinglingtoCaplescampus• Communitygardenarea• AmphitheateronwestsideofCollegeHallporch• Largeeventsandgatheringswithtemporarygrassparking• LabyrinthgardennorthofCollegeHall• Gazebo/bandshellstructureforconcerts,weddings,events• Establishmentofnative,coastalvegetationnearthewater• RelocatetheFourWindsCafé(formerstable)toawaterfront locationNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleUPLANDS / BAYFRONT Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2590% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[Academic Core]Characteristics•Ample space for future growth of academic buildings •Accessible to all campus areas east and Caples•Buildings are grouped incrementally and have no relationship to each other•Academic building area is centrally-located on campusExisting Conditions•Many pedestrian linkages are established between waterfront, east campus, and west academic hub•This area is traversed by visitors traveling to the administration (College Hall) building•The oldest historically prime and significant buildings are located in this area of campus2006 Master Plan Observations• ncorporate service functions (trash, recycling, utilities, bike storage)•Create vegetated buffers at campus edges•Preserve and restore the historical pine flat-woods and shoreline wetlands•Minimize lighting and student residence noise impacts on Uplands neighbors•“Heart” of east and west campuses to be ma,or outdoor gathering spaces•Create traCc-calming measures on Bay Shore Road by narrowing the street•Redevelopment of courtyards, open space, walkways / surface treatments to impervious materials•Addition of on-street parking, street trees and pedestrian walks•Addition of buildings built in a uadrangle formNORTHNORTHNot To ScaleSITE MAPNot To ScaleACADEMIC CORE Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2690% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3[Academic Core]Characteristics•Ample space for future growth of academic buildings •Accessible to all campus areas; east and Caples•Buildings are grouped incrementally and have no relationship to each other•Academic building area is centrally-located on campusExisting Conditions•Many pedestrian linkages are established between waterfront, east campus, and west academic hub•This area is traversed by visitors traveling to the administration (College Hall) building•The oldest historically prime and significant buildings are located in this area of campus2006 Master Plan Observations•Incorporate service functions (trash, recycling, utilities, bike storage)•Create vegetated buffers at campus edges•Preserve and restore the historical pine flat-woods and shoreline wetlands•Minimize lighting and student residence noise impacts on Uplands neighbors•“Heart” of east and west campuses to be major outdoor gathering spaces•Create traffic-calming measures on Bay Shore Road by narrowing the street•Redevelopment of courtyards, open space, walkways / surface treatments to impervious materials•Addition of on-street parking, street trees and pedestrian walks•Addition of buildings built in a Quadrangle formNORTHNORTHNot To ScaleSITE MAPNot To ScaleACADEMIC CORE Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2790% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIESSesNEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING / COOK LIBRARY / sion 4: Academic Core Pages 26-27)PLAZA(7) Seating in proposed plazaIssues(6) Extend the proposed Administration Building plaza across BAYSHORE DRIVEBay Shore with specialty paving(5) Bike access at plaza• Too many crosswalks / hazardous pedestrian crossings (4 within 180 feet)(5) Use of dominant features / focals in plaza (water feature, four winds sculpture, outdoor tutorial, café, pergolas, large • Incomplete sidewalk connections• No designated bike lanes in roadwaytrees, etc.)(3) Add berm east of new Admissions building• Need for organized system of regulatory and directional signage(3) Add a café at the new plazaPGS Response: Reconfiguration of ramps and stairways for • Incomplete street landscape• Need to encourage / enforce lower speed of vehiclessafer use of the crossover. Could separated pedestrian and bicycle tra c: A separate crossover for cyclists and college • Lack of pedestrian and cyclist safetymaintenance vehicles / golf carts, and a separate crossover NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING / COOK LIBRARY / for pedestrians would provide for greater pedestrian / cyclist PLAZAsafety; Add shade trees in the proposed Admin. / Cook Library plaza• Inadequate amount of parking spaces• Lack of shade and seating in Cook Library plaza• Pedestrian vs. cyclist safety at the terminus of the DORT PROMENADE REVITALIZATION / PROPOSED crossover through the existing plazaQUADRANGLE(7) Reconfigure pathways and walksDORT PROMENADE REVITALIZATION / PROPOSED PGS Response: Move arch back and tie-in to plaza and re-QUADRANGLEconfigure walls to accommodate new arch location; Design an amphitheater on the west side of the proposed • The Dort Arch is in need of repair• The alignment of the Dort Arch will not correspond to the Quadrangle for outdoor classes and entertainment; Add axial relationship to the new Administrative Building shade trees to one or both sides of Dort Promenade and leave or relocate Washingtonia palms; Open areas, such • The Dort Promenade is traversed by visitors taking the campus tour from the administration (College Hall) building as Dort Promenade, which are prominently on the campus visitor tour require the highest level of landscaping and to the East Campus and should be an outstanding example of the campus’ landscapemaintenance; Create a Bosque of trees / palms on the west .side of the proposed QuadranglePALMER BUILDINGSPALMER BUILDINGS• Disjointed sidewalk system needs cohesive organizationPGS Response: The spaces between the Palmer Buildings HEISER BUILDINGcould be better related through a series of courtyards, patios and new walks• The north side of the Heiser Building is housing unattractive ancillary structures; a greenhouse and utility buildings. OpportunitiesBAYSHORE DRIVE(10) Restrict vehicular use on parts of Bay Shore DrivePGS Response: Provide a car-free central campus by eliminating / minimizing roads and parking in heavily-used pedestrian areas(8) Tra c calming at proposed plaza crosswalkPGS Response: Use a tumbled, rough-textured street paver on Bayshore Drive to deter / reduce vehicular tra c.