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Part 5: Final Recommendation - SUNY Cobleskill

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<strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong> Facilities Master Plan – Phase 5 Report<br />

November 2011<br />

RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

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4W IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR SAFETY AT MAIN CAMPUS<br />

ENTRANCE<br />

4Y IMPROVE OPEN SPACE AND CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY BY<br />

RESTORING WETLANDS<br />

4DD<br />

RECONSTRUCT ALBANY AVENUE<br />

The aim of this initiative is to:<br />

• Restore wetlands on the west side of Route 7 between Curtis Mott<br />

and the Child Care Complex to improve campus sustainability<br />

The final FMP proposes to reconstruct Albany Avenue, the road that forms<br />

a loop around the main campus. This initiative involves resurfacing of the<br />

entire roadway, the provision of new curbs and the repair/reconstruction<br />

of parking surfaces.<br />

Graphic K42<br />

Route 7 Roundabout and<br />

Campus Entrance<br />

As an added benefit, restored wetlands feature a greater biodiversity of<br />

flora and fauna that will be useful as part of an environmental outdoor<br />

classroom.<br />

4Z<br />

REPLACE EXISTING PARKING ALONG ALBANY AVENUE<br />

This initiative proposes to repair or replace existing parking along Albany<br />

Avenue. This will require retaining walls, sidewalks and stairs in certain<br />

locations near Home Economics Hall.<br />

This initiative proposes a reconfiguration of Route 7 to provide a traffic<br />

roundabout at the main campus entrance. The roundabout serves as a<br />

gateway to the campus for Route 7 traffic. The aim of this initiative is to:<br />

•<br />

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•<br />

Provide a new roundabout on Route 7 at the main campus<br />

entrance to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety<br />

Roundabout includes median strip to further enhance pedestrian<br />

safety<br />

Landscaped quality of the roundabout will create a gateway to<br />

the campus<br />

4X RECONFIGURE ALBANY AVENUE<br />

The final FMP proposes to reconfigure portions of the road to provide<br />

cul-de-sacs at the new Student & Community Center and Prentice Hall—<br />

without obstructing the flow of vehicular traffic.<br />

4AA<br />

PROVIDE NEW STADIUM TO SUPPORT ATHLETICS<br />

This initiative proposes a new stadium at the location of the existing<br />

athletic field adjacent to the tennis courts.<br />

4BB<br />

4CC<br />

NOT USED<br />

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING AT LOT F<br />

This initiative proposes to:<br />

•<br />

•<br />

Provide additional paved parking at Parking Lot F<br />

Restripe existing parking to garner a 5-6% increase in parking<br />

space density<br />

This project requires coordination with the New Student & Community<br />

Center, the College Crossing at Route 7 and the demolition of the Beard<br />

Wellness Center.<br />

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