These comments were received at the public input session which followed workshop
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Sandy:
I liked the original best, but if not, J is my next choice.
I think it’s important to have this building placed where there are other residence halls. It would be easier from a programmatic standpoint to have living/learning programs in buildings adjacent to the new one!
Sheri Denabe:
K, J and H are my favorites.
First choice: K
Second choice: J
Third choice: H
No name:
G: Restricted area — does not involve as much of the Campus as plans A, B, E, H, J, or the plans for the East Campus.
E: The linking of the three buildings/areas is a very good idea.
A: Good for linking broad area of Campus.
B: Good for efficient focus on center of Campus, or could make the area be more central to the Campus.
Some combination of A, B, and E would have the most impact on drawing different parts of the Campus together.
No name:
1. Keep open space. Our students need these areas for rest/relaxation/recreation activities. It also is one of the positive aspects about the U of O and is a draw for future students.
2. Using/updating existing spaces — removing the one-story areas of Walton and building up seems to be a good alternative. Use existing spaces before you go into the "park" areas.
3. Have a buffer zone between houses and University areas.
4. Building parking facilities that are multi-layered and have offices. Use the existing parking lots for residential/office areas.
5. Be nice to have a coffee area or classroom/amphitheatre space near Carson, opening onto living learning mall.
No name:
Interesting approach in H. Like how it utilized space and pulled structures together.
A uses "wasted" space. Don’t like massing more/another building in open space, i.e. K.
No name:
1. (Visually important). Keep open spaces on Campus as much as possible. Remember that these spaces are heavily used in summer and fall. (Think of Introduction lunches).
2. The concept of having living spaces touch on a mall or promenade is good — logical.
3. Any planning should include the east side neighborhood (despite protests from residents).
4. Make tennis courts part of buffer zone on east side; neighbors would like a tennis park. (I’m an east side neighbor).
5. I like the idea of a central living learning center with open spaces included. (The model that includes shifting the tennis courts is good, however, I think it would crowd Carson too much.
6. H: Option H is the most exciting because of how it connects green spaces.
No name:
A: I like the idea of using the "empty" middle of Walter. Don’t know whether appearance of this area would be improved.
B: I like the corridor idea and it makes sense to consider both sides.
D: Interesting — nice use of Akbar corner.
E: This one doesn’t grab me.
G: This one doesn’t grab me. Short term solution — but better to have bigger vision.
H: I like open corridor from Straub/Eau a lot.
J: ??? I think this could work if building fit with Carson, but I can’t quite picture this connection. Would center be too crowded?