(6) Extend the proposed Administration Building plaza across Bay Shore with specialty pavingPGS Response: Use lighted bollards as tra c separators. Change color of pavement to denote pedestrian use(6) Add canopy street trees on Bay Shore(6) Complete / connect the loop road on 58th Street, College Drive and Bayshore Drive PGS Response: Tra c Study for partial or full closure of Bayshore Drive from College Drive to 58th Street; Create an organized system of regulatory and directional signage for better wayfinding; Define and limit the number and location of street crossings on Bayshore Drive with the use of bollards and signage; Consider on-street parking on Bayshore Drive as a potential hazard to bike riders, and use the space for wider landscape aislesNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2890% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3HEISER BUILDINGOpportunities(3) Arboretum at Heiser Bldg. with seatingPGS Response: Unattractive ancillary structures on the north REGENERATIVE FORESTside of Heiser Building; a greenhouse and utility buildings, (4) Create intimate, cool useable spaceswhile functional and necessary, should be relocated to a (4) Add more educational signage / markers to the 2 existing more secluded and appropriate location on campus or markersscreened by tall shrubs, such as wax myrtle or other dense, (4) Landscape for animal habitat / educationnative plant; Shade canopy of pine flatwoods east of Heiser PGS Response: Preserve and restore the historical pine flat-is worthy of being cataloged, preserved and enhanced woodsinstead of used as a future building locationDORT PROMINADE (9) Increase shade tree canopy(7) Add appropriate signage / wayfinding(5) Reconfigure disjointed pedestrian walks(4) Add more educational signage / markers to the 2 existing markersPRITZKER / KEATING / BON SEIGNEUR / ROBERTSON / SOCIAL SCIENCES(8) Landscape treatment on College Drive to College Hall / Cook Hall(7) Add appropriate signage / wayfinding(5) Reconfigure disjointed pedestrian walks(4) Use bio-friendly materials in parking lots (mulch, pervious paving, etc.)(4) Selectively open vistas to Gulf / Sarasota Bay (4) Complete loop road (58th) for recreation uses(4) Create intimate, cool useable spaces(4) Landscape screen of Ringling maintenance bldg.(3) Link Bon / Pritzker / Keating (walks / parking lots)PGS Response: Create vegetated bu ers at campus perimeter to shield the residential neighborhood north of the regenerative forestSession 5: West Campus (Pages 30-31)IssuesREGENERATIVE FOREST• 2 existing educational markers are not coordinated or a complete systemDORT PROMINADE• 2 existing educational markers are not coordinated or a complete system• Spaces / location and site furniture for gathering / seating in the cool shade are limited.• The Dort Promenade lacks shade in general due to the Washingtonia palm canopies PRITZKER / KEATING / BON SEIGNEUR / ROBERTSON / SOCIAL SCIENCES / COOK HALL / COLLEGE HALL• Inadequate amount of designated parking at Cook and College Halls.• Rose garden location between Cook and College Halls is not optimally-sited.• Little to no bu er of private residential neighborhood north of the regenerative forest exists. NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN2990% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[ est Cam$(s]Characteristics • Openspacewithshadecanopyworthyof being cataloged,preservedandenhanced• Shared,multi-useareaofcampusforacademics,student housing,andadministrationExisting Conditions• ewbuildingsarelocatedinthisarea• Areaofe:istingswalesforstormwatermanagement /stormsurgecollection• Maturetreecanopyofuplandflatwood-pines• Openvistaswestwardtothewaterfront• Theoldest,ancillary,historicalbuildingsarelocatedin this areaofcampus2006 Master Plan Observations• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsand shorelinewetlands• Maintainvistasofwaterfrontwithlowplantingsin “surgevelocityzone”• Car-freecentralcampus;minimizeroads/parkingin pedestrianareas• " nergyfarm location• Relocatethe our!indsCafB(formerstable)toa waterfrontlocation• Createtraffic-calmingmeasuresinhighpedestrianareasNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleWEST CAMPUS Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3090% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3[West Campus]Characteristics • Openspacewithshadecanopyworthyof being cataloged,preservedandenhanced• Shared,multi-useareaofcampusforacademics,student housing,andadministrationExisting Conditions• Fewbuildingsarelocatedinthisarea• Areaofexistingswalesforstormwatermanagement /stormsurgecollection• Maturetreecanopyofuplandflatwood-pines• Openvistaswestwardtothewaterfront• Theoldest,ancillary,historicalbuildingsarelocatedin this areaofcampus2006 Master Plan Observations• Createvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsand shorelinewetlands• Maintainvistasofwaterfrontwithlowplantingsin “surgevelocityzone”• Car-freecentralcampus;minimizeroads/parkingin pedestrianareas• ‘Energyfarm’location• RelocatetheFourWindsCafé(formerstable)toa waterfrontlocation• Createtraffic-calmingmeasuresinhighpedestrianareasNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleWEST CAMPUS Opportunities Identification CharretteNew College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3190% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIES[Caples Campus]Characteristics• Siteislongerinlengththaninwidth• SitehasdensevegetativeperimeterscreeningonbothnorthandsouthpropertylinesExisting Conditions• RetentionPondislocatedaboutmid-waythroughthesite• OntheNew(eastside)isthemusicandartscomplexor buildingsaroundacentralcourtyard• OntheOld(westside)istheenvironmentalstudiesbuildingandtheSailingClubboathouse2006 Master Plan Observations• Create/maintainvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshorelinewetlands• North/southtraillinking plandsthruRinglingtoCaples[Caples Campus]• os3ueoftreesneartheart/musiccomplex• Paviliononthewestsideoftheexpanded(ifneeded)retentionpondCharacteristics• Siteislonger•i nlSentrgatihgthhtaennindwriivdethwayforadirectroutetothewaterfront• SitehasdensevegetativeperimeterscreeningonbothnorthandsouthpropertylinesExisting Conditions• RetentionPondislocatedaboutmid-waythroughthesite• OntheNew(eastside)isthemusicandartscomplexor4buildingsaroundacentralcourtyard• OntheOld(westside)istheenvironmentalstudiesbuildingandtheSailingClubboathouse2006 Master Plan Observations• Create/maintainvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshorelinewetlands• North/southtraillinkingUplandsthruRinglingtoCaples• Bosqueoftreesneartheart/musiccomplex• Paviliononthewestsideoftheexpanded(ifneeded)retentionpond• StraightendrivewayforadirectroutetothewaterfrontNORTHNORTHNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleNORTHNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleCAPLES CAMPUS Opportunities Identification CharretteCAPLES CAMPUS New College Landscape Master PlanOpportunities Identification CharretteMarch 6, 2009New College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER 3Session 6: Caples Campus[Caples Campus]CharacteristicsIssues• Siteislongerinlengththaninwidth• SitehasdensevegetativeperimeterscreeningonbothnorthandsouthpropertylinesEAST CAPLES Existing Conditions• Arts complex courtyard is not a level grade and fully use-• RetentionPondislocatedaboutmid-waythroughthesiteable for events.