Part 5: Final Recommendation - SUNY Cobleskill
Part 5: Final Recommendation - SUNY Cobleskill
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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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4CC<br />
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PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING AT LOT F<br />
This initiative proposes to:<br />
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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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