5.2.3 LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE

The campus is organized by the building structure and
includes both courtyard/defined space on the interior and
naturalized landscape on the exterior of the buildings.
The landscape design will enhance and expand desirable
campus features and add landscape elements that promote
environmental and social sustainability.

COURTYARD / QUAD

Courtyard and campus quad landscapes constitute and
identify the inner campus. They should be heavily used,
visually prominent, and most highly developed and
maintained. These open spaces should be activated by the

buildings framing them.

At the Castlegar Campus, this space exists but is currently a
passive space. By revisiting the landscape design, introduction
of exterior furniture as referenced above, this space can be
significantly transformed.

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FORECOURT

Outer campus spaces, formed by buildings, will be developed
as forecourts that welcome and receive people approaching
the campus. These spaces should incorporate more natural
and organic landscape features.

At the Castlegar Campus, this space exists but should be
revisited to create a landscape that is inviting.

ATHLETIC FIELDS

Athletic fields have specific functions, but they should still
be attractive and comfortable. Planting should define the
fields as spaces and provide climatic buffers for spectators to
enjoy activities. Integrated seating can be used opposed to

bleachers to create a more attractive venue.

PARKING LOTS

While a parking lots primary purpose is vehicle storage,
they are visible and heavily used. Parking lots should feature
effective storm water management facilities and extensive
planting to reduce visual impact. Bioswales in parking lots
provide areas for snow piling in winter while providing a
visual barrier and rainwater management system during
other seasons.

NATURAL LANDSCAPE

Selkirk College is surrounded by large areas of natural
vegetation that provides a significant network of hiking trails.
It is the goal of the Campus Master Plan to maintain as much
of these features as possible.