[Caples Campus]• OntheNew(eastside)isthemusicandartscomplexor4buildingsaroundacentralcourtyard• Designated parking is inadequate for a typical arts / music • OntheOld(westside)istheenvironmentalstudiesbuildingandtheSailingClubboathouseCharacteristicsevent.• Siteislongerinlengththaninwidth2006 Master Plan Observations• Sitehasdensevegetativeperimeterscreeningonbothnorthandsouthpropertylines• Retention pond requires better maintenance• Create/maintainvegetatedbuffersatcampusedges• Invasive plant species (Brazilian pepper, etc.) are • Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshorelinewetlandsExisting Cnitiosestablished on the site• North/southtraillinkingUplandsthru• RRinegtelintgiotnoPConadpliesslocatedaboutmid-waythroughthesite• OntheNew(eastside)isthemusicandartscomplexor4buildingsaroundacentralcourtyard• Bosqueoftreesneartheart/musiccomplex• OntheOld(westside)istheenvironmentalstudiesbuildingandtheSailingClubboathouse• Paviliononthewestsideoftheexpanded(ifneeded)retentionpondWEST CAPLES• Straightendrivewayforadirectroutetothewaterfront2006 Master Plan Observations• Boating / sailing activities are incompatible with Caples • Create/maintainvegetatedbuffersatcampusedgesHouse ambiance / activities• Preserveandrestorethehistoricalpineflat-woodsandshorelinewetlands• Boat access to waterfront in close proximity to and impacts • North/southtraillinkingUplandsthruRinglingtoCaples• Bosqueoftreesneartheart/musiccomplexCaples House activities • Paviliononthewestsideoftheexpanded(ifneeded)retentionpond• Stronger preservation and protection measures for • Straightendrivewayforadirectroutetothewaterfronthistorical pine tree on waterfront• Student / community garden east of Carriage House is not well-maintained• Invasive plant species (Brazilian pepper, etc.) are established on the siteSAILING CLUB / BOATYARD• Boating / sailing activities are incompatible with Caples House ambiance / activities• Invasive plant species (Brazilian pepper, etc.) are established on the siteOpportunitiesEAST CAPLES (4) Repair uneven ground in arts courtyard(3) Improve retention pond habitatPGS Response: Design a pavilion on the west side of the expanded (if needed) retention pond as an outdoor classroom; Create a Bosque of trees / palms within the courtyard of the art/music complexWEST CAPLES(8) Create / connect north-south walk through Ringling NORTH(Caples to Bayfront / West Campus)NORTH(4) Remove invasive plant species on south property line(3) Screen boatyard from Caples HousePGS Response: Preserve and restore the historical pine flat-NORTHNotToScaleNORTHNotToScalewoods and shoreline wetlandsSITE MAPNotToScaleSITE MAPNotToScaleSAILING CLUB / BOATYARD(5) Add a straight driveway for a direct roadway to the CAPLES CAMPUS CAPLES CAMPUS boatyard / waterfront (4) Remove invasive plant species on south property lineOpportunities Identification CharretteOpportunities Identification Charrette(3) Screen boatyard for Caples House UplandsNew College Landscape Master PNleawn College Landscape Master PlanMarch 6, 2009March 6, 2009NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3390% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 3 : OPPORTUNITIESPOSSIBLE CAMPUS LANDSCAPE PROJECTSA list of 29 possible projects were created by the Landscape Review Committee in 2007 and provided to Phil Graham Studio for consideration in the Landscape Master Plan. They are described here in no particular order of House. Built at the fig between the mail room and second court to meet code and incorporate safety; a potentially great addition to a campus known for canopy research and the value of Tower. A canopy tower similar to the one at Myakka might be considered north of Dortstein in the remnant oak Landscape. John Morrill was a biology faculty member who encouraged student involvement in the Interpretation. South of the ball fields is an campus landscape starting in the 1960’s. Alumns donated area of campus with mature oaks, palms and pines. The money to the New College Foundation to landscape the pines were once deliberately wounded to collect sap to Heiser Science Building in his honor. Those funds have yet make turpentine and other naval stores. We could add to be signage to explain that history. Palm Nursery. We could establish our own Royal Poincianas. Each year around graduation Palm nursery and raise (from seed) royal palms to replace some Royal Poincianas in Sarasota are blooming, creating those in palm court. {see next item]dramatic orange-red canopies. Careful selection of these specimens would generate a “flamboyant” focal in the Palm Court Rehab. The palms in the Palm Court landscape at graduation in serious decline, dead or missing; others host cavity nesting birds and are “pencil pointing” – dramatically Grove. Students love the fat juicy mulberries at narrowing near the . While we have one mulberry tree on campus, we could have a small mulberry grove that would provide lots Garden. Between the mail room and second of sweet fruit in the with arbor, bench seating, enclosing low wall with fragrant plants included therein; including a small palette Rock Wetland Seating. The campus has several of highly fragrant species such as confederate jasmine, dry stormwater retention ponds that only fill with water sweet acacia, gardenias, night cestrum and . During those times it might be neat to have some big smooth rocks out in the ponds so that students Lighting. Most campus lighting consists of glaring could wade out and perch on them. They would need high-lumen single bulbs placed at great distances from to be designed so that they did not interfere with the one another; LED concept now made feasible by the Stormwater function and did not become fire ant refuges development of long life and low energy heavy Dorm Cabbage Palm Circle. In front of Z Dorm is a “Soft” Dock. The current dock bayward of rough approximation of a circle of cabbage palms. By College Hall is hard and provides no real access to the bay. adding a few more a circular space could be defined that New modular floating docks are welcoming and would should make an intriguing space for student closer .