University of British Columbia Landscape Plan

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Contents 1 University of British Columbia 1.1 Positive and Negative Aspects of the University of British Columbia Case Study 1.1.1 Positive 1.1.2 Negative 1.1.2.1 Similarities 1.1.2.2 Differences

University of British Columbia

Positive and Negative Aspects of the University of British Columbia Case Study

Positive

• Have an easy to follow layout for the case study.

• Environmental considerations are well thought through in regards to energy, air quality, solid wastes, water, soils, and recycling.

• Different trees are to be used in a coherent and contextually relevant way. It is looked at through the lens of maintenance, diversity, and context.

• They are trying to provide landscape furniture in all social spaces. This includes benches, waste receptacles, bike racks, and drinking fountains.
• They are continuing and expanding the commemoration of UBC’s people and events in the landscape.
• They are trying to establish the university landscape as a place for learning.
• They provide graphs that demonstrate the ecology around the university.
• Ensuring that the walkways around the campus are well lit.
• They show the relationship of roadways, buildings, parking lots, green space, and sidewalks graphically.

Negative

• Could have shown a better campus map.

• Could have discussed the importance of a recognizable entrance more.

Similarities

• They are developing renovations over time, and prioritizing the schedule for it.

• Unifying the university landscape.
• Attract attention to the university.
• Inspire donations specifically for landscape stewardship and renovations.
• Industry standards will be implemented.
• Addressing maintenance deferral.
• Creating a cohesive landscape with existing features at the university.

Differences

• UBC is looking at more than doubling the amount of art and sculptures around the campus

• UBC is providing proper direction with signs and pathways as apposed to the Valley City campus.
• UBC is relating the campus with the surrounding city.
• UBC has accommodated the potential for proper expansion.
• UBC is interconnecting areas for social activities.
• UBC is trying to reinforce the idea of the U as a botanical garden. VCS isn’t much for a botanical garden.