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The Campanile Esplanade (2003).

The following goals and objectives form the foundation of the Classical Core's landscape guidelines. They supplement and further the goals and objectives of the University's Landscape Master Plan.

Respect the character of the historic landscapes in the Classical Core
  • Evaluate extant features within historical landscapes and determine the strategy(s) for recommended treatments
  • Integrate appropriate materials, textures, and patterns to complement historic landscapes
  • Create compositions that respect the historic landscape character
Integrate functional, aesthetic, and sustainable considerations
  • Promote principles of sustainability, accessibility, and ecological management
  • Advocate for the use of sustainable materials with all landscape design
  • Integrate and promote elements that are established and successfully used on campus
Provide a safe, accessible campus environment
  • Integrate universal access standards in design
  • Define and designate separate circulation routes for vehicles and pedestrians
  • Provide adequate lighting, furnishings, and signage to accommodate day and night pedestrian use