“5C” Trail. Is is a curious coincidence that the current names of five estate homes on Sarasota Bay all start with the letter “C”: Caples, C’D’Zan, Cook, College, and Crosley? One idea that has been discussed for a long time is some sort of trail that connects all these properties. The trail might be used for fitness, or just exploring these bayfront Landscaping. The estates and other buildings that are contributing structures in the Ringling Caples National Historic District could be landscaped with plant material that was popular during the Ringling era. We know what those plants were because Reasoners Nursery catalogs for that period are Promenade Oaks. We begged to have oaks planted along the Dort Promenade with only modest success. Now we could move forward and plant more Live Oaks along the south side of the Promenade. As these oaks grow they will provide additional shade for pedestrian and COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3490% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES : CHAPTER Oval. The campus master plan calls for a Upgrade. The pedestrian overpass crossing . “regenerative landscape” within the elliptical sidewalk 41 is supposed to be covered in vines. Lack of irrigation on the west campus. Students have prepared a plan for has been a challenge to the flame vine planted there. If restoration of this area, which could be compatible with we restored irrigation the chain link cage could be a leafy the next proposal. bower most of the year with impressive orange flowers in late Tortoise Meadow. Gopher tortoises were part of the fauna of this neighborhood (some persist on the Lily Surprise. Rain lilies (Zephyranthes) are small Crosley estate) and we could have gophers on campus, if turf-like plants that are not conspicuous – until they bloom we took steps to protect them from wandering into harm’s in the late summer and fall a day or two after hard rains. way. They could be planted along the 41 berms or elsewhere to create floral shock and awe, something people sometimes Dome. Students could construct a more or less need after a severe dome from a material like bamboo and plant native strangler figs (Ficus aurea) on the structure. at Pool. Courting melanoma will no doubt remain a Eventually the figs would reach the ground and replace popular pastime at the pool, but it might be nice to have the armature, creating living dome structure for people who like to swim, but don’t want to be in the broiler Lagoon. The Ringlings and Caples built seawalls that eliminated shallow intertidal habitat along the Bay Mango Platform. The ten mangos north east shoreline; opportunity to mitigate some loss by carving of Four Winds Cafe that honor former student Kit Reilly new intertidal habitat from previously filled planted in the form of a pentagonal star. Building a pentagonal platform in the center about three feet o the Bridge. The modest creek that originates in the ground would create a place to lie down surrounded by Uplands cuts across the campus Uplands property. A across the creek would provide access to college lands north of the creek without intruding into the Winds Labyrinth. The master plan shows two Uplands locations for a walking labyrinth based on the four winds design. A labyrinth is not a maze – it is not a Fig Cladding. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) once high ominous hedge as in “The Shining” and it does not covered the Caples mansion and there is no evidence pose confusing choices. It is a meditative walking path that it was particularly problematic. Perhaps we could that is a single route. The one shown below would be experiment with allowing fig to grow on some campus about 90’ . This should reduce heat build up on the walls, help green the campus, and contribute to the stereotypical “ivy Alligator. The Stormwater pond east of the covered halls” look that great colleges are supposed to athletic fields on the airport property is an undistinguished feature. body of water. What if we made a collection of floating islands in the shape of a giant alligator? With a small Palm Bus Stop. Conventional bus shelters are photovoltaic panel it could sport fierce red eyes that very expensive and deteriorate through time. What if we glower at a micro cabbage palm hammock with seating below? A suspended tarp could shed rain and the leafy canopy would provide shade. NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3590% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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CHAPTER 4 : SCHEMATICEAST CAMPUS & . 41 CORRIDOR•Rework kiosk info signage / drop-o at corner of us 41 and spaatz•Introduce signage / boardwalk into private garden •Strong interest in emphasizing the southwest corner(retention area) at southeast corner of site•Need a defined use of the corner and how access will be •Unused space north of Hamilton classroomsconfigured•Sculpture garden•Concerns about safety for the residence halls/students•Pergola•Branding / icons for school identity•Outdoor classroom•Water/flooding problems exist near Sudako Center•Make it accessible!•Replace aged Royals in Palm Court with new palm species•Introduce a strong bu er from airport•Replace paving in Palm Court•What can be done with/to the existing fence?•Increase shade south and west of Hamilton Center•Develop a parking strategy•Green-up/beautify existing parking lots•Make use of ‘raised tables’ and bollards to control/prohibit vehicular and pedestrian tra c•Bu er parking views from drives, residences, classrooms•Bu er south end of campus•Use identity markers / architectural motifs / landscaping to create a sense of place and identify the school•Create icons at the southwest and northwest cornersEast Campus Commons EnlargementNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3890% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
SCHEMATIC : CHAPTER 4UPLANDS / BAYFRONT•Issue with stormwater in southeast with 20’ elevation drop•Interest in creating vegetated classrooms•Make use of space for ecology opportunities, studies, ex-periments, additional plantings and native vegetation•Decrease or eliminate maintenance•Fire ant control•Pathway connecting di erent nodes / overlooks / study areas•Locate fishing access point•Mediate neighbor views of water•Remove invasive species and restore stand of treesBayfront EnlargementNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN3990% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 4 : SCHEMATICWEST CAMPUS•Concerns about one-way / two-way vehicular circulation•Canopy-lined streets to direct users to Admin Building•Low impact special entry•Pull pedestrians to central point in front of College Hall, •College Hall as focal point and “end of day” place to then direct around the buildings to the water’s edgegather with possible café•Covered walks between buildings•Take advantage of good water views•Strong bikes lanes / wide walkways connecting buildings•Move cars out of area•No parking lots near College Hall•Way-findingNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN4090% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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CHAPTER 4 : SCHEMATICCAPLES CAMPUS•Consult students / faculty on design and use for art courtyard and spill-out gathering area•Remove / control exotics – including cogon grass and reclinata•Increase oak population•Provide for / retain sod parking•Bu er separation between Caples Hall lawn and boatyard•Consider aesthetic improvements to Caples Hall / views•Recapture Caples / Bayfront lawn space•Protection of living pines•Separate road for boatyard / launch access•Deep retention pond o ers possible aesthetic qualities•Provide organization to student gardens•Labeling / signs•Raised plantersNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN4290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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PLAN : CHAPTER 5SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS•Opportunities Overview•Site Soils Evaluations•Narrative / Scope of General Findings•Energy Resource Recapture Review•Cost – Benefit Analysis•Maintenance•Grant / Rebate Opportunities•Maintenance Recommendations•Sta Education / Training Programs•Integrated Pest Management (IPM)•Awards / Certification Opportunities•Florida Friendly Opportunities•Future Phasing / Prioritization Review•Recycled Materials Program•Site Systems •Site Planning•Irrigation System Recommendations•Landscape Design Modifications•Site Lighting Recommendations•Conservation-Restoration Area Review•Shade Canopy Calculations•Site Improvement Opportunities•Vegetation Health Assessment•Land Use Opportunities•Turf Reduction Recommendations•Green Roof Opportunities•Surface Drainage / Run-o Review•Alternative Energy Sources•Pervious / Vehicular use areas Review•Low Impact DesignSUGGESTED LANDSCAPE TREATMENTSUS 41 Corridor Overpass - Vines on FenceCaples Campus - Fine Arts Courtyard Raised Lawn Ampitheatre NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5190% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 5 : PLANSUGGESTED LANDSCAPE TREATMENTSEast Campus - Spatz BoulevardEast Campus - Cabbage Palm HammockEast Campus - VWXY Residence HallsNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
PLAN : CHAPTER 5East Campus - Pei Complex CommonsEast Campus - Vine CladdingEast Campus - Drainage Treatment Along General TwinningNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5390% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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PLAN : CHAPTER 5Bayfront at College Hall Coastal InterfaceBayfront at College Hall West Campus Rain Garden NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5590% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 5 : PLANSUGGESTED LANDSCAPE PROJECTS FOR 50th YEARInstall the shade trees west of the Hamilton Center along the monumental stairs. This project would begin to define and give character to the central quad located on the East Campus. The shading benefits would allow for students to Renovation to the Pei Palm Court. The Landscape Master use the exterior spaces and steps along the Hamilton Center Plan indicates Removing/Relocating the existing Royal for outdoor activities and studying purposes. The shading of Palm trees.. The existing Royal Palms tall heights do not the trees on the pavement would give good examples on how produce the shade directly under the palms as desired. vegetation e ects micro-climate and reduces the “heat island It is recommended that these trees be replaced with a e ect.”slower growing, smaller scale palm like the Chinese Fan Cost: LowPalms (Livingstonia Chinensis). In addition to the palms, the courtyard grid would be re-established based on Establish a new character for the signage, boulevard, mathematical principals that the students could use in their and drainage along General Spatz. This project would be studies. The new courtyard could include lighting to be used monumental in scale and complexity. The establishment for nighttime activities and porous paving used to help with of the landscaped boulevard along General Spatz would the overall campus sustainability e a multi-disciplinary e ort to coordinate above Cost: Moderate ground site improvements with below ground utilities and infrastructure. The improvement of the existing side swale Establish the shade tree rhythm of the main interior drainage ditches to a wider more pedestrian friendly drainage vehicular Loop Roads. The main loop road on the West feature would be a major component of this transformation. Campus, College Drive and 58th street, are prime candidates Another benefit would be the establishment of an identifiable to begin to establish the rhythm and look of the proposed signage/ way finding for guests, students and faculty alike. shade trees that align the perimeter loop road. Test could A vehicular-pedestrian hierarchy along the boulevard would be done in conjunction with the planting of these trees to set precedent for future campus projects. The project, when see what organic fertilizers, soils, and watering is optimal complete, would change the appearance and character of the for nursery grown trees stock versus native trees found on East campus dramatically and establish a connectivity to the site. The landscape master Plan suggests this loop road West campus when coupled with the improvements for the have minor modifications to the alignment unlike the roads academic core project. proposed for the East Campus and Caples : HighCost: LowShaded PromenadeOutdoor SpacesFor PeoplePalm CourtEntryNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5690% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
PLAN : CHAPTER 5Enhancements to the recreation fields and nature walking Intertidal lagoon. The reestablishment of some of the path. The key to a healthy campus atmosphere is providing intertidal lagoon areas west of Bon Seigneur Hall would on-site opportunities for students to socialize. One way begin to revert the campus back to the original coastline. this is done is through recreation and athletics. The existing This lagoon could be used by the campus marine softball field is need of improvements to the facility to include research departments to further work in protecting costal a better playing surface with more flexibility to hold various ecosystems. This project could be combined with some of events. The landscape master plan shows this area receiving the improvements proposed for the uplands area of campus. upgrades to the playing surfaces to include two small These improvements include: outdoor class rooms, test intramural fields, upgraded baseball/softball appurtenances, plot areas, the “four winds” labyrinth and the continued a new sand volleyball area, and the establishment of a nature establishment of the natural regenerative vegetative areas. trail at the southeast corner of the East Campus. The nature Cost: Mediumtrail would have interpretive signage denoting the turpentine collection history of this area. The establishment of these Caples Campus roadway realignment and pond landscape. amenities would incur a greater maintenance commitment The landscape master Plan shows the primary round- about from the school to maintain over time while providing that terminates at Caples Hall being shifted away from the the student body an amenity that will be used frequently. front of the building to the south and the area between Irrigation, used wisely, will have to factor in at this isolated Caples Hall and carriage hall reverting back into a campus area of the campus to help maintain a healthy viable amenity. plaza space. In addition, the plan suggests a vegetative edge Alternate sources such as cisterns, lakes, and surface water treatment to the existing retention pond south of the Ringling should be considered as the primary . This pond area in its current state is in need of some Cost: Mediumreshaping and planting to ensure a viable treatment area. The use of the natural boulders and aquatics that help promote . 