1.5 MASTER PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The key guiding principles were developed to guide the
College’s growth and ensure that future projects develop
as part of a cohesive whole. To achieve this vision, four
overarching objectives for the physical development of
the campus were identified: flexible framework, enhanced
student experience, connectivity and sustainability. These
principles align with the goals and directions of the College's
current strategic plan and are important planning and design
principles that have influenced the development of the
Campus Master Plan concepts.

FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK

A goal of Selkirk College Campus Master Plan is to identify
a long-term framework for growth that can slowly be
achieved over many decades, allowing for future growth and

development as funding becomes available.

ENHANCED STUDENT & STAFF EXPERIENCE

The primary vision of Selkirk College Campus Master Plan is
to create a campus that is organized and will enhance the
student experience to aid rather than hinder people as they
study, interact with faculty and staff, socialize, and play. It is
important that the Campus supports various desired activities
on campus through a mix of open spaces, diverse housing
types and a variety of amenities.

At Selkirk College, this desire to provide excellent student
spaces, is complimented with a desire to provide appropriate
staff spaces for both teaching and offices. By supporting the
staff, it is understood that the teaching environment itself will

continue to flourish.

CONNECTIVITY

Selkirk College has integrated campuses into its surrounding
sites and landscapes. Asa result, accessibility into and through
some of the campus buildings is a challenge. Accessibility
should be continuously addressed as campuses develop.

Connectivity to the exterior campus environment is also
critical to both furthering the structure of the existing campus
and enhancing the nature of Selkirk College. Visual and
physical connections to the adjoining landscape areas are a
primary focus of future development projects. The utility of
these spaces can be further enhanced through landscape and
exterior furniture to actively invite students to use the exterior

spaces.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Selkirk College Campus Master Plan looks to incorporate
sustainable principles into the design and renovation of the
buildings and landscape wherever possible. A resilient and
versatile Campus can be created through the use of durable
materials and energy efficient buildings to promote a healthy

environment.

Selkirk College Gathering Place on the Castlegar Campus

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