5.2 Access & Circulation Framework

5.3.1 INCREASE CONNECTIVITY
TO THE CAMPUS

Integrate the campus with its surroundings by strengthening
visual and physical connections between the campus,
neighboring communities and landscape.

Along term goal that has been put forth is a bridge connection
spanning the Columbia River between the Castelgar Campus
and the City of Castlegar. While this would be a wonderful
addition, concerns around project funding and landownership
on the town side exclude this project from being included in
the Campus Master Plan.

An attainable project is the addition of the pedestrian/bike
lane beside Frank Beinder Way. It is understood that this can
potentially run in parallel with an infrastructure project to
minimize cost. This project will separate vehicular traffic from

pedestrian and bike traffic, increasing safety for commuters.

5.3.2 PEDESTRIANS FIRST

One of the most powerful ideas of the Campus Master Plan
is to create a more walkable campus by accommodating
vehicles at the periphery of the campus and pedestrians at
the core. Creating a compact campus core concentrates
development and strengthens the intimacy of space.

The Campus Master Plans goal is to reinforce this compact
and efficient pattern of development with a highly walkable
campus structure that already exists at the Selkirk College
campuses. This structure optimizes the efficient use of space,
supports active transportation modes and creates a lively
public realm by removing cars from the centre of the campus.

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5.3.3 CAMPUS ENTRY, ORIENTATION
AND WAYFINDING

Campus gateways are the primary routes into and out of
the campus and should celebrate the campus identity and
enhance the sense of arrival. Visitors, students and staff should
be welcomed and directed through an intuitive wayfinding
and signage system.

Gateways and wayfinding signage should be designed in scale
with their surrounding context and their function as either
vehicular, combined or pedestrian gateways. This can be
achieved through landscape enhancements and architectural

improvements.

5.3.4 PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS

Recognizing the changes on site, the Campus Master Plan
aims to provide access to people of all levels of ability across
campus by mitigating the impact of the physical environment
on people with mobility, sight, hearing and other physical
challenges. By integrating solutions which meet the needs
of the disabled mobility will be increased across campus
improving the overall permeability for all other users on

campus.

5.3.5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

As technology, learning practices and student culture shift,
IT access will need to be considered as closely as physical
access. Online learning and webinars require students to
have the ability to easily access and navigate the online
learning environment. Educators need access to the space
and technology required to create content and easily
upload it. This changing model will require consideration to
appropriately integrate it into the college campus.