41 Corridor Campus Identity Icons. The landscape water quality would be the focus of renovation e orts. The master plan indicates a rhythmic use of iconic features current student garden plots should also be looked at so that along both sides of US 41 to delineate the boundaries and there is an overall design and confinement that will keep this create an impressionable view of the campus. These features area looking somewhat organized. The garden plot area has should speak to the history and mission of New College room to expand as part of the master some fashion. The features should be timeless in nature Cost: Mediumand be easily integrated into the precedent set with the architecture and various built items found on campus. The West campus Rain Garden. There is an existing grass swale iconic features basic design for this project could be used in a that runs west from Heiser Hall to the water. This area as it loose repetitive fashion for all kinds of site improvements for exists is a nebulous grassed area that becomes a mosquito the campus. These features should include a simplistic, non ditch when wet. Suggestions to make this area a dry river distracting visual for motorists passing by both in the day and bed by taking the sod out of maintenance introducing a of rock, gravel and landscape. The landscape Cost: Moderatewould consist of plants that can tolerate moist and dry conditions. At some key points of the sidewalk circulation system small bridge like crossovers would be created letting pedestrian flows north and south be unfettered. This project is an example for all other projects that illustrate Low Impact Design storm water : MediumCollege and Cook Hall Renovations. Various projects suggested in the master plan are suggested for Cook and College Hall. These projects include: a new vehicular drop-o area in front of College hall, the creation of a special plaza area at the rear of Cook Hall, the improvement of the general appearance, parking improvements, and general Campus Identitypedestrian circulation improvements. These buildings are targeted for enhancements due to there stature as one of the most historical and architectural significant buildings on the : MediumBoulevard TreatmentStormwater EnhancementIntertidal LagoonNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5790% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
CHAPTER 5 : PLANSUGGESTED LANDSCAPE PROJECTS LOCATOR MAPNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5890% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
PLAN : CHAPTER 5SUGGESTED PLANT MATERIAL ZONE MAPNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN5990% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009VEGETATION ZONE MAPSTRUCTURED LANDSCAPEREGENERATIVE FLATWOODSCABBAGE PALM HAMMOCKMANICURED RECREATION AREA060’120’30’90’
CHAPTER 5 : PLANSUGGESTED PLANT MATERIAL PALETTESPalms: Botanical Name Common name Notes/use Royal Palm Roystonia Regia Native-Large Palm/ Specimen Sabal Palmetto Cabbage Palm Native-Clustered Native Palm Washingtonia Robusta Washington Palm Accent Palm Phoenix Dactilifera Medjool Date Palm Specimen Palm Phoenix Canariensis Canary Island Date Palm Transplant on site Phoenix Reclinata Reclinata Palm Focal Palm/ Transplant Wodyetia Bifurcata Foxtail Palm Medium Scale Palm Livingstonia Chinensis Chinese Fan Palm Medium Scale Palm Veitchia Merrillii Christmas Palm Medium Scale Palm Lantania Lodegesii Lantania Palm Focal Palm Cocos Sp Coconut Palm Focal Palm/Tender Trachycarpus Fortunei Windmill Palm Small Palm Shade/ Large Trees: Botanical Name Common name Notes/use Quercus Virginiana Live Oak Native- Shade Street Tree Quercus Species Highrise/Millenium Oak Native- For tight areas Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Alee’ Alee Elm Native- Shade Street Tree Magnolia Species Magnolia tree Native- Specimen Tree Jacaranda Mimosifolia Jacaranda Use in open spaces Delonix Regia Royal Poinciana Tree Use in open spaces Salix Babylonica Weeping Willow Native- Pond Wet areas Acer Rubrum Red maple Native- Pond Wet areas Bauhinia Blakeana Hong Kong Orchid tree Use in open spaces Betula Nigra River Birch Native-Pond Wet areas Taxodium Species Cypress Varieties Native- Pond Wet areas Bursera Simaruba Gumbo limbo tree Native-Specimen Liquidambar Styraciflua Sweetgum Native- Pond Wet areas Evergreen Trees: Botanical Name Common name Notes/use Ilex Species Holly Species Native- Foundation Trees Ligustrum Japonicum Ligustrum tree Multi Stem accent Concocarpus Erectus ‘Sp’ Silver and Green Buttonwood Native- Foliage Focal Cocoloba Uvifera Seagrape Tree Native- Salt Tolerant Tree Pinus ’Sp’ Pine Native l h: S d: Cupressocyparis Leylandii Leyland Cypress Buffer Tree Grade B Shredded Eucalyptus Mulch-Bahia- Non-irrigated Bamboo sp Clumping Bamboo Buffer Tree-Sustainable Sustainable 'oysia- for ball fields- Irrigated Elaeocarpus Decipiens Japanese blueberry Small Evergreen Tree Pine Straw D Native non manicured areas Bucida Species Black Olive Trees Focal tree Beach Sand- Focal areas Mangrove Species Red and black mangroves Native- Coastal tree Crushed Coquina Shell- Focal Areas Ulmus Alata Winged elm Native- Small tree Decomposed Granite l !er ng Trees: Botanical Name Common name Notes/use Lagerstroemia Indica Var Crepe Myrtle Varieties Flowering Accent Hibiscus Sp Hibiscus Tree Flowering Small Tree Cordia Species White and Orange Geiger Tree Native- Small Flowering Tree Tabebuia Cariba &ellow Trumpet tree Focal Flowering Tree Tabebuia Heterophylla Pink Trumpet tree Focal Flowering Tree Cassia Sp Cassia Tree Small Flowering Tree Raphiolepsis Indica Indian Hawthorn Tree Small Flowering Tree Jatropha Hastada Jatropha Tree Small Flowering Tree Callistemon Sp Bottlebrush Tree Small flowering Tree Chorisia Speciosa Floss Silk Tree Flowering Tree Godonia Lasianthus Loblolly Bay Native- Small flowering Tree Parkinsonia Aculeata Jerusalem Thorn Flowering Tree Acacia ‘Sp’ Sweet Acacia Native- Large flowering Tree Chionanthus Virginicus Fringe tree Native- Small flowering Tree en shr s: Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Crinum Species Green and Purple Crinum Lilies Native- Clustered Accent 'amia Furfuracea Cardboard Palm Clustered Accent Cycas Revoluta King Sago Clustered Accent Alpinia 'erumbet Shell Ginger Shade Accent StrelitBia Regina Bird of paradise Clustered Accent StrelitBia Nicolai White bird of paradise Specimen Accent Raphis Excelsa Lady palm Specimen Accent Gardenia Sp Grafted gardenia Flowering Accent 'amia Pumila Coontie Native Bougainvillea Dwf ‘Helen Johnson’ Dwarf bougainvillea Flowering Baccharis Halimifolia Salt Bush Native- Beach Area 'ephyranthes Atamasco Rain lily Native- Wildflower
