AMS External Policy Manual - Alma Mater Society of UBC

Policy Number:2010-07 Passed:Title:UBC Land Use (omnibus)September 15, 2010Expires:September 15, 2013Summary:Approves an omnibus UBC land use policy with respect to the UBC Farm, Gage South, University Boulevardand housing affordability.Be it resolved that Council approve the AMS Land Use Policies as presented [see note below]:UBC FarmAMS Supported Principles – UBC Farm1. Preservation as an educational and community focussed asset of the University;2. Development as a space dedicated to world-leading sustainability practices;3. Preservation as a living farm that supports the academic mission of the University.AMS Suggested Specific Criteria – UBC Farm1. Recognition of the unique nature of the UBC Farm;2. Recognition of the full 24 hectares located on the existing farm footprint;3. Meaningful limitations on development in the surrounding wildlife corridors.Gage SouthAMS Supported Principles – Gage South1. Preservation of the area between Thunderbird Boulevard, Wesbrook Mall, and Marine Drive for thepurpose of achieving the University’s academic mission;2. Recognition of Gage South as a deeply student focussed space, given its physical proximity to GageResidences, recreation facilities and student activities on MacInnes Field;3. Recognition that zoning must be congruent with the needs of student life and the potential on-goingneeds for a transit terminal in this location.AMS Suggested Specific Criteria – Gage South1. Proactive rezoning of the undeveloped Gage South area as Academic, in line with the vision of theUBC Vancouver Campus Plan.University BoulevardAMS Supported Principles – University Boulevard1. Recognition of University Boulevard as a space deeply tied to the success of the academic mission ofUBC, particularly in terms of providing an enriching campus life for students;2. Allowance for the vision of an attractive core and gateway to the University with the new StudentUnion Building at its heart to be realised.AMS Suggested Specific Criteria – University Boulevard1. Proactive rezoning of the undeveloped University Boulevard area as Primary Village Centre Academic,in line with the vision of the UBC Vancouver Campus Plan.AMS Policy Manual Page | 3