The proposed new Houses are integrally connected to a phased overall site plan vision for West Campus. The key features of that site plan as it relates directly to the House organization are: the provision of a main entry for each House, fully accessible from the primary through-campus pedestrian circulation network; the provision of a central House Green for outdoor programs - a "front lawn" for each House; servicing of the buildings from perimeter streets to favor pedestrian circulation throughout the majority of the West Campus site; and orientation of the buildings so as to gain maximum through-views to the west from the House Greens and major site entry points from Libe Slope, Baker Tower and War Memorial Arcade.
The proposed new Houses are integrally connected to a phased overall site plan vision for West Campus. The key features of that site plan as it relates directly to the House organization are: the provision of a main entry for each House, fully accessible from the primary through-campus pedestrian circulation network; the provision of a central House Green for outdoor programs - a "front lawn" for each House; servicing of the buildings from perimeter streets to favor pedestrian circulation throughout the majority of the West Campus site; and orientation of the buildings so as to gain maximum through-views to the west from the House Greens and major site entry points from Libe Slope, Baker Tower and War Memorial Arcade.
A key feature of the Comprehensive Plan is the creation of a primary accessible path across the site that connects the five main house entrances. This diagonal path stretches from a drop off area located on University Avenue near its intersection with Stewart Avenue to the existing sidewalk along West Avenue south of War Memorial. The House program is divided into two principal components: residential living space for students, which accounts for approximately 80% of the net area; and commons spaces, including dining, which account for the remaining 20% of the net area.
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