r nl ahm: en al rasses: S d: G rade B Shredded Eucalyptus Mulch-Bahia- Non-irrigated SBuosttaaniincabl lNe ame Common Name 'oys ia- for ball fieNldoste- sIr/ruigsea ted PSpinaer tSintraa Bwa Dk eNraiit ive non m anicure d areaSsa nd Cordgrass Native-Wet/Dry locations BPenanches Seatunmd- SFeotcaacle aurmea s White Fountain grass Texture Change CMruuhslheendb eCrogqiau Cinaap Silhlaerlils- Fo cal Are as Muhly grass Native- Colorful Grass DFaekcaohmaptcohseed sGpr anit e Fakahatchee small species Native-Texture Change Sea Oats Uniola Paniculata Native-Sun/Shade in sand Pla s!paelru nmg QTureaedsr:if arium Crown Grass FNGA Plant of the year
Eragrostis ‘Sp’ Purple/Silver Lovegrass Native small grass NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN60B otanical Name Common name Notes/use 90% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009Lagerstroemia Indica Var Crepe Myrtle Varieties Flowering Accent Hibiscus Sp Hibiscus Tree Flowering Small Tree Cordia Species White and Orange Geiger Tree Native- Small Flowering Tree Tabebuia Cariba &ellow Trumpet tree Focal Flowering Tree Tabebuia Heterophylla Pink Trumpet tree Focal Flowering Tree Cassia Sp Cassia Tree Small Flowering Tree Raphiolepsis Indica Indian Hawthorn Tree Small Flowering Tree Jatropha Hastada Jatropha Tree Small Flowering Tree Callistemon Sp Bottlebrush Tree Small flowering Tree Chorisia Speciosa Floss Silk Tree Flowering Tree Godonia Lasianthus Loblolly Bay Native- Small flowering Tree Parkinsonia Aculeata Jerusalem Thorn Flowering Tree Acacia ‘Sp’ Sweet Acacia Native- Large flowering Tree Chionanthus Virginicus Fringe tree Native- Small flowering Tree en shr s: Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Crinum Species Green and Purple Crinum Lilies Native- Clustered Accent 'amia Furfuracea Cardboard Palm Clustered Accent Cycas Revoluta King Sago Clustered Accent Alpinia 'erumbet Shell Ginger Shade Accent StrelitBia Regina Bird of paradise Clustered Accent StrelitBia Nicolai White bird of paradise Specimen Accent Raphis Excelsa Lady palm Specimen Accent Gardenia Sp Grafted gardenia Flowering Accent 'amia Pumila Coontie Native Bougainvillea Dwf ‘Helen Johnson’ Dwarf bougainvillea Flowering Baccharis Halimifolia Salt Bush Native- Beach Area 'ephyranthes Atamasco Rain lily Native- Wildflower
rnamen al rasses: Botanical Name Common Name Notes/use Spartina Bakerii Sand Cordgrass Native-Wet/Dry locations Pennesetum Setaceum White Fountain grass Texture Change Muhlenbergia Capillaris Muhly grass Native- Colorful Grass Fakahatchee sp Fakahatchee small species Native-Texture Change Sea Oats Uniola Paniculata Native-Sun/Shade in sand Paspalum Quadrifarium Crown Grass FNGA Plant of the year
Eragrostis ‘Sp’ Purple/Silver Lovegrass Native small grass
PLAN : CHAPTER 5 Shrubs: Botanical Name Common name Notes/use Allamanda Cathartica Dwarf Allamanda Flowering Accent Hamelia Patens ’Dwf’ Dwarf firebush Native- Flowering Accent Podocarpus Macrophylla Podocarpus Hedge row Philodendron Xanadu Xanadu Philodendron Sun/Shade Mid Accent Raphiolepis Indica White Dwarf Indian Hawthorn Sun/Shade Low Accent Sandankwa Viburnum Viburnum Suspensum Hedge row Sea Grape Coccoloba Uvifera Sun/Shade Accent Brassia Arbicola Sp. Var. and Gr. Arbicola Shade/Sun or hedge Bougainvillea Glabra Dwf. Bougainvillea Well Drained Soils Duranta Repens Golden Dewdrop Flowering Accent Eugenia ‘Sp’ Stoppers Native- Hedge/ native Forestiera Segregata Florida Privet Native Galphimia Gracilis Thryallis Large Flowering Illicium Floridanum Florida Anise Native- Hedge Row/Native Illex Sp. Holly species Native- Plant Color Myrica Cerifera Wax myrtle Native Oleander Sp Oleander Flowering Accents Viburnum “Sp’ Native Viburnum Native- Hedge/Screen Severinia Buxifolia Boxthorn Hedge Serenoa Sp Silver & Green Palmetto Native Chrysobalanus Icaco Cocoplum Native- mass shrub Psychotria Nervosa Wild Coffee Native- shade Vines: Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Trachelospermum Jasminoides Confederate Jasmine Shade or sun vine or groundcover Allamanda Cathartica Allamanda vine Sun Vine Bougainvillea Sp Bougainvillea Sun well drained soils Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig Use on Walls or Structure Lonicera Sp Honeysuckle Native- Sun to light shade Senecio Confusus Mexican Flame Vine Sun Vine Gelsemium Sempervirens Carolina Jessamine Native Ipomea Pes Carpe Railroad vine Native-Coastal groundcover r un er: Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Juniperus Sp Juniper Sun/Shade Trachelospermum Asiaticum Minima Dwarf Confederate Jasmine Sun/Shade Trachelospermum Jas. Variegated Var. Confederate Jasmine Sun/Shade Helianthus Debilis Beach Sunflower Native- Sun Lantana sp Native Lantana Native- Sun/Shade Dianella tasmanica Variegated Blueberry Flax Lily Sun/Shade Nephrolepsis Sp Fern Species Native- Shade Wet Areas Agapantus Africanus Lily of the Nile Flowering Hymenocallis Latifolia Spider Lily Native- Texture Change Morea Iriodes White Iris Flowering Liriope Sp Liriope Sun/Shade u h: S : Pentas Lanceolata Pentas Flowering Grade B Shredded Eucalyptus Mulch-Bahia- Non-irrigated Rhoeo Dicolor Oyster Plant Sun/Shade Sustainable 'oysia- for ball fields- Irrigated Russelia E9uisetiformis Firecracker Plant Elevated planters Pine Straw D Native non manicured areas Setcretsea Purpurea Purple ueen Colorful Foliage Bach Sand- Focal reas Arachis Glabrata Perennial Peanut Groundcover Crused Co9uina Shell- Focal Areas Mimosa Strigillosa Sunshine mimosa Native- Groundcover Decmposed Granite. Gallardia Pulchella Blanket flower Native Wildflower Osmunda ‘SP’ Ferns Native- Shade !erin
rees: Sesuivium Paortulacastrum Seapurselane Native- Beach Area Borrichia ‘Sp’ Sea oxeyes Native- Beach Area tanicl Name Common name otes/us Coreopsis ‘sp’ Tickseed Native- Wildflower Lagrstroemia Indica Var. Crep Myrtle Varieties Flowring Accent Hibiscus Sp Hibiscus Tree Flowering Small Tree u i s: Cordia Species White and Orange Geiger Tree Native- Small Flowering Tree Tabebuia Cariba &ellow Trumpet tree Focal Flowering Tree Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Tabebuia Heterophylla Pink Trumpet tree Fcal Flowering Tree Pontederia Cordata Pickerlweed Native- Grows in -
E of water Cassia Sp Cassia Tree Small Flowering Tree Canna Flaccida &ellow Canna Native- Waters edge Rphiolepsis Indica Indian Hawthorn Tree Small Flowering Tre Sesuvium Portulacastrum Sea purslane Native- Salt tolerant Jatropha Hastada Jatropha Tre Small Flowering Tree Thalia Geniculata Fire Flag Native- Grows in
- feet water Callistemon Sp. Bottlebrush Tree Small flowering Tree Iris Virginicus Blue Flag Iris Native- Waters edge Chorisia Speciosa Floss Silk Tree Flowering Tree Sagittaria Lancifolia Arrowhead Native- Grows in -
Eof water Godonia Lasianthus Loblolly Bay ti- Small flowering Tree Eleocharis Montana Spike rush Native- Dense grass - waterline Parkinsonia Aculeata Jerusalem Thorn Flowering Tre Juncus Effusus Soft rush Native- Waters Edge Acacia ‘Sp’ weet Acacia ati- Larg flowering Tree Scirpus Californicus Bulrush Native- Grows in - feet water Chionanthus Virginicus Fringe tree ati- Small flowering Tree en shrubs: Botanical name Common Name Notes/use Crinum Species Green and Purple Crinum Lilies Native- Clustered Accent 'amia Furfuracea Cardboard Palm Clustered Accent Cycas Revoluta ing Sago Clustered Accent Alpinia 'erumbet Shell Ginger Shade Accent StrelitBia Regina Bird of paradise Clustered Accent StrelitBia Nicolai White bird of paradise Specimen Accent Raphis Excelsa Lady palm Specimen Accent Gardenia Sp Grafted gardenia Flowering Accent 'amia Pumila Coontie Native Bougainvillea Dwf. ‘Helen Johnson’ Dwarf bougainvillea Flowering Baccharis Halimifolia Salt Bush Native- Beach Area 'ephyranthes Atamasco Rain lily Native- Wildflower
rn en r sses: Botanical Name Common Name Notes/use Spartina Bakerii Sand Cordgrass Native-Wet/Dry locations NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN61Pennesetum Setaceum White Fountain grass Texture Change 90% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009Muhlenbergia Capillaris Muhly grass Native- Colorful Grass Fakahatchee sp Fakahatchee small species Native-Texture Change Sea Oats Uniola Paniculata Native-Sun/Shade in sand Paspalum uadrifarium Crown Grass FNGA Plant of the year
Eragrostis ‘Sp’ Purple/Silver Lovegrass Native small grass
APPENDIX : RESEARCH HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND ICONSDort ArchDort PromenadeRalph Caples MansionCollege HallNEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN6290% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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APPENDIX : RESEARCH ANALYSISNovember 18, 2008 Name: New College Address: 5800 Bay Shore RoadCity, State & Zip: Sarasota, FL 34243Subject: Tree Care Preservation & Management ProgramDear Board of Directors:Thank you for calling ValleyCrest Tree Care for your tree care Rowley, ISA Certified Arborist #FL-1029A, and myself did an evaluation of the trees at New College. We have provided Mike Williams and other New College sta with our findings on the tree survey map. Furthermore, this letter is designed to give an overall overview of the trees at new College and point out some of the things that really jumped out at us that New College needs to be made aware , we found that New College does not have any major infestations, or diseases running through the campus trees. That is very good news! However, we did find several dead trees that need to be removed. We recommend removal of the dead trees for a number of reasons. First and foremost because of the safety of the people and property that may be around them. Secondly, because they can be an attraction for insects such as the pine bore to come in and infect stressed trees. There were dead pine trees that were full of pine bore. We think that the pine bore did not kill theses trees, but were a secondary issue. However, they CAN kill pine trees and the only way of getting rid of them is to remove them by removing the trees that they are in. We also found a lot of strangler figs on the property. These trees are exotic and invasive trees that can kill “good” trees. In many cases the figs were around live oaks or laurel oaks and they need to be removed in order to preserve the more valuable trees on the property. There are also some trees on the New College property that are stressed and need plant health care. A prime example would be the oaks that were a ected by the construction that was done. They are showing signs of stress and need to have a treatment to promote healthy root growth so that the trees can absorb more of the nutrients that they closing I would like to note that we have o ered our services moving forward with New College and the plans for the future to better protect your trees and plan ahead where construction is involved, etc. Following is general information about some of the services that we o er at ValleyCrest. At ValleyCrest we are in the business of protecting communities from tree related liabilities and enhancing property values by ensuring long-term tree health and vigor. To ensure the achievement of your community’s objectives, we evaluated all trees on the property in four important categories: Hazard Reduction (., dead limbs, dead trees, lifting concrete, weak limb attachments, girdling roots, heavy canopies that create wind sail) Clearance (., pedestrian, vehicular, signage, security cameras, building) Healthcare (., management of pests and disease, soil, irrigation, etc., to ensure we protect trees against the emergence of future hazards) Aesthetics (., marquee entrances, structural pruning, tree is based on tree quantities, tree sizes, equipment access to trees and individual tree structure. The Management Plan should not be considered a price matrix as access and work times vary by each individual tree and location. If current budgets can not accommodate the Management Plan then we can recommend immediate priorities to ensure that the available funds achieve the most significant impact for the community. About ValleyCrest CompaniesValleyCrest is the largest commercial landscape company in North America. ValleyCrest Tree Care Services employ’s ISA Certified Arborists (International Society of Arboriculture) and Certified Tree Workers to deliver quality and e ciency consistent with the highest standards in the industry. ValleyCrest Tree Care Services is fully insured for tree care work, not the less expensive landscaping insurance, and is fully licensed. With more than 50 Certified Arborists in the Company we have an extensive network of resources to diagnosis and meet the full needs of your property’s trees. Respectfully Submitted,Jerei Ellen Parks,Business DeveloperValleyCrest Tree Care Services(941) 915-2855 or jparks@ NEW COLLEGE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN6490% FINAL DRAFT | OCTOBER 1, 2009
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